This paper outlines the purpose and the economic theory underpinning the Uni‐Europa Graphical co‐ordination of collective bargaining within a European context policy. It then analyses the development of the policy in terms of its scope, its institutions and its information networks. It...

Purpose – The purpose of this editorial is to examine whether the social dimension of the single European market (SEM) has stalled or come to an end. Design/methodology/approach – This editorial outlines the existing minimum standards in SEM, the processes whereby they have/are established,...

Analyses the UNI‐Europa Graphical Sector (UEGS) agreement on European co‐ordination of collective bargaining initially made in 1999. Explains the purpose of the agreement, its objectives, its main components, the principles underpinning it and the mechanisms by which it is reviewed. Provides...