The Union Syndicale Fédérale (USF) has published an open letter expressing serious concern about the latest developments at the European Patent Office (EPO).
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EPO On Strike !
If the pace of salary erosion over the past six years continues, the already insufficient monthly pension for the staff hired since 2009 in the New Pension Scheme (NPS) will steadily move towards the poverty line.
The Precariousness of the EU Civil Service
PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #8710-12An idyllic image that seems to be anchored in the minds of many colleagues at headquarters. But life in a delegation has its advantages for those who like a change of scenery. A Historical Perspective and Its Growing Consequences The precariousness of the EU civil service, characterised by the…
When You’re a Trade Unionist, You Don’t Believe in Fatality
PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #8710-12An idyllic image that seems to be anchored in the minds of many colleagues at headquarters. But life in a delegation has its advantages for those who like a change of scenery. It’s 2024 and USF is celebrating its 50th anniversary. I’ve been a member, through the USB, for…
Balancing Act : Women Redefining Work-Life Balance in Trade Unions
PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #8710-12An idyllic image that seems to be anchored in the minds of many colleagues at headquarters. But life in a delegation has its advantages for those who like a change of scenery. In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the concept of work-life balance has emerged as a…
Dubrovnik 2015
USF Congress Dubrovnik 2015USF CONGRESS in Dubrovnik, 1-3 May 2015 : DRAFT AGENDA *Session 1 : 1 May, morning (9:30 – 13:00) Opening, welcome Formalities : adoption of agenda, election of presidency bureau, secretariat, scrutineers, etc. Report of the scrutineers Expulsions New members Address by Mr M. Mršić, Croatian Minister of Labour…
Our rules
USF Rules USF Rules adopted by the 16th Federal Congress in Alicante: PDF These Rules shall enter into force on 10th of May 2023. The Annex was updated by the 16th Congress, in Alicante on the 8th of May 2023. In case of dispute, only the French version is legally…
You Have a 24-hour Accident Insurance Cover
Whether you are an official or a member of the temporary or contract staff, you are covered 24 hours a day, wherever you are throughout the world.
Meeting of Staff Representatives with Commissioner Hahn
During this meeting, various topics were discussed, including the new budget and human resources strategy.
Job Insecurity at the European Patent Office
PreviousPreviousNextNextAgora #8710-12An idyllic image that seems to be anchored in the minds of many colleagues at headquarters. But life in a delegation has its advantages for those who like a change of scenery. With about 95% permanent staff and “only” around 5% fixed-term employees, the EPO seems from the outside…