Together in Pride, Together in Protest - Joint Statement by the ETUC and ILGA-Europe
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Together in Pride, Together in Protest - Joint Statement by the ETUC and ILGA-Europe

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and ILGA-Europe stand united in defending the rights and freedoms of LGBTIQ people and workers across Europe. Our movements are bound by a shared commitment to equality, social justice, and democratic freedoms—principles that are increasingly under threat. The ban on Budapest Pride is not just an attack on LGBTIQ people—it’s an attack on democracy, freedom of assembly, and the right to organise.
Document Published on 27.06.2025
Belgrade Declaration

Belgrade Declaration

Mid-Term Conference  Belgrade Declaration Representing over 45 million working people in 41 countries across the continent, the European Trade Union Con­federation (ETUC) is the voice of workers in Europe. Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, in May 2025, the leaders of trade unions from across Europe discussed the concerns and priorities of workers, their families and their communities. 
Document Published on 23.05.2025
ETUC Statement on the situation in the Gaza Strip

ETUC Statement on the situation in the Gaza Strip

The ETUC expresses its grave concerns at the unconscionable humanitarian situation in Gaza. The ETUC calls for immediate and effective EU and international initiatives to alleviate the intolerable humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip against the background of the blockade enacted by the government of Israel.
Document Published on 12.05.2025
ETUC on the Passing of Pope Francis

ETUC on the Passing of Pope Francis

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) is saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a global voice for dignity, justice, and solidarity. His unwavering support for workers' rights, fair wages, and social justice inspired millions and resonated deeply with our trade union mission. 
Document Published on 21.04.2025
ETUC Strategic Assessment of the Clean Industrial Deal

ETUC Strategic Assessment of the Clean Industrial Deal

ETUC Strategic Assessment of the Clean Industrial Deal  Adopted at the Extraordinary Executive Committee meeting of 15 April 2025  
Document Published on 18.04.2025
  • Joint European Trade Union Statement on the Omnibus Proposal: A Direct Attack on Workers’ Rights and Corporate Accountability
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    Joint European Trade Union Statement on the Omnibus Proposal: A Direct Attack on Workers’ Rights and Corporate Accountability

    The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the European Trade Union Federations (ETUFs) jointly condemn the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal, which constitutes a direct assault on corporate accountability, workers’ and trade union rights, and environmental protections. The European Parliament must reject this disastrous package and ensure that the core objectives of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as well as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and the protections provided therein are safeguarded from this deregulation agenda.
    Document Published on 25.03.2025
  • Statement on Savings and Investments Union / Capital Markets Union

    Statement on Savings and Investments Union / Capital Markets Union

    Statement on Savings and Investments Union / Capital Markets Union Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 04-05 March 2025   What can the trade unions expect from the Savings and Investments Union (CMU) ?
    Document Published on 07.03.2025
  • Statement on Belarus
    Stand with Belarus

    Statement on Belarus

    We welcome European Parliament resolution and reiterate that free trade unions are the cornerstone of democracy.
    Document Published on 21.01.2025
  • ETUC Position on EU Digital Trade Agreements with 3rd countries

    ETUC Position on EU Digital Trade Agreements with 3rd countries

    Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 10-11 December 2024 According to the European Commission, digital trade covers trade in goods and services enabled by the internet and other information and communication technologies. This includes goods or services ordered online that are later delivered at home or through the internet such as apps on smartphones and computers; use of technologies such as those used for tracking in real time; transfer of data across borders (e.g. data stored in the cloud when working online).
    Document Published on 18.12.2024
  • Statement by the ETUC and the CCSCS regarding the possible conclusion of negotiations on the EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement
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    Statement by the ETUC and the CCSCS regarding the possible conclusion of negotiations on the EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement

    Statement by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the Coordinadora de Centrales Sindicales del Cono Sur (CCSCS) regarding the possible conclusion of negotiations on the EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement  
    Document Published on 07.11.2024
  • Letter of solidarity of the ETUC towards Spanish people and trade unions following the tragic floods

    Letter of solidarity of the ETUC towards Spanish people and trade unions following the tragic floods

    Letter of solidarity of the ETUC towards Spanish people and trade unions following the tragic floods Dear brothers and sisters, The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) expresses our deepest condolences and our full solidarity to Spanish people and trade unions following the tragic floods in Spain. We join with Spanish trade unions in mourning the victims.  Our thoughts are with the victims’ families and loved ones and with the communities of the territories affected by this tragedy. 
    Document Published on 30.10.2024
  • Social Partners call for better involvement in Economic Governance

