The social dimension includes the regulations, directives, and and laws that govern employment in the EU
The Social Charter was issued in 1989
Gives workers the right to form and join unions and to strike
Provides for freedom of movement and equal treatment for men and women
Member countries make specific policies
Avoids full harmonization of labor regulations
Other directives were also adopted that address layoffs, bankruptcies, and mergers
EU wide work council rule adopted in 1994
But it does not provide for formal council power