Under the Belgian presidency’s prioritization of collective bargaining and President Von der Leyen’s commitment to fostering dialogue, we find ourselves at a critical juncture
Topics relating to professional and private life
Bringing together themes such as legal cases, insurance, harassment, salary, career development, etc.
Take Great Care Of Your Ears !
Union Syndicale has recently entered a request for the recognition of occupational disease for a colleague suffering from acouphens and hyperacousia
A Revised Guide to Missions and Authorised Travel
Discover the Upcoming Changes in Missions and Authorized Travel Guidelines: Prioritizing Savings, Sustainability, and Staff Well-being
Provident Funds : Watch Out !
We are extremely concerned of the present alarming and scandalous situation regarding the losses of your Provident Fund contributions
Addressing Uncertainties: The Future of 90 CA Posts in the EUAA and the EU’s 2024 Budgetary Provisions
Plans for the gradual reduction of CA (Contract Agent) posts in the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) over the next few years that has sparked concern among staff and unions alike
Critical Concerns Regarding EPSO Competitions and Data Protection
Important aspects regarding recent EPSO competitions, particularly about the complaints we continue receiving from the candidates for all the ongoing competitions.
European Patent Office sets obstacle course to freedom of communication
EPO staff urge the Administrative Council to put an end to the breaches of the right to freedom of association and freedom of communication at EPO
Working Conditions of Interpreters
Union Syndicale calls on management to open negotiations immediately
The “Picard” judgment, what will be the consequences for all of us ?
We examined the judgment ‘Picard’. Many of you ask us whether this judgment will apply to their case. Let’s try to explain it all.
Access to Health Services and Medical Cost Coverage
The medical costs of employees working for the EU Institutions and related bodies, (successively referred to as ‘employees’) are reimbursed through various schemes and methods.
Negotiations On the New Harassment Decision
The negotiations between the staff representatives and the Administration on the new Decision against sexual and psychological harassment have started
Salary Adjustment
Union Syndicale will continue to defend the method, which guarantees stable industrial relations in the European Public Service.
EUAA’s management situation
Individuals staff members and the local staff committee have contacted USF in order to complain and raise concerns with regards to human ressources management and ethic issues at EUAA Agency (Malta).
Hearing Health Problems for our Interpreters
The situation of interpreters is symptomatic of the poor state of occupational safety and health, while individuals are supposedly at the centre of the DG HR strategy.
Right of strike breached at the EPO
Historical Judgments of the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organisation (ILOAT) on the fundamental right to strike breached by the European Patent Office (EPO)
Damaging ruling for EU social partner agreements
The case concerned the Commission’s unprecedented refusal to bring forward a social partner agreement to the Council for decision based on the interpretation of Article 155.2 TFEU.
Transferring Pension Rights Explained
After joining European institutions, is transferring your pension rights acquired previously into the EU pension scheme a good idea or not ?
COVID-19 : Revaluing of Public Services
The COVID-19 pandemic one year on: the need to revalue our public services has to be tackled. Discover EPSU article here!
EPO Staff Goes on Strike
EPO staff is still denied a fair career progression and a fair and transparent reporting system, they go on strike on 15/12 !
Commission Strategy on LGBTIQ+ equality
Discover here the first-ever European Commission strategy concerning LGBTIQ+ equality running from 2020 until 2025.
Accession of the EU to ECHR
Accession of the EU to the European Convention on Human Rights is a good news : this convention protects the rights of millions of european citizens.
EU Law to Tackle Stress After Lockdown
Trade unions are launching a campaign for an EU law to tackle work-related stress amid a mental health crisis worsened by the lockdown.
COVID-19 and Gender Equality
What are the lessons from the COVID-19 crisis and what are its implications on gender equality in European institutions? Read our article to know more!
Settlement agreement reached at the EPO concerning Laurent Prunier
After years of uncertainty and a social dialogue badly damaged, a settlement agreement concerning Laurent Prunier has been reached at EPO.
ETF to stop all activities linked to DG MOVE
ETF has decided to stop all activities related to DG MOVE in the air traffic management field (ATM) for the next three months.
