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The opportunity of the European Semester

The second annual assembly of the national social dialogue within the framework of the “European Semester “procedure took place on June 21, 2023. In the presence of the government and the social partners, the meeting focused on the recommendations and the detailed country report issued by the European Commission to Luxembourg. Whereas the last three […]

UEL will not support an artificial social dialogue

After consultation with its members, UEL has decided not to take part in the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Labour and Employment (CPTE) on 25 April 2023. In addition to the fact that the meeting was convened at too short notice, the employers’ organisations cannot support the organisation of a CPTE lasting an […]

Legislative elections 2023: Sustainable Talent at the heart of UEL’s proposals for Luxembourg

UEL, in collaboration with its members, presents its proposals for the 2023 legislative elections. Whether in terms of employment, tax or social security policies, the proposed measures promote the sustainable development of individual and collective talent, in the interests of business competitiveness and the country’s attractiveness. For UEL, the priority will be the country’s ability […]

Tripartite Agreement 2023: inflation under control and predictability guaranteed

Against a difficult economic backdrop and persistent inflation, UEL and its members welcome the tripartite agreement signed between the Government and the social partners on 7 March. This agreement offers prolonged action on inflation, predictability for companies and an increase in net pay for employees. The tripartite agreement confirms the Government’s commitment to cover a […]

Social dialogue promoted at European level, but scorned at national level

While social dialogue is given pride of place at European level, it is simply ignored at national level. UEL calls for the withdrawal from the legislative procedure of the bill n° 7864 aimed at introducing a system of protection against moral harassment in the workplace. The European Union is stepping up initiatives to promote social […]

First employment barometer among recruitment agencies

Luxembourg, 24 January 2023. The Union des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises (UEL), in collaboration with its members and the Federation for Recruitment, Search & Selection (fr2s), has conducted the first employment barometer among recruitment agencies in Luxembourg.  The survey focused on talent attractiveness and retention factors. The objective was to objectify the situation of the labour market […]

Agreement signed by the Tripartite Coordination Committee

Luxembourg companies are united in the fight against inflation through the measures adopted in favour of households and companies. UEL strongly emphasises the considerable additional financial burden for companies of the two index tranches planned for 2023, by the increase in the minimum social wage on 1 January 2023 as well as by the explosion […]

Inflation and indexation: dangers for the recovery and competitiveness of companies

Press releaseThe Statec Index Commission confirmed on 6 October that the half-yearly average of the national consumer price index linked to the 1.1.1948 base exceeded the threshold of 895.78 points in September. This triggered a new indexation. UEL notes positively that this indexation will increase the purchasing power of our employees in these difficult times. […]