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
Topics relating to professional and private life
Bringing together themes such as legal cases, insurance, harassment, salary, career development, etc.
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.
Pension rights: transfer or not?
Pension rights transfer ‘gone down the drain’ paid back after retirement
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.