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In memory of Ulrich Silberbach- A tireless advocate for public services and social justice

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Ulrich (Uli) Silberbach who died on June 25, 2025, at the age of 63.

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In memory of Ulrich Silberbach- A tireless advocate for public services and social justiceIn memory of Ulrich Silberbach- A tireless advocate for public services and social justice
Main news
2025-06-27
2025-06-27

In memory of Ulrich Silberbach- A tireless advocate for public services and social justice

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Ulrich (Uli) Silberbach who died on June 25, 2025, at the age of 63.

Celebrating World Public Service Day 2025Celebrating World Public Service Day 2025
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2025-06-23
2025-06-23

Celebrating World Public Service Day 2025

Public sector investment and social partnerships as pillars of resilient and competitive societies

A New Quality Jobs Roadmap for EuropeA New Quality Jobs Roadmap for Europe
Main news
2025-06-11
2025-06-11

A New Quality Jobs Roadmap for Europe

Editorial by Klaus Heeger, Secretary General of CESI

Hearing with the European Commission on the future of the automotive industryHearing with the European Commission on the future of the automotive industry
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2025-05-27
2025-06-11

Hearing with the European Commission on the future of the automotive industry

Today CESI participated in a hearing with the European Commission on change management in the automotive industry in Europe.

CESI hosts train driver lobby days for its member ALECESI hosts train driver lobby days for its member ALE
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2025-05-22
2025-05-31

CESI hosts train driver lobby days for its member ALE

On May 20-21, CESI hosted train driver lobby days in Brussels for its member ALE, the Federation of European Train Drivers' Unions.

Open call for tender: 'The postal sector - an inclusive employer'Open call for tender: 'The postal sector - an inclusive employer'
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2025-05-19
2025-05-31

Open call for tender: 'The postal sector - an inclusive employer'

The European social partners for the postal sector - PostEurop, CESI and UNI Europa - are looking for a consultancy to support their EU co-funded project 'The postal sector: an inclusive employer for a more inclusive society'.

CESI Commissions on Employment and Gender Equality elect new leadershipCESI Commissions on Employment and Gender Equality elect new leadership
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2025-05-16
2025-05-31

CESI Commissions on Employment and Gender Equality elect new leadership

At its constitutive meeting on May 16, following CESI's Congress in December, CESI's Commissions on Employment and Social Affairs (SOC) and Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) elected their new leadership.

CESI in Belgrade: Strengthening gender equality in Serbia and the healthcare sectorCESI in Belgrade: Strengthening gender equality in Serbia and the healthcare sector
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2025-05-12
2025-05-12

CESI in Belgrade: Strengthening gender equality in Serbia and the healthcare sector

On May 8th, 2025, CESI marked a landmark moment for healthcare trade union cooperation, gender equality, and Serbia’s EU integration in Belgrade.

CESI: New EU public procurement rules must be socially fairCESI: New EU public procurement rules must be socially fair
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2025-05-11
2025-05-31

CESI: New EU public procurement rules must be socially fair

In response to an ad-hoc European social partner consultation, CESI has called for new public procurement rules to be socially balanced.

CESI publishes priorites for next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034CESI publishes priorites for next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034
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2025-05-07
2025-05-23

CESI publishes priorites for next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034

On May 5, CESI published its priorites for the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Violence is not part of the job!Violence is not part of the job!
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2025-05-06
2025-05-06

Violence is not part of the job!

CESI SG Klaus Heeger co-signed the updated European guidelines to protect workers from third party violence and harassment.

Strengthening ALMPs and European cooperation: ACTIVER seminar in RomaniaStrengthening ALMPs and European cooperation: ACTIVER seminar in Romania
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2025-04-29
2025-04-29

Strengthening ALMPs and European cooperation: ACTIVER seminar in Romania

CESI, Uniunea TESA and CSN Meridian brought together experts from across Europe to strengthen social dialogue and cooperation for fair wages and active labour market policies in the public health sector.

CESI on World OSH Day: Put digitalisation and AI in the spotlightCESI on World OSH Day: Put digitalisation and AI in the spotlight
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2025-04-28
2025-04-28

CESI on World OSH Day: Put digitalisation and AI in the spotlight

Today, on the occasion of this year's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, CESI reaffirms its commitment to promoting occupational safety and health for all workers.

Gender equality in public administration: A CESI debate in RomeGender equality in public administration: A CESI debate in Rome
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2025-04-23
2025-05-09

Gender equality in public administration: A CESI debate in Rome

On April 9, 2025, CESI hosted an eQualPro event in the liaison office of the European Parliament in Rome, focusing on gender equality in public administration.

CESI participates in social partner kick-off on EU Quality Jobs RoadmapCESI participates in social partner kick-off on EU Quality Jobs Roadmap
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2025-04-16
2025-04-18

CESI participates in social partner kick-off on EU Quality Jobs Roadmap

Today, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger participated in a high-level kick-off meeting on a new EU Quality Jobs Roadmap with EU Jobs Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu.

Activer event in Italy: Unions driving skills and inclusionActiver event in Italy: Unions driving skills and inclusion
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2025-04-09
2025-04-10

Activer event in Italy: Unions driving skills and inclusion

At the #ACTIVER event in Salerno, trade unions advanced strategies for skills, inclusion, and fair transitions.

CESI at SEISMEC to share trade union views on human-centric ICT at workCESI at SEISMEC to share trade union views on human-centric ICT at work
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2025-04-08
2025-04-08

CESI at SEISMEC to share trade union views on human-centric ICT at work

On April 7/8, CESI participated at the SEISMEC project's most recent General Assembly in Cork to present trade union priorities for human-centric ICT in workplaces.

Defending Europe's social model in an era of disruption| Editorial of Secretary General Klaus HeegerDefending Europe's social model in an era of disruption| Editorial of Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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2025-04-07
2025-04-07

Defending Europe's social model in an era of disruption| Editorial of Secretary General Klaus Heeger

How to secure competitiveness without sacrificing cohesion and build economic strength without undermining social stability (?)

Strengthening equality and union partnership in RigaStrengthening equality and union partnership in Riga
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2025-04-07
2025-04-07

Strengthening equality and union partnership in Riga

By focusing on past EU achievements, present obstacles, and future risks, CESI aims at helping workers and unions be agents of fairness and change.

Tariffs, tensions, and the cost to workers: CESI on the U.S. trade measuresTariffs, tensions, and the cost to workers: CESI on the U.S. trade measures
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2025-04-04
2025-04-04

Tariffs, tensions, and the cost to workers: CESI on the U.S. trade measures

Trump’s tariffs risk a trade war that threatens jobs, fuels inflation, and hits workers hardest. CESI urges a united EU response to protect our industries and social model.

CESI welcomes the EU's new Internal Security and Preparedness Union StrategyCESI welcomes the EU's new Internal Security and Preparedness Union Strategy
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2025-04-03
2025-04-03

CESI welcomes the EU's new Internal Security and Preparedness Union Strategy

CESI welcomes the EU Internal Security Strategy and the Preparedness Union Strategy as important milestones toward safeguarding the Union and its people from an increasingly complex landscape of threats.

OPINION | Public services and social dialogue: Europe's competitive advantageOPINION | Public services and social dialogue: Europe's competitive advantage
Main news
2025-04-01
2025-04-01

OPINION | Public services and social dialogue: Europe's competitive advantage

CESI SG Klaus Heeger emphasises that social dialogue and public services are Europe's competitive advantage, not obstacles to growth.

CESI urges socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for EuropeCESI urges socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for Europe
Main news
2025-03-31
2025-03-31

CESI urges socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for Europe

As the European Commission moves ahead with a policy agenda of deregulation, CESI has adopted a new resolution to call for a socially sustainable competitiveness agenda for Europe.

Joint letter: CESI supports call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term careJoint letter: CESI supports call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term care
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2025-03-26
2025-03-26

Joint letter: CESI supports call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term care

Today, together with 20 European civil society and trade union organisations, CESI supports a joint call on the European Commission to give space to ambitions on long-term care. A corresponding letter was transmitted to the European Commissioner for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu.

Defence – A third transition underway, after the green and the digital?Defence – A third transition underway, after the green and the digital?
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2025-03-24
2025-03-24

Defence – A third transition underway, after the green and the digital?

CESI broadly welcomes the new EU White Paper on European Defence, published by the European Commission on March 19. It could lead to a new third major transition after the green and the digital.

CESI calls on social outcomes as priorities in revised EU public procurement rulesCESI calls on social outcomes as priorities in revised EU public procurement rules
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2025-03-11
2025-03-11

CESI calls on social outcomes as priorities in revised EU public procurement rules

In a consultation statement, CESI has called on the European Commission to make social outcomes a priority in revised EU directives on public procurement and concessions.

