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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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” 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 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)
26 September 2023 11:00 - 1:00 PM | online & in Brussels | In English & German languages
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)
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 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 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 Europe
Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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 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 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 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 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 Fernández Urbón 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 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 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 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!
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 & 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 #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.
Celebrating World Health Day
On World Health Day, CESI celebrates the European healthcare workers which go above and beyond to address the needs of European citizens.
CESI calls for inclusive social dialogue in Europe
In a new resolution adopted by its Presidium, CESI calls for a commitment to trade union pluralism and strengthened inclusive social dialogue in Europe in the Member States and at the EU level.
CESI Youth: 10 years of perseverance, commitment and involvement
Last week in Budapest, CESI Youth celebrated 10-year anniversary, following its creation at Lake Balaton in Hungary in 2013.
Towards more Europe- Lessons from Budapest | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger
The European Union, OUR Union, is a challenging, but wonderful project.
CESI welcomes European Parliament approval of a new pay transparency directive
CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger has welcomed today's positive vote of the European Parliament on a new EU directive on pay transparency
CESI’s 6th European Defence Round Table: Make EU defence policy fit to ensure regional security
At their biannual meeting today, CESI’s member unions representing military and civilian armed forces met for a 6th edition of CESI’s European Defence Round-Table (EDRT) event series. One year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and since the adoption of the Strategic Compass, the event served to stress the need to strengthen Europe's defence capabilities to ensure regional stability.
Rising ECB interest rates: CESI calls for differentiated solutions to bring down prices
As the European Central Bank (ECB) continues to raise interest rates at a considerable speed, CESI calls for differentiated solutions to bring price developments back to healthy levels.
Third-party violence – EU social partner guidelines
CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger: "I am pleased about the commitment and determination of all signatories."
CESI calls for comprehensive EU initiative on learning mobility for all
At a hearing with the European Commission on learning mobility earlier this month, CESI demanded a comprehensive EU initiative that targets all learners and teachers, in higher education as well as in VET-based apprenticeships and lifelong learning.
CESI demands revised EU economic governance
Responding to ongoing discussions in the EU institutions to reform the EU's economic governance system, the Presidium of CESI has issued a resolution calling for a new balance between public expenduture and investment, budgetary debts, and public revenues.
The European Parliament for an improved social protection of EU workers
In a report adopted by the European Parliament on March 15, MEPs demand the EU addresses the soaring cost of living with targeted social protection measures.
International Women’s Day: Continue progress for gender equality
On the occasion of 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.
Building a more sustainable future for the coming generations | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
The murder of a teacher in France by her own student in class and the deadly train crash in Greece show that the road towards safety and integrity is still long for public sector workers.