Our values

What we stand for

We stand for solidarity, social equity and social progress.

Our values

SOLIDARITY

Solidarity is in our DNA and is our business. Solid unity has allowed us to achieve significant positive changes over the years ever since USF has been created. That is why we are belonging to the general workers’ movement in Europe and the World, through membership in EPSU and PSI.

UNITY

Founded in 1974 by a coalition of existing trade unions, USF was established as a single, united, and powerful movement that would be able to negotiate effectively with employers. It is to offer an umbrella, a common roof for all trade union forces in the International public service. We are convinced that unity is the key force of the workers’ movement.

EQUALITY

Equal treatment of staff by employers regardless of race, religion, skill, gender, etc. All are equal in the eyes of the organization.

Independence/autonomy

Having a substantial federal structure, with democratic organs, the budget, the will and the possibility to act together. Serving the needs of its members, controlled by the members. Not allowed to be dominated or controlled by external interests.

Social Progress

Social Progress is our main goal. One of the reasons why the Union Syndicale exists, in the first place, is our strong belief in social progress.

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Solidarity at the service of social progress: together, let’s build a better future for the European Union’s public service.

A brief history