A turning point: Why the CJEUâs minimum wages ruling matters
By upholding the Minimum Wages Directive, the CJEU has set a clear signal: fair wages and strong collective bargaining are central to Europeâs social future. The judgment empowers governments to lift wage floors and tackle in-work poverty with renewed confidence.
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First 2022 data on statutory minimum wages in the EU confirms the need for an ambitious EU minimum wage framework
According to new data of Eurostat, the European Statistics Office, statutory minimum wages in the EU Member States currently range from EUR 332 to EUR 2,257 per month â a difference that cannot be explained only by varying costs of living in the different countries. According to CESI, an ambitious EU minimum wage framework could bring much-needed upward social convergence in the EUâs Single Market.
Investment boosts v debt brakes', by CESI SG Klaus Heeger
Investment boosts v debt brakes: an ongoing tug-of-war for politics and trade unions in Europe', by Klaus Heeger, Secretary General of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI)
CESI meets ANPE in Spain to discuss the impact of digitalisation on public services
On January 14, CESI met ANPE as part of the DiWork project.
CESI welcomes social and employment priorities of the French Council Presidency
Succeeding Slovenia and preceding the Czech Republic, France took on 1 January the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. CESI welcomes the programme of the new Presidency and expects bold initiatives in the fields of employment and social policy.
A comprehensive digital transition. CESI meets SATSE in Madrid as part of the DiWork project
On January 13, CESI met with SATSE to discuss about the European Digital Strategy
CESI exchanges with CSIF under the DiWork project
On January 13, CESI met with CSIF as part of the DiWork project.
Ulrich Silberbach: Dare to do more for public services!
CESI member 'dbb' calls for investment and innovation
European Commission proposals for rules on shell companies and minimum taxation of multinationals: A further step in the right direction
Yesterday, the European Commission published long-awaited legislative proposals to regulate shell entities in tax havens and realise a minimum level of taxation for multinationals. According to CESI, both proposals are a further step in the right direction for fair taxation - but further sustained efforts are needed on the way from tax avoidance to transparent and adequate taxation of big business.
CESI Talks with Marta Pilati, Policy Assistant in the Cabinet of European Commissioner Ferreira
European Commission proposal for a fair transition towards climate neutrality: Correct objective but wrong instrument
Earlier this week, the European Commission proposed a new Council Recommendation to address social and labour aspects of a just transition towards climate neutrality. According to CESI, the objectives put forth are correct, but the intended instrument of a non-binding recommendation insufficient to make a positive practical different for citizens and employees adversely impacted by the green transition.
Digitalisation and third-party violence and harassment: Challenges and risks
On December 16, CESI took part in a fourth webinar of an EU co-funded multi-sectoral European social partner project on âThe role of social partners in preventing third-party violence and harassment at workâ in which it is a partner organisation.
European Parliament report backs CESI priorities for strengthened employee participation at the workplace
In summer, CESI affiliate Aleardo Pelacchi from the Italian Workers' Autonomous Trade Unions Confederation (Confsal) was heard by the European Parliament as an expert in a hearing on democracy at work. A report adopted by the European Parliament last week reflects many of his arguments in favour of stronger employee participation rights and an improved functioning of European Works Councils.
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Oliver Röpke, President of the Workers' Group of the EESC
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Maria Teresa Fabregas, Director of the RR Task Force (EC)
CESI Talks with Birgit Wintermann, Labour Law Specialist at the Bertelsmann Stiftung
A digital transition fit for public services. CESI meets USLIP IASI under the DiWork project
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Rainer Lindholm, member of the Federal Government of TVML
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Vic Van Vuuren, Director of the ILO Enterprises Department
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year â the COVID dĂ©jĂ vu | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
As we are approaching the end of the year, time to look back at 2021. What are our findings?
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Francesco Corti, Associate Researcher at CEPS
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Diederik Samsom, Head of cabinet of EVP Frans Timmermans (EC)
Important steps towards the improvement of working conditions in platform economy
Proposals by the European Commission for a regulation of platform work raise hopes of more than 28 million platform workers across the EU for improved employment conditions.
CESI welcomes SNSPP-PATS as a new member
At its last meeting in 2021, CESIâs Board unanimously endorsed the application for membership by the French National Union of Professional Firefighters and Technical and Specialised Administrative Staff (SNSPP-PATS)
A fresh generation of CESI Youth members decides at their 2021 Congress: Itâs time to act now!
MatthÀus Fandrejewski (dbb) and Robert Szokolai (MKKZ Youth) were elected as CESI Youth Representative and Vice-Representative at the second ordinary CESI Youth Congress (CYC) which took place on December 1 in Brussels and online.
DiWork: CESI meets CNV Connectief to talk about the European Digital Strategy
On December 6, CESI met with CNV Connectief as part of the DiWork project.
CESI Expert Commission âPublic Administrationsâ: Towards a strong public service agenda in Europe
CESIâs Expert Commission âPublic Administrationsâ convened for the last meeting of the year on November 23 to take stock of public sector support in the EU and its Member States
Oliver Denk, OECD: Our policy priority is to improve the quality of employment
CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger talked with Oliver Denk, senior economist in the Jobs and Income Division of the OECD, about the impact of the pandemic on our labour markets and the expectations towards CESI's 'Summer Days 2022'.
CESI expresses its concerns about the 2000 UBER drivers in Brussels
Under a recent ruling by the Brussels Court of Appeal, about 2,000 drivers who use the Uber app will be obliged to terminate their activity by Friday evening. According to CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger, the case exemplifies yet again the need to clear EU-level rules for decent work in the platform economy.
Autumn Package: Encouraging analysis on social challenges in Europe, but clearer conclusions on public investment missing
The European Commission's Autumn Package, which jumpstarts the 2022 European Semester cycle of economic policy coordination, rightly identifies many of the social and employment-related challenges that workers face in times of Covid, digitalisation and the green transition. It should have delivered more on the importance of investments in resilient public services in the re-building Europe post-Covid.
Joint European social partner statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Statement by EU sectoral social partners to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2021.
CESI Presidium calls for renewed efforts to eliminate violence against women
On the occasion of the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, the Presidium of CESI reiterates its deep concern about the continued prevalence of harassment and violence against women, both in domestic and occupational life, and calls for decisive measures by the EU and the Member States.
