Time to rebuild the Social Contract, every job must be a quality job with wages you can live on and with right to collective bargaining recognised.

Today, UNI Europa Professionals & Managers kicks off its three-day Conference in Venice, Italy. @estherlynch.bsky.social from @etuc-ces.bsky.social noted that they “are under much more pressure than in the past. Today, a university degree no longer guarantees a stable future.”

America’s unions will be out in force today marching to protect our federal workers, our health care and our democracy. Together, we have the power to turn back the Trump administration’s attacks on working people. Happy No Kings Day.

World Day for the Eradication of Poverty: we call on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to commit to action to tackle the root causes of in-work poverty. @estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 “The EU must invest in quality jobs, fair wages and decent housing. That’s how we eradicate poverty & build a fairer Europe.”

Together to fix the EU's public procurement rules. At #PESCongress25, @estherlynch.bsky.social highlighted the need to make sure every public contract goes to companies that have a collective agreement.

“Poverty is not inevitable. It is a political choice." Find out more and check out the letter @estherlynch.bsky.social sent to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu ✉️🔗 www.etuc.org/en/pressrelease/world-day-eradication-poverty-etuc-calls-commission-tackle-work-poverty

Gloria Mills, ETUC Women’s Committee President, said: 💬 “We cannot allow attempts by corporations to bring us backwards stop us from moving forwards. Commission must now double down on moving concrete measures that strengthen women’s rights forward." Stop attacking on Pay Transparency Directive!

Israel must comply with the terms of its agreement with the EU as well as the recently agreed commitments on a ceasefire.

The raid on the PGFTU is an unacceptable act of intimidation. We call on the European Union to ensure the trade union movement of Palestine is protected from this type of agression so that it can play its crucial role for peace.

The #CSDDD is a key tool to ensure corporate accountability in global supply chains. To meet its purpose, prevent exploitation like Rana Plaza, the directive must not be undermined. Union involvement & civil liability must be maintained. Joint ✉️ by @lizshuler.bsky.social & @estherlynch.bsky.social

Huge numbers have shown up today for the national demonstration in #Brussels, Belgium. Workers and their unions 🟢🔴🔵 are taking a stand for #QualityJobs & fair pensions.

⛓️Abusive subcontracting is finally receiving the attention it deserves. @europarl.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu have it on their agenda. For those who still need to be reminded of why we urgently need limits on subcontracting, we will showcase our subcontracting campaign. youtu.be/_dr1sKeDjVM

#DemocracyAtWork: we're calling on MEPs to vote yes ✅ for the European Works Council Directive revision at the @europarl.europa.eu today.

Too many workers in Europe do the same work but for very different pay. Today in Gdansk Im hearing evidence that the east - west pay gap still isnt getting better. It’s time for the EU to back our demands for upward wage convergence because equal work deserves equal pay, everywhere!

📢 Decent work is a right, not a privilege! On World Day for Decent Work, we rise for dignity, fair wages, security, and a voice at work. 💪 Workers and unions worldwide are standing up to corporate greed, defending democracy, and demanding justice. 👉 buff.ly/nxPPXaP #WDDW2025 #ForDemocracy

We call on the European Parliament to take a strong stand: To defend workers' rights. To protect the Due Diligence Directive.

✊Today is World Day for Decent Work. But for millions, there’s little to celebrate. Long and complex subcontracting chains lead to the exploitation of vulnerable workers. When unscrupulous companies lower the price, it’s the workers who pay the highest price, sometimes with their own lives.

Transition without justice is just exploitation. On #WorldDayForDecentWork we stand with @etuc-ces.bsky.social to demand a #JustTransition that means secure jobs, strong unions and public ownership. Tomorrow, EPSU’s utilities unions gather in Ljubljana to discuss the reality of this struggle.

This week isn’t the final vote but it’s a crucial moment for the #DueDiligence Directive. The rapporteur’s two plans weaken workers’ rights & let companies off the hook. We need civil liability so unions can defend abused workers. Where does your MEP stand?

Highlight of the day. Discussing strategies for an alternative EU where all workers are free from fear of tomorrow. Our plan - all jobs must be quality jobs! With friends from Europa Nova.

‼️Full house by very important event in the EP on #subcontracting with @etuc-ces.bsky.social 's @estherlynch.bsky.social, @effat.org's @enricosomaeffat.bsky.social & @efbww.bsky.social's Tom Deleu and so many more‼️ #dignityofwork #SocialEurope #mosturgentchangeneeded bsky.app/profile/did:...

What it takes for a job to be a #QualityJob 👇 🎥 Trade union leaders from across Europe spell it out. It’s time for the @ec.europa.eu to take action to make every job a quality job - NOW!

Thanks to all our distinguished speakers and guests attending FinUnions’ 30th anniversary celebration this week! For the past three decades, we've shared an incredible journey, building bridges and shaping the EU together. @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social @estherlynch.bsky.social @liandersson.bsky.social

Gaza: The time for warnings is long gone, the EU must take decisive and immediate action. The European Union’s legal and moral responsibility to act has never been more urgent. Joint statement following meeting with the Ambassador of Palestine to the EU: www.etuc.org/en/document/...

Hot off the press: Negotiating the Algorithm Our new guide ℹ️ to help workers prevent the abuse of algorithmic management and put the human back in control in their workplaces.

HAPPENING NOW: @estherlynch.bsky.social is outlining workers' priorities to EU leaders today at the #PortoSocialForum. Real rights you can rely on, security you can count on, wages you can live on. That's what we're standing for.

