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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 MĂźnzatu.

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Programme Commission discusses CESI work programme for 2021Programme Commission discusses CESI work programme for 2021
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2021-02-02
2025-03-08

Programme Commission discusses CESI work programme for 2021

Precarious employment and social protection systems, Ines WagnerPrecarious employment and social protection systems, Ines Wagner
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2021-02-01
2025-03-08

Precarious employment and social protection systems, Ines Wagner

CESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnectedCESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnected
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2021-01-28
2025-03-08

CESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnected

On January 21st, the European Parliament published a legislative initiative report, urging the European Commission to table a legislative proposal on a right to disconnect.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021
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2021-01-27
2025-03-08

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021

On January 27th, people around the world pay their respect to the victims of Holocaust and come together to say no to racism, anti-semitism and hate.

CESI@home on “EU responses to counter-terrorism: Are we tackling the challenges?”CESI@home on “EU responses to counter-terrorism: Are we tackling the challenges?”
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2021-01-26
2025-03-07

CESI@home on “EU responses to counter-terrorism: Are we tackling the challenges?”

As the year 2020 saw, yet again, a series terrorist attacks, on January 22 a CESI@home online event edition addressed concerns about the security of European citizens and the place of police personnel in safeguaring security.

Financial self-reliance of women in the care sector in the NetherlandsFinancial self-reliance of women in the care sector in the Netherlands
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2021-01-22
2025-03-08

Financial self-reliance of women in the care sector in the Netherlands

CESI's member organisation CNV Connectief shares its knowledge and policy solutions to improve the financial independence of women in the care sector.

Reducing precarious work: some lessons from the Covid pandemic, Prof Jill RuberyReducing precarious work: some lessons from the Covid pandemic, Prof Jill Rubery
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2021-01-19
2025-03-08

Reducing precarious work: some lessons from the Covid pandemic, Prof Jill Rubery

Prof Jill Rubery, Director of the Work and Equalities Institute of the University of Manchester, writes this article within the framework of the EU funded project "Precarious work: empowering trade unions to address new challenges".

CESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnectedCESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnected
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2021-01-18
2025-03-05

CESI calls on EC to table proposal for directive on right to be disconnected

The future is now: what digitalization means for companies, employees — and a new role for trade unions.The future is now: what digitalization means for companies, employees — and a new role for trade unions.
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2021-01-13
2025-03-08

The future is now: what digitalization means for companies, employees — and a new role for trade unions.

Continuity and development: CESI activity report 2016-2020Continuity and development: CESI activity report 2016-2020
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2021-01-06
2025-03-08

Continuity and development: CESI activity report 2016-2020

2021: Bring it on! | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger2021: Bring it on! | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
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2020-12-16
2025-03-08

2021: Bring it on! | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger

European independent trade unions re-elect Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger as President and Secretary GeneralEuropean independent trade unions re-elect Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger as President and Secretary General
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2020-12-11
2025-03-08

European independent trade unions re-elect Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger as President and Secretary General

At the 8th Congress of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI), held online on yesterday and today, Romain Wolff and Klaus Heeger were re-elected President and Secretary General. Urs Stauffer was re-elected as Treasurer.

TIKRA confirmed as new member organisation of CESITIKRA confirmed as new member organisation of CESI
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2020-12-11
2025-03-08

TIKRA confirmed as new member organisation of CESI

International Human Rights Day 2020International Human Rights Day 2020
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2020-12-10
2025-03-08

International Human Rights Day 2020

CESI celebrates 10 years of active contribution to the European sectoral social dialogue for central government administrationCESI celebrates 10 years of active contribution to the European sectoral social dialogue for central government administration
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2020-12-08
2025-03-08

CESI celebrates 10 years of active contribution to the European sectoral social dialogue for central government administration

On December 3rd 2020 CESI joined with EPSU (as part of the ‘TUNED’ employee delegation) and the employer social partner EUPAE on the 10th anniversary of the EU Social Dialogue Committee for Central Government Administrations (SDC CGA) to adopt a common statement highlighting the achievements of the sectoral social dialogue and setting its priorities for the future.

30 years of commitment. Now more than ever – CESI to hold 8th ordinary Congress on December 10/11 202030 years of commitment. Now more than ever – CESI to hold 8th ordinary Congress on December 10/11 2020
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2020-12-07
2025-03-08

30 years of commitment. Now more than ever – CESI to hold 8th ordinary Congress on December 10/11 2020

On December 10/11 2020, CESI will hold its next (eighth) ordinary Congress. Coinciding with the 30-year anniversary of the foundation of CESI in 1990 as well as with a historic pandemic in the current year 2020, which overhauls not only public health and the economy but also challenges labour markets, employment and trade unionism, the Congress will be held under the theme '30 years of commitment. Now more than ever'.