Children labour: protection of their rights !
In the collective consciousness, children labour has ceased to apply in Europe: yet children’s rights are not respected everywhere.
IDAHOT 2020: Breaking the Silence
Sunday May the 17th 2020 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, better known as IDAHOT.
Will the coronavirus attack our pay?
The big question, in 2020, is, without a doubt, will the coronavirus crisis attack our pay ? Discover here all about the Method.
Harassment: a Scourge that Affects even the European Institutions
Harassment in the workplace has always been present and the European institutions and international organisations are no exception.
The JSIS and COVID-19: Time to Act
The Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS) and the COVID-19 virus make it urgent for the European Institutions to act and to increase its cover.
British MEP’s : it’s only a goodbye
The British MEP’s, hand in hand with those of other nationalities, sing together : It’s only goodbye. The image is strong : sadness and hope.
The Method: the Historical Struggle of US
The Method, the historical struggle of Union Syndicale, is today still bearing its fruits.
New Ways of Working : at any cost ?
It has been almost a year since the NWOW pilot project was launched despite the skepticism expressed by the majority of colleagues.
European day on moral harassment
If you have heard of, If you have witnessed a situation of harassment, contact us ! IPSO is taking a lot of actions against harassment.
2014 Staff Regulations reform
The European Court of Auditors’ Report analyses the Commission’s implementation of the 2014 Staff Regulations reform and related measures.
Europol: Tensions Over Contract Jobs
One of the main problems facing Europol this September 2019 is the issue of imposed CA cuts by the Commission, causing tensions over jobs.
New standard to combat harassment at work
The International Labour Conference has adopted a new Convention and Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the workplace.
JSIS and the Rights of People with Disabilities
The Commission is invited to bring CAMR into line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Public Service Unions Take Commission to Court to Enforce Social Dialogue
Public Service Unions (EPSU) has taken the European Commission to court seeking to enforce social dialogue.
IDAHOT 2019: Equality and Dignity for All
The new campaign for IDAHOT 2019 claims equality and dignity for all, condemning discrimination againt LGBTI people.
Brexit facts sheets
USF informs you about a wide range of subjects concerning Brexit under the form of facts sheets (travelling, rights of EU citizens, etc.).
USF supports the Council of Europe Staff
USF follows the worrying developments at the Council of Europe and gives its support to all its staff, sending an open letter.
Harassment: New measures to be taken
Harassment: a list of good practices against harassment in the European Union has been drawn up and new measures are to be taken …
Balance pension scheme for EU Officials
Pensions: how to balance the Pension Scheme for EU Officials – The European Commission presents an interim report.
Pension rights: transfer or not?
Pension rights transfer ‘gone down the drain’ paid back after retirement
Future of ILOAT
The whole question of the future of ILOAT is still in a serious crisis! The President of the USF made some comments on the subject.
Status of EPO disciplinary cases
Discover in our article the status of the EPO disciplinary cases and all the documents published the lasts months concerning Battistelli era.
JSIS: full application in all member states
JSIS – USF calls for a full application of his principles in all member states, and invites the European Commission to ensure their respect.
Moral Harassment at Work
Union Syndicale dedicated 23 October to the protection of workers against moral harassment at work, which is one of our top priority issues.
Ending violence and harassment at work
PSI Secretary General issued a declaration in which she reaffirms the priority that is Ending violence and harassment in the world of work.
Harassment: Zero Tolerance in Our Institutions
Harassment: there must be zero tolerance and an extra vigilance taking place in the worlplace of our member organisations.
Harassment and Court procedures
Harassment – court procedures : it clarified the definition and scope of moral harassment judicial control.
USF Priority : Ending Harassment
USF top priority is to put an end to violence and harassment (whether it is moral or sexual harassment) at work.
ISP : Rapport sur la violence au travail
Lors de la 108e conférence internationale du travail, un rapport sur la violence et le harcèlement au travail a été diffusé par PSI.
The Right to Have Sick leave
One more step taken by the Council to apply with the law on sick leave: discover here the case presented by Union Syndicale.
