Views and Positions

In order to complement the activities of its Expert Commissions and Commissions, CESI will in 2026 focus its work on the following priority areas.

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Policy focus in 2026

In order to complement the activities of its Trade councils and Commissions, CESI will in 2026focus its work on the following priority areas:

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  • an EU defence capacity as a prerequisite for economic and social prosperity
  • an EU agenda to reconcile competitiveness with social progress
  • decent employment and working conditionsin the public and private sector
  • social & physical safety atwork –incl.uding mental health, harassment & discrimination at work
  • a strong public service agenda & investments in the resilience of public services and their staff; protectionand valorisation of civil servants and public sector employees
  • fair green and digital transitions and artificial intelligence (AI) at work, as well as a protection of labour in industry, keytechnologies and mobility
  • public procurement withbinding rules for decent employment & working conditions
  • workers/skills shortages and fair labour mobility, including a better recognition of qualifications anddiplomas
  • future poof trade unions and unionism in evolving labour markets and economies

Position papers and resolutions

Main documents

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CESI Activity Report 2021-2024
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CESI Constitution – Latest Consolidated Version – December 13, 2024
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Cesi annual report 2023
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CESI Annual Report 2022
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CESI Annual Report 2019-2021
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CESI Activity Report 2016-2020
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CESI 2024 Congress main motion
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CESI 2024 EU Elections Manifesto – 2023
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Cross-sector and general affairs

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Consultation position on the EU's MFF 2028-2034
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Resolution on the World Refugee Day 2023
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Position on economic governance 01
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Resolution on the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region on February 6 2023
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Resolution of the Presidium of CESI on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict in October 2023
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Resolution on envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary
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Position on economic governance 02
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Second resolution of the presidium on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Resolution on Qatar-Gate
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Resolution on the ban of free and independent trade unions in Belarus
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Resolution of the Presidium on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Position paper on the short-term management of the Coronavirus pandemic
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Position on an EU Just Transition Fund to socially flank the European Green Deal
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Position on trade union priorities for the incoming German Council Presidency in the second half of 2020
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Position paper on making Europe more resilient to face crises, following the COVID-19 pandemic
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Position on the forthcoming 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
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Statement of the Presidium on the Terrorist Attack in Strasbourg
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Resolution of the Presidium on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post-2020
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Position paper on the steps towards a more democratic and social European fiscal and economic governance
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Resolution on the need of a real social dimension as the key to a successful EU
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Position paper on the future of Europe
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For the successful integration of refugees – Position
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Position Paper for the successful reception and integration of migrants, support public sector workers
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Fighting radicalisation: Supporting public service workers – Position
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EU free trade and investment agreements – 2015
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Employment and social affairs