International Women’s Day: CESI welcomes new EU Roadmap for Women’s RightsInternational Women’s Day: CESI welcomes new EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights
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2025-03-09
2025-03-14

International Women’s Day: CESI welcomes new EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights

CESI underscores that the success of the Roadmap will depend on continued collaboration between the European institutions, Member States, social partners and civil society.

The European Employment and Social Rights Forum and the proposed “Union of Skills”The European Employment and Social Rights Forum and the proposed “Union of Skills”
Main news
2025-03-03
2025-03-11

The European Employment and Social Rights Forum and the proposed “Union of Skills”

CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger participated in the European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2025, Europe’s largest event on employment and social affairs, which took place on March 5-6 in Brussels.

March 3 – European Day for a Work-Free SundayMarch 3 – European Day for a Work-Free Sunday
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2025-03-03
2025-03-10

March 3 – European Day for a Work-Free Sunday

Ensure synchronised resting time also in times of competitiveness

‘ReArm Europe’: A Paradigm Shift in European Defence and Societal Resilience‘ReArm Europe’: A Paradigm Shift in European Defence and Societal Resilience
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2025-03-03
2025-03-11

‘ReArm Europe’: A Paradigm Shift in European Defence and Societal Resilience

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen couldn’t have been blunter. In her letter to the special European Council she wrote: “A new era is upon us. Europe faces a clear and present danger on a scale that none of us have seen in our adult lifetime”.

Equal Care Day 2025– Towards a fairer societyEqual Care Day 2025– Towards a fairer society
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2025-03-01
2025-03-05

Equal Care Day 2025– Towards a fairer society

Today, on March 1, Equal Care Day 2025, CESI reaffirms its commitment to building a more balanced and equitable society and labour markets in Europe through a fairer distribution of care responsibilities.

8th EDRT: Why should Europe change its mindset and get ready for war?8th EDRT: Why should Europe change its mindset and get ready for war?
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2025-02-21
2025-03-05

8th EDRT: Why should Europe change its mindset and get ready for war?

Shortly after the so-called Weimar+ meeting comprising France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK, the Munich Security Conference 2025 and NATO’s Defence Ministers gathering in Brussels, CESI's 8th European Defence Round-Table (EDRT) took place.

Union of Skills: Improve training, recognition of qualifications & fair transitionsUnion of Skills: Improve training, recognition of qualifications & fair transitions
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2025-02-18
2025-03-05

Union of Skills: Improve training, recognition of qualifications & fair transitions

In a new position on an EU social partner consultation on a Union of Skills, CESI has called on the EU to issue concrete measures to improve professional training, recognition of qualifications and fair transitions for workers in the EU.

CESI in Strasbourg to discuss European Commission work programme with MEPsCESI in Strasbourg to discuss European Commission work programme with MEPs
Main news
2025-02-14
2025-03-05

CESI in Strasbourg to discuss European Commission work programme with MEPs

During the European Parliament plenary week of February 10, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger met with a series of MEPs in Strasbourg to discuss the newly issued work programme of the European Commission for 2025.

EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector: A call for balanceEU industrial action plan for the automotive sector: A call for balance
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2025-02-13
2025-03-05

EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector: A call for balance

As the European Commission consults on a new EU industrial action plan for the automotive sector, CESI and its Italian metal worker member union Fismic-Confsal call to balance environmental objectives and industrial feasibility, to secure the industry's future and jobs in Europe.

It’s the economy, stupid. But not only. | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus HeegerIt’s the economy, stupid. But not only. | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger
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2025-02-13
2025-03-05

It’s the economy, stupid. But not only. | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger

Priorities are shifting in EU policymaking. As Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign famously put it: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Today, this focus has fully resurfaced in Europe, placing competitiveness as a cornerstone of future prosperity.

CESI calls for ambitious EU Roadmap for Women's RightsCESI calls for ambitious EU Roadmap for Women's Rights
Main news
2025-02-10
2025-03-05

CESI calls for ambitious EU Roadmap for Women's Rights

As part of a social partner consultation, CESI adopted a new position on a forthcoming EU Roadmap for Women's Rights.

Programme Commission and Presidium set CESI work topics for 2025Programme Commission and Presidium set CESI work topics for 2025
Main news
2025-02-06
2025-03-05

Programme Commission and Presidium set CESI work topics for 2025

At their first meeting of the year on January 30, CESI's Presidium and Programme Commission set CESI's work topics for 2025.

