• Support of the European Trade Union Confederation for French trade unions
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    Support of the European Trade Union Confederation for French trade unions

    The ETUC reiterates its very strong support for the French trade unions united in their mobilisation for social dialogue and against the pension reform in France. The way in which the French pension reform was adopted, without any dialogue with social partners, is not acceptable. The European Social model is based on social dialogue.  The respect for social dialogue and for the role of social partners is a key component of democracy in Europe and must be promoted, not disregarded.
    Document Published on 30.03.2023
  • Trade union statement to EU-Ukraine Summit on 3 February
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    Trade union statement to EU-Ukraine Summit on 3 February

    The European Trade Union Confederation and its affiliates, Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine and Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine, fully support Ukraine and its people in the fight for democracy and sovereignty against Russian aggression. That was a year of shock and pain, devastating news and images, but also a year of bravery and consolidation of Ukrainian people and their unions and a year of solidarity, unity and support.
    Document Published on 02.02.2023
  • ETUC appoints company for transparency analysis
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    ETUC appoints company for transparency analysis

    The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has appointed an independent company with specialist expertise in anti-corruption practices in response to allegations of corruption involving public figures in and around the European Parliament, which resulted in the questioning and release under conditions of the former General Secretary of the ETUC.
    Document Published on 14.12.2022
  • The role and involvement of Social Partners in the European Semester and EU economic governance

    The role and involvement of Social Partners in the European Semester and EU economic governance

    The role and involvement of Social Partners in the European Semester and EU economic governance ETUC document discussed at the Executive Committee Meeting of 27-28 October 2022 The ETUC encourages the European Commission to set up a more structured and binding framework for social partners involvement in the EU Semester having respect of national practices but mandating the national governments to consult social partners according to quality criteria, and report on the effectiveness of their involvement and its results.
    Document Published on 22.11.2022
  • EN-Adopted resolution-ETUC Proposal for a SURE 2.0

    EN-Adopted resolution-ETUC Proposal for a SURE 2.0

    ETUC Proposal for a SURE 2.0 ETUC Resolution adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 27-28 October 2022 IN A NUTSHELL The ETUC proposes to refinance and scale up the current SURE instrument in the following manner:
    Document Published on 18.11.2022
  • Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) - Updated Roadmap to mobilise ahead of the EU trialogue
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    Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) - Updated Roadmap to mobilise ahead of the EU trialogue

    Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) - Updated Roadmap to mobilise ahead of the EU trialogue Discussed at the Executive Committee meeting of 27-28 October 2022 Summary of key messages Based on the ETUC key demands as adopted by the Executive Committee in December 2019 in the ETUC Position calling for a European Directive on mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence and responsible business conduct[1], the ETUC position ‘Towards an EU law on mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence: indicative roadmap for ETUC actions in 2021-2022’ (December 2021)[2] as well as the ETUC Position ‘ETUC initial analysis of the Commission’s proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and updated roadmap for ETUC actions in 2022-2023” (March 2022)[3], the ETUC Executive Committee is asked to discuss and take note of this (updated) position paper which provides in particular a summary of the main amendments the ETUC intends to put forward to the European Parliament and Member States and other stakeholders as well as an overview and update of the actions undertaken March 2022 and some suggestions for further actions in view of the EU trialogue which is likely to start in Q2 in 2023 at the earliest.
    Document Published on 07.11.2022
  • Joint letter for an effective Directive on improving conditions in platform work
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    Joint letter for an effective Directive on improving conditions in platform work

    This letter is a joint plea of trade unions, cooperative enterprises, and non-governmental organisations to the European institutions for an effective Directive on improving working conditions in platform work.
    Document Published on 25.10.2022
  • #FiscalMatters - Joint open letter to EU leaders calling for addressing the underlying structural problems of our economic system
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    #FiscalMatters - Joint open letter to EU leaders calling for addressing the underlying structural problems of our economic system

    Dear EU leaders, The soaring cost of food and energy is plunging families across Europe into a cost-of-living crisis triggered by Covid-19-induced supply chain disruptions and worsened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission has proposed solutions, such as caps on profits from energy production. These short-term solutions are needed but must be complemented with a longer-term approach.
    Document Published on 17.10.2022
  • ETUC Youth Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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    ETUC Youth Statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

    We are entering the last quarter of the European Year of Youth, a year that was dedicated to young people after they were recognised as one of the worst  affected groups by the pandemic and after the research showed that poverty and inequality are one of the biggest concerns of  young people, preceded only by jobs and employment.
    Document Published on 17.10.2022
  • EU-Ukraine Association council - ETUC Statement
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    EU-Ukraine Association council - ETUC Statement

