Union Syndicale Fédérale, USF

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Union Syndicale Fédérale, USF USF est une organisation vouée à la défense des travailleurs des Service Public Européen. Union Syndicale Fédérale was created more than 50 years ago.

It brings together trade union organisations under the banner of unity and solidarity with the world of work. These organisations have in common the desire to promote the idea of a genuine European Public Service at the service of European integration in peace and for the prosperity of citizens. L’Union Syndicale Fédérale a été créée il y a plus de 50 ans. Elle rassemble des organisations syndicales sous le signe de l’union et de la solidarité avec le monde du travail. Ces organisations ont en commun la volonté de promouvoir l’idée d’un véritable Service public européen au service de l’intégration européenne dans la paix et pour la prospérité des citoyens. It currently brings together 21 "Union Syndicale" organisations based in various European and international public service workplaces. These Union Syndicates have thousands of members of all categories, nationalities, contractual conditions and professions. Beyond the direct defence of the moral, material and professional interests of its members and all staff, Union Syndicale aims to guarantee European citizens an independent, competent and permanent public service that respects the public purse. To achieve this, it acts, either directly or through its member organisations within their own frameworks, in a firm but constructive manner as a counterweight to pressures and actions contrary to its principles. Elle regroupe aujourd’hui 21 organisations « Union Syndicale » implantées dans différents lieux de travail du Service public européen et international. Ces Unions Syndicales comptent des milliers de membres de toutes catégories, nationalités, conditions contractuelles et professions. Au-delà de la défense directe des intérêts moraux, matériels et professionnels de ses membres et de l’ensemble des personnels, l’Union Syndicale entend garantir aux citoyens européens un Service public indépendant, compétent et permanent, respectant les deniers publics. Pour ce faire, elle agit, soit directement, soit à travers ses organisations membres dans les cadres qui leurs sont propres, de façon ferme mais constructive en tant que contre-pouvoir aux pressions et agissements contraires à ses principes. Union Syndicale Fédérale thus intends to contribute to the development of European society and the construction of Europe, while respecting democracy, workers' rights and human rights in general, and in a spirit of tolerance and openness. L’Union Syndicale Fédérale entend ainsi contribuer à l’évolution de la société européenne et de la construction européenne, dans le respect de la démocratie, des droits des travailleurs et des droits de l’homme en général, et dans un esprit de tolérance et d’ouverture.

Following on our engagement for a fairer Europe, in solidarity, USF colleagues joined our affiliates, European Public Se...
21/10/2026

Following on our engagement for a fairer Europe, in solidarity, USF colleagues joined our affiliates, European Public Service Unions (EPSU) , in a mobilisation in Strasbourg yesterday, as we stand up for workers' rights and quality public services. ✊ Together, we joined the call for a social Europe that prioritises quality employment, strong public services and fair working conditions for all.

🌩️ Can an institution do enough to protect a whistleblower? A recent ruling says protection must be "balanced and effect...
19/10/2026

🌩️ Can an institution do enough to protect a whistleblower? A recent ruling says protection must be "balanced and effective" and shifts the burden onto the institution to prove it acted appropriately.

⚖️ Whistleblowers shouldn't have to choose between speaking up and protecting their careers. In the latest edition of Staff Matters N°39, we look at a landmark court ruling that strengthens protection against retaliation and clarifies institutions' duty to safeguard informants.

👓 A must-read for anyone working in the EU public service. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eC6apM7p

As a signatory to this joint European statement, Union Syndicale Fédérale joins over 120 organisations and trade unions ...
28/09/2026

As a signatory to this joint European statement, Union Syndicale Fédérale joins over 120 organisations and trade unions in calling on governments and the European Commission to terminate existing contracts with Palantir and prevent future public sector partnerships with the company.

Union Syndicale believes that public institutions should not become dependent on technologies developed by corporations whose activities raise serious concerns regarding human rights, democracy, public accountability, and tax justice. The statement also outlines a vision for publicly governed, rights-based digital infrastructure that serves people and communities across Europe.

It’s time to:

✔️Terminate contracts with Palantir and say NO to future public contracts
​​✔️Develop alternatives that safeguard people from mass surveillance
✔️Protect democracy by investing in people, not corporations

WE SAY NO TO 🙅‍♂️

EPSU and 120+ organisations and unions across Europe are calling on our governments and the European Commission to scrap all existing public sector contracts with Palantir.

Link to open letter in the comments 👇

Enough is Enough! In solidarity, today we joined trade unions  ETUC European Public Service Unions (EPSU) CSC FGTB ETF -...
24/09/2026

Enough is Enough!