Presidium reinstates CESI Commissions and Expert Commissions, establishes new 'CESI Seniors'Presidium reinstates CESI Commissions and Expert Commissions, establishes new 'CESI Seniors'
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2025-02-04
2025-03-05

Presidium reinstates CESI Commissions and Expert Commissions, establishes new 'CESI Seniors'

At its first meeting after the recent Congress in December, the Presidium reinstated CESI's horizontal Commissions and sectoral Expert Commissions. It also re-established the Working Group on the Future of Work and put in place a new 'CESI Seniors' platform.

New CESI position on quality traineeshipsNew CESI position on quality traineeships
Main news
2025-02-03
2025-03-05

New CESI position on quality traineeships

A new position of CESI on the currently negotiated new EU Directive on Quality Traineeships is now available.

EU Competitiveness Compass: With workers, not to workersEU Competitiveness Compass: With workers, not to workers
Main news
2025-01-30
2025-03-05

EU Competitiveness Compass: With workers, not to workers

A reaction statement by CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger in response to the Competitiveness Compass that the European Commission published this week.

Lobby successes: CESI welcomes new Eur. Parliament Intergroups on Civil Protection & the Future of EducationLobby successes: CESI welcomes new Eur. Parliament Intergroups on Civil Protection & the Future of Education
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2025-01-27
2025-03-05

Lobby successes: CESI welcomes new Eur. Parliament Intergroups on Civil Protection & the Future of Education

The chairs of the political groups of the European Parliament established two new Intergroups on Civil Protection and on the Future of Education. CESI, as co-initiator and co-supporter of the two intergroups, strongly welcomes it.

The Polish EU Presidency: Delivering in times of uncertaintyThe Polish EU Presidency: Delivering in times of uncertainty
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2025-01-22
2021-05-22

The Polish EU Presidency: Delivering in times of uncertainty

Today, the Polish Prime Minister Tusk presented the priorities of the Polish Council Presidency to the European Parliament.

SynCrisis final conference: Strengthening public services in an era of ongoing crisesSynCrisis final conference: Strengthening public services in an era of ongoing crises
Main news
2025-01-16
2021-05-22

SynCrisis final conference: Strengthening public services in an era of ongoing crises

On December 13, the CESI EU co-funded SynCrisis project reached its culmination with a final conference, marking the conclusion of a two-year initiative focused on the essential role of public services in addressing Europe’s multifaceted and interconnected crises.

Towards a European Defence Union: How ambitious are the efforts?Towards a European Defence Union: How ambitious are the efforts?
Main news
2025-01-08
2021-05-22

Towards a European Defence Union: How ambitious are the efforts?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected for a second term, has prioritised defence as a key pillar for completing the European Single Market and establishing a robust European Defence Union.

Trade unions at the forefront of active labour market policies: ACTIVER seminar in SpainTrade unions at the forefront of active labour market policies: ACTIVER seminar in Spain
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2024-12-30
2025-06-24

Trade unions at the forefront of active labour market policies: ACTIVER seminar in Spain

At a seminar hosted in Spain on 17–18 December 2024, CESI highlighted the key role of trade unions in designing inclusive labour market policies fit for the digital and post-COVID era.

Empowering workers for the futureEmpowering workers for the future
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2024-12-17
2021-05-22

Empowering workers for the future

A mandate for the next five years | Editorial of CESI SG Klaus Heeger Under the theme “Independence, Unity, Progress: Empowering Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow,” the Congress gave us an opportunity to reflect on our achievements while also addressing the challenges ahead.

CESI Congress calls to secure Spanish MUFACE beyond 2024CESI Congress calls to secure Spanish MUFACE beyond 2024
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2024-12-12
2025-03-05

CESI Congress calls to secure Spanish MUFACE beyond 2024

On December 12, the Congress of CESI adopted an emergency motion calling to secure the Spanish Muface beyond 2024.

2024 CESI Congress: Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger re-elected to lead European independent trade unions2024 CESI Congress: Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger re-elected to lead European independent trade unions
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2024-12-12
2025-03-05

2024 CESI Congress: Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger re-elected to lead European independent trade unions

Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger were re-elected President and Secretary General of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) at its Congress held today in Brussels.

Greek firefighter union E.P.A.Y.P.S. joins CESIGreek firefighter union E.P.A.Y.P.S. joins CESI
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2024-12-04
2025-03-05

Greek firefighter union E.P.A.Y.P.S. joins CESI

On December 3, CESI's Board voted in favour of a membership application of the Greek firefighter union E.P.A.Y.P.S.

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