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24.04.2024 Press release

European Parliament gives bogus self-employment the boot

In a historic move, the European Parliament has today adopted the Platform Work Directive, a major victory for millions of people working through digital platforms. This directive ensures that they will finally obtain minimum wages, sick pay, and other essential employment safeguards. 
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23.04.2024 Press release

Tax the rich to meet new fiscal rules

Politicians who have supported strict new spending rules must have the courage to tax wealthy corporations making record profits – and not make struggling workers pay through new austerity measures. 

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08.04.2024 Document

Trade unions and the world of standardisation

Trade unions and the world of standardisation  Resolution adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 26-27 March 2024 Technical standards also affect workers
05.04.2024 Document

ETUC support for the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice

ETUC support for the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 26-27 March 2024 Europe has a social justice emergency. The ETUC is at the forefront of the fight for a fair deal for workers, their families and their communities throughout Europe. 
03.04.2024 Document

For fair and inclusive pension policy in the EU

For fair and inclusive pension policy in the EU  Resolution Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 26-27 March 2024 The EU context and trade unions' concerns about social security and pension policy
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