CESI Youth Representative on how apprenticeships can help access the labour marketCESI Youth Representative on how apprenticeships can help access the labour market
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2020-12-02
2025-03-08

CESI Youth Representative on how apprenticeships can help access the labour market

CESI on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social RightsCESI on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights
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2020-11-30
2025-03-08

CESI on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights

CESI Webinars #NoPrecariousWork with EurofoundCESI Webinars #NoPrecariousWork with Eurofound
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2020-11-27
2025-03-08

CESI Webinars #NoPrecariousWork with Eurofound

Within the framework of the mainly EU funded project “Precarious work: empowering trade unions to address new challenges” that CESI is currently managing, Eurofound researchers host two complementary webinars on non-standard forms of employment and the role of social partners in the EU in tackling precarious work.

CESI Insides with JosĂ© GusmĂŁo, Vice-chair of the European Parliament’s ECON CommitteeCESI Insides with JosĂ© GusmĂŁo, Vice-chair of the European Parliament’s ECON Committee
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2020-11-26
2025-03-08

CESI Insides with JosĂ© GusmĂŁo, Vice-chair of the European Parliament’s ECON Committee

A Klaus Heeger conversation with the Vice-chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, José Gusmão.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020
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2020-11-25
2025-03-08

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020

What are public employers up to?What are public employers up to?
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2020-11-23
2025-03-08

What are public employers up to?

Webinar Europa 2021: What social priorities for Europe in the first half of 2021?Webinar Europa 2021: What social priorities for Europe in the first half of 2021?
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2020-11-23
2025-03-08

Webinar Europa 2021: What social priorities for Europe in the first half of 2021?

CESI Insides with CEDEFOP Executive Director JĂŒrgen SiebelCESI Insides with CEDEFOP Executive Director JĂŒrgen Siebel
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2020-11-20
2025-03-08

CESI Insides with CEDEFOP Executive Director JĂŒrgen Siebel

A Klaus Heeger conversation with JĂŒrgen Siebel, the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP).

European Vocational Education and Training Week 2020European Vocational Education and Training Week 2020
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2020-11-17
2025-03-08

European Vocational Education and Training Week 2020

CESI at the 1st session of the EU Platform for Tax Good Governance organised by the European Commission DG TAXUDCESI at the 1st session of the EU Platform for Tax Good Governance organised by the European Commission DG TAXUD
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2020-11-15
2025-03-08

CESI at the 1st session of the EU Platform for Tax Good Governance organised by the European Commission DG TAXUD

CESI Insides about the challenges for teachers in EuropeCESI Insides about the challenges for teachers in Europe
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2020-11-14
2025-03-08

CESI Insides about the challenges for teachers in Europe

CESI’s Vice President Roberto Di Maulo on the 2020 US Presidential election: Biden’s victory is a healthy element for EuropeCESI’s Vice President Roberto Di Maulo on the 2020 US Presidential election: Biden’s victory is a healthy element for Europe
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2020-11-12
2025-03-08

CESI’s Vice President Roberto Di Maulo on the 2020 US Presidential election: Biden’s victory is a healthy element for Europe

International Interns Day 2020International Interns Day 2020
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2020-11-10
2025-03-08

International Interns Day 2020

New postion on the EU postal services directiveNew postion on the EU postal services directive
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2020-11-09
2025-03-08

New postion on the EU postal services directive

CESI published a new position on the evaluation of the EU postal services directive 97/67/EC which the European Commission is currently undertaking. In its position, which is part of a larger response to a public consultation that closes today. In its position, CESI calls on the European Commission to commit to a continued EU postal services directive and to only propose a revision if ambitious binding targets, mechanisms and minimum standards are set for the sector to strengthen the role of universal services, avoid precarious employment and contribute to climate protection.

CESI Insides with MEP Kim van SparrentakCESI Insides with MEP Kim van Sparrentak
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2020-11-06
2025-03-08

CESI Insides with MEP Kim van Sparrentak

European Equal Pay Day 2020: Close the gapEuropean Equal Pay Day 2020: Close the gap
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2020-11-04
2025-03-08

European Equal Pay Day 2020: Close the gap

Covid-19 – Again. Violence – Together we can draw the line. | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus HeegerCovid-19 – Again. Violence – Together we can draw the line. | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
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2020-11-03
2025-03-08

Covid-19 – Again. Violence – Together we can draw the line. | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger

#NoViolenceAtWork - Third-party violence at Work: We can draw the line!#NoViolenceAtWork - Third-party violence at Work: We can draw the line!
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2020-11-02
2025-03-08

#NoViolenceAtWork - Third-party violence at Work: We can draw the line!

On October 30 2020, CESI held its final event within the mainly EU funded project “Trade unions for zero tolerance against third-party violence at work”. An awareness-raising campaign is launching as from this Monday 2 November onwards, Europewide.

CESI Insides with European Parliament’s FEMM Committee Chairwoman Evelyn RegnerCESI Insides with European Parliament’s FEMM Committee Chairwoman Evelyn Regner
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2020-10-30
2025-03-08

CESI Insides with European Parliament’s FEMM Committee Chairwoman Evelyn Regner

In light of the European Parliament's Gender Equality Week, Klaus Heeger talks with Evelyn Regner, chairwoman of the European Parliament's FEMM Committee.

