Views and Positions
In order to complement the activities of its Expert Commissions and Commissions, CESI will in 2025 focus its work on the following priority areas.
Policy focus in 2025
In order to complement the activities of its Trade councils and Commissions, CESI will in 2024 focus its work on the following priority areas:
- EU defence capacity as a prerequisite for economic and social prosperity
- An EU agenda to reconcile competitiveness with social progress
- Decent employment and working conditions in the public and private sector
- Social & physical safety at work – incl. mental health, harassment & discrimination at work
- A strong public service agenda & investments in the resilience of public services and their staff; protection and valorisation of civil servants and public sector employees
- Fair green and digital transitions and artificial intelligence (AI) at work
- Public procurement with binding rules for decent employment & working conditions
- Future poof trade unions and unionism in evolving labour markets and economies
Position papers and resolutions
Main documents
- CESI Congress 2020 – Adopted main motion – 2020 (EN) / DE / FR / ES / IT
- CESI Activity report 2016-2020 (EN) / Annual report 2019-2021 (EN) / Annual report 2022 (EN) / Annual report 2023 (EN)
- CESI 2024 EU elections manifesto – 2023 (EN)
- CESI Constitution – latest consolidated version – December 11 2020 (EN) / DE / FR / ES / IT
- CESI determination of position – 2016 (EN) / DE / ES / FR / IT
Cross-sector and general affairs
- Resolution of the Presidium of CESI on the escalation of the Israel-Palestinian conflict in October 2023 – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on envisaged changes to national legislation on trade unions in Hungary – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on the World Refugee Day 2023 – 2023 (EN)
- Position on economic governance 01 – 2023 (EN)
- Position on economic governance 02 – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region on February 6 2023 – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on Qatar-Gate – 2022 (EN)
- Resolution on the ban of free and independent trade unions in Belarus – 2022 (EN)
- Second resolution of the presidium on the Russian invasion of Ukraine – 2022 (EN)
- Resolution of the Presidium on the Russian invasion of Ukraine – 2022 (EN)
- Position on the forthcoming 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – 2020 (EN)
- Position on trade union priorities for the incoming German Council Presidency in the second half of 2020 – 2020 (EN)
- Position paper on making Europe more resilient to face crises, following the COVID-19 pandemic – 2020 (EN)
- Position paper on the short-term managemetn of the Corona virus pandemic – 2020 (EN) / DE
- Position on an EU Just Transition Fund to socially flank the European Green Deal – 2020 (EN)
- Resolution of the Presidium on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post-2020 – 2018 (EN)
- Statement of the Presidium on the Terrorist Attack in Strasbourg 2018 (EN)
- Position paper on the steps towards a more democratic and social European fiscal and economic governance 2018 (EN)
- Position paper on the future of Europe – 2017 (EN)
- For the successful integration of refugees – Position – 2017 (EN) / DE / ES / FR / IT
- Resolution on the need of a real social dimension as the key to a successful EU – March 24 2017 (EN)
- Position Paper for the successful reception and integration of migrants, support public sector workers 2016 (EN) / DE / FR / IT
- Fighting radicalisation: Supporting public service workers – Position – 2016 (EN) / DE / FR / IT / NL
- EU free trade and investment agreements – 2015 (EN) / DE / ES / FR / IT
Employment and social affairs
- Response to a consultation on a new EU industrial plan for the European automotive sector – 2025 (EN)
- Resolution on the regulation of AI at work – 2024 (EN)
- Discussion paper on ‘A just green transition’ – 2024 (EN)
- Response to a first-phase social partner consultation on EU measures for fair telework and a right to disconnect – 2024 (EN)
- Response to an ad-hoc social partner consultation on a new EU action plan on labour and skills shortages – 2023 (EN)
- Position on trade union priorities on the European Year of Skills – 2023 (EN)
- Position on a revision of the European Works Councils (EWCs) Directive – 2023 (EN)
- Response to a second-phase social partner consultation on a revision of the European Works Councils (EWCs) Directive – 2023 (EN)
- Response to a first-phase social partner consultation on a revision of the European Work Councils (EWCs) Directive – 2023 (EN)
