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Strengthening ALMPs and European cooperation: ACTIVER seminar in Romania

CESI, Uniunea TESA and CSN Meridian brought together experts from across Europe to strengthen social dialogue and cooperation for fair wages and active labour market policies in the public health sector.

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Summer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across EuropeSummer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across Europe
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2023-07-19
2025-03-07

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 EuropeFrom Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe
Main news
2023-07-19
2025-03-07

From Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe

Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

World Youth Skills Day 2023World Youth Skills Day 2023
Main news
2023-07-14
2025-03-07

World Youth Skills Day 2023

Empowering Youth from a trade union perspective!

With CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services establishedWith CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services established
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2023-07-14
2025-03-07

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 AIOECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI
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2023-07-13
2025-03-07

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 strengtheningWorld Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengthening
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2023-06-23
2025-03-07

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 positionEU rules on platform work: Council agrees its position
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2023-06-16
2025-03-07

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 TogetherThe ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future Together
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2023-06-15
2025-03-07

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 FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of AdministrationCESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of Administration
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2023-06-11
2025-03-07

CESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn 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 teachersCESI’s Expert Commission EDUC: Towards better working conditions for the teachers
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2023-06-02
2025-03-07

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 powerExpert Commission EDUC: Teachers have the power
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2023-05-26
2025-03-07

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 workforceStrengthening healthcare systems must start with the workforce
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2023-05-24
2025-03-07

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!Porto Social Forum excludes 5 million workers!
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2023-05-24
2025-03-07

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 & 30BE READY: Summer Days 2023 June 29 & 30
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2023-05-17
2025-03-07

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 13Registration open: ‘Empowering youth: Making the European Year of Skills work’ on June 13
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2023-05-17
2025-03-07

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 transitionsCESI Working Group on the Future of Work: Exploring worker involvement in industrial green transitions
Main news
2023-05-04
2025-03-07

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 workersInflation in Germany: positive steps for public sector workers
Main news
2023-04-25
2025-03-07

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 forcesCESI: The Rapid Deployment Capacity needs investments to replenesh personnel in Europe’s armed forces
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2023-04-20
2025-03-07

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 youth1st WEP Training in Budapest- Europe is its youth
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2023-04-19
2025-03-07

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 missionsCESI calls for adequate support of personnel of armed forces in EU civilian CSDP missions
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2023-04-19
2025-03-07

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 legislationCESI Youth supports Youth Tests for new EU legislation
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2023-04-14
2025-03-07

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 #EUelections24WeEP24 in Budapest- Bringing workers at the heart of #EUelections24
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2023-04-11
2025-03-07

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 DayCelebrating World Health Day
Main news
2023-04-07
2025-03-07

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 EuropeCESI calls for inclusive social dialogue in Europe
Main news
2023-04-06
2025-03-07

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 involvementCESI Youth: 10 years of perseverance, commitment and involvement
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2023-04-05
2025-03-07

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 HeegerTowards more Europe- Lessons from Budapest | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger
Main news
2023-04-04
2025-03-07

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 directiveCESI welcomes European Parliament approval of a new pay transparency directive
Main news
2023-03-30
2025-03-07

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 securityCESI’s 6th European Defence Round Table: Make EU defence policy fit to ensure regional security
Main news
2023-03-27
2025-03-07

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 pricesRising ECB interest rates: CESI calls for differentiated solutions to bring down prices
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2023-03-24
2025-03-07

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 guidelinesThird-party violence – EU social partner guidelines
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2023-03-24
2025-03-07

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 allCESI calls for comprehensive EU initiative on learning mobility for all
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2023-03-22
2025-03-07

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 governanceCESI demands revised EU economic governance
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2023-03-20
2025-03-07

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 workersThe European Parliament for an improved social protection of EU workers
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2023-03-17
2025-03-07

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 equalityInternational Women’s Day: Continue progress for gender equality
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2023-03-08
2025-03-07

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 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 HeegerBuilding a more sustainable future for the coming generations | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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2023-03-07
2025-03-07

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 EUFor sustainable & quality public administrations in the EU
Main news
2023-03-03
2025-03-07

For sustainable & quality public administrations in the EU

CESI's statutory Expert Commission ‘Public Administrations’ has spoken up again for improved working conditions in public administrations to make them more performing.

Protect work-free SundaysProtect work-free Sundays
Main news
2023-03-03
2025-03-07

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 ConventionCESI welcomes Council move on EU accession to Istanbul Convention
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2023-02-23
2025-03-07

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 strategyCESI calls for ambitious EU mental health strategy
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2023-02-15
2025-03-07

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 agendaEuropean Council: Combining solidarity with Ukraine with the need to advance on the policy agenda
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2023-02-10
2025-03-07

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 victimsEarthquake in Turkish-Syrian border region: Presidium of CESI expresses condolences to the victims
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2023-02-08
2025-03-07

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 – The future of work is now | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus HeegerLooking at the future – The future of work is now | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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2023-02-07
2025-03-07

Looking at the future – The future of work is now | Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

While the distinction “employed vs self-employed” seems to be increasingly blurred, classic inderpendencies and interconnections of the industrial age may not apply anymore.

CESI Firefighters’ Day: Firefighting needs a European approachCESI Firefighters’ Day: Firefighting needs a European approach
Main news
2023-02-03
2025-03-07

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 platformsCESI welcomes European Parliament vote on improved working conditions in platforms
Main news
2023-02-02
2025-03-07

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)Joint CESI-UFE statement on a new Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)
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2023-01-27
2025-03-07

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 wayYes to strengthened social dialogue - but in an inclusive way
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2023-01-25
2025-03-07

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 HeegerNew year, new challenges | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
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2023-01-16
2025-03-07

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 workers’ needs and demands on the top of Europe’s political agenda.

CESI: New European Disability Card should span to employment and work tooCESI: New European Disability Card should span to employment and work too
Main news
2023-01-10
2025-03-07

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 encompassingEuropean Year of Skills 2023 must be inclusive and encompassing
Main news
2022-12-22
2025-03-07

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 QatargateReaction of the Presidium of CESI to Qatargate
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2022-12-21
2025-03-07

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.

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