BREXIT: USF open letter to Agencies
Discover in this article over Brexit the USF open letter to the directors of Agencies and Governing Boards.
Agencies: Flaw in Governance & Management
In our article, we give rise to the a recurring problem in the agencies: flaw implied in the Governance Structure and Management
Battistelli’s record
Discover in our article the EPO-Flier publication about non-regretted EPO President, Battistelli’s record.
EP: interpreters rights flouted
Discover in our article how, in the European Parliament (EP), interpreters rights have been flouted since 2017.
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Read in our article all the events taking place during the International Workers Memorial Day, on 1st of May.
IPSO: ECB annual report 2017
IPSO, concerning ECB Annual report for the year 2017, would like to add some information from a trade union perspective.
Brexit: letter to the 3 Presidents
Discover here the Brexit open letter to the 3 Presidents (Commission, Council and European Parliament) concerning the future of the UK staff.
the British nationality after Brexit
Discover here the interview of Felix Geradon concerning the article 49 of the Service Regulations, about the British nationality.
Pressures on EPO are continuing to build
Pressures on EPO: now Europe’s largest trade union squeezes Euro Patent Office’s pips, discover here the article by the Register!
STOP gender-based violence at work !
USF encourages you to join the call of PSI to stop gender-based violence at work and support ILO Convention and Recommendation.
Fight Against Harassment: One of USF’s Top Priorities
Despite the existing regulation, fight against harassment, the invisible problem everyone talks about is one of USF’s top priorities.
NO to harassment !!!
Union Syndicale says no to harassment ! The European Parliament seems not immune to harassment either, according to numerous testimonies.
Brexit and EU officials legal status
Union Syndicale Fédérale is addressing its concerns about Brexit and the EU officials of British nationality, and their legal status.
The final straw for patent quality?
Is this the final straw for patent quality ? Discover the article from the EP flier concerning proposed fixed-term contract for examiners.
EPSU on “Employment Framework” at EPO
EPSU on “Employment Framework” at EPO: read the entire letter sent By EPSU to the Chair Person of the administrative council at the EPO.
For a Real Reform of Civil Service Litigation
On 1 September 2016, the Civil Service Tribunal ceased to exist. Union Syndicale had already spoken out against this abolition at its congress in Dubrovnik. Our appeals and those of our member organisation EPSU-CJ were unable to prevent this abolition.
JSIS: USF Calls for Inter-institutional Consultation
In an open letter addressed to all the HR DGs of the European institutions, USF calls for inter-institutional consultation on the Joint Sickness insurance Insurance Scheme (JSIS)
Exchange of Views with BREXIT Coordinator
Discover in our article the exchange of views with European Parliament Brexit Coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt.
Why Has Brexit Led To Falling Real Wages?
Discover in this article how Brexit has lead to falling real wages and what are the consequences of it, as Brexit has not happened yet.
BREXIT: International Trade meetings
Discover in our article why, during Brexit, international trade departments are organising meetings and what’s behind this…
Lobbying with UK and EU Brexit Negotiators
Discover in our article how lobbying meetings are taking place with EU and UK Brexit negotiators and what this is telling us…
Time for social Europe
Discover in our article the last newsletter from EPSU and discover why it is important and it is time for social Europe !
Relocating UK-based Agencies
Discover in our article what will happen to the relocating of UK-based agencies and what will happen to the personnel.
Brexit: London agencies
Discover here the article from the Politico about Brexit and what will happen to the London agencies and their staff…
Council: new agreement on working time
Read in our article all about the Union Syndicale Council negociations concerning a new agreement on working time.
Research: Gender Pay Gap In Europe
Discover in our article what is the situation concerning the Gender Pay Gap in Europe, and how to tackle this problem.
Brexit: future of EU aviation
Read here the article from European Movement International concerning Brexit and the questions of the future of EU aviation.
Europe’s public sector workers deserve a pay rise !
Discover here the EPSU and ETUCE press release : after 9 years of austerity, public sector’s workers need a pay rise !
USF against 2014 Staff Regulations Reform
Discover here the action brought by Union Syndicale Fédérale (USF) against the 2014 Staff Regulations Reform.
