• ETUC statement on Russia

    ETUC statement on Russia

    Adopted by the Executive Committee at the meeting of 22-23 March 2021 The ETUC is seriously concerned about the Russian government’s lack of respect of fundamental freedoms, following the harsh repression of public protests.
    Document Published on 23.03.2021
  • ETUC statement in response to Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

    ETUC statement in response to Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

    Adopted at the Executive Committee 22-23 March 2021 The European Trade Union Confederation condemns the decision of the President of Turkey to pull his country out of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) and considers it a devastating signal to women and girls in Turkey and across the world.
    Document Published on 23.03.2021
  • ETUC Statement on Amazon Strike
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    ETUC Statement on Amazon Strike

    ETUC Statement on Amazon Strike Statement approved at the Executive Committee 22-23 March 2021 This is a momentous time for industrial relations for Amazon, in Italy, in Europe and globally. It is the first time that a general strike of the Amazon’s supply chain direct employees and supply chain employees, workers, temporary workers and delivery workers takes place. Workers start to union organise and fight back against
    Document Published on 22.03.2021
  • Joint statement - Over half a million people across the globe tell the EU to hold business accountable
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    Joint statement - Over half a million people across the globe tell the EU to hold business accountable

    Over half a million people around the globe have demanded a strong EU law to hold corporations accountable for their impact on human rights, including trade union and workers’ rights, and the environment. These demands were made as part of the public consultation launched by the European Commission to get the input of citizens and organisations on the new EU legislation on corporate accountability that is due to be published in June 2021.
    Document Published on 23.02.2021
  • Ahead of EU Industry Days, ETUC calls for an ambitious Industrial Strategy for Europe with workers at its core
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    Ahead of EU Industry Days, ETUC calls for an ambitious Industrial Strategy for Europe with workers at its core

    This week, the European Commission organizes a series of virtual events for EU Industry Days 2021. ETUC takes this opportunity to remind policy makers about the crucial importance of EU industry for European prosperity and highlight its key recommendations ahead of the publication of the revised New Industrial Strategy for Europe, expected in  mid-March.  
    Document Published on 23.02.2021
  • ETUC statement on the situation in Russia
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    ETUC statement on the situation in Russia

    The ETUC is deeply worried about the deterioration of the relationship between Russia and the EU and firmly condemns the expulsion by the Moscow authorities of three EU diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden, after they expressed concerns for the state of human rights in the country. The ETUC doesn't interfere in internal political affairs of foreign countries, but shall not refrain from denouncing any situation of violation of human and democratic rights, wherever it happens.
    Document Published on 12.02.2021
  • ETUC statement on Myanmar’s coup
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    ETUC statement on Myanmar’s coup

    ETUC statement on Myanmar’s coup endorsed by the Extraordinary Executive Committee at the meeting of 9 February 2021
    Document Published on 11.02.2021
  • European trade unions urge EU to implement Ukraine commitments
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    European trade unions urge EU to implement Ukraine commitments

    Trade unions from across Europe (including the European Trade Union Confederation and unions in Ukraine) are urging the European Union to implement the commitments to social justice made under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, when the Association Council meets in Brussels today (Thursday). The meeting will focus on several areas including  political reforms, rule of law and security, economic cooperation and trade, as well as the EU immediate assistance to the country in view of the COVID19 challenge.
    Document Published on 11.02.2021
  • Holocaust Memorial Day

    Holocaust Memorial Day

    ETUC remembers and honours the victims of the Holocaust. We reaffirm our opposition to antisemitism, racism and all forms of intolerance that can lead to targeting people with violence. We reaffirm our total opposition to Nazism and Fascism. We recall that among its first victims were many trade unionists. We remember that the first Nazi concentration camps were built to imprison political opponents. We reiterate our opposition to misogyny and homophobia.
    Document Published on 27.01.2021