European minimum wage framework proposal: Improvements needed to a much-needed policy initiativeEuropean minimum wage framework proposal: Improvements needed to a much-needed policy initiative
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2020-10-30
2025-03-08

European minimum wage framework proposal: Improvements needed to a much-needed policy initiative

On October 28 the European Commission put forward a proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages for workers across Member States. After a preliminary assessment, CESI welcomes the proposal but calls for improvements to make the planned directive fit to deliver.

CSIF proposes to reinforce the Spanish public administration with 106,000 new jobs in the next 3 yearsCSIF proposes to reinforce the Spanish public administration with 106,000 new jobs in the next 3 years
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2020-10-28
2025-03-08

CSIF proposes to reinforce the Spanish public administration with 106,000 new jobs in the next 3 years

New term of office for the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to represent the EU Civil Society, Employers, Workers and NGOs.New term of office for the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to represent the EU Civil Society, Employers, Workers and NGOs.
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2020-10-27
2025-03-08

New term of office for the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to represent the EU Civil Society, Employers, Workers and NGOs.

Collective agreement in Germany: CESI member dbb negotiated a new collective agreement for health and social care workersCollective agreement in Germany: CESI member dbb negotiated a new collective agreement for health and social care workers
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2020-10-26
2025-03-08

Collective agreement in Germany: CESI member dbb negotiated a new collective agreement for health and social care workers

CESI Insides with Monica Semedo, MEP from Luxembourg Committee on Employment and Social AffairsCESI Insides with Monica Semedo, MEP from Luxembourg Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
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2020-10-20
2025-03-08

CESI Insides with Monica Semedo, MEP from Luxembourg Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

MKKSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Civil Servants and Public Employees is carrying 7 days online strike.MKKSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Civil Servants and Public Employees is carrying 7 days online strike.
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2020-10-20
2025-03-08

MKKSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Civil Servants and Public Employees is carrying 7 days online strike.

European Commission consultation: CESI statement on employment conditions in parcel delivery services in EuropeEuropean Commission consultation: CESI statement on employment conditions in parcel delivery services in Europe
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2020-10-19
2025-03-08

European Commission consultation: CESI statement on employment conditions in parcel delivery services in Europe

The President and Secretary-General of CESI have expressed their horror and disgust at the terrorist attack against a teacher in France.The President and Secretary-General of CESI have expressed their horror and disgust at the terrorist attack against a teacher in France.
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2020-10-18
2025-03-08

The President and Secretary-General of CESI have expressed their horror and disgust at the terrorist attack against a teacher in France.

CESI Commissions on Employment & Social Affairs and Women’s Rights & Gender Equality, within the framework of PULSER project, call for socially just post-Covid rebounceCESI Commissions on Employment & Social Affairs and Women’s Rights & Gender Equality, within the framework of PULSER project, call for socially just post-Covid rebounce
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2020-10-15
2025-03-08

CESI Commissions on Employment & Social Affairs and Women’s Rights & Gender Equality, within the framework of PULSER project, call for socially just post-Covid rebounce

On October 14 CESI's members' Commissions on Employment and Social Affairs and on Women's Rights and Gender Equality convened under the PULSER project to discuss the European Pillar of Social Rights, the impacts of the Covid pandemic on workers and gender equality in employment. In discussions with European Commission representatives, CESI members made clear that the maintenance of jobs and of health and safety has utmost priority for workers in Europe, and that the crisis must not lead to a backlash in gender equality in Europe.

Telework: Hierarchies need to become flexibleTelework: Hierarchies need to become flexible
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2020-10-13
2025-03-08

Telework: Hierarchies need to become flexible

Covid pandemic: European Social Partners of Central Government Administrations call to invest in state sector personnel to increase crisis resilience of public servicesCovid pandemic: European Social Partners of Central Government Administrations call to invest in state sector personnel to increase crisis resilience of public services
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2020-10-12
2025-03-08

Covid pandemic: European Social Partners of Central Government Administrations call to invest in state sector personnel to increase crisis resilience of public services

CESI@noon on ‘Workers and Covid-19’: What lessons for trade unions and interest representation?CESI@noon on ‘Workers and Covid-19’: What lessons for trade unions and interest representation?
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2020-10-08
2025-03-08

CESI@noon on ‘Workers and Covid-19’: What lessons for trade unions and interest representation?

World Day for Decent Work 2020: Appreciating the heroes Covid-19 frontline workersWorld Day for Decent Work 2020: Appreciating the heroes Covid-19 frontline workers
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2020-10-07
2025-03-08

World Day for Decent Work 2020: Appreciating the heroes Covid-19 frontline workers

Achieving the European Education Area 2025: Teachers, here we go!Achieving the European Education Area 2025: Teachers, here we go!
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2020-10-05
2025-03-08

Achieving the European Education Area 2025: Teachers, here we go!

CESI‘s Trade Council on Education met online, most notably to discuss the role of teachers in the context of the ongoing pandemic and in anticipation of a related European Commission education package with communications on Achieving the European Education Area 2025 and an updated EU Digital Education Action Plan, published yesterday.

“30 years of commitment. Now more than ever.” | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger“30 years of commitment. Now more than ever.” | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger
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2020-10-01
2025-03-08

“30 years of commitment. Now more than ever.” | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger

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