Workers first: Our agenda in a turbulent Europe
Editorial by Klaus Heeger, CESI Secretary General
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Event: Your Voice, Your Europe- The Time is Now
A timely #WeEP24 debate on the upcoming European elections. Register now!
CESI Expert Commission on Public Administration urges necessary public sector investments in Europe
Yesterday, on May 16, CESI's statutory Expert Commission on Public Administrations convened for its annual meeting in Brussels to discuss challenges facing the public sector.
Call for tender: European postal sector social partners solicit external expertise for EU-funded project
The European social partners in the postal sector – POSTEUROP, UNI Europa Post & Logistics, and CESI – have launched an EU-funded project on 'Skills and work environment in the digital postal transition: New analysis from the social partners,' which will run for 2 years (24 months) from May 2024 onwards.
EU elections: CESI launches social media mobilisation campaign
One month ahead of the EU elections on June 6-9 2024, CESI has launched a visual elections mobilisation campaign in the social media.
Important steps towards a fairer Europe
Editorial of Secretary General Klaus Heeger
Event: Labour shortage in the healthcare sector
Does the 2005 Professional Qualifications Directive need update? -->May 22 2024 | (Brussels – CESI office) | 12:00 – 14:00 |
Are you ready? CESI Summer Days 2024
New Technologies, AI & Gender Equality at Work: Bridging gaps, now and tomorrow | June 27 & 28 in Brussels
Don't take democracy for granted!
European Parliament campaign emphasises importance of voting in June to protect democracy
Net Zero Industry Act: A chance for more social public procurement in Europe
CESI appreciates the European Parliament plenary's approval of a new EU Net Zero Industry Act this week in Strasbourg.
New platform directive: A major win for social Europe
CESI celebrates the European Parliament plenary's approval of a new directive on fair working conditions in the platform economy as a major win for a more social Europe.
Prospective directive on violence against women to bring more equality at work
CESI salutes the European Parliament's plenary approval today of a new directive on combating violence against women, with provisions to foster more equality in employment too.
CESI welcomes forthcoming forced labour products ban
CESI welcomes today's approval by the European Parliament plenary of a new EU regulation to ban products made with forced labour from the EU market.
CESI-EPC event on the labour inclusion of Ukrainian refugees
On April 11-12, 2024, CESI and the European Policy Centre (EPC) organised a timely event focused on the crucial issue of labour inclusion of Ukrainian refugees.
La Hulpe Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights needs full political backing
The Belgian Council Presidency's high-level conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights earlier this week in La Hulpe saw the adoption of a new Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights. CESI supports the declaration and calls for its full political backing by all actors.
EPC-CESI Roundtable on labour inclusion prospects for Ukrainian refugees
In the frame of the 'Activer' project, CESI and the European Policy Centre (EPC) organised a timely event focused on the crucial issue of labour inclusion of Ukrainian refugees.
CESI participates in La Hulpe High Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights
CESI, represented by its Secretary General Klaus Heeger, is in La Hulpe today to participate at the Belgian Presidency’s long-awaited High Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights.
European Parliamentary breakfast on the protection of a work-free Sunday in Europe
On April 10, CESI, as a member of the European Sunday Alliance, co-held a European Parliamentary breakfast on the protection of a work-free Sunday in the EU.
CESI welcomes new EU initiative for fair traineeships
CESI and CESI Youth welcome the European Commission's proposals of March 20 to combat exploitative traineeships in Europe.
Upcoming on April 10: Parliamentary breakfast on ‘Sunday protection’ in EU policy
On April 10, CESI will co-host a European parliamentary breakfast together with the European Sunday Alliance on the importance of ‘Sunday protection’ in EU policy initiatives. The event will feature MEPs Miriam Lexmann, Tomáš Zdechovský and Evelyn Regner. The event will be co-moderated by CESI. Registrations are now open.
CESI encouraged by EU policy progress before EU elections
During the recent weeks, the Belgian Council Presidency and respective rapporteurs of the European Parliament have been busy closing legislative files. CESI is encouraged to see this policy progress ahead of the EU elections in June.
CESI's Manifesto for the EU Elections 2024 | Editorial of Secretary General Klaus Heeger
In our manifesto we seek to address key challenges and advocate for positive changes in the European political landscape.
CESI Firefighters’ Day 2024 in Athens: Celebrating Courage, Unity and Service
On March 11th and 12th, CESI paid tribute to the work and commitment of European firefighters. In cooperation with the Greek firefighters´ union EPAYPS, firefighters from Germany, France, The Netherlands and Greece met in Athens.
Manifesto of CESI’s Expert Commission ‘Health Services’
The manifesto sets out recommendations to improve health care service delivery in Europe through better employment conditions for the sector’s personnel, which must above all address the root causes of staff shortages.
