Staff who report harassment, misconduct, or irregularities must be protected from retaliation. In our latest legal newsletter, we look at a recent case involving an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant (APA) who sought protection after reporting harassment and alleged financial irregularities, only to face transfer and eventual discharge from his duties.
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Who Is Accountable for ITER’s Staff Cuts?
The organisations have requested clarification directly from the responsible Commissioners and reiterate their commitment to constructive dialogue
USF Position on Large Scale Review concerning EU Decentralised Agencies
The USF Federal Committee adopted its position on Large Scale Review concerning EU Decentralised Agencies.
Open Letter to the EPO Administrative Council
Union Syndicale Fédérale’s open letter to EPO officials: restore meaningful social dialogue at the European Patent Office
Budapest 2027
171days19hours05minutes35secondsWork in progress. This page will be updated as needed. InvitationDownload the invitation here 17th Congress of Union Syndicale Fédérale « People at the Centre » INVITATION To the Presidents of the Member Organisations To the Congress Delegates It is my pleasure and honour to invite you to the 17th Congress…
PALANTIR and Tax Avoidance
Union Syndicale Fédérale stands with EPSU in calling for stronger EU public procurement rules and greater tax transparency
Staff Matters N° 37
The Court annulled an appraisal report. The applicant had requested assistance for alleged harassment and the administration opened an inquiry against the reporting officer. That inquiry was closed, but its outcome was not yet known at the time of the appraisal. The case is enlightening on the principle of objective impartiality in the context of the appraisal procedure, the allocation of reporting responsibility by the institutions in the appraisal exercises, the potential need of reporting officers to recuse, and on the effect of requests for assistance and administrative inquiries on appraisals.
USF Denounces Mounting Pressures on EPO Workforce
The Union Syndicale Fédérale (USF) has published an open letter expressing serious concern about the latest developments at the European Patent Office (EPO).
Note for Public Service Day 2026
(USF) to support the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) Public Services Emergency Campaign – “Higher Wages, More Staff, and Public Investment.”
Towards a Fair Digital Transition
PreviousPreviousNextNext Towards a Fair Digital Transition in European Public Services USF joins EPSU call to action The introduction of AI, digitalisation and new technologies has the potential to positively transform public services and the jobs of public service workers. USF is not against these new tools as easier access to…