• Joint statement of European and Ukrainian trade unions on trade union rights in Ukraine
    EU - Ukraine

    Joint statement of European and Ukrainian trade unions on trade union rights in Ukraine

    Considering that the 20th EU-Ukraine Summit is held in Brussels on the 9th of July 2018, and that the meeting of the Council of the EU-Ukraine Association is planned in December, the European and Ukrainian trade unions believe that urgent measures should be taken, with the support of the European Commission, to improve the social and economic situation in the country, and to increase the effectiveness of social dialogue and adherence to the fundamental ILO Conventions.
    Document Published on 10.07.2018
  • ETUC position on the EU Commission Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law – Whistleblowing

    ETUC position on the EU Commission Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law – Whistleblowing

      ETUC position on the EU Commission Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law – Whistleblowing Adopted at the executive committee meeting of 25-26 June Sofia Introduction
    Document Published on 09.07.2018
  • ETUC - JTUC-RENGO Joint Statement on EU-Japan EPA negotiations
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    ETUC - JTUC-RENGO Joint Statement on EU-Japan EPA negotiations

    The negotiations of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) were finalised in December last year. The signature of the EPA is foreseen on 11 July 2018. Separate negotiations on investment protection continue in parallel. The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (JTUC-RENGO) recognize the importance of creating frameworks for economic cooperation between EU and Japan, which are major mutual trading partners, in guiding both economies onto a stable and sustainable growth trajectory, and establishing sustainable employment.
    Document Published on 09.07.2018
  • The ETUC supports Swiss unions in their defence of accompanying measures
    Luca Visentini

    The ETUC supports Swiss unions in their defence of accompanying measures

    Letter sent to Ms Federica Mogherini,  High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and to Ms Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility   Dear High Representative Mogherini, dear Commissioner Thyssen,
    Document Published on 06.07.2018
  • ETUC POSITION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE EU BUDGET 2021-2027

    ETUC POSITION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE EU BUDGET 2021-2027

    ETUC POSITION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR THE EU BUDGET 2021-2027 Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 25-26 June 2018 INTRODUCTION On 2nd May 2018, the European Commission issued a Communication on its proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 followed by the publication of the proposed Regulations on 29 - 31 May and 1stJune 2018[1]
    Document Published on 03.07.2018
  • ETUC statement on the European refugees and asylum seekers emergency, and on integration of migrants in European labour markets and society
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    ETUC statement on the European refugees and asylum seekers emergency, and on integration of migrants in European labour markets and society

    ETUC statement on the European refugees and asylum seekers emergency, and on integration of migrants in European labour markets and society The Executive Committee adopted this statement.
    Document Published on 25.06.2018
  • Joint ETUC-ITUC submission on ACP-EU Partnership Agreement
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    Joint ETUC-ITUC submission on ACP-EU Partnership Agreement

    25 June 2018 Consultation on ACP-EU Partnership Agreement European Commission Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development   Post-Cotonou Task Force   Trade Union Movement Contribution
    Document Published on 25.06.2018
  • Statement – International Day of Refugees

    Statement – International Day of Refugees

    On the occasion of International Refugees Day, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) expresses its solidarity with the millions of refugees who have fled their countries because of war, undemocratic regimes, extreme poverty and critical economic and environmental conditions and to find shelter in another country. ETUC calls on EU Member states to take their responsibility and agree at the European Council on  28-29 June to create a credible and fair asylum policy that meets its humanitarian and international obligations.
    Document Published on 20.06.2018