- Position on the Council Recommendation of 2023 on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion – 2023 (EN)
- Position paper on impacts of inflation on workers in Europe – update – 2023 (EN)
- Position on the European Commission’s 2023 initiative on strengthened social dialogue – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on improving working conditions in platform work – update – 2023 (EN)
- Position on minimum wages – 2023 (EN)
- Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a comprehensive approach to mental health – 2023 (EN)
- Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a new European Disability Card – 2023 (EN)
- Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on a European Year of Skills 2023 – 2002 (EN)
- Resolution on the 5th anniversary of the European Pillar of Social Rights – 2022 (EN)
- Discussion paper on fair green-digital transitions – 2022 (EN)
- Position paper on impacts of inflation on workers in Europe – 2022 (EN)
- Resolution on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on improving working conditions in platform work – 2022 (EN)
- Roadmap feedback contribution on possible EU guidance on Distributional Impact Assessments (DIAs) in national Member State policy-making to reduce poverty
- Contribution to a consultation by the European Commission on an EU initiative on minimum income schemes – 2022 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on draft EU guidelines on collective bargaining of self-employed – 2022 (EN)
- Roadmap feedback contribution on a possible Council Recommendation to address social and labour aspects of the just transition towards climate neutrality – 2021 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on the application and functioning of the EU working time directive 2003/88/EC – 2021 (EN)
- Discussion paper on guidelines to regulate remote working in the post-Covid ‘New Normal’ – 2021 (EN) / FR
- Second phase social partner consultation contribution on possible action addressing the challenges related to working conditions in patform work – 2021 (EN)
- Discussion paper on the future of work and guidelines for the regulation of remote working – 2021 (EN)
- Position paper on precarious work – 2021 (EN)
- Position paper on the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on an EU minimum wage framework – 2021 (EN)
- Resolution on requirements for a successful implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Member States – 2021 (EN)
- First phase social partner consultation contribution on ossible action addressing the challenges related to working conditions in platform work – 2021 (EN)
- Contribution to a public consultation of the European Commission on collective bargaining for the self-employed – 2021 (EN)
- Contribution to a roadmap consultation of the European Commission on collective bargaining for the self-employed – 2021 (EN)
- Contribution to a public consultation of the European Commission on an action plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights – 2020 (EN)
- Contribution to a public consultation on a forthcoming Digital Services Act package, including a right to collective bargaining for the self-employed – 2020 (EN)
- Contribution to second-phase social partner consultation on an EU minimum wage framework – 2020 (EN)
- Contribution to first-phase social partner consultation on an EU minimum wage framework – 2020 (EN)
- Resolution paper on minimum wages 2019 (EN)
- Position paper on ‘Future of work – A trade union perspective: Social protection, decent employment & interest representation’ – 2019 (EN) / Updated version Corona context – 2020 (EN)
- Roadmap response – Possible Enhanced Use of QMV Voting System in EU Social Policy Making 2019 (EN)
- Position paper on Social Dumping 2018 (EN)
- Resolution on the Social Fairness Package (Access to social protection, European Labour Authority) – 2018 (EN)
- Ad-hoc social partner consultation on a possible new European Social Security Number – 2018 (EN)
- Ad-hoc social partner consultation on the creation of a new European Labour Authority – 2018 (EN)
- Contribution to second phase social partner consultation on access to social protection in all forms of employment – 2018 (EN)
- Proposal for a Directive on transparent & predictable working conditions COM(2017) 797 2018 (EN)
- Resolution on access to social protection for all 2018 (EN)
- CESI Position on a Possible Enhanced Use of QMV Voting System in EU Social Policy Making 2018 (EN)
- Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Input for a interpretative communication on the implementation of the Working Time Directive (non-legislative) 2017 (EN)
