Influencing Employment Matters and Engaging in Social Dialogue at European Level

East Midlands Councils provides a mechanism for local authorities to be part of consultation groups influencing the development of employment matters at European level, including new EC Directives.

East Midlands is a member of CEEP UK which represents the interests of public sector employers in the UK and is part of CEEP, one of the main partners recognized by the EU as representing employers in negotiations on European level employment issues and legislation.   Key current issues include procurement, equality (particularly equal pay), youth unemployment, working time.

CEEP UK’s newsletters provide an update on recent developments at European level on workforce matters.