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A European Works Council is a transnational company-level committee of employees that has consultation and information rights. In other words, a EWC allows employees from each country to be informed about decisions that might affect them. EWC's must meet with management at least once per year to be informed and consulted regarding the progress of the business. It can also request a meeting with management when there are exceptional circumstances such as a plant closing. The requirement for what information must be provided and who represents the employees is decided by the national law of each country. The EWC is not empowered to conduct collective bargaining but rather to create an open and healthy dialog between management and labor.