Conference on the impact of digitalisation on the work of professionals and managers in Paris on 14 October 2016.
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Eurocadres is organising a press conference in Brussels 17 October to launch a statement calling for EU-wide whistleblower protection. Together with trade unions, academics, NGOs, political groups we are calling for action by the European Commission.
![A new Europe for people, planet and prosperity for all](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pens-yeallow-photo-1472289065668-ce650ac443d2-150x150.jpg)
A ‘better Europe’ creates benefits for people and planet. A European social model for decent work, quality jobs and better living conditions.
![Whistleblower protection in focus at Eurocadres General Assembly](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/JM_IMG_4287-150x150.jpg)
Newsletter Whistleblower protection in focus at Eurocadres General Assembly 5.9.2016GeneralWhistleblowing On Thursday 1st September Eurocadres held its General Assembly in the premises of the Economic and Social Committee. A resolution on…
![We have reason to be proud, says Eurocadres in reporting on activities](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/congressvote-150x150.jpg)
The Annual Report shows the activities of Eurocadres for the past year. The 2016 edition is now out to be discussed by the General Assembly on 1 September.
![LuxLeaks trial reminds that whistleblowers need EU legal protection, says trade union coalition Trade secrets](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/secret-150x150.jpg)
European trade unions call for immediate EU legal protection for whistleblowers.
![Sad day for European co-operation, now EU must move forward](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/UK_flag-photo-1464021025634-49b81a77a858-150x150.jpg)
In a time when we should be taking down borders rather than raising new ones the outcome of the UK referendum is sad and worrying, says Martin Jefflén, President of Eurocadres.
![Non-financial reporting – a better way to analysing corporate social responsibility](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/forest-mountains-150x150.jpg)
Eurocadres welcomes the Commission initiative to foster a framework of integrated reporting bringing together financial and non-financial information. Eurocadres sees it as an important part of CSR.
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Newsletter EU whistleblower protection is possible 4.5.2016Whistleblowing On May 4th the Greens EFA present a draft directive on EU-wide whistleblower protection. Eurocadres has read the directive. –What this draft proposal…
![A quota of 100.000 EU professionals to the USA should be demanded by the EU](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/times_sq-photo-1459180129673-eefb56f79b45-150x150.jpg)
Last week the Commission made a worrying statement about visa reciprocity with the USA. Rather than a development creating more obstacles for Transatlantic mobility the EU should work for making it easier to work and travel across the pond.
![Pay for my work](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/books-150x150.jpeg)
Many of our members are researchers, teachers, journalists, authors, engineers or IT workers who are involved in creative work and are, as a consequence, possible intellectual property right holders.
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Newsletter Eurocadres calls for whistleblower protection in Tripartite Social Summit 16.3.2016Social dialogue In today’s Tripartite Social Summit, March 16th 2016, Eurocadres made a call for a European-wide whistleblower protection. The…
![Higher education should be a priority for governments](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/studying-150x150.jpg)
Higher education has to be the number one priority for governments and not the first austerity target. Eurocadres believes that a strong European economy will be reached by supporting higher education and research.
![The single market changes rapidly and affects professionals](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image-e1456308286201-150x150.jpeg)
Many professions will lose job positions, whereas new will grow. As a result, many of these new jobs will require a different set of skills.
![A new European Innovation Council – Innovative or not?](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_2501-150x150.jpg)
Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, has proposed that a new European Innovation Council is established. Eurocadres has written to the Commissioner asking about the proposal.
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A true novelty was introduced at the beginning of 2016 – the European Professional Card is available now for five professions (general care nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, real estate agents and mountain guides).
![Eurocadres aiming for quality of working life](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Death_to_stock_home_buyer_22-150x150.jpg)
Quality of working life, is a new thematic priority of Eurocadres. Adding psychosocial health in the Framework directive on occupational safety and health, strengthening parental leave rights and support for the women on boards directive are three of many proposals.
![Reskilling and upskilling should be for everyone](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/book-150x150.jpg)
Eurocadres highlights in its reply that all workers, low- or high-skilled should have the opportunity to reskilling and upskilling.
![The European skills agenda is on its way](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/skrivmaskin-150x150.jpg)
Eurocadres will point out the importance of including highly-skilled professionals in the agenda.
![Work-life balance](https://www.eurocadres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/elders-150x150.jpg)
The Social Partners received a request from the European Commission to reply to the first phase consultation on possible action addressing the challenges of work-life balance faced by working parents and caregivers.