In solidarity, today we joined trade unions ETUC European Public Service Unions (EPSU) CSC FGTB ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation in Brussels to defend quality jobs, collective bargaining, and workers’ rights across Europe.

The Union Syndicale represents the staff of the European institutions, who are not covered by the future “EU Inc.” status. Its presence is nonetheless essential, for three reasons.

⚠️ The first is a matter of consistency. Every day, European staff work toward a project that the treaties define as a social market economy, and they cannot remain indifferent when a Union text threatens to weaken its social dimension. Defending the European social model means defending the very essence of our public service mission.

⚠️ The second reason relates to the reality of work within our institutions. Cleaning, security, catering, IT: a growing proportion of the people working alongside us in EU buildings are employed by private contractors. If these companies are allowed to choose the least protective legal framework in the future, it is these colleagues who will pay the price.

⚠️ The third is solidarity. The Union Syndicale is part of the European trade union movement, and collective rights (representation, negotiation, participation) form a common foundation that can only be effective if defended together.

The logic of “simplification” that underpins this text is the very same one that, in other areas, is weighing on the European civil service. What is at stake today for private-sector employees will therefore, in the long run, also affect institutional staff.

Where does workplace conflict end and harassment begin?Where is the line between difficult workplace relationships and p...
17/09/2026

Where does workplace conflict end and harassment begin?
Where is the line between difficult workplace relationships and psychological harassment?
Can harassment happen collectively, or even through silence and inaction?
Can someone be part of harassment without actively participating?
New EU case law provides surprising answers and reinforces the duty of care owed to staff.

Read more of the latest analysis here: 👇
https://lnkd.in/eRJQgmXC

We will participate in the ETUC Rally in support of quality jobs and fair public procurement.We invite all interested me...
11/09/2026

We will participate in the ETUC Rally in support of quality jobs and fair public procurement.

We invite all interested members, regardless of section or branch, to consider joining the rally and showing support for quality jobs, strong public services, and workers' rights across Europe.

Several representatives of Union Syndicale will also be present at the rally to demonstrate our solidarity with the broader European trade union movement and our support for the objectives of this action. We would be pleased to stand alongside fellow members who choose to participate.

You can find more information here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3sufZDC

We stand with European Public Service Unions (EPSU) in calling for stronger EU public procurement rules, greater tax tra...
08/09/2026

We stand with European Public Service Unions (EPSU) in calling for stronger EU public procurement rules, greater tax transparency, and measures to ensure that public funds support companies that contribute fairly to the financing of public services.

We invite our members and readers to discover the findings of the report and the recommendations put forward by EPSU and CICTAR.

Union Syndicale Fédérale stands with EPSU in calling for stronger EU public procurement rules and greater tax transparency

⁉ Can a performance appraisal be considered fair when the reporting officer is under investigation following a harassmen...
01/09/2026

⁉ Can a performance appraisal be considered fair when the reporting officer is under investigation following a harassment complaint from the staff member being assessed?

📕In the latest edition of Staff Matters, we explore a landmark Court judgment that clarifies the meaning of impartiality in appraisal procedures and strengthens protections for EU staff.

📖A must-read for anyone interested in staff rights, workplace fairness, and EU civil service law.

Read more in Staff Matters N°37 👉 https://tinyurl.com/235bnrbz

A recent POLITICO article on whistleblowing within the EU institutions features comments from Nathalie de Montigny, a la...
03/08/2026

A recent POLITICO article on whistleblowing within the EU institutions features comments from Nathalie de Montigny, a lawyer at Lexentia Law Firm and long-time partner of our trade union in the defence of staff rights.

In the article, de Montigny explains that the key issue today is not merely whether legal protections exist, but whether staff members can realistically trust those protections when they report wrongdoing. She also highlights the difficulties faced by employees in environments where professional relationships are built on close collaboration and where reporting misconduct may lead to isolation or retaliation.



A recent POLITICO article on whistleblowing within the EU institutions: whistleblower protection must work in practice, not only on paper

Where do you work?🏢 In the office? 🏠 At home? 🚄 On the move? 🌍 Across borders?For many staff today, the answer is: all o...
15/07/2026

Where do you work?

🏢 In the office? 🏠 At home? 🚄 On the move? 🌍 Across borders?

For many staff today, the answer is: all of the above.

This article explores the emerging concept of the worksphere and asks whether our workplace rules are still fit for a world where work is increasingly flexible, digital, and distributed.

A fascinating read on the future of work, employee well-being, and the role of trade unions in protecting workers in this new environment.

👇 Read more
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eecm8yDG

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