- Response of CESI to the European Commission’s public consultation on “Recommendation on promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning” 2017 (EN) / DE / FR
- Contribution to first phase social partner consultation on access to social protection in all forms of employment – 2017 (EN)
- Contribution to second phase social partner consultation on a possible revision of the Written statement directive – 2017 (EN)
- Contribution to first phase social partner consultation on a possible revision of the Written statement directive – 2017 (EN)
- Challenges and recommendations for trade unions on the collaborative economy: Mitigating threats & exploiting opportunities for workers – Position – 2017 (EN)
- Messages to the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth 2017 (EN)
- Action memo towards a successful implementation of the 20 Principles and Rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights 2017 (EN)
- European pillar of social rights – Position – 2016 (EN)
- Main messages – Consultation of the European Commission: Towards a European Pillar of Social Rights 2016 (EN)
- Response to the background paper on the New Skills Agenda for Europe 2016 (EN) / DE / FR
Equal rights and non-discrimination
- Resolution on the European Commission parallel proposals on strengthened equality bodies – 2023 (EN)
- Resolution on the European Commission proposal on combating violence against women and domestic violence – 2022 (EN)
- Position paper on gender aspects in a new EU Care Strategy – 2022 (EN)
- Resolution on glass ceilings in the public and private sector in Europe – 2022 (EN)
- Declaration of CESI and MKKSz on LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary – 2021 (EN)
- Resolution on violence against women – 2021 (EN)
- Resolution on an EU directive for pay transparency – 2021 (EN)
- Consultation position on a renewed EU gender equality strategy post 2020 – 2020 (EN)
- Resolution on ‘Health & safety and gender equality: A trade unionist perspective’ – 2018 (EN)
- Resolution on work-life balance 2017 (EN)
- Answer to second-phase social partner consultation Challenges of work-life balance faced by working parents and caregivers 2016 (EN)
Youth employment and youth empowerment
- Position on Quality Traineeships – 2025 (EN)
- Contribution to a second-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships in the EU – 2023 (EN)
- Contribution to a first-phase social partner consultation on quality traineeships in the EU – 2023 (EN)
- Position on ‘European Year of Youth 2022: Achievements and way forward’ – 2023 (EN)
- Position paper on improving mental health among the youth – 2022 (EN)
- Motions from the second ordinary CESI Youth Congress – 2021 (EN)
- Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation on a reinforced Youth Guarantee – 2020 (EN)
- Main motion from the first ordinary CESI Youth Congress ‘The future of Europe: Investing in young people’ – 2017 (EN)
- Position paper on ‘Bridging education and the world of work – With a focus on apprenticeships’ – 2017 (EN)
- Discussion paper of CESI Youth on Collaborative Economy 2017 (EN)
- Position paper for the successful reception and integration of young migrants, support public sector workers 2016 (EN)
Central Administration and Finances
- CESI Firefighters’ Manifesto – 2024 (EN)
- Position on working conditions of firefighters – 2023 (EN)
- Consultation joint contribution with UFE on a Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) – 2023 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on access to essential services – 2022 (EN)
- CESI contribution to a roadmap consultation of the European Commission to address the VAT gap in Europe – 2021 (EN)
- CESI statement on a possible communication of the European Commission on business taxation for the 21st century – 2021 (EN)
- Roadmap response – EU action plan to fight tax evasion – 2020 (EN)
- Answer to feedback consultation on a draft codification directive on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation – 2020 (EN)
- Roadmap response – Reforming Decision-Making for areas of EU Taxation Policy 2019 (EN)
- Position on Third Party Violence Against Workers in Central Government Administrations 2018 (EN)
- Position paper to be adopted by the Presidium and trade council on central administrations and finance on minimum wages 2018 (EN)
- Position Paper on Whistle-blower Protection 2017 (EN) / DE / FR
- Position paper on Minimum wages across the European Union 2017 (EN)
- Resolution on Violence Against Employees in Local and Regional Administrations 2017 (EN) / DE
