BEERG Newsletter - EWCs: Commentary on the Directive revision consultation

David Hopper and Síobhra Rush of Lewis Silkin LLP write: The European Commission has published a first-stage consultation of the European social partners (BusinessEurope on the employer side and the European Trade Union Confederation on the employee side) on a proposed revision of the European Works Council Directive. 

Whilst the consultation process remains at an early stage, the reforms being contemplated would have profound implications for all businesses with a European Works Council as the aim is to strengthen social dialogue. 

You can read their full commentary here.