Workers’ rights beyond austerity: Setting the agenda for renewal at the Greek Ministry of Labour

20 March 2019 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Seminar Room 10, St Anne’s College

Έφη Αχτσιόγλου -Effie Achtsioglou, Minister of Labour, Social Security, and Social Solidarity of Greece, in Conversation with Nicola Countouris, Professor of Labour Law, (UCL Faculty of Law) on labour law and leadership.

A discussion around the following themes: • running a crucial ministry at a time of austerity; • negotiations with the creditors (the Troika of the European Commission, ECB, IMF); • protection of labour rights at a time of austerity, with reference to international obligations (ILO Conventions) and human rights (ECHR); • women in government.

The discussion will be followed by a drinks reception. All are welcome to attend.