- Resolution on third party violence against employees 2017 (EN)
- CESI-UFE joint position on tax justice 2017 (EN)
- CESI appeal to the EU institutions (functioning and provision of public services) – 2016 – (EN) / DE / ES / FR / IT
Security and Justice
- Declaration on violence against firefighters and rescue service staff – 2023 (EN)
- Position paper on Re-establishing trust in law enforcement and justice bodies 2018 (EN)
- Resolution on Spanish justice and prison workers 2018 (EN)
- Resolution on Spanish prison officers 2018 (EN)
- Position paper on the situation in Catalonia and Spain in October and November 2017 – 2017 (EN)
Education, Training, Research
- Consultation contribution on an interim evaluation of the European Education Area – 2024 (EN)
- CESI Manifest on the teaching profession – 2024 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on the provision of digital education and digital skills – 2022 (EN)
- 2020 CESI Digital Education Action Plan Position – EN
- Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Updated Skills Agenda for Europe 2020 (EN)
- Position paper regarding the European Education Area 2018 (EN) / FR
- Position paper ‘Promoting social inclusion and shared values through formal and non-formal learning’ – 2017 (EN) / DE / FR
- Answer to ad-hoc social partner consultation Input on a proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing a Quality Framework for Apprenticeships 2017 (EN)
Health
- Position on labour shortages in health care sectors – 2024 (EN)
- Position on the future of the health workforce – 2022 (EN)
- Position on critical staff shortages in the health care sector – 2023 (EN)
- Position on the future of the health care workforce – 2022 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on the mitigation of brain drain in Europe – 2022 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on an EU Care Strategy – Update April 2022 (EN)
- Consultation contribution on an EU Care Strategy – 2022 (EN)
- Position on understaffing in the health care sector – 2021 (EN)
- Position on ‘Digitalisation in the health sector: Opportunities and threats’ – 2017 (EN)
- Answer to first-phase social partner consultation Revisions of Directive 2004/37/EU to include binding occupational exposure limit values for additional carcinogens and mutagens 2017 (EN)
Post and Telecoms
- Joint Declaration of the European social partners for postal services (PostEurop, UNI Europa, CESI) on training and work environment in the digital transition in the postal sector – 2022 (EN)
- Position of the European social partners for postal services (PostEurop, UNI Europa, CESI) on the functioning of the EU postal services directive – 2020 (EN)
- Updated position on the evaluation of the EU postal services directive 97/67/EC 2020 (EN) / DE
- Position on the evaluation of the EU postal services directive 97/67/EC 2020 (EN) / DE
- Consultation position on cross-border parcel delivery services in the EU – 2020 (EN) / DE
- Resolution planned free time especially for part-time employees 2019 (DE)
- Resolution to improve employment conditions 2019 (DE)
- Resolution for fair working conditions in the parcel industry 2019 (DE)
- Resolution ‘Remedies to problematic developments in the field of new forms of work’ – 2018 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘Financial services in postal companies’ – 2018 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘Implementation of the new EU Regulation on cross-border parcel delivery services: Demands towards the EU Member States’ – 2018 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘Demography and employment: Measures needed urgently’ – 2018 (DE)
- Resolution ‘For a better work-life-balance and synchronised free time in the age of digitalisation’ – 2017 (EN)
- Resolution ‘More fairness must be shown to older workers’ – 2017 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘More work requires more pay’ – 2017 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘No employee should lose out due to digitisation’ – 2017 (EN) / DE
- Resolution ‘Demographic developments and employment’ – 2015 (DE) / FR
- Resolution Flexible working time and service periods must have their limits! / DE / ES / FR / NL
Defence
- Position on trade union demands concerning links between climate change and EU defence policy – 2024 (EN)
- Position on EU defence policy to ensure regional security – 2023 (EN)
- Discussion points on Russia’s war on Ukraine and its consequences for the EU – 2022 (EN)
- Thesis points on the European Defence Union – 2022 (EN)
- Messages of the CESI Trade Council ‘Defence’ on a European Defence Union – 2017 (EN) / DE