IPSO – Solidarity action against outsourcing
Discover in our article the IPSO solidarity action to prevent outsourcing at the European Central Bank (ECB).
ECB employees against precarious work
Discover here the latest EPSU newsletter about the ECB employees mobilising against precarious work in their institution.
IPSO: No outsourcing at the ECB !
IPSO calls for a democratic Europe with lived solidarity: they say no to outsourcing at the European Central Bank (ECB) !
Social rights : European civil servants in trouble
Discover here the reflexion from SACE about social rights and how European civil servants encounter some trouble…
US-Consilium: consultation on the right to disconnect
US-Consilium launched a consultation on the right to disconnect, which can affect the mental but also the physical health.
The General Court upholds citizens’ rights
Le tribunal de l’UE renforce les droits des citoyens : une proposition d’initiative citoyenne européenne a été transmise à la Commission européenne.
EPO conflict heads to Court of Human Rights
European Patent Office (EPO) conflict heads to Court of Human Rights, read here the recent EPSU newsletter about this !
EPO dragged to human rights court by its own staff
EPO dragged to human rights court by its own staff: read our article about how the EPO director, Batistelli, has been put under the radar.
SUEPO takes case about strike to ECHR
SUEPO, with VEOB, filed a complaint and took its case about strike to ECHR for violation of several ECHR articles.
Committee on Prevention and Protection
Like other public and private organisations, the Commission was required to set up a Committee on prevention and protection in the workplace.
Harassment and Court Procedures
If it fails to take all appropriate measures to put an end to the harassment, the institution is failing in its duty of care and its obligation to assist.
Harassment: US supports its colleagues
When faced with harassment, the worst response is silence: it comforts the perpetrator in their impunity, so US supports its colleagues!.
EPO: Anti-Battistelli letters
EPO: Another wave of anti-Battistelli letters condemning the controversial president, this week in Munich.
Social Degradation at the EPO
Discover here Richard Yung’s oral question to the French Minister of Economy and Finance on the social deterioration at the EPO.
Dismissal of EPO union officials !
Dismissal of European Patent Office (EPO) union officials ! Discover here how Battistelli’s arbitrary dismissal and SUEPO counter-action.
Battistelli tries to break EPO union !
The president of the European Patent Office has embarked on yet another effort to undermine his organization’s staff union.
Brits in Brussels wonder about their passports!
The Brexit has shaken Brussels’ British community. Requests to obtain Belgian nationality have multiplied.
Referendum is over, what will happen to staff ?
Now that the Brexit referendum is over, what will happen to staff ? Discover in our article all you need to know if you are EPS member.
Salaries and Pensions 2016 Update
Read in detail the results of salaries and pensions 2016 update, which is due to the present method, won by US.
Harassment: the ‘invisible’ problem
Harassment: the ‘invisible’ problem everyone talks about. Discover in our article how harassment can be recognised and how to face it.
The probationary career of British civil servants
The probationary career of British civil servants: in the uncertainty about their fate in the event “Brexit”, many fear losing their jobs.
Brexit: Following the referendum
The British people have decided to leave the European Union. We sincerely regret that decision.
Will the British be kicked out of EU institutions?
Will the British be kicked out of the European institutions?This will be one of the (many) points to to be decided during negotiations.
Brexit: cup of tea and lobbying in Brussels
The British occupy many key positions in the European institutions, where their influence is indeed important.
Brexit: anxiety among Britons in Belgium
Brexit, perfume of anxiety among Britons from Belgium: the British referendum on keeping the United Kingdom in the EU will be held on 23 June.
Réduction du personnel dans les Agences et la réponse
Union Syndicale Fédérale would therefore make the following proposals, which would be equally advantageous for all Agencies, their staff, and of course for the Commission.
JUDGMENT OF THE ECST of March 18, 2015 in Case F-51/14 (Monteiro c/ SEAE)
This ruling invalidates the promotion procedure in force at the EEAS for lack of objectivity and transparency.
JSIS: act to preserve solidarity !
The Joint Insurance Sickness Scheme (JSIS) acts in order to preserve solidarity and offers a real coverage for EPS staff.