7. Frequently Asked Questions

» What is the ETUC’s mission?

» When was the ETUC set up?

» What are the ETUC’s main activities?

» What the ETUC can and cannot do

» What is the legal status of the ETUC?

» How much influence does the ETUC have over the actions of the European Union?

»What is the "European Social Model" or "Social Europe"?

» How democratic is the ETUC?

» Who are the ETUC’s affiliate members, and which countries do they come from?

» ETUC affiliation is not restricted to EU Member States?

» How much control does the ETUC have over its affiliates - if any?

» How does the ETUC decide on its policies?

» What are the European Trade Union Federations and how do they relate to the ETUC?

» What is Social Dialogue?

» Who are the European social partners?

» Can individual trade unions affiliate to the ETUC?

» Can the ETUC call strikes?

» How is the ETUC funded?

» How does the ETUC relate to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)?

» Does the ETUC take account of the interests of workers in developing countries, while acting on behalf of those in Europe?