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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.

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CESI Secretary General: High hopes in the Belgian Council PresidencyCESI Secretary General: High hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency
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2024-01-11
2025-03-07

CESI Secretary General: High hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency

In a personal commentary, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger expresses high hopes in the Belgian Council Presidency.

New ECHR case law on the right to strike in public servicesNew ECHR case law on the right to strike in public services
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2023-12-18
2025-03-07

New ECHR case law on the right to strike in public services

On December 14, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgement of major importance for civil servants in Germany.

Platform economy: One step closer to more decent workPlatform economy: One step closer to more decent work
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2023-12-14
2025-03-07

Platform economy: One step closer to more decent work

On December 13, the European Parliament and the Council agreed on a new directive to enhance working conditions for individuals involved in the platform economy, potentially granting millions of them access to employment rights.

Merry Christmas! | Wishes from CESI SG Klaus HeegerMerry Christmas! | Wishes from CESI SG Klaus Heeger
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2023-12-11
2025-03-07

Merry Christmas! | Wishes from CESI SG Klaus Heeger

"On behalf of CESI, allow me to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication."

New position on economic governanceNew position on economic governance
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2023-12-07
2025-03-07

New position on economic governance

A new position of the Presidium of CESI calls for a revised EU economic governance with more flexibility for investments in the resilience of public services.

CESI@noon on achievements of EU employment policy 2019-2023CESI@noon on achievements of EU employment policy 2019-2023
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2023-12-06
2025-03-07

CESI@noon on achievements of EU employment policy 2019-2023

CESI's final CESI@noon event edition of the year saw a high level panel with the EC Director General for Employment Joost Korte, the Chair of the EP EMPL Committee Dragos Pislaru, CESI's Secretary General Klaus Heeger and Vice-President Javier JordĂĄn, on the topic 'Mission accomplished? Achievements & open issues of EU employment policy 2019-2023'

Event: Better working conditions for healthcare professionals in the EUEvent: Better working conditions for healthcare professionals in the EU
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2023-12-05
2025-03-07

Event: Better working conditions for healthcare professionals in the EU

Investments at national and EU level are called upon to ensure that the need for healthcare services is meeting the demand. This event in the European Parliament aims to bring awareness and sensibility towards the tough working conditions of the healthcare professionals in the EU and to assess possible venues to improve them.

CESI’s last Board meeting for 2023CESI’s last Board meeting for 2023
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2023-12-01
2025-03-07

CESI’s last Board meeting for 2023

On November 30, 2023, CESI successfully concluded its last board meeting for the year. The meeting marked a significant moment for the organisation as it addressed key issues and set the direction for the upcoming year.

New position on trade union demands on the European Year of SkillsNew position on trade union demands on the European Year of Skills
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2023-12-01
2025-03-07

New position on trade union demands on the European Year of Skills

At its last meeting of the year on November 22, CESI's Presidium adopted a new position on trade union demands on the current European Year of Skills.

Event: The new directive on fair work in platforms (POSTPONED)Event: The new directive on fair work in platforms (POSTPONED)
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2023-12-01
2025-03-07

Event: The new directive on fair work in platforms (POSTPONED)

Having participated in both stages of social partners' consultation on the proposed directive, CESI organises a 'CESI@noon' event on the topic with the participation of EU stakeholders and workers.

International day for the elimination of violence against women: Uniting for a safer world in 2023International day for the elimination of violence against women: Uniting for a safer world in 2023
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2023-11-25
2025-03-07

International day for the elimination of violence against women: Uniting for a safer world in 2023

Despite significant progress in various aspects of society, a harsh reality persists - violence against women continues to plague communities around the world.

European Semester Autumn Package: Investments in public sector resilience neededEuropean Semester Autumn Package: Investments in public sector resilience needed
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2023-11-24
2025-03-07

European Semester Autumn Package: Investments in public sector resilience needed

Earlier this week, the European Commission published its annual Autumn Package, including the 2024 Annual Sustainable Growth Survey (ASGS) and the Joint Employment Report (JER). CESI welcomes the reports but calls to secure adequate investments in public sector resilience.

SynCrisis event in LithuaniaSynCrisis event in Lithuania
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2023-11-24
2025-03-07

SynCrisis event in Lithuania

The event on November 17, 2023, served as a pivotal platform for addressing Europe's persistent crisis and its repercussions on Lithuania. Spearheaded by CESI, the event convened stakeholders, experts, and members to delve into pressing issues under the SYNCRISIS project.

ACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integrationACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integration
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2023-11-23
2025-03-07

ACTIVER conference in Vienna: Embracing the role of trade unions in refugee integration

On Tuesday November 21 CESI hosted a conference of its ACTIVER project on trade union involvement in active labour market policies, focussing on the particular issue of refugee integration. The event took place in Vienna in the premises of the Austrian public sector union GÖD.

