STATEMENT OF THE ETUC ON THE NOTIFICATION OF THE UK TO WITHDRAW FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION
Statement adopted by the Executive Committee, Malta 15 -16 March 2017
Meeting in Malta during the Maltese Presidency of the European Union the European Trade Union Confederation reaffirmed its commitment that workers and citizens – in UK and the rest of the EU - must not pay the price for Brexit.
Our key common priority is the defence of workers’ rights, jobs and living standards.
Brussels 29 March 2017
COORDINATOR OF THE SOUTHERN CONE TRADE UNIONS (CCSCS)
EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION (ETUC)
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE POSITION OF WORKERS WITH REGARD TO NEGOTIATIONS TO ESTABLISH A BI-REGIONAL ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MERCOSUR AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Whistleblowing and protection from blacklisting
Adopted at the Executive Committee on 14-15 December 2016
Introduction
Whistleblowing is a fundamental aspect of freedom of expression and therefore of democracy. Yet wRecent cases have highlighted the need for protection for whistleblowers and have reinforced the ETUC demands for full coverage protection at EU level.
Brussels, 18 January 2017
Internal Rules of Procedure for ETUC Youth CommitteeAdopted at the Executive Meeting of 14-15 December 2016
Framework and objectives of ETUC Youth Committee
Brussels, 18 January 2017
Towards new protection for self-employed workers in Europe
Adopted at the Executive Meeting on 14-15 December 2016
The challenges
ETUC Platform on the Future of Europe
Resolution Adopted at the Meeting of the Executive Committee on the 26-27 October 2016
We, the European trade unions, want a European Union and a single market based on cooperation, solidarity and social justice – a European Union capable of competing in the world with a sustainable economic and social model.
The ETUC supports the right to remain for EU citizens living and working in the UK, and UK citizens living and working in the rest of the EU
Statement adopted by the Executive Committee on 26-27 October 2016
Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 14-15 December 2016
The European Semester is the annual cycle of economic policy guidance and surveillance for the economic governance of the EU. Member States coordinate their economic and social policies - in areas that often fall under their exclusive competence – within the Council and the Eurogroup. The intergovernmental dimension is dominant, as the decision-making power resides in the governments’ hands.
ETUC ACTION PROGRAMME FOR WELFARE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
Resolution adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 14-15 December 2016
The present document outlines the main political priorities of the ETUC in the field of welfare and social protection, and proposes consistent actions on core themes and areas of intervention.
Introduction: The state of welfare and social protection in Europe
Brussels 20 Decembre 2016
ETUC assessment on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Statement approved at the Executive Committee 14-15 December 2016
Following widespread consultation, and debate in the Executive Committee, the ETUC has drawn up its response to the current phase of the European Commission consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), which was adopted on 6 September 2016.
The outcome of the Bratislava Summit falls well short of the expectations of the ETUC, and of the joint statement made by trade unions and civil society organisations ‘A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all’ https://www.etuc.org/press/new-europe-people-planet-and-prosperity-all#.V9_HZ_B97cs.
The Bratislava Declaration and Roadmap are as notable for what they do not say, as for the few vague things they do say.
Background
Transnational Company Agreements (TCAs) are increasingly part of the collective bargaining landscape. In many sectors ETUFs are stepping up their work to negotiate and conclude TCAs.
The ITUC and ETUC have strongly condemned the failed coup in Turkey and offered our deepest condolences to the victims. Unconstitutional attempts – especially involving military force – to seize power and overthrow democracy are unacceptable. We call for the investigation and eventual prosecution of those responsible to be conducted in full respect of the rule of law.
Joint Statement by ETUC Youth Committee, Eurocities, Solidar, European Youth Forum, Age Platform Europe, EASPD, FEANTSA, European Disability Forum and COFACE
Adopted at the Extraordinary Executive Committee, on 13 April 2016 in The Hague
Towards the UK referendum
The European Union is facing grave challenges at the moment, and the ETUC would prefer to see the UK involved – together with other Member States – in resolving them, rather than turning towards national isolation.
ETUC resolution on digitalisation: "towards fair digital work"
Adopted by the Executive Committee on 8-9 June 2016
Key points
The ETUC demands:
a)to shape an inclusive transition towards good and fair digital work based on good working conditions, a safe and secure work environment and a fair employment relationship;
Brussels, 1 July 2016
To the Members of the Mobility, Migration and Inclusion Committee
To the ETUC Executive Committee members
ETUC mid-term strategy on migration, asylum and inclusion
Adopted at the meeting of the Executive Committee on 8-9 June 2016
Summary
Brussels, 17 June 2016
To the members of the ETUC
Copy to the members of the Women's Committee
Dear colleagues,
Please find attached the ETUC action programme on gender equality covering the period 2016 – 2019.
We count on your follow-up in order to:
Chancellor Christian Kern, AUSTRIA
Prime Minister Charles Michel, BELGIUM
President Francois Hollande, FRANCE
Chancellor Angela Merkel, GERMANY
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, GREECE
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, ITALY
Prime Minister António Costa, PORTUGAL
President Andrej Kiska, SLOVAKIA
President of the Government Miro Cerar, SLOVENIA
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, SPAIN