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This is the BlueSky account of the @etuc-ces.bsky.social Standardisation Project - Representing European Workers in #Standardisation https://etuc.org/issue/standardisation

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European Trade Unions@etuc-ces.bsky.social · last mo.

As Europe burns, member states are actually slashing the number of firefighters - thanks to EU deficit rules ✍️ @estherlynch.bsky.social euobserver.com/233242/as-eu...

As Europe burns, member states are actually slashing the number of fire-fighters – thanks to EU deficit rules

New EU data shows that in the worst year on record for wildfires, the number of professional firefighters in Europe fell by 18,000. That included a reduction of over 4,000 in France alone.

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@etucstandards.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢"AI may be moving fast; worker protection cannot be left behind" 👉Article by @etuc-ces.bsky.social Deputy General Secretary @cmstahl.bsky.social and Confederal Secretary Giulio Romani on the consequences of deleting the Machinery Regulation reference from the AI Act. ✍️https://shorturl.at/yFGn2

Simpler AI Rules Must Not Mean Weaker Safety for Europe’s Workers

The Digital Omnibus strips machinery from the AI Act’s high-risk regime, leaving worker safeguards in limbo.

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EPSU@epsu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🔥 18,000 fewer firefighters. Over 1 million hectares burned in Europe’s worst wildfire season on record. This isn’t short-sighted. It’s walking into a trap with eyes wide open! We need more firefighters & an end to #austerity! EPSU & @etuc-ces.bsky.social reaction👇🏾 www.epsu.org/article/reck...

'Reckless' 18,000 reduction in firefighters during worst year for wildfires

EPSU and ETUC react to new Eurostat figures showing a sharp decline in firefighter numbers, calling for more investment in public services.

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@etucstandards.bsky.social · 2mo ago

👨‍🏭Want to know more about why #worker participation leads to better, more effective standards? Check out this new blog post from ETUC #standardisation expert Rolf Jaeger 👇 🔍https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/standardisation-from-employees-perspective-rolf-jaeger-zezhf/

Standardisation – from the employees’ perspective

Find out about the challenges posed by the growing importance of standardisation Employees, works councils and trade unions (as well as their social partners, the employers and their associations) req...

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@etucstandards.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📣At the recent EU High-Level Forum on Standardisation, the ETUC's Oliver Roethig sent a clear message: ✔️Trade unions and civil society must be given a genuine seat at the EU and international standardisation table ❌Technical standards must avoid covering social issues

Left to right: Ornella Cilona of CGIL, Italy; Oliver Roethig and Guido De Jongh, both of the ETUC. This photo was taken at the 4th meeting of the EU High-Level Forum on European Standardisation, which took place in Brussels on 19 March 2026.
@etucstandards.bsky.social · 7mo ago

💡 The EU Standardisation Regulation #R1025 must continue to recognise the importance of input from “Annex III” organisations: @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social, @ecos.ngo, @etucstandards.bsky.social and @sbs-sme.bsky.social ecostandard.org/publications...

Why societal stakeholders and SMEs make EU standards stronger

Effective participation of societal and small business interests in standardisation adds a wealth of expert knowledge, experience, and insight.

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🚨 “Neutral” standards ≠ safe for everyone! When gender isn’t considered, tools, equipment & tech designed for “default” users can put women at risk. 🚺 ✅ We must ensure to include gender from day 1 — in research, testing & decisions. Standards should protect all users equally💡 📄 tinyurl.com/yc5n9kdz

🔎 When “Neutral” Isn’t Neutral: Why Standards Must Consider Gender 🚺 Many standards are developed with the assumption that a one‑size‑fits‑all approach works for everyone — but evidence shows this isn’t the case. What looks neutral on paper can, in fact, fail to protect women as effectively as men. 📉 From safety equipment designed around male body types to technologies calibrated without women’s input, standards that overlook gender can lead to real risks in everyday life. When gender is not actively considered in standard development, products and systems may work for some, but not for all. 💡💪 ⚠️ This isn’t just theory — it’s about health, safety, and inclusion in design and policy. 👉 To build standards that truly serve everyone, we must ensure gender perspectives are included from the start — in data, research, testing, and decision‑making. Standards matter. And so does inclusivity. Let’s work toward a future where both go hand in hand. 💬✨ Read the full article in the new issue of HesaMag (n°31): https://lnkd.in/euTuCCWJ #TrustStandards #Standards4all
@etucstandards.bsky.social · 9mo ago

💡New to #standardisation? Here's the @etuc-ces.bsky.social handbook "Standards at the Workplace" 👉Now available in English, French and Swedish, you'll learn where #standards come from, and why they matter for #workers www.etuc.org/en/etuc-hand... @cmstahl.bsky.social @guido-dejongh.bsky.social

ETUC handbooks on standardisation

In 2025, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the ETUC’s active participation in standard-setting, we published two handbooks: Standards at the workplace This handbook explains where standards come from and how they are developed. The handbook also provides insight into the impact of standards on workers.

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European Trade Unions@etuc-ces.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Eliminating Violence Against Women: we're calling on the EU and national governments to raise the quality of jobs as a fire wall to stop violence against women & introduce new legally binding measures to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work at EU level.

@etucstandards.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📢 "Speeding up processes cannot undermine the consensus at the core of inclusive standardisation". 🙋 Our Deputy Secretary General @cmstahl.bsky.social at "A Strategic Dialogue for an Inclusive Standardisation System", on the importance of inclusiveness in revising the EU Reg. on Standardisation.

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EPSU@epsu.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The EP just adopted its position on #Omnibus I. ◾Transition plan obligations deleted ◾More companies removed from scope This is a huge blow to workers & environmental rights. ✊🏾 We'll continue to fight for corporate accountability and to protect workers' rights throughout supply chains.

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