News & Events

How do we get to a collective work agenda for the digital economy? A new FES briefing compares the the situations in the US and Europe.

In Latin America algorithms are increasingly influencing the workplace. What debates are arising in the region? How are parliaments and trade union…

This Collection of Factsheets comprises all existing FES factsheets on online platforms and platform work in selected countries.

European and progressive approach to digital transformation.

A joint project of FES Future of Work and Arbeiterkammer Vorarlberg (Vorarlberg Chamber of Labour).

Documentary screening and panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Transformation of Labour Market in Portugal.

An expert dialogue with over 30 participants from the policy community in the EU and other parts of the globe.

The second Trade Union Platfor(u)m - organised by ETUC, in cooperation with FES Future of Work - took place on 28-29 September 2023 in Madrid.

Documentary screening and panel discussion on AI and the education system in Hungary.

This FES-EPC discussion paper anlyses the potential impact of the proposal for a Directive on platform work and rights of platform migrant workers.

New study with EFBWW and Fraunhofer Institute on how does digitalisation affect the workplace in the construction.

This online event on platform economy in France, Greece, Italy and Germany took place on May 11. The recording of the event in English is available…

On 21 March, we discussed together with Prof. Bødker, Aarhus University, participatory design and worker rights in the age of standardised software

The PhD Summer School 2023 will take place in Berlin from 11-14 September. This year's topic is AI and transformation of work. Application is possible…

In this video, we address the challenges faced by women in the digital economy and give recommendations on how to tackle these challenges.

Demographic change in Europe has made mature women a vital part of the workforce. Meeting their needs must be part of the digital transition.

2023 can become an important year for the platform economy. A strong directive might be decided, finally improving conditions for workers.

FES Future of Work has published a new report on China's regulation on algorithms. The Briefing is available in English and German and can be…

EPSU Youth and the Competence Centre 'Future of Work' published a new Youth Action Plan. The study is available for download.EPSU Youth and the…

The first European Charlemagne Labour Forum took place in November 2022 in Aachen/Germany. A short report and impressions are now available.

The campaign on improving working conditions in platform work is a joint project between FES Future of Work and ETUC.

This online event on platform economy in Portugal, Romania, Spain and Germany took place on October 13. The recording of the event is now available in…

FES Future of Work hosted together with UNI Europa a joint-session at LABOR.A 2022 on "AI becoming the second boss? A workers’ perspective on…

With UNI Europa we published a new report on algorithmic management (AM) at the workplace. The report presents the findings of a survey dedicated to…

The PhD Summer School 2022 has explored upcoming research questions related to the platform economy and platform work.

The third Tech Talk of the FES Future of Work took place on 7 September 2022. The recording of the event is available now.

Young Trade unionists take action to shape the future of their unions and young workers.

On June 14, we presented our project “Mapping Platform Economy” and discussed in Brussels with experts the future of labour in the platform economy.

New survey of video game workers across 29 countries by UNI Global, supported by FES Future of Work and Verdi, is now available.

This online-event on platform economy in the Nordics and Germany took place on June 8. The recording of the event is now available.

This project sheds some lights on the complexity of platform economy by providing maps of regulatory aspects of platform work in over 30 countries.

The most recent video of FES Future of Work explains what needs to change for platform workers to improve their working conditions.

This short documentary shows why the textile sector in Southeast Europe have become a pool of cheap labour.

Recent technological developments in retail are linked to AI and automation. The digital transformation in retail needs to include workers’…

Together with ETUCE and CELSI the FES Competence Centre on the Future of Work published a new research study.

The PhD Summer School 2022 is organised by FES Competence Centre on the Future of Work and Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society and will…

Competence Centre on the Future of Work and the ETUC Youth Committee demand the ban of unpaid and unfair internships.

The Competence Centre 'Future of Work' published a new Toolkit on Telework. The study is available for download now.

EPSU Youth and the Competence Centre 'Future of Work' published a new report on Organising Young Workers. The study is available for download now.

The second Tech-Talk of the FES Competence Centre on the Future of Work took place on 7 December 2021 and was dedicated to "AI and the European Labour…

At the Digital Capitalism Congress from 15-19 November 2021, we’ll be discussing a digital agenda for Europe's economy. Join the debate!

The first Tech-Talk of the FES Competence Centre on the Future of Work took place on 11 October 2021. This event was on the Digital Service Act.

EFFAT and the FES Competence Centre on the Future of Work are pleased to invite to our online training on 29 & 30 September 2021.

ETUC Youth and CompCen Future of Work developed 9 recommendations for engaging young people in Trade Unions. The guide is available for download now.

The Competence Centre Future of Work supported a video project of ETUC that aims to inform young people about Trade Unions.

With UNI Europa we organised on June 17 the webinar "Remote Work: Who will be the real winners?"

On May 31, industriALL Europe realised together with FES their youth event 2021.

On Februrary 15, the ETUC Youth Committee and the FES Competence Center Future of Work organized a high-level conference on youth recovery.