Esther Lynch
@estherlynch.bsky.social
General Secretary of European Trade Union Confederation posting about work and life in general.
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@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "Workers and their trade unions know what makes a job good or bad.
"Now the important work starts in ensuring that we arrive at the solutions needed to genuinely fix those problems and ensure a quality job for every worker."
"Now the important work starts in ensuring that we arrive at the solutions needed to genuinely fix those problems and ensure a quality job for every worker."
December 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "Workers and their trade unions know what makes a job good or bad.
"Now the important work starts in ensuring that we arrive at the solutions needed to genuinely fix those problems and ensure a quality job for every worker."
"Now the important work starts in ensuring that we arrive at the solutions needed to genuinely fix those problems and ensure a quality job for every worker."
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Time for @ec.europa.eu to act for quality jobs.
“We’re on the road today to deliver solutions to decision makers that will genuinely restore dignity and respect to a rapidly changing world of work." -@estherlynch.bsky.social.
“We’re on the road today to deliver solutions to decision makers that will genuinely restore dignity and respect to a rapidly changing world of work." -@estherlynch.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Time for @ec.europa.eu to act for quality jobs.
“We’re on the road today to deliver solutions to decision makers that will genuinely restore dignity and respect to a rapidly changing world of work." -@estherlynch.bsky.social.
“We’re on the road today to deliver solutions to decision makers that will genuinely restore dignity and respect to a rapidly changing world of work." -@estherlynch.bsky.social.
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Minimum Wages: Directive put beyond all doubt by today’s ruling of the Court of Justice.
@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "this judgment confirms that the Minimum Wage Directive stands firm – the EU can and must act for fair wages."
@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "this judgment confirms that the Minimum Wage Directive stands firm – the EU can and must act for fair wages."
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Minimum Wages: Directive put beyond all doubt by today’s ruling of the Court of Justice.
@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "this judgment confirms that the Minimum Wage Directive stands firm – the EU can and must act for fair wages."
@estherlynch.bsky.social 📢 "this judgment confirms that the Minimum Wage Directive stands firm – the EU can and must act for fair wages."
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.”
@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.”
October 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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.
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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.”
@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.”
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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.”
@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.”
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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.
Together, we have the power to turn back the Trump administration’s attacks on working people.
Happy No Kings Day.
October 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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.
Together, we have the power to turn back the Trump administration’s attacks on working people.
Happy No Kings Day.
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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.”
@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.”
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.”
@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.”
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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.
At #PESCongress25, @estherlynch.bsky.social highlighted the need to make sure every public contract goes to companies that have a collective agreement.
October 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
At #PESCongress25, @estherlynch.bsky.social highlighted the need to make sure every public contract goes to companies that have a collective agreement.
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“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
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
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“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
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
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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!
💬 “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!
Having received assurances by the Commission that any backsliding on the Pay Transparency Directive is ruled out, we will conditionally endorse the Roadmap for #WomensRights today.
Our red lines:
✂️ No backsliding on existing rights
📜 Turn words into laws
🙋♀️ Put workers and unions at the table
Our red lines:
✂️ No backsliding on existing rights
📜 Turn words into laws
🙋♀️ Put workers and unions at the table
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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!
💬 “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!
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Israel must comply with the terms of its agreement with the EU as well as the recently agreed commitments on a ceasefire.
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Israel must comply with the terms of its agreement with the EU as well as the recently agreed commitments on a ceasefire.
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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.
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 ITUC condemns the violent Israeli raid on the offices of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions.
🗣️ “Trade unions are a force for peace, dialogue, and negotiation. They are not military targets.” @luctriangle.bsky.social
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#TradeUnionsForPeace #ForDemocracy
🗣️ “Trade unions are a force for peace, dialogue, and negotiation. They are not military targets.” @luctriangle.bsky.social
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#TradeUnionsForPeace #ForDemocracy
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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.
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.
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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
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
October 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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
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
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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.
Workers and their unions 🟢🔴🔵 are taking a stand for #QualityJobs & fair pensions.
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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.
Workers and their unions 🟢🔴🔵 are taking a stand for #QualityJobs & fair pensions.
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⛓️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.
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The impact of subcontracting on workers
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October 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
⛓️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.
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#DemocracyAtWork: we're calling on MEPs to vote yes ✅ for the European Works Council Directive revision at the @europarl.europa.eu today.
October 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
#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!
October 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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!
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📢 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.
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#WDDW2025 #ForDemocracy
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
October 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
📢 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
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
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We call on the European Parliament to take a strong stand:
To defend workers' rights.
To protect the Due Diligence Directive.
To defend workers' rights.
To protect the Due Diligence Directive.
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We call on the European Parliament to take a strong stand:
To defend workers' rights.
To protect the Due Diligence Directive.
To defend workers' rights.
To protect the Due Diligence Directive.
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✊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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✊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.
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.
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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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
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?
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?
October 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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?
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.
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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.
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‼️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:...
October 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
‼️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:...
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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!
🎥 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!
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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!
🎥 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!