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Move comes as Statec and unions warn of inflationary shock if current energy subsidies expire at the end of this year 

Set of new measures aims to boost construction as bankruptcies and job losses surge

Nine trade unions are seeking seats in the Chamber of Employees, but three of them stand out: the LCGB, OGBL and Aleba. The first two want to consolidate their positions, while the third is seeking new legitimacy.

Joseph Kinsch, who was largely responsible for ensuring that ArcelorMittal is headquartered in Luxembourg and who had overseen the modernisation of the steel industry in the 1990s, passed away last week it was announced on 21 October.

There may be a tough week of internal negotiations ahead, and disagreements to overcome, but the tripartite is still a prime example of how a country can find consensus for the greater good, argues Duncan Roberts.

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The 1 May holiday is always an opportunity for the unions to take stock of the past months and draw up plans to come, at least according to their wishes. In a still delicate context, unions OGBL and LCGB have sent a clear message to the government: the management of the aftermath of the crisis cannot be done without them.  It has been 30 years since the OGBL last celebrated May Day in its historic stronghold of Esch. Its president,Nora Back, was proud and happy, despite the health cri...