The meaningful participation of trade unions in the development of technical standards is crucial not only to safeguard workers from hazards, but it is also good for innovation, as the recent adoption of a new hairdresser glove standard proves. So, why do you want to talk to me about plastic gloves? Well, on 2 July 2025 – six years after the idea was first tabled by trade unions – a new European and international standard on hairdresser gloves was adopted by the European Committee for (…) - The Explainer / World-Global, Decent work, Health and safety, Labour rights, Labour, Trade unions