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European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan

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The Pillar sets out 20 key principles and rights essential for fair and well-functioning labour markets and social protection systems, structured around three chapters: equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions, and social protection and inclusion.
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Towards a strong European public service agenda. How to (re)build a social Europe in a resilient way after Covid-19?

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This conference, co-funded by the European Union, organised in partnership with the European Policy Centre (EPC) and with the media partnership of Euractiv.pl, will take stock of the lessons learnt from the pandemic and seek to advance a strong European public service agenda. Register now.

European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions

The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) is a confederation of 40 trade union organisations from 20 European countries and 4 European trade union organisations, with a total of more than 5 million individual members. 1 further trade union organisations enjoys observer status.

60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties: A real social dimension as the key to a successful EU

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In advance of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties on March 25, the Presidium of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) has adopted a resolution on the need of a real social dimension as the key to a successful EU.

Statement from the CESI leadership: Commemorating the Brussels bombings one year ago

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In commemoration of the Brussels bombings today one year ago, CESI President Romain Wolff and Secretary General Klaus Heeger pay tribute to the victims of the attacks and insist on a continued and united fight against radicalisation and terrorism.

First meeting after the Congress: Presidium sets up CESI’s working structures for the new legislative period

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Today, CESI's new Presidium, elected at the last Congress in December 2016, met for the first time to re-constitute CESI's working structures for the legislative period until 2020. The Presidium also discussed on current political affairs, most notably the White Paper on the future of the EU recently issued by the European Commission.

CESI@noon/EPC policy dialogue ‘Putting social investment first’

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On last week Friday, March 3, CESI and the European Policy Centre (EPC) held a joint CESI@noon/EPC policy dialogue on 'Putting social investment first: Time for a new narrative for Europe'. The event not only saw the publication of an EPC study on ways towards more social investments in Europe but also continues CESI's engagement for more public social investments in Europe.

CESI Europe Academy: Study on occupational safety and health in public administrations now available

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CESI's 2016 project on safety and health in public administrations formally closed with the publication of a final study on good practices in the management of new and emerging risks for safety and health in the public sector. It draws on the findings of two high level seminars in Copenhagen and Madrid.

CESI accedes to the European Sunday Alliance

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As of March 2017, CESI has acceded to the European Sunday Alliance, a broad stakeholder coalition on decent working hours and work-life balance.

White Paper on the future of the EU: 5 scenarios for Europe’s future

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Today, the European Commission published its long-awaited White Paper on the future of the EU. Responding to the White Paper, CESI Secretary General underlined the importance of a strong social dimension for the EU.

European Parliament approves CETA: Keep an eye on worker rights and public services

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In a plenary vote today, the European Parliament approved the EU-Canada CETA free trade and investment deal. CETA can therefore come into force provisionally as of April 2017 (except for the area of investment protection), yet has to be approved by national parliaments as well in order to become fully applicable. CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger calls for a careful scrutiny of worker rights and public services under the agreement.

Programme Commission discusses CESI work priorities for 2017

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On Friday, January 3, CESI's Programme Commission met to discuss CESI's work priorities and main activities for the year 2017.

New CESI position on trade and investment agreements available

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A new CESI position paper on EU free trade and investment agreements, adopted by the CESI Presidium and Board in December 2015, is now available in CESI's five working languages.