Net Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurementNet Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurement
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2023-11-22
2025-03-07

Net Zero Industry Act: CESI supports European Parliament’s quest to anchor decent work in public procurement

In yesterday's vote on a negotiation mandate for the Net Zero Industry Act, the European Parliament foresees to prescribe decent wages and working conditions as allocation criteria in public procurement procedures. CESI supports this objective in upcoming negotiations with the Council.

SynCrisis event in HungarySynCrisis event in Hungary
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2023-11-22
2025-03-07

SynCrisis event in Hungary

Held over two days in Budapest, the event gathered key decision-makers and public service workers to address pressing issues.

#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union
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2023-11-21
2025-03-07

#WeEP24: A citizens’ perspective on the European Union

After two successful events in Budapest and Iași, CESI completed the first round of ‘WeEP24’ events for this year with hybrid national events in Paris, Berlin, Luxembourg, Krakow, and Madrid.

Cooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus HeegerCooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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2023-11-20
2025-03-07

Cooperation: The only way to overcome crises │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

In an era of geopolitical upheavals around the world, the importance of a robust Europe that stays united cannot be overstated.

Event: Refugee Reception and IntegrationEvent: Refugee Reception and Integration
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2023-11-15
2025-03-07

Event: Refugee Reception and Integration

Building welcoming communities through resilient and performing public administrations and services | November 21st 2023 | Vienna

Press release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in SpainPress release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in Spain
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2023-11-13
2025-03-07

Press release of CESI’s member CSIF on investiture agreements in Spain

CESI's member CSIF, the Spanish Central Independent and Public Employees' Trade Union, issued a press release on November 13th, 2023, emphasising its commitment to defending the equality of citizens before the law, judicial independence, and equal access to public services across Spain.

CESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now availableCESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now available
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2023-11-09
2025-03-07

CESI contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships now available

In a second phase of a consultation of European social partner organisations, CESI has called for a new binding measure of the EU to improve the quality of traineeships in Europe.

CESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital ageCESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital age
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2023-10-25
2025-03-07

CESI renews partnership in EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign on safe and healthy work in the digital age

As the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) kicks-off its latest Healthy Workplaces Campaign edition today in Brussels, CESI has renewed its partnership in the campaign - to help raise awareness among unions across Europe on the need to manage digitalsation on the job in a fair manner.

dbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germanydbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germany
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2023-10-23
2025-03-07

dbb Jugend and German Greens Co-chairman MP Omid Nouripour discuss youth (un)employment in Germany

On Monday October 9, MatthÀus Fandrejewski, CESI Youth Representative and Chairman of the youth organisation of the German Civil Service Federation (dbb Jugend), met with the Co-Chairman of the German Green Party, MP Omid Nouripour.

Addressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching professionAddressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching profession
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2023-10-22
2025-03-07

Addressing Teacher Shortages: When the ‘permacrisis’ causes yet another crisis in the teaching profession

On October 10, CESI Expert Commission on “Education” was hosted by its French teachers’ union SPELC in Paris.

European Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished businessEuropean Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished business
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2023-10-17
2025-03-07

European Commission work programme 2024: Concluding unfinished business

Today, the European Commission published its last annual work programme of its term for 2024. A series of unfinished proposals and initiatives should be concluded before the upcoming EU elections in June 2024.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solutionInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solution
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2023-10-17
2025-03-07

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Trade union representation as a key solution

October 17 is United Nations International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing global issue of poverty and taking action to eliminate it.

Resolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflictResolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict
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2023-10-13
2025-03-07

Resolution of CESI’s Presidium on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict

The Presidium of CESI has adopted a resolution on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

CESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and servicesCESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and services
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2023-10-11
2025-03-07

CESI health unions call for boost in investments in health care staff and services

On October 10, World Mental Health Day, CESI’s statutory members’ Expert Commission ‘Health Services’ convened in Brussels to speak up for further investments in health care staff and services.

Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023
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2023-10-10
2025-03-07

Second CESI Firefighters Day 2023

On October 2 2023, firefighter unions affiliated to CESI convened to launch a call for action to increase investments in the firefighting sector and better equip Member States in their fight against extreme forest fires.

World Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisisWorld Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisis
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2023-10-07
2025-03-07

World Day for Decent Work: Workers in permacrisis

On the ocassion of this year's annual World Day for Decent Work, CESI, the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions, reiterates the importance of all of our sustained efforts to maintain and achieve decent employment for workers across Europe and beyond.

Back to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus HeegerBack to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger
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2023-10-05
2025-03-07

Back to duty. │ Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

Clearly, policy makers must be on duty for workers during the next months. They need to work to bring down prices and safeguard jobs in a thriving economy.

New position on quality traineeships in the EUNew position on quality traineeships in the EU
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2023-09-18
2025-03-07

New position on quality traineeships in the EU

As part of a European social partner consultation of the European Commission, CESI calls for new binding EU standards to end abusive traineeships in Europe.