    Social Partners call for better involvement in Economic Governance

    Joint statement by the ETUC, SGI Europe and SME United, calling for a factual and material involvement of social partners in the economic governance and the EU Semester The REGULATION (EU) 2024/1263 of 29 April 2024 on the effective coordination of economic policies and on multilateral budgetary surveillance states that the involvement of social partners, among other relevant stakeholders, in the European Semester is key to ensuring national ownership of economic and fiscal policies as well as transparent and inclusive policy-making.
    Document Published on 22.10.2024
  • Message of the ETUC in view of the mobilisation of the Italian trade unions on the ‘DDL Sicurezza’

    Message of the ETUC in view of the mobilisation of the Italian trade unions on the ‘DDL Sicurezza’

    The European trade union movement expresses its deep concerns and opposition to the Italian Government’s plans to restrict the right to peaceful protest, a pillar of any democratic society. Article 12 of the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights states clearly that “everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly”. The Italian Government’s plans to criminalise dissent would clearly be a violation of the Charter, as well as Italy’s own Constitution.
    Document Published on 25.09.2024
  • Statement: Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike
    Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike

    Statement: Labour delivers important first step to protecting right to strike

    The ETUC congratulates the TUC and their affiliated trade unions on an important union victory for workers in Britain and throughout Europe. We welcome the commitment by the UK government that the anti-worker anti-strike Minimum Service Levels legislation will be repealed through the upcoming Employment Rights Bill. This legislation represented an attack on the ability of workers to win a decent, secure and dignified working life.
    Document Published on 09.08.2024
  • Traineeship Package

    Traineeship Package

    Traineeship Package Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 25-26 June 2024.
    Document Published on 04.07.2024
  • Adopted Resolution - On the offensive to combat gender-based violence in the world of work

    Adopted Resolution - On the offensive to combat gender-based violence in the world of work

    Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 24-25 June 2024 Introduction Preventing and combatting gender-based violence in the world of work is a key priority of the ETUC. The recently adopted Directive combatting violence against women and domestic violence fails to deliver meaningful provisions to make the world of work safer for women workers. It also fails to recognise our role as trade unions to end gender-based violence.
    Document Published on 02.07.2024
  • Adopted Resolution: For a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and for peace in the Middle East

    Adopted Resolution: For a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and for peace in the Middle East

    Adopted at the Executive Committee meeting of 24-25 June 2024 In its Action Programme, adopted at its 15th statutory congress, ETUC promotes a peaceful resolution in Palestine, the respect of international law and demands the right of all peoples to self-determination, including that the EU considers the impact on workers when deploying sanctions.
    Document Published on 28.06.2024
  • Voting for Europe: Securing a bright future, together
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    Voting for Europe: Securing a bright future, together

    At time of geopolitical crisis, it is even more important to support and strengthen European democracy. This is why the European social partners – ETUC, BusinessEurope, SGI Europe and SMEunited – are calling on those who are eligible to vote in the upcoming European elections to make their voices heard.  As representatives of trade unions and employers across Europe, we are united in our belief that participation in these elections is not just about electing policymakers; it is about securing a bright future for all and addressing the key challenges of our time. 
    Document Published on 23.05.2024
  • Joint EU Trade Union statement toward the Council negotiation on the revision of the European Works Council Directive

    Joint EU Trade Union statement toward the Council negotiation on the revision of the European Works Council Directive

    The revision of the European Works Council Directive was proposed by the European Commission at the request of the European Parliament. Regrettably, the European employers' organisations do not seem to appreciate this democratic practice. There is no other way to understand the public statement published on 22 March by Business Europe, Hotrec, EuroCommerce, European Banking Federation, ECEG and CEEMET and sent to the Employment Committee of the European Parliament and the Council.
    Document Published on 07.05.2024
  • Trade Union Summit for Ukraine Declaration

    Trade Union Summit for Ukraine Declaration

    The European trade movement, under the auspices of the European Trade Union Confederation, met with the Ukrainian trade union movement represented by FPU and KPU on 23 April 2024 in Lublin, Poland in the framework of the Trade Union Summit for Ukraine. Read the declaration here 
    Document Published on 30.04.2024