• Manifesto for a Green, Just and Democratic European Economy
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    Manifesto for a Green, Just and Democratic European Economy

    We are civil society organisations, think tanks, trade unions and employers supported by academics from across the European Union. We have come together to call for fundamental reform of the EU’s fiscal rules.
    Document Published on 14.03.2022
  • Statement of the ETUC Women’s Committee on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Statement of the ETUC Women’s Committee on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Statement of the ETUC Women’s Committee on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Adopted at the Extraordinary Women's Committee meeting on 9 March 2022 On 9 March 2022, the ETUC Women’s Committee met with representatives of the Ukrainian trade union’s Women’s Committee.
    Document Published on 09.03.2022
  • Statement of the EU cross-industry social partners on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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    Statement of the EU cross-industry social partners on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

    In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and in support of the conclusions of the special meeting of the European Council of 24 February 2022, we, the European cross-industry social partners, state that: • We strongly deplore and condemn the unprovoked attack on the territorial integrity of Ukraine currently underway. This attack is an obvious violation of international law and represents a clear threat to European peace and security.
    Document Published on 25.02.2022
  • ETUC letter to EU leaders on the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty

    ETUC letter to EU leaders on the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty

    Dear Presidents, Today is the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Maastricht Treaty. The ETUC joins many others in saluting the creation of the European Union with its social policy commitments alongside ambitious economic goals. It remains a milestone in the history of Europe and European integration.
    Document Published on 07.02.2022
  • Letter to Commission on TRIPS waiver for COVID vaccines

    Letter to Commission on TRIPS waiver for COVID vaccines

    Dear Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis, Dear Valdis, It has been nearly two years since the outbreak of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Workers have stepped up, putting themselves at risk to safeguard people’s lives, livelihoods, and the global economy, and driven outstanding advances in science and medicine with the rapid development of Covid-19 tests, treatments, drugs, medical devices, personal protective equipment and, most importantly, vaccines.
    Document Published on 17.12.2021
  • ETUC Statement on Belarus-EU border: Border guards, walls and razor wire cannot be the response to a humanitarian emergency
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    ETUC Statement on Belarus-EU border: Border guards, walls and razor wire cannot be the response to a humanitarian emergency

    Updated version adopted by the Executive Committee of 8-9 December The European trade union movement is extremely concerned about the humanitarian crisis at the border of Poland and Belarus and calls for immediate EU action to ensure migrants’ fundamental rights are respected and their humanitarian needs are met.
    Document Published on 10.12.2021
  • Annex 2 to Item 8 EXCO 5-6 October 2021 (adopted) - Evidence and Facts that supports the “ETUC for Recovery and Social Progress” in Semester 2022 (after the RETHINKING session 2021)

    Annex 2 to Item 8 EXCO 5-6 October 2021 (adopted) - Evidence and Facts that supports the “ETUC for Recovery and Social Progress” in Semester 2022 (after the RETHINKING session 2021)

    Brussels, 13 October 2021 To the Members of the Executive Committee To TUSLOs Dear Colleagues,
    Document Published on 13.10.2021