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CESI reaction to the 2025 State of the Union

It is time to turn high-level announcements into tangible improvements for people’s lives, in workplaces, in public services, and in the armed forces.

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ACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integrationACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integration
Main news
2023-11-23
2025-03-07

ACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integration

On Tuesday November 21 CESI hosted a conference of its ACTIVER project on trade union involvement in active labour market policies, focussing on the particular issue of refugee integration. The event took place in Vienna in the premises of the Austrian public sector union GÖD.

Net Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurementNet Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurement
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2023-11-22
2025-03-07

Net Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurement

In yesterday's vote on a negotiation mandate for the Net Zero Industry Act, the European Parliament foresees to prescribe decent wages and working conditions as allocation criteria in public procurement procedures. CESI supports this objective in upcoming negotiations with the Council.

SynCrisis event in HungarySynCrisis event in Hungary
Main news
2023-11-22
2025-03-07

SynCrisis event in Hungary

Held over two days in Budapest, the event gathered key decision-makers and public service workers to address pressing issues.

#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union
Main news
2023-11-21
2025-03-07

#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union

After two successful events in Budapest and Iași, CESI completed the first round of ‘WeEP24’ events for this year with hybrid national events in Paris, Berlin, Luxembourg, Krakow, and Madrid.

Cooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus HeegerCooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
Main news
2023-11-20
2025-03-07

Cooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

In an era of geopolitical upheavals around the world, the importance of a robust Europe that stays united cannot be overstated.

Event: Refugee Reception and IntegrationEvent: Refugee Reception and Integration
Main news
2023-11-15
2025-03-07

Event: Refugee Reception and Integration

Building welcoming communities through resilient and performing public administrations and services | November 21st 2023 | Vienna

Press release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in SpainPress release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in Spain
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2023-11-13
2025-03-07

Press release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in Spain

CESI's member CSIF, the Spanish Central Independent and Public Employees' Trade Union, issued a press release on November 13th, 2023, emphasising its commitment to defending the equality of citizens before the law, judicial independence, and equal access to public services across Spain.

CESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now availableCESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now available
Main news
2023-11-09
2025-03-07

CESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now available

In a second phase of a consultation of European social partner organisations, CESI has called for a new binding measure of the EU to improve the quality of traineeships in Europe.

CESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital ageCESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital age
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2023-10-25
2025-03-07

CESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital age

As the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) kicks-off its latest Healthy Workplaces Campaign edition today in Brussels, CESI has renewed its partnership in the campaign - to help raise awareness among unions across Europe on the need to manage digitalsation on the job in a fair manner.

dbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germanydbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germany
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2023-10-23
2025-03-07

dbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germany

On Monday October 9, MatthÀus Fandrejewski, CESI Youth Representative and Chairman of the youth organisation of the German Civil Service Federation (dbb Jugend), met with the Co-Chairman of the German Green Party, MP Omid Nouripour.

Addressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching professionAddressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching profession
Main news
2023-10-22
2025-03-07

Addressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching profession

On October 10, CESI Expert Commission on “Education” was hosted by its French teachers’ union SPELC in Paris.

European Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished businessEuropean Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished business
Main news
2023-10-17
2025-03-07

European Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished business

Today, the European Commission published its last annual work programme of its term for 2024. A series of unfinished proposals and initiatives should be concluded before the upcoming EU elections in June 2024.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solutionInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solution
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2023-10-17
2025-03-07

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solution

October 17 is United Nations International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing global issue of poverty and taking action to eliminate it.

Resolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflictResolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict
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2023-10-13
2025-03-07

Resolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict

The Presidium of CESI has adopted a resolution on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

CESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and servicesCESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and services
Main news
2023-10-11
2025-03-07

CESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and services

On October 10, World Mental Health Day, CESI’s statutory members’ Expert Commission ‘Health Services’ convened in Brussels to speak up for further investments in health care staff and services.

Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023
Main news
2023-10-10
2025-03-07

Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023

On October 2 2023, firefighter unions affiliated to CESI convened to launch a call for action to increase investments in the firefighting sector and better equip Member States in their fight against extreme forest fires.

World Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisisWorld Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisis
Main news
2023-10-07
2025-03-07

World Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisis

On the ocassion of this year's annual World Day for Decent Work, CESI, the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions, reiterates the importance of all of our sustained efforts to maintain and achieve decent employment for workers across Europe and beyond.

Back to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus HeegerBack to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
Main news
2023-10-05
2025-03-07

Back to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

Clearly, policy makers must be on duty for workers during the next months. They need to work to bring down prices and safeguard jobs in a thriving economy.

New position on quality traineeships in the EUNew position on quality traineeships in the EU
Main news
2023-09-18
2025-03-07

New position on quality traineeships in the EU

As part of a European social partner consultation of the European Commission, CESI calls for new binding EU standards to end abusive traineeships in Europe.

