08.03.2010 - 10.03.2010

Preparing for the Future: Maintaining Employment in Times of Crisis

Eurofound - Brussels Liaison Office
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The global recession that began as a financial crisis and turned into an economic crisis already has had a severe impact on employment in the EU. Unemployment rates increased dramatically in the Member States throughout 2009 while announced redundancy procedures and lay-offs add further to the severity of the situation, making the outlook on employment developments rather gloomy.

The Foundation Seminar Series (FFS) aims to provide a forum for exchange between national experts, representatives of Trade Unions, Employers’ organisations and Governments, contributing therefore to develop a ‘shared commitment’ for employment in the current situation.

The FSS aims at highlighting concrete examples of how a joint approach could contribute to priorities such as maintaining employment and developing skills during the crisis. The seminar will focus on present and past initiatives at European, national, sectoral and company level, within social dialogue and social partners’ actions.

Erika Mezger, Deputy Director, Eurofound; Clara Mughini, Cedefop.