Workers first: Our agenda in a turbulent Europe
Editorial by Klaus Heeger, CESI Secretary General
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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, CESIâs member unions representing military and civilian armed forces met for a 6th edition of CESIâs 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 Womenâs Day: Continue progress for gender equality
On the occasion of 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.
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.
For sustainable & quality public administrations in the EU
CESI's statutory Expert Commission âPublic Administrationsâ has spoken up again for improved working conditions in public administrations to make them more performing.
Protect work-free Sundays
Today, on the occasion of the 2023 European Day for a Work-free Sunday, CESI as a member of the European Sunday Alliance recalls the urgent need for synchronised quality and social resting time for workers, in order to enable them to preserve their mental health.
CESI welcomes Council move on EU accession to Istanbul Convention
CESI appreciates the Council's confirmed intention to ratify the EU's accession to the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence.
CESI calls for ambitious EU mental health strategy
As part of a consultation by the European Commission on a new comprehensive approach of the EU to mental health, CESI has called for an ambitious EU initiative.
European Council: Combining solidarity with Ukraine with the need to advance on the policy agenda
As the heads of state and government of the Member States convened for a Special European Council summit in Brussels yesterday, they managed a remarkable balancing between a required continued solidarity with Ukraine and a much-needed return to a new normal on the EU's policy programme.
Earthquake in Turkish-Syrian border region: Presidium of CESI expresses condolences to the victims
Following the devastating earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region on February 6, the Presidium of CESI has issued a statement of condolence and support.
Looking at the future â The future of work is now | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
While the distinction âemployed vs self-employedâ seems to be increasingly blurred, classic inderpendencies and interconnections of the industrial age may not apply anymore.
CESI Firefighters’ Day: Firefighting needs a European approach
On Wednesday, February 1, CESI held its first Firefighters' Day to unite its firefighter and emergency rescue unions with EU policy and decision makers to discuss and raise awareness about an improved European approach to firefighting in natural disaster management.
CESI welcomes European Parliament vote on improved working conditions in platforms
Today, the European Parliament plenary issued a positive vote on a mandate to enter into trilogue negotiations on a new EU directive on improved working conditions in the platform economy. CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger welcomes the adopted mandate.
Joint CESI-UFE statement on a new Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)
In the context of a consultation run by the European Commission on a new Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) - a common set of rules for EU companies to calculate their taxable base while ensuring an effective allocation of profits between EU countries - CESI and UFE have issued a joint statement.
Yes to strengthened social dialogue - but in an inclusive way
Today, the European Commission published a long-expected Communication with plans to strengthen social dialogue in Europe. CESI welcomes a reinforced social dialogue but regrets that most planned measures target cross-sector social dialogue and leave sectoral dialogue and independent union organisations behind.
New year, new challenges | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
For 2023, CESI has the responsibility to do everything possible to flag the importance of social cohesion and workersâ needs and demands on the top of Europeâs political agenda.
CESI: New European Disability Card should span to employment and work too
As the European Commission envisages to propose a new European Disability Card to provide seamless access to essential and disability-related benefits as well as social protection for the disabled that move from one Member State to another, the Card must also span to areas of employment and the world of work, according to CESI.
European Year of Skills 2023 must be inclusive and encompassing
As 2023 has been designated the European Year of Skills, CESI stresses that its governance must be inclusive and its envisaged output encompassing.
Reaction of the Presidium of CESI to Qatargate
Following the ongoing revelations on Qatargate, the Presidium of CESI adopted a resolution - affirming its trust in principle in the EU institutions, but also calling for improvements to its lobby- and corruption-controlling framework conditions.
Independence | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
Independence. And why the EU has changed some rules of the game â to the better.
European social partners for postal services (PostEurop, UNI Europa, CESI) agree on joint declaration on training
During the 2022 plenary meeting November 30, the European social partners for postal services, comprising PostEurop on the employer side and UNI Europa and CESI on the employee side, agreed on a joint declaration on training and work environments in the digital transition in postal services.
