Belgium: agreement reached on the resumption of work in the metal and technology sectors

On 11 May trade unions in the metal sector along with the Agoria (technology) employers body signed an agreement for resumption of work amid the coronavirus health crisis. As a complementary text to the Generic Reference Guide, which was published following social consultations at the end of April, the agreement aims to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in the workplace (c.f. article No. 11876). The agreement reasserts the importance of social dialogue and communication between the parties and emphasizes the necessity of involvement by workers and their representatives.