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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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.
CESI expert commission Defense: military personnel at the heart of the green transition
A comprehensive approach to digital transition. CESI meets in Luxembourg the CGFP
On September 29, CESI met CGFP as part of the DiWork project.
Digital education and skills: EU initiative must include support and training for teachers
As the European Commission prepares proposals for Council Recommendations on an improved provision of digital education and digital skills in the Member States, CESI highlights that the initiative must not fail to address adequate support and training for teachers.
CESI launches the new project on green transition: EcoTra
On September 26, CESI launched its first meeting as part of EcoTra project. The aim of the project is to ensure that the green transition is socially fair.
Protests to maintain purchasing power in Belgium: Itâs time to protect the citizens
Today, on September 21, Belgian national trade unions rally their members in Brussels to protest over the government's insufficient measures to protect citizensâ purchasing power in times of surging inflation. CESI expresses its support.
European Parliament report calls to mitigate mental health consequences of Covid lockdowns for young people
On Tuesday, September 13, the European Parliament adopted an own-initaitive report on the impact of Covid-19 closures of educational, cultural, youth and sports activities on children and young people in the EU. CESI welcomes this report, which does not fail to identify the multiple mental health problems that these closures fostered among many young people.
CESI on the EU State of the Union address: The EU needs to deliver for workers, citizens & families
In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, Commission President von der Leyen made a case for solidarity internally in the EU and externally with Ukraine. As a strong proponent of such solidarity, according to CESI, it can only be maintained if the EU delivers better for workers, citizens and families that face the impacts of the multiple crises that Europe is experiencing.
New EU Care Strategy: A step towards improved child and long-term care in Europe - and better employment conditions for workers in the sector
Today, the European Commission published a long awaited EU Care Strategy to achieve more available, accessible and affordable child and long-term care in Europe as well as better employment conditions for workers in the sector. CESI welcomes the initiative.
#WEP - Exchange and development programme for future union leaders
The project aims to promote training sessions, exchange of experiences and good practices on how young trade unionists, coming from different countries and cultures, see the participation of young people in the priorities and activities of European social dialogue and in particular the trade union engagement of young people as a form of participation in EU policy-making
Energy inflation: Open letter to the Czech Council Presidency
In advance of a scheduled extraordinary Council meeting of ministers responsible for energy policy on September 9, CESI has issued an open letter to the Czech Council Presidency, stressing that the meeting must bring tangible, concrete and immediate results to bring down energy prices for citizens, workers and their families.
A big thank you before a tough autumn begins | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
Against the background of multiple crises and unprecedented difficulties for the world of work, we managed to keep the voice of workers strong.
Demands of CESI to counter surging inflation for workers
CESI publishes its resolution on trade union demands to counter inflation.
International Youth Day: CESI Youth calls for more solidarity amongst workers, for workers
August 12 is International Day of Youth, as established in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly. This yearâs focus is on intergenerational solidarity: âCreating a World for All Agesâ. CESI Youth stresses that solving the complex problems of todayâs and tomorrowâs world can only be done though a joint effort shared across all generations.
A call for trade union pluralism: CESI's Presidium responds to ban of free and independent unions in Belarus
Responding to the recent ban of free and independent trade unions in Belarus, the Presidium of CESI issued a call in defence of trade union pluralism in the country and beyond.
