Youth committee

The ETUC Youth Committee represents young workers within the ETUC and influences the work of the ETUC, ensuring that the different policies take account of young people.

The Youth Committee is a leading force behind the strategies to attract young people to the trade unions and to strengthen the position of young people within the existing trade union structure.

The Committee, led by the elected Bureau, develops programs to empower young workers and trade union representatives by organizing training, seminars conferences, study sessions and campaigns for young workers around Europe.

The Committee is a member of the European Youth Forum, the leading umbrella organization for Youth in Europe.

Youth Committee Member Organisations (Map)

 

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  • Reminder : Join Us to Kick Off “Youth4Future” – Empowering Young Trade Union Voices!

    Reminder : Join Us to Kick Off “Youth4Future” – Empowering Young Trade Union Voices!

    Brussels, 27 May 2025 To: Members of the Youth Committee Dear Members of the Youth Committee, Colleague, This is a kind reminder regarding the new project Youth4Future, a joint initiative between ETUC Youth Team & ITCILO ACTRAV to empower young trade unionists and strengthen youth-inclusive social dialogue across Europe. We kindly invite you to register for the upcoming project events, including next week’s kick-off webinar and the in-person design sprint in July.
    Circular Published on 09.05.2025
  • Protect Europe’s Interns ! ETUC-EYF Joint Statement
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    Protect Europe’s Interns ! ETUC-EYF Joint Statement

    Last March, the European Commission published a proposal to improve the quality of traineeships in the European Union - an updated Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships and a directive on enforcing working conditions of traineeships, and tackling bogus traineeships. 
    Document Published on 28.11.2024
  • Reminder: Register for ETUC Youth Think Tank meeting & Important Updates on Reimbursement 28-29 October in Zagreb

    Reminder: Register for ETUC Youth Think Tank meeting & Important Updates on Reimbursement 28-29 October in Zagreb

    Brussels, 2 September 2024 To: Members of the Youth Committee Dear Colleagues and Participants, I hope this message finds you well. This is a friendly reminder to register for the upcoming ETUC Youth Think Tank taking place in Zagreb on 28- 29 October 2024, if you haven't done so already.  Your timely registration is essential for our planning and coordination efforts.
    Event Published on 20.08.2024
  • Call to Action : Traineeship Directive - ETUC position

    Call to Action : Traineeship Directive - ETUC position

    Brussels, 23 July 2024 To: Social Attaches Dear friends,  I hope this email finds you well. With this email, we would like to raise concerns regarding the direction of the ongoing discussion in the Social Question Working Party on the Traineeship Directive which is part of the traineeship package. 
    Circular Published on 23.07.2024
  • Traineeship Package

    Traineeship Package

    Traineeship Package Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 25-26 June 2024.
    Document Published on 04.07.2024
  • ETUC Youth elects new leadership
    Youth Bureau 2024-2026

    ETUC Youth elects new leadership

    The ETUC Youth Committee has elected its new leadership for the coming two years. Céline Ruffie is the new Youth Committee President. She hails from the rail transport sector in France and was nominated by the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF). She is accompanied by Vice-President Vera de Man, from the Dutch union CNV. The other Youth Bureau members are:
    News Published on 27.06.2024
  • Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Spain)
    Youth policies

    Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Spain)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW OF KEY TRENDS 2. POLICIES FOR DIRECT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 3. POLICIES ON SOCIAL PROTECTION4. POLICIES SUPPORTING EDUCATION / TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE5. YOUTH GUARANTEE POLICIES AND YOUTH POLICIES IN THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN6. CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 01.05.2024
  • Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Slovenia)
    Youth policies

    Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Slovenia)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW OF KEY TRENDS 2. POLICIES FOR DIRECT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 3. POLICIES ON SOCIAL PROTECTION4. POLICIES SUPPORTING EDUCATION / TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE5. YOUTH GUARANTEE POLICIES AND YOUTH POLICIES IN THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN6. CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 01.05.2024
  • Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Romania)
    Youth policies

    Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Romania)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW OF KEY TRENDS 2. POLICIES FOR DIRECT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 3. POLICIES ON SOCIAL PROTECTION4. POLICIES SUPPORTING EDUCATION / TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE5. YOUTH GUARANTEE POLICIES AND YOUTH POLICIES IN THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN6. CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 01.05.2024
  • Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Poland)
    Youth policies

    Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Poland)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW OF KEY TRENDS 2. POLICIES FOR DIRECT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 3. POLICIES ON SOCIAL PROTECTION4. POLICIES SUPPORTING EDUCATION / TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE5. YOUTH GUARANTEE POLICIES AND YOUTH POLICIES IN THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN6. CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 01.05.2024
  • Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Italy)
    Youth policies

    Youth Employment Trends & Policies After Covid-19 Pandemic (Italy)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OVERVIEW OF KEY TRENDS 2. POLICIES FOR DIRECT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 3. POLICIES ON SOCIAL PROTECTION4. POLICIES SUPPORTING EDUCATION / TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE5. YOUTH GUARANTEE POLICIES AND YOUTH POLICIES IN THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN6. CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 01.05.2024
  • Reminder : Starting today at 14:00 |Online meeting to launch ETUC Youth campaign for European elections

    Reminder : Starting today at 14:00 |Online meeting to launch ETUC Youth campaign for European elections

    Brussels, 25 April 2024 To: Members of the Youth Committee Dear Members of the Youth Committee, I hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our online campaign for the European elections, and we would like to invite you to a short online meeting to present and kick-start this initiative. The meeting in English will take place on 2nd May at 14:00 CET. 
    Circular Published on 25.04.2024
  • Opening of the registration - Power to Union Youth! Camp edition 23-26 May 2024 in Germany

    Opening of the registration - Power to Union Youth! Camp edition 23-26 May 2024 in Germany

    Brussels, 8 April 2024 To: Members of the Youth Committee Dear colleagues, I would like to inform you that there are still a few reimbursed places available at our youth camp.  Together with DGB Youth and FES, we are working on an exciting program that will strengthen our electoral message and the youth's voice in the trade union movement.  The available places will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis and are available also for organisations that have already registered their delegation. 
    Event Published on 23.02.2024
  • Guaranteeing A Trade Union Voice In The Youth Guarantee Process In The Western Balkan Countries (Northern Macedonia)

    Guaranteeing A Trade Union Voice In The Youth Guarantee Process In The Western Balkan Countries (Northern Macedonia)

    1. THE SITUATION OF YOUTH AT WORK IN THE COUNTRY 2. THE NATIONAL POLICIES ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY  3. TRADE UNIONS AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY 4. THE EU INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY  5. KEY POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 18.12.2023
  • Guaranteeing A Trade Union Voice In The Youth Guarantee Process In The Western Balkan Countries (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

    Guaranteeing A Trade Union Voice In The Youth Guarantee Process In The Western Balkan Countries (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

    1. THE SITUATION OF YOUTH AT WORK IN THE COUNTRY 2. THE NATIONAL POLICIES ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY  3. TRADE UNIONS AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY 4. THE EU INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE COUNTRY  5. KEY POLICY POINTERS
    Document Published on 18.12.2023
  • ETUC Constitution 2023
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    ETUC Constitution 2023

    As amended at 15th ETUC Statutory congress in Berlin 
    Publication Published on 12.10.2023
  • Reminder : Social Partners consultation on possible action further improving the quality of traineeships

    Reminder : Social Partners consultation on possible action further improving the quality of traineeships

    Brussels, 24 July 2023 To  Members of the Youth Committee To  Members of the Employment, Mobility and Labour Committee Dear Colleagues,  I hope this email finds you well. We would like to kindly remind you about an informal online session to discuss and answer any questions regarding a draft reply to the 1st phase of Social Partner Consultation on a possible action further improving the quality of traineeships.
    Circular Published on 27.06.2023
  • Update : Registration closing this Friday - Train of Remembrance - 25-27th March, Linz Austria

    Update : Registration closing this Friday - Train of Remembrance - 25-27th March, Linz Austria

    Brussels, 1st  March To: Members of the Youth Committee For information: to the Working Group of the dedicated Anti-Far Right contact persons  Dear members,  We are incredibly pleased by your interest in joining our delegation to the event  - Train of Remembrance - in Austria later this month.  Please note, that due to the high number of applications, the registration will close this Friday and selected participants will be informed at the beginning of the next week.
    Circular Published on 23.02.2023

Contacts

Ms Tea JARC
Ms Tea JARC Confederal Secretary
Mrs Lucie SUSOVA
Mrs Lucie SUSOVA Advisor and Youth Officer
Mrs Emmanuella YETNA
Mrs Emmanuella YETNA Administrative Assistant to Tea Jarc