Reviewing the Working Time Directive - Second Phase

To protect workers’ health and safety, minimum rules are needed on working time in all EU member states.

Over the years, the RCN has taken an active interest in the issue of working time and how long hours and shift work affects the health and safety of our members and the patients they care for.

Read the RCN response to 'Reviewing the Working Time Directive: Second Phase' (PDF 29.4) [see how to access PDF files].

Related information

  • Reviewing the Working Time Directive
    Published date: 12 May 2010
    On 24 March 2010, the European Commission issued a consultation for the social partners at EU level to respond on the Working Time Directive.
  • Reviewing the Working Time Directive, second phase
    Published date: 28 January 2011
    As part of its review of the EU working time Directive, the Commission has launched the mandatory second stage of consultation with workers' and employers' representatives at EU level.