Workers first: Our agenda in a turbulent Europe
Editorial by Klaus Heeger, CESI Secretary General
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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.
CESI Talks - The EU and workers with Pablo Cornide, Policy Officer at the European Commission
CESI calls for a fair green transition for workers
As the European Commission consults on a possible new Council Recommendation to address social and labour aspects of a just transition towards climate neutrality, CESI speaks up for a fair green transition for workers in Europe.
CESI Expert Commission on Education calls for more investments in educational infrastructure and digital skills
CESIâs Expert Commission âEducation, Training and Researchâ convened last week for its second online meeting of the year, calls for adequate investments in educational infrastructure and digital skills to make the best use of new technologies and remote teaching and learning.
A Strategic Compass for Europe: âQuo Vadis European Defence Union?â
Thomas Sohst, President of CESI's expert commission âDefenceâ: âIt is important that we succeed in sending a clear and unambiguous signal to the common political will through consensual decisions, but also through implementation.
CESI meets DBB in Germany to discuss about digitalisation under the DiWork project
On November 16, CESI met DBB as part of the DiWork project.
CESI exchanges with DBwV as part of the DiWork project
On November 16, CESI met with DBwV as part of the DiWork project.
CESI Social Affairs and Gender Equality Commissions in dialogue with EU decision-makers
At their last statutory meeting of the year on October 28, CESI's member Commissions on Employment and Social Affairs and on Women's Rights and Gender Equality convened online to discuss with representatives from the EU institutions on some of the key EU social affairs and gender equality dossiers that are currently in the making.
Register now for CESI's Winter Days 2021 - with Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
On December 2 and 3 CESI, in cooperation with the Bertelsmann Stiftung and the EUobserver as media partner, will hold its 2021 Winter Days in Brussels - Two days of workshops, plenary discussions and keynote speeches with politicians, trade unionists, stakeholders and academic experts around the theme 'The green, the digital and the social: Ensuring fair green-digital transitions in Europe'.
European Equal Pay Day: As the EU-wide gender pay gap persists at above 14%, an EU directive on pay transparency is urgently needed
November 10 is European Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to remember the importance of ensuring equal pay for work of equal value in Europe and to close the gender pay gap. CESI marks the day by reiterating a call for speedy adoption of an EU directive on pay transparency to help minimise gender pay gaps.