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 20 Decembre 2016 ETUC assessment on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Statement approved at the Executive Committee 14-15 December 2016

Following widespread consultation, and debate in the Executive Committee, the ETUC has drawn up its response to the current phase of the European Commission consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), which was adopted on 6 September 2016.

The outcome of the Bratislava Summit falls well short of the expectations of the ETUC, and of the joint statement made by trade unions and civil society organisations ‘A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all’ https://www.etuc.org/press/new-europe-people-planet-and-prosperity-all#.V9_HZ_B97cs.   The Bratislava Declaration and Roadmap are as notable for what they do not say, as for the few vague things they do say.

Background  Transnational Company Agreements (TCAs) are increasingly part of the collective bargaining landscape. In many sectors ETUFs are stepping up their work to negotiate and conclude TCAs.  

The ITUC and ETUC have strongly condemned the failed coup in Turkey and offered our deepest condolences to the victims. Unconstitutional attempts – especially involving military force – to seize power and overthrow democracy are unacceptable. We call for the investigation and eventual prosecution of those responsible to be conducted in full respect of the rule of law.

Joint Statement by ETUC Youth Committee, Eurocities, Solidar, European Youth Forum, Age Platform Europe, EASPD, FEANTSA, European Disability Forum and COFACE  

Letter sent by ETUC and ETF to EU Commissioners Violet Bulc and Marianne Thyssen   Dear Commissioner Bulc, Dear Commissioner Thyssen,

Adopted at the Extraordinary Executive Committee, on 13 April 2016 in The Hague   Towards the UK referendum The European Union is facing grave challenges at the moment, and the ETUC would prefer to see the UK involved – together with other Member States – in resolving them, rather than turning towards national isolation.  

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 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: