Background Extreme heatwaves induced by climate change are more and more frequent. In fact, summer 2023 was the hottest on record. According to the ETUC Action Programme 2023-2027, climate change –including extreme temperatures, growing exposure to UV radiation, and weather events – also increases... Lire plus

Objectives Exchange of future green transition trends in different countries (change/adaptation of skills, forms of value chains, scenarios of restructuring, etc) Analyze the impact of EU Green Deal on forest-based industries Present good case examples of collective bargaining of green transition in... Lire plus

Green transition or the process of transitioning to a sustainable low-carbon economy should lead to a 'greening' of jobs, i.e. to an increasing share of environmentally friendly requirements within occupations (greening of occupations) and a rising labour demand for employees in these occupations... Lire plus

In November 2022, the EU Parliament adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. This Directive will considerably impact how trade unions engage in social dialogue and collective bargaining. The company sustainability report will contain information on their environmental and social... Lire plus

Workers who live in energy-inefficient buildings are more exposed to cold spells, heatwaves and other impacts of climate change. According to the EU Commission, energy poverty, defined as a situation in which people are unable to keep their home adequately warm, is a major challenge in Member States... Lire plus

Climate change is closely linked to traditional employment issues such as job security, occupational health and safety, unionization, wages, gender equality, working hours, etc. Without guaranteeing strong workers’ rights and protections, green transition could be put in jeopardy. Target group Trade... Lire plus

ETUI and ETUC are pleased to invite you to our new workshop on the role of the Trade Unions in implementing the European Social Partners Agreement on Digitalisation, which will take place on 13 and 14 February 2023 online on ZOOM. Description The Workshop will focus on analysing the recently signed... Lire plus

Climate change is often seen through the lens of intergenerational equity. In other words, in the fight against climate change, there should be a relationship of obligations between generations: one generation should not pass on costs to another for the benefits and pleasures it is now enjoying... Lire plus

The current period of soaring gas prices and uncertainty of energy supply pleads more than ever for the transition to much more renewable sources of energy less subject to geopolitical tensions and irregular prices. Meanwhile, maintaining public support for an energy transition will only be achieved... Lire plus

T he third edition of this online course on the 'European Pillar of Social Rights' will run for four weeks. It will involve about 8-10 hours of work that learners can follow at their own rhythm by accessing at any moment the online training platform. Online tutors will support participants... Lire plus