Joint ETUC/CCSCS briefing EU-MERCOSUR Agreement
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Joint ETUC/CCSCS briefing EU-MERCOSUR Agreement

Introduction: As a trade union movement united in the CCSCS and the ETUC, we express that the trade agreement between EU and MERCOSUR must contribute to growth, sustainable development, decent work, democratic values, and peace.
Document Published on 23.06.2025
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 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
  • ETUC views on “Skills first approach”

    ETUC views on “Skills first approach”

    Discussed by ETUC’s “Training, VET and Skills Committee” on 23 October 2024    Background
    Document Published on 22.01.2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Democracy at Work matters. For a European Works Council Directive that delivers for workers!

    Democracy at Work matters. For a European Works Council Directive that delivers for workers!

    With only one in five European Works Councils (EWC) being effectively informed and consulted before a transnational decision is made in their company, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) keeps on advocating for a change to the European Works Council Directive (EWCD).
    Document Published on 28.03.2024
  • Forced labour - Joint letter to Council of the EU
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    Forced labour - Joint letter to Council of the EU

    On October 16, 2023, the European Parliament’s lead committees, the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Committee on International Trade (INTA) adopted, with an overwhelming majority, their position on the proposed on the proposed EU Forced Labour Regulation. The ETUC joined forces with civil society organisations to urge the EU Council to speed up negotiations to adopt a General Approach. The letter outlines four core elements that must be included in the Council's position:
    Document Published on 28.11.2023
  • ETUC response to the second-phase consultation of Social Partners under Article 154 TFEU on a possible revision of the European Works Council Directive (2009/38/EC)

    ETUC response to the second-phase consultation of Social Partners under Article 154 TFEU on a possible revision of the European Works Council Directive (2009/38/EC)

    Adopted at the Executive Committee Meeting of 27-28 September 2023 In its legislative-initiative resolution[1] adopted by a large majority on 2 February 2023, the European Parliament called on the Commission to revise the European Works Council Directive[2]  with the aim of strengthening European Works Councils (EWCs) and their ability to exercise their right to information and consultation.
    Document Published on 04.10.2023
  • European Week of Teachers – support ETUCE
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    European Week of Teachers – support ETUCE

    The ETUC  stands with teachers and their European trade union federation, the ETUCE, for the European Week of Teachers. The week of action aims to raise policy solutions in their 10 key demands to make teaching more attractive.
    Document Published on 04.10.2023
  • ETUC position on the response to the Social Partner Consultation on CMRD6

    ETUC position on the response to the Social Partner Consultation on CMRD6

    ETUC position on the  response to the Social Partner Consultation on CMRD6 Adopted at the Executive Committee of 27-28 September 2023 Introduction The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) welcomes the European Commission’s intention to revise the Directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances at work (CMRD or Directive 2004/37/EC).
    Document Published on 02.10.2023
  • BEFIT: Commission gives green light to tax avoidance until 2031
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    BEFIT: Commission gives green light to tax avoidance until 2031

    The European Commission recently published its long-awaited BEFIT (Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation) proposal for the taxation of large multinational companies. It follows a long-term effort to introduce group taxation with a formula for allocating taxable profits where value is created (in terms of payroll, number of employees, assets). This was the intended objective of the CCTB and CCCTB proposals, which have now been withdrawn from the European agenda.
    Document Published on 19.09.2023
  • In Memoriam of MEP Trillet-Lenoir
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    In Memoriam of MEP Trillet-Lenoir

    It is with sorrow that we learnt about the passing away of MEP Véronique Trillet-Lenoir earlier this month. Her remarkable dedication to the health and safety of workers will be remembered.   As a public servant dedicated to achieving health and safety at work, MEP Trillet-Lenoir demonstrated a solid commitment to improving the lives of workers throughout the EU. Her recent involvement in the revision of the Directive on asbestos at work demonstrated her dedication and commitment to making workplaces safer for all.  
    Document Published on 09.08.2023