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Position on active labour market policies in Europe
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Position paper and demands for an EU Directive on AI at work
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Second-phase social partner consultation contribution on a right to disconnect and fair telework
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Consultation contribution on a new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
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Consultation contribution on a new EU Quality Jobs Roadmap
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Position on a revision of the EU directives public procurement
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Resolution on competitiveness in the EU
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Response to an ad-hoc social partner consultation on revised EU public procurement directives
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Response to an ad-hoc social partner consultation on a Union of Skills
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Response to a consultation on a new EU industrial plan for the European automotive sector
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Resolution on the regulation of AI at work
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Response to a first-phase social partner consultation on EU measures for fair telework and a right to disconnect
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Discussion paper on ‘A just green transition’
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Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a European Year of Skills 2023
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Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a comprehensive approach to mental health
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Position on minimum wages
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Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a new European Disability Card
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Resolution on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on improving working conditions in platform work – update
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Position on the European Commission’s 2023 initiative on strengthened social dialogue
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Position on the Council Recommendation of 2023 on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion
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Position paper on impacts of inflation on workers in Europe – update
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Position on a revision of the European Works Councils (EWCs) Directive
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Response to a first-phase social partner consultation on a revision of the European Work Councils (EWCs) Directive
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Response to a second-phase social partner consultation on a revision of the European Works Councils (EWCs) Directive
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Position on trade union priorities on the European Year of Skills
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Response to an ad-hoc social partner consultation on a new EU action plan on labour and skills shortages
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Consultation contribution on draft EU guidelines on collective bargaining of self-employed
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Resolution on the 5th anniversary of the European Pillar of Social Rights
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Roadmap feedback contribution on possible EU guidance on Distributional Impact Assessments (DIAs) in national Member State policy-making to reduce poverty
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Discussion paper on fair green-digital transitions
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Position paper on impacts of inflation on workers in Europe
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Resolution on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on improving working conditions in platform work
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Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on an EU initiative on minimum income schemes
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Discussion paper on the future of work and guidelines for the regulation of remote working
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Second phase social partner consultation contribution on possible action addressing the challenges related to working conditions in platform work
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Contribution to a public consultation of the European Commission on collective bargaining for the self-employed
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First phase social partner consultation contribution on possible action addressing the challenges related to working conditions in platform work
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Position paper on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on an EU minimum wage framework
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Roadmap feedback contribution on a possible Council Recommendation to address social and labour aspects of the just transition towards climate neutrality
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Resolution on requirements for a successful implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Member States
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Discussion paper on guidelines to regulate remote working in the post-Covid ‘New Normal’
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Contribution to a roadmap consultation of the European Commission on collective bargaining for the self-employed
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Consultation contribution on the application and functioning of the EU working time directive 2003/88/EC
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Position paper on precarious work
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Contribution to a public consultation on a forthcoming Digital Services Act package, including a right to collective bargaining for the self-employed
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Contribution to a public consultation of the European Commission on an action plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
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Contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on an EU minimum wage framework
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Contribution to first-phase social partner consultation on an EU minimum wage framework
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Resolution paper on minimum wages
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Roadmap response – Possible Enhanced Use of QMV Voting System in EU Social Policy Making
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Position paper on ‘Future of work – A trade union perspective: Social protection, decent employment & interest representation’
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CESI Position on a Possible Enhanced Use of QMV Voting System in EU Social Policy Making
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Proposal for a Directive on transparent & predictable working conditions COM(2017) 797
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Resolution on access to social protection for all
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Ad-hoc social partner consultation on a possible new European Social Security Number
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Position paper on Social Dumping
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Ad-hoc social partner consultation on the creation of a new European Labour Authority
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Resolution on the Social Fairness Package (Access to social protection, European Labour Authority)
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Action memo towards a successful implementation of the 20 Principles and Rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights
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Response of CESI to the European Commission’s public consultation on “Recommendation on promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning”
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Contribution to second phase social partner consultation on a possible revision of the Written statement directive
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Contribution to first phase social partner consultation on access to social protection in all forms of employment
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Contribution to first phase social partner consultation on a possible revision of the Written statement directive
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Challenges and recommendations for trade unions on the collaborative economy: Mitigating threats & exploiting opportunities for workers – Position
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Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Input for an interpretative communication on the implementation of the Working Time Directive (non-legislative)
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Messages to the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth
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European pillar of social rights – Position
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Response to the background paper on the New Skills Agenda for Europe
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Main messages – Consultation of the European Commission: Towards a European Pillar of Social Rights
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Equal rights and non-discrimination

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Consultation contribution on a new EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030
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Response to an ad-hoc consultation on a Roadmap for Women’s Rights
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Resolution on the European Commission parallel proposals on strengthened equality bodies
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Resolution on the European Commission proposal on combating violence against women and domestic violence
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Resolution on glass ceilings in the public and private sector in Europe
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Position paper on gender aspects in a new EU Care Strategy
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Resolution on violence against women
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Resolution on an EU directive for pay transparency
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Declaration of CESI and MKKSz on LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary
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Consultation position on a renewed EU gender equality strategy post 2020
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Resolution on ‘Health & safety and gender equality: A trade unionist perspective’
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Resolution on work-life balance
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Answer to second-phase social partner consultation Challenges of work-life balance faced by working parents and caregivers
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Youth employment and youth empowerment

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Position on Quality Traineeships
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Position on ‘European Year of Youth 2022: Achievements and way forward’
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Contribution to a first-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships in the EU
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Contribution to a second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships in the EU
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Position paper on improving mental health among the youth
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Motions from the second ordinary CESI Youth Congress
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Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation on a reinforced Youth Guarantee
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Main motion from the first ordinary CESI Youth Congress ‘The future of Europe: Investing in young people’
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Position paper on ‘Bridging education and the world of work – With a focus on apprenticeships’
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Discussion paper of CESI Youth on Collaborative Economy
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Position paper for the successful reception and integration of young migrants, support public sector workers
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Central Administration and Finances

