• A European Industrial Policy for Quality Jobs

    A European Industrial Policy for Quality Jobs

    A European Industrial Policy for Quality Jobs Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 15 – 16 October 2024
    Document Published on 30.10.2024
  • Social Partners call for better involvement in Economic Governance

    Social Partners call for better involvement in Economic Governance

    Joint statement by the ETUC, SGI Europe and SME United, calling for a factual and material involvement of social partners in the economic governance and the EU Semester The REGULATION (EU) 2024/1263 of 29 April 2024 on the effective coordination of economic policies and on multilateral budgetary surveillance states that the involvement of social partners, among other relevant stakeholders, in the European Semester is key to ensuring national ownership of economic and fiscal policies as well as transparent and inclusive policy-making.
    Document Published on 22.10.2024
  • Message of the ETUC in view of the mobilisation of the Italian trade unions on the ‘DDL Sicurezza’

    Message of the ETUC in view of the mobilisation of the Italian trade unions on the ‘DDL Sicurezza’

    The European trade union movement expresses its deep concerns and opposition to the Italian Government’s plans to restrict the right to peaceful protest, a pillar of any democratic society. Article 12 of the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights states clearly that “everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly”. The Italian Government’s plans to criminalise dissent would clearly be a violation of the Charter, as well as Italy’s own Constitution.
    Document Published on 25.09.2024
  • Statement: Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike
    Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike

    Statement: Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike

    The ETUC congratulates the TUC and their affiliated trade unions on an important union victory for workers in Britain and throughout Europe. We welcome the commitment by the UK government that the anti-worker anti-strike Minimum Service Levels legislation will be repealed through the upcoming Employment Rights Bill. This legislation represented an attack on the ability of workers to win a decent, secure and dignified working life.
    Document Published on 09.08.2024
  • Adopted Resolution - On the offensive to combat gender-based violence in the world of work

    Adopted Resolution - On the offensive to combat gender-based violence in the world of work

    Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 24-25 June 2024 Introduction Preventing and combatting gender-based violence in the world of work is a key priority of the ETUC. The recently adopted Directive combatting violence against women and domestic violence fails to deliver meaningful provisions to make the world of work safer for women workers. It also fails to recognise our role as trade unions to end gender-based violence.
    Document Published on 02.07.2024
  • Adopted Resolution: For a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and for peace in the Middle East

    Adopted Resolution: For a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and for peace in the Middle East

    Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 24-25 June 2024 In its Action Programme, adopted at its 15th statutory congress, ETUC promotes a peaceful resolution in Palestine, the respect of international law and demands the right of all peoples to self-determination, including that the EU considers the impact on workers when deploying sanctions.
    Document Published on 28.06.2024
  • A Just Transition policy framework and Directive to anticipate and manage change

    A Just Transition policy framework and Directive to anticipate and manage change

    Industrial policy for quality jobs  A Just Transition policy framework and Directive to anticipate and manage change  Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 24-25 June 2024   European climate measures are unfit for social transformation.
    Document Published on 25.06.2024
  • Voting for Europe: Securing a bright future, together
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    Voting for Europe: Securing a bright future, together

    At time of geopolitical crisis, it is even more important to support and strengthen European democracy. This is why the European social partners – ETUC, BusinessEurope, SGI Europe and SMEunited – are calling on those who are eligible to vote in the upcoming European elections to make their voices heard.  As representatives of trade unions and employers across Europe, we are united in our belief that participation in these elections is not just about electing policymakers; it is about securing a bright future for all and addressing the key challenges of our time. 
    Document Published on 23.05.2024
  • Joint EU Trade Union statement toward the Council negotiation on the revision of the European Works Council Directive

    Joint EU Trade Union statement toward the Council negotiation on the revision of the European Works Council Directive

    The revision of the European Works Council Directive was proposed by the European Commission at the request of the European Parliament. Regrettably, the European employers' organisations do not seem to appreciate this democratic practice. There is no other way to understand the public statement published on 22 March by Business Europe, Hotrec, EuroCommerce, European Banking Federation, ECEG and CEEMET and sent to the Employment Committee of the European Parliament and the Council.
    Document Published on 07.05.2024
  • Trade Union Summit for Ukraine Declaration

    Trade Union Summit for Ukraine Declaration

    The European trade movement, under the auspices of the European Trade Union Confederation, met with the Ukrainian trade union movement represented by FPU and KPU on 23 April 2024 in Lublin, Poland in the framework of the Trade Union Summit for Ukraine. Read the declaration here 
    Document Published on 30.04.2024
  • ETUC support for the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice

    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. 
    Document Published on 05.04.2024
  • ETUC statement on the agreement reached by the co-legislators on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card
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    ETUC statement on the agreement reached by the co-legislators on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card

    Last week, the European Commission and co-legislators reached a tripartite agreement on the Directive for a European Disability Card, marking a significant step towards enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across European Member States. The text was formally adopted today by COREPER. While this agreement signifies progress, it is imperative to acknowledge the pressing need to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, particularly concerning their entitlements when exercising their right to work and study abroad.
    Document Published on 21.02.2024
  • ETUC Resolution on the European Job Guarantee

    ETUC Resolution on the European Job Guarantee

    ETUC Resolution on the European Job Guarantee Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 6-7 December 2023 The ETUC supports the idea of a European Job Guarantee, which would provide employment opportunities for the long-term unemployed through a state-run programme for job seekers unable to find opportunities in the open labour market. The Job Guarantee should be built on the following main principles:
    Document Published on 19.12.2023
  • Forced labour - Joint letter to Council of the EU
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    Forced labour - Joint letter to Council of the EU

    On October 16, 2023, the European Parliament’s lead committees, the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Committee on International Trade (INTA) adopted, with an overwhelming majority, their position on the proposed on the proposed EU Forced Labour Regulation. The ETUC joined forces with civil society organisations to urge the EU Council to speed up negotiations to adopt a General Approach. The letter outlines four core elements that must be included in the Council's position:
    Document Published on 28.11.2023