CESI@noon on affordable housing
As rents and real estate prices continue to skyrock, CESI Youth held a CESI@noon lunchtime debate on possible EU measures for more affordable housing.
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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 Presidencyâs 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 âSunday protectionâ in EU policy
On April 10, CESI will co-host a European parliamentary breakfast together with the European Sunday Alliance on the importance of âSunday protectionâ in EU policy initiatives. The event will feature MEPs Miriam Lexmann, TomĂĄĆĄ ZdechovskĂœ 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 Firefightersâ 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 firefightersÂŽ union EPAYPS, firefighters from Germany, France, The Netherlands and Greece met in Athens.
Manifesto of CESIâs Expert Commission âHealth Servicesâ
The manifesto sets out recommendations to improve health care service delivery in Europe through better employment conditions for the sectorâs 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 Womenâs Day: It's HER right!
On this yearâs International Womenâs Day on March 8, the President of CESIâs Commission on Womenâs Rights Kirsten LĂŒhmann calls on policy makers to continue recent successful progress towards gender equality in the EU.
CESI Firefightersâ Day 2024 in Athens
In cooperation with the Greek firefightersÂŽ union EPAYPS, the 2024 Firefightersâ 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 Commissionâs 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: CESIâs 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 JordĂĄn, 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.
Event: The new directive on fair work in platforms (POSTPONED)
Having participated in both stages of social partners' consultation on the proposed directive, CESI organises a 'CESI@noon' event on the topic with the participation of EU stakeholders and workers.
International day for the elimination of violence against women: Uniting for a safer world in 2023
Despite significant progress in various aspects of society, a harsh reality persists - violence against women continues to plague communities around the world.
European Semester Autumn Package: Investments in public sector resilience needed
Earlier this week, the European Commission published its annual Autumn Package, including the 2024 Annual Sustainable Growth Survey (ASGS) and the Joint Employment Report (JER). CESI welcomes the reports but calls to secure adequate investments in public sector resilience.
SynCrisis event in Lithuania
The event on November 17, 2023, served as a pivotal platform for addressing Europe's persistent crisis and its repercussions on Lithuania. Spearheaded by CESI, the event convened stakeholders, experts, and members to delve into pressing issues under the SYNCRISIS project.
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 GĂD.
Net Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliamentâs 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 Hungary
Held over two days in Budapest, the event gathered key decision-makers and public service workers to address pressing issues.
Cooperation: The only way to overcome crises â 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 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 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 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 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 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 âpermacrisisâ causes yet another crisis in the teaching profession
On October 10, CESI Expert Commission on âEducationâ was hosted by its French teachersâ union SPELC in Paris.
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 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.