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Designation of Commissioner portfolios: Push employment and social affairs

2024-09-17 03:32

In a commentary following the release of the newly assigned European Commission portfolios by President Ursula von der Leyen earlier today, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger expresses hopes for a prominent role of employment and social affairs during the EU’s new legislative term.

Statement by CESI SG Klaus Heeger on the Draghi report on European competitiveness

2024-09-11 04:26

Mario Draghi’s recent report on European competitiveness offers a comprehensive roadmap for securing the EU’s economic future, but it overlooks critical social aspects such as worker rights, employment conditions, and the role of public services in fostering socioeconomic growth.

Event on teacher shortages

2024-09-02 11:41

Education and active labour market policies responses. Tuesday, September 24 2024, 12:00-14:00

Towards a fair AI future for all workers | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger

2024-07-31 02:20

Only if we embrace AI with foresight and responsibility, we can create thriving and inclusive work environments for all.

CESI calls for central role of teachers in the European Education Area

2024-07-30 06:13

As part of a consultation by the European Commission on an interim evaluation of the European Education Area, CESI has called for a central role of teachers and the teaching profession in EU education policy.

Final #WEP event: Celebrating the future leaders of trade unions

2024-07-24 01:20

On June 26, 2024, the premises of CESI in Brussels buzzed with enthusiasm and a sense of accomplishment as the final event of the WEP (Workers’ Exchange Program) project unfolded.

CESI calls for right to disconnect for workers in Europe

2024-07-21 10:29

In a first phase social partner consultation run by the European Commission, CESI has spoken up in favour of a right to disconnect for workers in Europe.

eQualPRO Project: Towards more gender equality at work

2024-07-20 02:03

CESI’s eQualPRO project is dedicated to advancing gender equality in the workplace by utilising the European Union’s significant contributions over the years.

Confirmation of von der Leyen as Commission President: Time to deliver for unions and workers too

2024-07-18 04:51

In a reaction to the confirmation of Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President from 2024 to 2029, CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger called on the incoming European Commission to prioritise decent work, fair transitions, performing public services and inclusive social dialogue.

Metsola re-election: An opportunity to strengthen the role of the European Parliament in EU decision making

2024-07-16 03:42

CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger welcomes the re-election of Roberta Metsola as President of the European Parliament.

CESI Summer Days 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the age of AI

2024-07-04 02:52

On June 27 and 28, 2024, as part of its ‘eQualPRO’ project, CESI successfully hosted its ‘Summer Days 2024’, an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of new technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and gender equality in the workplace.

Hungary takes on EU Presidency

2024-07-03 01:24

The Presidency is unfortunately marred by Prime Minister Orban’s and his Fidesz party’s authoritarian tendencies to undermine the independence of the judiciary and the media, as well as the freedom of NGOs and universities.

Reflections on the European Elections | Editorial of the Secretary-General Klaus Heeger

2024-06-13 10:48

The European elections are over. On the positive side, pro-European voices as well as the overall turnover remained strong, testifying widespread support for the idea of a unified Europe.

CESI holds cross-party EU elections rally

2024-05-28 03:30

Today, on May 28, the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) held a cross-party EU elections rally to discuss EU policy demands of independent trade unions with high level representatives from European political parties.

CESI@noon: Towards a revision of the recognition of professional qualifications directive?

2024-05-27 11:15

On May 22, CESI held an online edition of its CESI@noon series, focused on the potential need to revise the EU directive on the recognition of professional qualifications.

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