CESI welcomes EU moves towards a Global Health Strategy and a recognition of Covid as an occupational disease
This week, the European Commission formally recommended Member States to recognise Covid-19, under certain cirumstances, as an occupational disease. It also published new Global Health Strategy, in an attempt to position the EU as a leader in the fields of health and care. CESI welcomes both moves.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Ending violence in the EU and beyond, at work and in private life
On November 25, the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger reiterates CESI's call to end violence against women and girls, in the EU and beyond, at work in private life.
CESI met with TVML in Finland to present the results of the DiWork project
On November 23, CESI met with TVML as part of the DiWork project.
EU gas price cap: Positive step but much more needs to be done
On November 22, after weeks of negotiations and political pressure, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for a measure to limit excessive gas prices.
CESI welcomes European Commissionâs urge to square support for workers and vulnerable citizens with targeted investments
Today, the European Commission jumpstarted the 2023 European Semester cycle of economic and social policy coordination, publishing this year's Autumn Package. CESI welcomes the European Commission's approach to tackle current multiple socio-economic challenges by squaring support for workers and vulnerable citizens with targeted public investments and fair and effective taxation.
CESI on the 5th anniversary of the European Pillar of Social Rights
Since the inception of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), CESI has been one of its strong proponents and contributed to its development through a participation in various consultations and conferences.
CESI Expert Commission on Health Services: Health in the spotlight!
On November 15, CESI's statutory Expert Commission âHealth Servicesâ (SAN) met for the first time after the Covid pandemic in Brussels to reassess its priorities in the context of the European Health Union and to set up new goals for healthcare professionals EU wide. it made clear: The future healthcare workforce in the EU needs to be more strengthened and skilled.
DiWork Final Conference
CESI's Conference âDigitalising Public Services: Challenges, risks, and opportunities for citizens, businesses, and workersâ successfully took place on 20 and 21 October 2022 in Constance, Germany.
European Commission Communication on orientations for a reform of EU economic governance: Positive steps
On November 9, the European Commission published a Communication setting out orientations for a reformed EU economic governance framework aiming at strengthening debt sustainability while enhancing sustainable and inclusive growth. CESI welcomes the move for a more balanced economic governance framework.
Constance showed the way towards stronger public services | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
This conference may have been the final step of a 2-year journey full of lessons and experiences, but in fact, it marked the beginning of new collective efforts and fights towards stronger, more efficient, sustainable, resilient and well-performing public services.
Energy Council: Slow steps towards comprehensive energy emergency measures in Europe
CESI welcomes agreements on first measures, but demands further and more decisive steps to bring down energy bills very quickly and in a sustainable way.
Europe has got talent: CESI Youth welcomes upcoming 2023 European Year of Skills
This week the European Commission walked the talk and committed itself to make 2023 the European Year of Skills. CESI Youth and its members welcome the initiative.
Workers and the price of inflation | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
To avoid an imminent large social unrest across Europe that continued inflation could bring, we need to determine appropriate mechanisms to protect citizens and support those in need. Now more than ever, Europeans need a strong European Union that will put the people again at the core of its policies â despite all crises around us.
CESI Expert Commission convenes in Rome for a joint event hosted by the Italian CONFSAL/SNALS teachers' union
In the month featuring the World Teachers' Day, CESIâs statutory members' Expert Commission âEducation, Training and Researchâ (EDUC) gathered in Rome - for the first time physically after the pandemic - and online.
CESI exchanges with CONFSAL and CISAL about the EU digital strategy under the DiWork framework
On October 11, CESI met CONFSAL and CISAL as part of the DiWork project.
EU social dialogue: Landmark agreement on digitalisation in central government administrations
Today, on October 6, the European social partners for central government administrations, the Trade Unionâs National and European Delegation (TUNED) and the European Public Administration Employers (EUPAE), signed a unique and ambitious agreement on the rights of workers in central government administrations in the digital era.
5th European Defence Round Table (EDRT): 'The Winter of Discontentâ - Russia's War on Ukraine and its consequences for the EU
On September 29, the fifth edition of CESI's European Defence Round Table (EDRT) gathered security experts, academia, policy makers, military representatives and trade unionists to assess the consequences of Russiaâs war on Ukraine for the EU.
