The European Union and China have a multidimensional economic relationship—we trade over 1 billion euro per day, we are negotiating an investment agreement, and we look forward to China’s accession to the Government Procurement Agreement of the WTO-World Trade Organisation. It is in the interest of European business and trade unions that the EU strives for a balanced economic relationship with China. However, the question of how to treat China in anti-dumping investigations will feature prominently in our relationship this year.

ETUC statement on the next steps after the UK referendum Statement adopted by the Extraordinary Enlarged Steering Committee, London 11 July 2016

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; b)to avoid digitalisation further splitting society into a few winners and many losers and contributing to an even more unequal distribution of wealth;

ETUC position paper - Orientation for a new EU framework on information, consultation and board-level representation rights  Adopted at the extraordinary ETUC Executive Committee on 13 April 2016 in The Hague and the ETUC Executive Committee on 9 June 2016 in Brussels Background

Brussels, 14 June 2016 update : the French version is available   ETUC Position on Commission’s proposal for  an Investment Court System in TTIP and CETA Adopted at the Meeting of 9 June 2016

Country Specific Recommendations 2016 and role of social partners in the EU Semester (ETUC position) Adopted at the ETUC Executive Committee on 8-9 June 2016   From Country Reports to Country Specific Recommendations

ETUC position on the flexibilities within the Stability and Growth Pact Adopted at the ETUC Executive Committee on 8-9 June 2016   On 13 January 2015, the European Commission released a Communication on “Making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the Stability and Growth Pact”. The Communication was endorsed by the Council in February 2016.

Ahead of the negotiations to establish an Inter-Regional Association between the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the European Union (EU), we want to hereby make this Joint Trade Union Statement:

ETUC mid-term strategy on migration, asylum and inclusion Adopted at the meeting of the Executive Committee on 8-9 June 2016 Summary The EU is the destination for 2 million long-term migrants a year. But inflows are more heterogeneous than in the past and migration and asylum policies should be more integrated to adapt to a new reality.

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:

Brussels, 20 June 2016 To the members of the Executive Committee Towards a real and effective Youth Guarantee in Europe Adopted at the Executive Committee of June BACKGROUND

ETUC position on the European Commission’s Anti Tax Avoidance Package Adopted at the Extraordinary Executive Committee on 13 April 2016.  

Brussels, 18 April 2016   To Executive Committee Members For Information to ETUC Member organisations   Statement on EU Council conclusions on refugees