Climate Action Call
Joint Climat Action Call cosigned by the ETUC Scientists say that we face a climate emergency. We need decisive action in the next 10 years to put us on a transformative pathway in line with [...]
Reform of Staff Regulations: many actions not definitively settled yet
In June 2019 issue of STAFF MATTERS, we will be looking at actions brought following the reform of the Staff Regulations which entered into force in 2014. Travel expenses, travelling time, annual leave, career capping, [...]
Resolution on digital transformation in the world of work
The Congress sets a series of specific priorities for USF and the Federal Committee in particular support the implementation of the digital environment with a view to maximising its benefits and reducing its disadvantages for [...]
Mr Attila Vajnai’s Speech (European Left Party)
Mr Attila Vajnai, President of the Council of Presidents of the European Left Party was the guest of the 15th Congress of USF. He intervened on the issue of the rise of nationalism in Europe. [...]
Congress Political Resolution
Neoliberal policies, by weakening large sections of society, have paved the way for the rise of forces that are working for the disintegration of Europe. The European public service is the backbone of the European [...]
Resolution: Enabling International Organisations to comply with the European Social Charter
The USF Congress invites the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, especially the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development, to take this suggestion into account and consider recommending a follow-up by the bodies [...]
Resolution on EU Agencies
The Congress considering the urgent need for the continuous improvement of working conditions for the staff of decentralised bodies of the European Union, adopted a series of 12 proposals along with several organisational decisions. Resolution on [...]
Resolution on contractual precarity in European public services
The Congress is convinced that a fair contract management policy, respectful of the rights enshrined in the European Social Charter and the relevant European directives, is the only guarantee of the competence, independence and permanence [...]
EOB: USF once again warns EPO director on worrying results of internal survey
With a letter dated 29th January 2019, USF drew Mr Campinos' attention to the negative perception of the abusive - and for several of them still unresolved - disciplinary cases against staff or union representatives [...]
Democracy is Alive (join the EMI event in Texel – April 11/13)
We are really looking forward to welcoming you at DEMOCRACY ALIVE next week (April 11-13) on Texel! With more than 120 events scheduled for the first-ever European democracy festival, we have a really exciting line-up: [...]