    Last June, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and its members warmly welcomed the decision to grant Ukraine EU candidate status. That is a long-time aspiration of Ukrainian workers who are sacrificing their lives, health and wellbeing in the fight for democracy and sovereignty against Russian aggression. Ukrainian trade unions are actively helping to deal with the humanitarian crisis provoked by it, while European and international trade union movement has mobilsed funds and solidarity aid for workers in Ukraine, but also to millions of refugees fleeing in EU countries.
    Document Published on 05.09.2022
  • ITUC & ETUC Letter to the European Commission and European Council regarding Law 5371 on workers' rights in Ukraine

    ITUC & ETUC Letter to the European Commission and European Council regarding Law 5371 on workers' rights in Ukraine

    Dear President von der Leyen, Dear President Michel, We have been informed that President Zelenskyy has signed into life the bill 5371 on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts regarding Simplification of Labour Relations Regulations for Small and Medium Business, despite the call we made to veto it.
    Document Published on 24.08.2022
  • ETUC Resolution adopted: European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the Future of Social Protection

    ETUC Resolution adopted: European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the Future of Social Protection

    European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the Future of Social Protection ETUC Resolution adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 22-23 June 2022 Summary of the Resolution a.  The Resolution summarises the ETUC’s main messages delivered in the social partner’s dedicated hearings on welfare and social protection policy, organised by the European Commission. - The topics  ranged from the future of the welfare state in the EU to the initiatives to be undertaken in the  provision of essential services.
    Document Published on 30.06.2022
  • ETUC recommendations in light of the Energy price Crisis
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    ETUC recommendations in light of the Energy price Crisis

    ETUC recommendations in light of the Energy price Crisis Resolution adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 22-23 June 2022 Summary of key messages
    Document Published on 30.06.2022
  • ETUC statement on minimum taxation delay

    ETUC statement on minimum taxation delay

    The ETUC expresses its concern at the lack of progress on the adoption of a minimum level of taxation, which is another illustration of the need to get rid of the unanimity requirement in Council. The ETUC has welcomed the EU proposal as a timid but important first step in reducing the most damaging corporate tax practices in the EU. In addition to depleted public budgets, we underline the disastrous impact of corporate tax avoidance on employment. Hiding corporate profits in tax havens stands in the way of fair wages and sustainable business.
    Document Published on 20.06.2022
  • ETUC Input to the Call for evidence for the initiative: “Effectively banning products produced, extracted or harvested with forced labour”

    ETUC Input to the Call for evidence for the initiative: “Effectively banning products produced, extracted or harvested with forced labour”

    Initial comments The ETUC welcomes the upcoming European Commission initiative on forced labour and the opportunity to give input to this Call for evidence. The ETUC intends to come back to the European Commission with further details about the initiative at a later stage.
    Document Published on 20.06.2022
  • Statement of support for the UGTT general strike 16 June 2022

    Statement of support for the UGTT general strike 16 June 2022

    The ETUC and its General Secretary, Luca Visentini sends its full support for the general strike of the UGTT (Tunisia) taking place on 16 June 2022, in particular their demands for
    Document Published on 15.06.2022
  • Joint ETUC-AFL/CIO statement - U.S. and European Labor Unions Call on Trade and Technology Council to Deliver for Workers
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    Joint ETUC-AFL/CIO statement - U.S. and European Labor Unions Call on Trade and Technology Council to Deliver for Workers

    Ahead of the May 15–16 ministerial meeting of the U.S.–E.U. Trade and Technology Council (TTC), trade unions call on the U.S. government and the European Union Commission to deepen trans-Atlantic cooperation and deliver meaningful results for workers on both sides of the Atlantic.
    Document Published on 12.05.2022
  • Letter to Commissioner Borrell on arrests in Belarus

    Letter to Commissioner Borrell on arrests in Belarus

    Dear High Representative, The situation for independent trade unions in Belarus has seriously deteriorated. On 19 April 2022, the leadership of the Belarusian Congress of Trade Unions (BKDP) - the President of BKDP Aliaksandr Yarashuk, BKDP Vice-President Siarhei Antusevich, President of Free Trade Union of Metal Workers (SPM) Aliaksandr Bukhvostau, President of Free Trade Union of Belarus (SPB) Mikalaj Sharakh - were arrested.
    Document Published on 21.04.2022