SOTEU 2023: The EU more united than everSOTEU 2023: The EU more united than ever
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2023-09-13
2025-03-07

SOTEU 2023: The EU more united than ever

The speech outlined the significant challenges faced by the European Union in recent years and its ambitious plans for the future, particularly in the domains of crisis management, employment, social affairs, gender equality, and public services.

Wildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of FirefightersWildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of Firefighters
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

Wildfires in Europe – The Crucial Role of Firefighters

European strategies for combatting fire, climate and sustainability are ever more urgent!

CESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in HungaryCESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

CESI Presidium condemns envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary

On August 15, the Presidium of CESI adopted a resolution to condemn an envisaged legal proposal of the Hungarian government to move away from the current national voluntary payment system of trade union membership fees from employers to trade unions. CESI joins its Hungarian member union MKKSz to criticise the proposed changes!

CESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” projectCESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” project
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2023-08-23
2025-03-07

CESI joins forces with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the frame of the “SEISMEC” project

CESI is proud to announce that the independent trade unions will be a valuable partner in the “SEISMEC” project, which aims at improving workplaces, as part of the Horizon Europe Programme.

New position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member StatesNew position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member States
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2023-08-16
2025-03-07

New position on strengthened equality bodies in the Member States

A new resolution of CESI is now available on the European Commission's parallel proposals for directives to strengthen national equality bodies. It calls for an improved cooperation between unions and equality bodies in cases of discrimination at work.

CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)
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2023-08-08
2025-03-07

CESI’s 7th European Defence Round Table (EDRT)

26 September 2023 11:00 - 1:00 PM | online & in Brussels | In English & German languages

SHSP becomes a new observer at CESISHSP becomes a new observer at CESI
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2023-08-07
2025-03-07

SHSP becomes a new observer at CESI

At its meeting in June, the Board of CESI approved the application of the Kosovo Post Trade Union Association (SHSP) to become a new observer at CESI.

New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)
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2023-08-04
2025-03-07

New position on European Works Councils (EWCs)

At its last meeting before the summer break, the Presidium of CESI adopted a new position paper on the functioning of European Works Councils (EWC). It calls for a revision of the EU directive on EWCs, with a view to strengthening their role in the transnational information and consultation of workers.

CESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in EuropeCESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in Europe
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2023-07-20
2025-03-07

CESI calls for adequate minimum income schemes in Europe

A new position of the Presidium of CESI is now available on the recent Council Recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion. It calls for adequate minimum income schemes that are, as a social policy tool, carefully calibrated in conjunction with adequate minimum wages as an employment policy instrument.

Summer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across EuropeSummer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across Europe
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2023-07-19
2025-03-07

Summer 2023: Firefighters are Battling Blazes Across Europe

CESI pleads for fair working conditions and safety and an EU statute to protect them across borders!

From Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of EuropeFrom Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe
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2023-07-19
2025-03-07

From Brussels to Strasbourg; and from there, to the whole of Europe

Editorial of CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger

World Youth Skills Day 2023World Youth Skills Day 2023
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2023-07-14
2025-03-07

World Youth Skills Day 2023

Empowering Youth from a trade union perspective!

With CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services establishedWith CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services established
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2023-07-14
2025-03-07

With CESI participation: New EU social dialogue committee on social services established

On July 10, the European Commission issued its decision to set up a new European sectoral social dialogue committee under its auspices on social services. CESI will be a part of this committee to represent its national unions in the field of social services.

OECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AIOECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI
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2023-07-13
2025-03-07

OECD: 27% of jobs at high risk from AI

CESI is ready to engage with EU and national stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of AI at work will benefit workers and lead to better working conditions for all.

World Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengtheningWorld Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengthening
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2023-06-23
2025-03-07

World Public Service Day: Europe’s public sector needs strengthening

Klaus Heeger: "We need to honour our public employees for their devotion, contributions and excellent work which often goes above and beyond the call of duty."

EU rules on platform work: Council agrees its positionEU rules on platform work: Council agrees its position
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2023-06-16
2025-03-07

EU rules on platform work: Council agrees its position

On the basis of the approach agreed upon, the EU Council will now begin negotiations with the European Parliament, with a view to reaching a provisional agreement.

The ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future TogetherThe ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future Together
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2023-06-15
2025-03-07

The ‘Summer Days’ on ‘Social Ways’: Building Our Green Future Together

There are no new jobs on a new planet. Greening our economy and our is lives is without alternative. It will require significant commitments from all of us. It means adopting a new economic and social model with major impacts on the way we work and live.

CESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of AdministrationCESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of Administration
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2023-06-11
2025-03-07

CESI affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva FernĂĄndez UrbĂłn elected into EWL Board of Administration

At the General Assembly of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) on June 10-11 2023, CESI’s affiliates Carmen Jaffke and Eva Fernández Urbón were elected into the Board of Administration of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL).

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