Policy focus in 2024

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
• Decent employment and working conditions – especially in a post-Covid ‘New Normal’ and with regards to ‘essential’ workers
• Impacts of inflation on the purchasing power of workers
• Social & physical safety at work – including mental health, harassment & discrimination at work
• Socially friendly climate change and green transitions and employment- & gender-friendly digital transitions and artificial intelligence (AI) at work
• Public procurement with binding rules for decent employment & working conditions
• Trade union priorities ahead and after the EU elections 2024
• Trade union priorities on the European Year of Skills 2023/2024
• Future poof trade unions and unionism in evolving labour markets and economies
• Promotion of civil liberties and the rule of law in the EU – including trade union rights

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

• 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

• 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