SOTEU 2023: The EU more united than everSOTEU 2023: The EU more united than ever
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2023-09-13
2025-03-07

SOTEU 2023: The EU more united than ever

The speech outlined the significant challenges faced by the European Union in recent years and its ambitious plans for the future, particularly in the domains of crisis management, employment, social affairs, gender equality, and public services.

Wildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of FirefightersWildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of Firefighters
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

Wildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of Firefighters

European strategies for combatting fire, climate and sustainability are ever more urgent!

CESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in HungaryCESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

CESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary

On August 15, the Presidium of CESI adopted a resolution to condemn an envisaged legal proposal of the Hungarian government to move away from the current national voluntary payment system of trade union membership fees from employers to trade unions. CESI joins its Hungarian member union MKKSz to criticise the proposed changes!

CESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” projectCESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” project
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

CESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” project

CESI is proud to announce that the independent trade unions will be a valuable partner in the “SEISMEC” project, which aims at improving workplaces, as part of the Horizon Europe Programme.

New position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member StatesNew position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member States
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2023-08-16
2025-03-07

New position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member States

A new resolution of CESI is now available on the European Commission's parallel proposals for directives to strengthen national equality bodies. It calls for an improved cooperation between unions and equality bodies in cases of discrimination at work.

CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)
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2023-08-08
2025-03-07

CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)

26 September 2023 11:00 - 1:00 PM | online & in Brussels | In English & German languages

SHSP becomes a new observer at CESISHSP becomes a new observer at CESI
Main news
2023-08-07
2025-03-07

SHSP becomes a new observer at CESI

At its meeting in June, the Board of CESI approved the application of the Kosovo Post Trade Union Association (SHSP) to become a new observer at CESI.

New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)
Main news
2023-08-04
2025-03-07

New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)

At its last meeting before the summer break, the Presidium of CESI adopted a new position paper on the functioning of European Works Councils (EWC). It calls for a revision of the EU directive on EWCs, with a view to strengthening their role in the transnational information and consultation of workers.

CESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in EuropeCESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in Europe
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2023-07-20
2025-03-07

CESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in Europe

A new position of the Presidium of CESI is now available on the recent Council Recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion. It calls for adequate minimum income schemes that are, as a social policy tool, carefully calibrated in conjunction with adequate minimum wages as an employment policy instrument.

Summer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across EuropeSummer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across Europe
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2023-07-19
2025-03-07

Summer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across Europe

CESI pleads for fair working conditions and safety and an EU statute to protect them across borders!

From Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of EuropeFrom Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe
Main news
2023-07-19
2025-03-07

From Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe

Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

World Youth Skills Day 2023World Youth Skills Day 2023
Main news
2023-07-14
2025-03-07

World Youth Skills Day 2023

Empowering Youth from a trade union perspective!

With CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services establishedWith CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services established
Main news
2023-07-14
2025-03-07

With CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services established

On July 10, the European Commission issued its decision to set up a new European sectoral social dialogue committee under its auspices on social services. CESI will be a part of this committee to represent its national unions in the field of social services.

OECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AIOECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI
Main news
2023-07-13
2025-03-07

OECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI

CESI is ready to engage with EU and national stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of AI at work will benefit workers and lead to better working conditions for all.

World Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengtheningWorld Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengthening
Main news
2023-06-23
2025-03-07

World Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengthening

Klaus Heeger: "We need to honour our public employees for their devotion, contributions and excellent work which often goes above and beyond the call of duty."

EU rules on platform work: Council agrees its positionEU rules on platform work: Council agrees its position
Main news
2023-06-16
2025-03-07

EU rules on platform work: Council agrees its position

On the basis of the approach agreed upon, the EU Council will now begin negotiations with the European Parliament, with a view to reaching a provisional agreement.

The ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future TogetherThe ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future Together
Main news
2023-06-15
2025-03-07

The ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future Together

There are no new jobs on a new planet. Greening our economy and our is lives is without alternative. It will require significant commitments from all of us. It means adopting a new economic and social model with major impacts on the way we work and live.

CESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of AdministrationCESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of Administration
Main news
2023-06-11
2025-03-07

CESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of Administration

At the General Assembly of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) on June 10-11 2023, CESI’s affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva Fernández Urbón were elected into the Board of Administration of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL).

CESI’s Expert Commission EDUC: Towards better working conditions for the teachersCESI’s Expert Commission EDUC: Towards better working conditions for the teachers
Main news
2023-06-02
2025-03-07

CESI’s Expert Commission EDUC: Towards better working conditions for the teachers

On May 23, CESI®s Expert Commission ‘EDUC’ took place amidst teachers’ unions striking in many EU countries.