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CESI Firefighters’ Manifesto
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Position on working conditions of firefighters
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Consultation joint contribution with UFE on a Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)
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Consultation contribution on access to essential services
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CESI contribution to a roadmap consultation of the European Commission to address the VAT gap in Europe
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CESI statement on a possible communication of the European Commission on business taxation for the 21st century
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Roadmap response – EU action plan to fight tax evasion
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Answer to feedback consultation on a draft codification directive on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation
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Roadmap response – Reforming Decision-Making for areas of EU Taxation Policy
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Position on Third Party Violence Against Workers in Central Government Administrations
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Position paper to be adopted by the Presidium and trade council on central administrations and finance on minimum wages
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CESI-UFE joint position on tax justice
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Position paper on Minimum wages across the European Union
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Resolution on Violence Against Employees in Local and Regional Administrations
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Position Paper on Whistle-blower Protection
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Resolution on third party violence against employees
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CESI appeal to the EU institutions (functioning and provision of public services)
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Security and Justice

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Declaration on violence against firefighters and rescue service staff
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Resolution on Spanish justice and prison workers
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Resolution on Spanish prison officers
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Position paper on Re-establishing trust in law enforcement and justice bodies
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Position paper on the situation in Catalonia and Spain in October and November 2017
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Education, Training, Research

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Trade union priorities for the European teachers and trainers agenda
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CESI Manifesto on the teaching profession
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Consultation contribution on an interim evaluation of the European Education Area
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Consultation contribution on the provision of digital education and digital skills
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2020 CESI Digital Education Action Plan Position
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Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Updated Skills Agenda for Europe
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Position paper regarding the European Education Area
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Position paper ‘Promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning’
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Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Input on a proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing a Quality Framework for Apprenticeships
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Health

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Position on a European Parliament report on an EU Health Worforce Crisis Plan
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Position on labour shortages in health care sectors
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Position on critical staff shortages in the health care sector
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Position on the future of the health workforce
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Consultation contribution on an EU Care Strategy
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Position on the future of the health care workforce
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Consultation contribution on an EU Care Strategy – Update April 2022
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Consultation contribution on the mitigation of brain drain in Europe
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Position on understaffing in the health care sector
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Position on ‘Digitalisation in the health sector: Opportunities and threats’
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Answer to first-phase social partner consultation Revisions of Directive 2004/37/EU to include binding occupational exposure limit values for additional carcinogens and mutagens
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Post and Telecoms

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Position paper on a new EU Delivery Act
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Joint Declaration of the European social partners for postal services (PostEurop, UNI Europa, CESI) on training and work environment in the digital transition in the postal sector
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Consultation position on cross-border parcel delivery services in the EU
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Position of the European social partners for postal services (PostEurop, UNI Europa, CESI) on the functioning of the EU postal services directive
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Position on the evaluation of the EU postal services directive 97/67/EC
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Updated position on the evaluation of the EU postal services directive 97/67/EC
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Resolution for fair working conditions in the parcel industry
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Resolution ‘Implementation of the new EU Regulation on cross-border parcel delivery services: Demands towards the EU Member States’
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Resolution ‘Financial services in postal companies’
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Resolution ‘Remedies to problematic developments in the field of new forms of work’
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Resolution ‘More work requires more pay’
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Resolution ‘No employee should lose out due to digitisation’
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Resolution ‘More fairness must be shown to older workers’
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Resolution ‘For a better work-life-balance and synchronised free time in the age of digitalisation’
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Resolution ‘Demographic developments and employment’
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Resolution Flexible working time and service periods must have their limits!
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Defence

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Consultation contribution on the application of the EU working time directive 2003/88/EC to military personnel in the armed forces
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CESI position reconciling defence spending and investments in people
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Position on trade union demands concerning links between climate change and EU defence policy
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Position on EU defence policy to ensure regional security
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Discussion points on Russia’s war on Ukraine and its consequences for the EU
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Thesis points on the European Defence Union
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Messages of the CESI Trade Council ‘Defence’ on a European Defence Union
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