When we protect workers, we don't just do what's right, we do what works. Strong social rights create strong sucessful economies #SocialEurope

Europe must make a positive difference in people’s daily lives. That starts with action to ensure all jobs are quality jobs. At the #PortoSocialForum today, trade union leaders are delivering that message directly to EU decision-makers. #SocialEurope #Jobs

Investment not deregulation key to competitive economy At @ec.europa.eu event to mark a year since the publication of #Draghi report on competitiveness, @estherlynch.bsky.social r Lynch called for a shift towards strategic investment for a European industrial policy with quality jobs at its heart

The ETUC today joins tributes to the life of Michael Sommer, the former chairman of the @dgb.de and our former vice president He was a principled trade unionist whose contributions laid the groundwork for many of the rights that workers benefit from today 📰 www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...

The European Parliament has voted for a report highlighting the “downward pressure" put on working conditions by awarding public contracts to the lowest bidder New rules must ensure public money is only given to companies whose workers benefit from collective agreements www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...

🗣️ Failing to link public procurement to collective bargaining comes at a massive economic cost. Every year, billions are lost in wages and public revenue because contracts go to companies that undercut fair standards. The EU cannot keep rewarding low-road competition" - @estherlynch.bsky.social

@estherlynch.bsky.social, @etuc-ces.bsky.social General Secretary, and @andrewwatteu.bsky.social, ETUI General Director, introduce this year's 'Benchmarking Working Europe' report, a comprehensive analysis of today's #WorldOfWork 📊 🔗 etui.org/ZRc

‼️ @etuc-ces.bsky.social : #US tariffs: #EU must take #emergency measures to #protect #jobs - @estherlynch.bsky.social : "Workers in Europe cannot be made to pay the price for global trade disputes. (..) It is key to stand up to bullies that see compromises as weakness"‼️ www.etuc.org/en/pressrele...

“It is clear for all to see that the climate is changing" said @estherlynch.bsky.social. “We urgently need our laws to keep up if we’re going to avoid countless more avoidable deaths every summer" The New York Times covers our call for maximum working temperatures www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b....

For the first time, a European report puts a price on hashtag#stress at work 🪙 Read it here 🔗 etui.org/ZL5

We urge @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to deliver a bigger and stronger Multiannual Financial Framework-post 2027. A genuine system of new own resources and joint borrowing that can address the challenges facing Europeans with no cuts in social spending.

With @etuc-ces.bsky.social @estherlynch.bsky.social drawing attention to avoidable deaths due to lack of high quality care Austerity and commercialisation are not the answer. Public funding and investment are. Crucial to address staffing shortages @epsu.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @nic-ictu.bsky.social

In Europe, nobody should have to hide who they love to feel safe. Pride should never be hidden - it should be celebrated. Together, Europe celebrates it in Budapest with hope and conviction. We’re proud the S&D is represented at the LGBTI intergroup today in Budapest. @marcangel-mep.bsky.social

Massive demonstration in Luxembourg today. We joined workers there in defence of wages, collective bargaining and pensions. Big shout out too to all those at the #BudapestPride, which the Hungarian government attempted to ban. "The working class is there, fighting for their rights"

Today, the ETUC is in the streets. In #Luxembourg we march shoulder to shoulder with workers and their unions to push back against attacks on collective bargaining, on pensions and on working time. #RedCard #FrontSindical

We are in Budapest with thousands of people to protect democracy and human rights @epsu.bsky.social

Nous sommes aux côtés des syndicats & travailleurs luxembourgeois qui manifestent aujourd'hui contre la politique du gouvernement 25000 "non" aux attaques aux salaires, aux pensions et au dialogue sociale Tous ensemble contre l'austerité, pour la solidarité, la démocratie et la justice sociale

Full solidarity with workers in Luxembourg and their unions #OGBL & #LCGB for their national demonstration tomorrow. We stand with you to defend collective bargaining, protect pensions & ensure that social dialogue remains a cornerstone of democracy. See you tomorrow! 👊 www.etuc.org/en/node/25593

The ETUC and @ilgaeurope.bsky.social stand united in defending the rights and freedoms of #LGBTIQ people and workers across Europe. We call on the @ec.europa.eu to deliver an ambitious LGBTIQ strategy 2026–2030 that rises to the challenge of protecting fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people.

I call on the Hungarian authorities to allow the Budapest Pride to go ahead. Without fear of any criminal or administrative sanctions against the organisers or participants. To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally.

“We need to tax wealth so that those with the most pay their fair share.” @estherlynch.bsky.social joined Belgium’s trade union movement in the streets of Brussels to echo their message to the government: no way we won't pay. Working people deserve dignity, not austerity cuts.

Public Service Day #PSDay2025 is here! @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social and @estherlynch.bsky.social, two European trade union leaders representing millions of workers, speaking out against cuts, and call for more investment. Let's throw austerity policies to the bin, where they belong!

The ETUC Executive proudly supported our participation in #BudapestPride. We stand up for equality, diversity, and the rights of LGBTQI+ workers across Europe. Solidarity knows no borders! ✊ #Pride2025 #UnionsForAll #EveryWorkerMatters

🎥 Esther Lynch at #CCOO2025 in Madrid: “Mobilisation shifts power. It makes our demands visible — impossible to ignore.” From Belgrade to Madrid, we stand united to build, resist, and deliver.