INTERNATIONAL REWARD
Comparative study of European pay trends 2003
Basic pay increases averaged 3.1% across the European Union in 2003, down from 3.5% in the previous year. In ten acceding and candidate countries the average rise was much higher, rising from 8.1% in 2002 to 9.4% in 2003. These are some of the main findings to emerge from an international survey of pay trends by the European Industrial Relations Observatory.
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Title: Pay Developments 2003, European Industrial Relations Observatory.
Methodology: The comparative study was compiled on the basis of individual national reports submitted by EIRO's national centres.
Availability: Visit the EIROnline database which can be found at www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int
Take a look at the full comparative study available, free of charge, at www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/2004/03/update/tn0403103u.html
The European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO) is a monitoring body offering news and analysis on European industrial relations. A project of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, EIRO began its operations in 1997. Its aim is to collect, analyse and disseminate high-quality and up-to-date information on key developments in industrial relations in Europe. To find out more visit www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int
Posted 21 June 2004