European Equal Pay Day 2015
2 Nov 2015, keywords : Employment and social policy, Gender equality
“Cheerful declarations do not reflect reality: there are no true equal opportunities for men and women. Just like in the past, women hit the “glass ceiling” in many places”, explains Kirsten Lühmann, the Chair of CESI’s Committee on Women's... Read more
Labour mobility, parental leave & social dialogue: CESI speaks to MEP Thomas Händel
29 Oct 2015, keywords : CESI speaks to..., Employment and social policy, Labour mobility, Social dialogue, Work-life balance
Between the European elections and summer this year, MEP Thomas Händel (GUE/NGL) was absent from Brussels politics due to illness. Recently, CESI met with Mr Händel, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, in order... Read more
Commission work programme 2016: Useful initiatives – but how will they be implemented?
27 Oct 2015, keywords : CESI Personnel, Employment and social policy, European Commission, European institutions and agencies, European Pillar of Social Rights, Klaus Heeger
Today, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited work programme for 2016. In its communication and the accompanying annexes, the Commission announced a number of initiatives that CESI judges positively throughout. Unfortunately, in many instances... Read more
European migration mini-summit: Good first results, but more support for civil servants is necessary
26 Oct 2015, keywords : Migration and integration policy
Yesterday, the heads of government representing Germany, Austria and nine countries along the 'Balkan migration route' convened in Brussels for a European mini-summit in order to coordinate the management of migration flows towards Western Europe... Read more
Healthy workplaces manage stress campaign: It’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work!
23 Oct 2015, keywords : CESI Trade Council 'Local and Regional Administration' (ALR), CESI Trade Councils and Commissions, Employment and social policy, Health and safety at work
This week is European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2015, a highlight of EU-OSHA's 'Healthy workplaces manage stress campaign'. The week is an important occasion to raise awareness and take action for safer and healthier workplaces.... Read more