Unions representing 7 million service sector workers from across Europe came together for the first virtual edition of the UNI Europa Regional Conference. Over 900 delegates and trade union guests participated in the online event, which was hosted by UNI-affiliated unions from the three trade union families of Belgium. Delegates voted on motions which set […]
The webinar provided an opportunity to showcase UNI Europa’s work on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Birte Dedden, UNI Europa Director for ICTS, gave an overview of the different activities on AI and the role of social partners. Following the publication and promotion of the UNI Europa position paper on AI in 2019, we have organized a […]
UNI Europa affiliates gathered for a webinar to exchange experience on the opportunities and barriers to organising and collective bargaining for self-employed workers. Two testimonies from ver.di, Germany and FNV-Media Cultuur, Netherlands kicked off the discussions among the over 100 participants and showcased the unions’ efforts in the broadcasting sector. In Germany, ver.di represents more than 30,000 […]
UNI Europa has joined over 40 organisations in launching the European Citizens’ Initiative to Reclaim Your Face. The collection of people’s biometric data has dramatically increased over recent years. The implementation of facial recognition in workplaces and intrusive surveillance software on workers’ computers have too often been rolled out in opaque ways and for untransparent […]
With the European Union’s AI proposal set to launch this quarter, Europe has the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that true innovation can arise only when we can be confident that everyone will be protected from the most harmful, egregious violations of our fundamental rights. Europe’s industries – from AI developers to car manufacturing […]
“2021 is a time to give meaning to all of this.” Oliver Roethig looks ahead to a year of building services workers’ power. With the 5th UNI Europa Conference on the horizon, unions are poised to set a common agenda and push forward on three fronts: organising, policy advocacy and multinational coordination. […]
Mandatory human rights due diligence is on the horizon. The Council of the European Union has given its backing to the European Commission’s commitment to initiate binding legislation. Across many EU member states there is also traction for national level legislation. A hot debate however remains on what exactly the legislation should look like on […]
Target: The European Commission and the European Parliament Postal workers have been keeping us connected through Covid-19. Yet right now the future of our postal services is in danger. The European Commission is reviewing the EU postal regulations that will determine the future of post in Europe. In the past, this has resulted in liberalization […]
May Day comes at a crucial time. Across the continent, communities are coming together and working people are carrying societies through the Covid-19 crisis. One thing is clear: a return to pre-crisis times is no longer an option. Instead, services sector unions are aiming for a new normal based on social justice and the primacy […]
