150,000 have died while EU evaluates ‘Better Regulation’

On April 28, European trade unions commemorated International Workers’ Memorial Day – remembering the 150,000 people who have died in the EU from occupational cancers since the European Commission suspended work on legislation protecting workers from chemicals that cause cancer.

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Climate and Energy: A just transition?

ETUC-Euractiv debate

06 May 2015
18:00 to 20:00
L42 Business Center
Rue de la Loi 42
Brussels
Belgium

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Trade deals must work for workers, or they won't work!

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#IWMD15 @etuc_ces demands EU legally binding exposure limits for 50 worst cancer-causing chemicals @mariannethyssen

EU summit ignores need for search and rescue in Mediterranean Sea

The EU emergency summit on the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea failed to agree on the one most essential action: search and rescue in international waters.

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Social Partners discuss the ESF and capacity building in Riga

“Social dialogue is not optional; it is part and parcel of the EU social model and enshrined in the Treaty. The Commission also has a proactive role to play in its support”, said Patrick Itschert, ETUC Deputy General Secretary.

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What is a just transition, and why do we all need to get behind it?

"Climate action is not simply an environmental issue. It requires society to make major changes to the economy", argues Józef Niemiec, ETUC Deputy General Secretary.
Article published by tcktcktck.org.

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European and Arab Trade Unions stand together against terrorism

The ETUC gives its full support to colleagues in Arab countries in their defence of people’s rights, in particular the right to a dignified and safe life.

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ETUC General Secretary Bernadette Ségol was in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to meet President Schulz & MEPs. She also addressed S&D and GUE/NGL groups.

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