Event: The imperative for affordable housing solutions in the EU
CESI Youth invites you to a hybrid lunchtime CESI@noon event to discuss the rising housing costs and related economic disparities and social consequences for vulnerable groups, including young adults.
CESI salutes forthcoming EU directive on fair working conditions in platforms
In a historic vote, the Council yesterday overcame an internal blockade on a new EU directive for fair working conditions in platforms. CESI salutes the new forthcoming rules, the final formal adoption of which it hopes will be a formality.
Joint letter to the Council: Integrate social and health ambitions into the next EU Strategic Agenda
The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) has signed a joint letter, alongside 19 social and health stakeholder organisations, calling to integrate social and health ambitions into the Council's next EU Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029.
CESI's member 'CSEN' on the upcoming EU elections
Article by the French Trade Union Confederation of National Education (CSEN)
International Women’s Day: It's HER right!
On this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, the President of CESI’s Commission on Women’s Rights Kirsten Lühmann calls on policy makers to continue recent successful progress towards gender equality in the EU.
CESI Firefighters’ Day 2024 in Athens
In cooperation with the Greek firefighters´ union EPAYPS, the 2024 Firefighters’ Day will take place in Greece.
Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine: CESI calls for more central role of the EU in defence policy
As the military conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza symbolise a new era for security in Europe, CESI calls for a more central role of the EU to secure an efficient and effective defence of its Member States.
March 3: European Day for a Work-free Sunday
On this year's annual European Day for a Work-free Sunday, CESI, as a member of the European Sunday Alliances, supports the launch of its manifesto for the upcoming EU elections.
New position on an EU action plan on labour and skills shortages
CESI has issued a position on a new EU Action plan on labour shortages, demanding a holisitic European approach to increase the availability of rightly skilled workers in the labour market.
CESI@noon flags potential of strengthened European Works Councils (EWCs)
Last week, CESI held a further edition of its lunchtime event series CESI@noon. Themed 'Strengthened European Works Councils (EWCs): Can The European Commission’s Proposal Deliver?', it served to highlight the potential of strengthened EWCs for improved information and consultation practices for workers in Europe.
3rd #WEP training on communication and social media
Held on February 2, 2024, the event brought together young trade unionists eager to delve into the nuances of effective communication strategies in the realm of trade unions.
7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT): Building the future of European security in times of climate change
On February 6, CESI hosted the 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT) event. Guest speakers, including former Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn, discussed the link between climate and security, and how the war in Ukraine affects EU and global climate goals.
Odd social dialogue summit held in Val Duchesse
Today, Commission President von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister De Croo co-hosted a long-announced social partner summit in Val Duchesse - an exclusive meeting of questionable format and nature.
CESI EU elections manifesto now available
CESI EU 2024 Election Manifesto is now available. Fostering trade union pluralism in Europe, improvements to the EU Acquis in employment policy and the call for a strong public service agenda are among the key demands of the document.
European Parliament meeting addresses urgent need for better working conditions in the health care sector
Yesterday, MEP Dolors Montserrat and CESI convened a hearing in the European Parliament to address the pressing need for better working conditions for health care workers in Europe.
Event: CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)
While the EU's primary objective remains to become climate-neutral by 2050, the war has the potential to impact both the European Union's climate change goals and the global efforts to combat climate change.
CESI Secretary General: High hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency
In a personal commentary, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger expresses high hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency.
New ECHR case law on the right to strike in public services
On December 14, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgement of major importance for civil servants in Germany.
Platform economy: One step closer to more decent work
On December 13, the European Parliament and the Council agreed on a new directive to enhance working conditions for individuals involved in the platform economy, potentially granting millions of them access to employment rights.
Merry Christmas! | Wishes from CESI SG Klaus Heeger
"On behalf of CESI, allow me to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication."
New position on economic governance
A new position of the Presidium of CESI calls for a revised EU economic governance with more flexibility for investments in the resilience of public services.
CESI@noon on achievements of EU employment policy 2019-2023
CESI's final CESI@noon event edition of the year saw a high level panel with the EC Director General for Employment Joost Korte, the Chair of the EP EMPL Committee Dragos Pislaru, CESI's Secretary General Klaus Heeger and Vice-President Javier Jordán, on the topic 'Mission accomplished? Achievements & open issues of EU employment policy 2019-2023'
Event: Better working conditions for healthcare professionals in the EU
Investments at national and EU level are called upon to ensure that the need for healthcare services is meeting the demand. This event in the European Parliament aims to bring awareness and sensibility towards the tough working conditions of the healthcare professionals in the EU and to assess possible venues to improve them.
CESI’s last Board meeting for 2023
On November 30, 2023, CESI successfully concluded its last board meeting for the year. The meeting marked a significant moment for the organisation as it addressed key issues and set the direction for the upcoming year.
New position on trade union demands on the European Year of Skills
At its last meeting of the year on November 22, CESI's Presidium adopted a new position on trade union demands on the current European Year of Skills.
