Under a unified Europe, every worker is guaranteed access to vocational training. Countries throughout Europe, however, tend to remain nationalistic. There is a need for those who speak many languages, are mobile, and are experienced at managing a multicultural workforce. On average, Europeans work fewer hours, take longer vacations, and take part in far more social activities than do their counterparts in North America. In many countries these periods are established by law and must be reconciled in a unified Europe.
Wages also differ substantially across countries throughout Europe.
Market forces are likely to smooth these differences somewhat. In addition to the wage differences across countries, workers in Europe are more highly paid than are workers in other parts of the world. Although pay discrimination is prohibited by law, women still tend to ve in low-paying jobs. In addition, the European Union has also addressed issues related to benefits. Under EU mandate, all workers have the right to social security benefits regardless of occupation or employer.