Brussels, 25/01/2012 In connection with a visit to the European institutions, a delegation composed of representatives from the trade union and employers' organisations, civil society and Labour Ministry of the Palestinian Authority met the ETUC General Secretary. The main subjects of discussion were the promotion of social dialogue and the implementation of a committee for economic, social and civil dialogue within the framework of a project by the International Labour Office (ILO) in Beirut.

Brussels, 25/01/2012 European trade unions met today, in Brussels,in a strong and coordinated response to the worsening economic and social situation. On the initiative of the ETUC, a European day of action will be organised on 29 February, the eve of the European Council. European trade union organisations will carry out actions in their own country to bring attention to the gravity of the situation. Jobs and social justice can no longer be kept off the European agenda.

Brussels, 18/01/2012 ETUC General Secretary Bernadette Ségol said: “We condemn this action inspired by the authorities in Ankara. Once more working people and their families are carrying the burden of austerity measures and privatisations in the electricity and communications sectors. We extend our solidarity to our colleagues in TURK-SEN and their members in EL-SEN and TEL-SEN”.

Brussels, 18/01/2012

Brussels, 12/01/2012 The text currently being circulated does not address the challenges created by the crisis. There is a real risk that a new treaty may further strengthen the obligation of member states to adopt fiscal policies that will accentuate rigid economic rules. A fiscal compact must go hand in hand with a social contract for Europe. It must give priority to investments that promote a sustainable economy, quality jobs and social justice, while combating inequalities.

Brussels, 10/01/2012 The Hungarian government’s measures, voted in in record time, follow the reform of the Labour Code which harms workers’ rights, particularly those of the most vulnerable workers.

Brussels, 09/01/2012

Brussels, 21/12/2011 The issue of youth employment and self-sufficiency are main concern of young people. Access to employment and the fight against unemployment are fundamental concern of young Europeans, and with good reason, as they will affect the course of their life.

Brussels, 16/12/2011

Brussels, 13/12/2011 The Durban Conference was brought to a close with an agreement which – for the moment! -- has managed to save the multilateral approach, but not really the climate. We are in fact still far from the measures needed to reach the goal of limiting global warming to 2°C maximum, even if steps in the right direction have been taken.

Brussels, 13/12/2011 "All workers have a right to working conditions respecting their health, safety and dignity regardless of the size of company they work for," reminded Bernadette Ségol, ETUC General Secretary, in opening the conference. "The ETUC will not accept a reversal of the burden of proof for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the need for risk assessment when we know that workers are often more at risk in smaller workplaces."

Brussels, 09/12/2011 A new Intergovernmental Agreement is hailed as a solution to the Eurozone problem. But “more fiscal discipline, more automatic sanctions and stricter surveillance” that compose this fiscal compact will further anger European citizens and workers. It will not restore sustainable growth and give employment to millions of people.