Expert Commission EDUC: Teachers have the powerExpert Commission EDUC: Teachers have the power
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2023-05-26
2025-03-07

Expert Commission EDUC: Teachers have the power

On May 23, CESI®s Expert Commission ‘EDUC’ took place amidst teachers’ unions striking in many EU countries. ‘EDUC’ and its members expressed their full solidarity with unions protesting throughout Europe for fairer wages and better working conditions for teachers.

Strengthening healthcare systems must start with the workforceStrengthening healthcare systems must start with the workforce
Main news
2023-05-24
2025-03-07

Strengthening healthcare systems must start with the workforce

On May 23rd, CESI®s Expert Commission ‘SAN’ discussed the most pressing issues in the healthcare sector- among themselves and with various experts.

Porto Social Forum excludes 5 million workers!Porto Social Forum excludes 5 million workers!
Main news
2023-05-24
2025-03-07

Porto Social Forum excludes 5 million workers!

With an open letter to the Portuguese Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, CESI expresses its regret and astonishment regarding the exclusion of Independent Trade Unions from the Forum.

BE READY: Summer Days 2023 June 29 & 30BE READY: Summer Days 2023 June 29 & 30
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2023-05-17
2025-03-07

BE READY: Summer Days 2023 June 29 & 30

Two days of interactive workshops and plenary debates brought to you by the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI), the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Reshaping Work and EU Observer (media partner).

Registration open: ‘Empowering youth: Making the European Year of Skills work’ on June 13Registration open: ‘Empowering youth: Making the European Year of Skills work’ on June 13
Main news
2023-05-17
2025-03-07

Registration open: ‘Empowering youth: Making the European Year of Skills work’ on June 13

On June 13, CESI Youth together with ‘StartNet' and ‘OBESSU’ will hold a public event in the context of the European Year of Skills on 'Empowering youth: Making the European Year of Skills work'. Registrations are now open.

CESI Working Group on the Future of Work: Exploring worker involvement in industrial green transitionsCESI Working Group on the Future of Work: Exploring worker involvement in industrial green transitions
Main news
2023-05-04
2025-03-07

CESI Working Group on the Future of Work: Exploring worker involvement in industrial green transitions

On April 27, CESI's Working Group on the Future of Work jumpstarted its work on this year's focus area of 'Worker involvement in green industrial transitions'.

Inflation in Germany: positive steps for public sector workersInflation in Germany: positive steps for public sector workers
Main news
2023-04-25
2025-03-07

Inflation in Germany: positive steps for public sector workers

After a lengthy dispute, the German government and trade unions have come to an agreement on salaries for over 2.5 million workers in the German public sector. The salary increase is expected to be an important supporting measure against high inflation.

CESI: The Rapid Deployment Capacity needs investments to replenesh personnel in Europe’s armed forcesCESI: The Rapid Deployment Capacity needs investments to replenesh personnel in Europe’s armed forces
Main news
2023-04-20
2025-03-07

CESI: The Rapid Deployment Capacity needs investments to replenesh personnel in Europe’s armed forces

As the European Parliament adopted an own-initiative report on the setup of a new military Rapid Deployment Capacity for the EU, CESI puts a spotlight on needed investments to replenish personnel shortages in the military and civilian armed forces in most Member States.

1st WEP Training in Budapest- Europe is its youth1st WEP Training in Budapest- Europe is its youth
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2023-04-19
2025-03-07

1st WEP Training in Budapest- Europe is its youth

The training session provided participants with the opportunity to discuss about the role of the EU in the promotion of rights, the functioning of the European Institutions, the EU law-making process, and the importance of the European social dialogue.

CESI calls for adequate support of personnel of armed forces in EU civilian CSDP missionsCESI calls for adequate support of personnel of armed forces in EU civilian CSDP missions
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2023-04-19
2025-03-07

CESI calls for adequate support of personnel of armed forces in EU civilian CSDP missions

In light of today’s adoption of the European Parliament report on the implementation of a civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), CESI calls to strengthen the EU’s civilian crisis management capabilities with a focus on investments in personnel, training and fair social framework conditions for those carrying out operations on the ground.

CESI Youth supports Youth Tests for new EU legislationCESI Youth supports Youth Tests for new EU legislation
Main news
2023-04-14
2025-03-07

CESI Youth supports Youth Tests for new EU legislation

As part of a position to evaluate the European Year of Youth in 2022 and sketch take-aways for the future, CESI has called to support Youth Tests for new EU legislation: Impact assessments that consider the impact of new laws on young people.

WeEP24 in Budapest- Bringing workers at the heart of #EUelections24WeEP24 in Budapest- Bringing workers at the heart of #EUelections24
Main news
2023-04-11
2025-03-07

WeEP24 in Budapest- Bringing workers at the heart of #EUelections24

On March 31, CESI organised a timely event on the importance of the European Union for workers and citizens in the capital of Hungary.

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