• ETUC Platform on the Future of Europe

    ETUC Platform on the Future of Europe

    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.
    Document Published on 31.10.2016
  • 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

    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

    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
    Document Published on 28.10.2016
  • ETUC resolution on trade union involvement in the EU Semester

    ETUC resolution on trade union involvement in the EU Semester

    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.
    Document Published on 22.10.2016
  • ETUC Resolution on the Future of Social Dialogue

    ETUC Resolution on the Future of Social Dialogue

    ETUC resolution on the Future of Social Dialogue Adopted by the Executive Committee on 14-15 December 2016 The European Social Dialogue
    Document Published on 22.10.2016
  • ETUC ACTION PROGRAMME FOR WELFARE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

    ETUC ACTION PROGRAMME FOR WELFARE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

    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
    Document Published on 22.10.2016
  • ETUC position on Mid-Term review/revision of the MFF 2014-2020

    ETUC position on Mid-Term review/revision of the MFF 2014-2020

    Brussels, 17 November 2016 ETUC position on Mid-Term review/revision of the MFF 2014-2020 Adopted at the Executive Committee of 26-27 October 2016   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The present ETUC Position is a first analysis and input into the current and coming debates on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020 in the context of the mid-term review/revision of the MFF.
    Document Published on 17.10.2016
  • Industrial Regions and Climate Change policies: Trade Union's perspectives – detailed case studies

    Industrial Regions and Climate Change policies: Trade Union's perspectives – detailed case studies

      Last week, the ETUC organised a final conference within the context of its project entitled “Industrial Regions and Climate Change policies: Trade Union’s perspectives”. The final conference concluded an 18-month project funded by the European Commission those focus is on organising the transition to a low-carbon economy in regions which still highly rely on carbon-intensive activities.
    Document Published on 14.10.2016
  • ETUC position on the Capital Markets Union

    ETUC position on the Capital Markets Union

    Brussels, 2 November 2016 ETUC position on the Capital Markets Union Adopted at the Meeting of the Executive Committee, 26-27 October 2016 Background
    Document Published on 02.10.2016
  • European Pillar of Social Rights – Working for a Better Deal for All Workers

    European Pillar of Social Rights – Working for a Better Deal for All Workers

    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.
    Document Published on 23.09.2016
  • EU Summit in Bratislava: ETUC statement

    EU Summit in Bratislava: ETUC statement

    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.
    Document Published on 23.09.2016