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 13 February 2017 Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 14-15 December 2016

Brussels, 18 January 2017 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

Brussels, 07 November 2016 Climate change:  ETUC’s position with a view to COP 22 Position adopted at the Executive Committee on the 26-27 October 2016

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.

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 resolution on the Future of Social Dialogue Adopted by the Executive Committee on 14-15 December 2016 The European Social Dialogue

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, 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.

Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 14-15 December 2016 Summary

  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.

Brussels, 2 November 2016 ETUC position on the Capital Markets Union Adopted at the Meeting of the Executive Committee, 26-27 October 2016 Background