The Directive promotes social dialogue by establishing a general framework setting out minimum requirements for the right of workers to be informed and consulted.
This agreement was adopted by the European social partners in the sea fisheries sector, Europêche and Cogeca on the employer’s side and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) on the trade union side. The agreement implements the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on "Work in the fishing sector" (n° 188) at EU level establishing minimum standards for working conditions in the fishing industry.
The social partners representing the hairdressing sector in the EU (UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and Coiffure EU) have adopted the agreement to promote a comprehensive approach for ensuring safety and health at work in the hairdressing sector. The parties intend to eliminate or reduce risks by applying the principle of risk assessment, risk management and the hierarchy of prevention measures. The agreement applies to employers, workers and also self-employed hairdressers.
Primary objectives of the agreement are: