In this book nineteen labour law scholars present country reports detailing challenges and consequences of the rulings evident in twelve EU Member States, as well as in Norway and Russia. Among many others, the salient issues covered include the following: * cross-border solidarity among workers;* collective action as a fundamental freedom;* the prospects for an EU minimum wage plan;* the social partners' approach to national labour law;* the harmonisation of social security standards; and* the scope of enforcement by Member State labour regulatory authorities.