European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions
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| Full name | European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions |
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| Native name | Confédération Européenne des Syndicats |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Members | 5 million |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Key people |
Romain Wolff, President Klaus Heeger, Secretary General |
| Office location | Brussels, Belgium |
| Country | Europe |
| Website | www.cesi.org |
Romain Wolff, President
The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI; French Confédération Européenne des Syndicats Indépendants, German Europäische Union der unabhängigen Gewerkschaften, Italian Confederazione Europea Sindacati Indipendenti) is a regional trade union federation representing around 5 million members of independent trade unions in Europe.
CESI represents free and independent trade unions from the private and public sectors that adhere to democratic principles and defend the respect of human rights.
The current President of CESI is Romain Wolff, of the Luxemburgish Confédération Générale de la Fonction Publique. Mr Wolff was elected in December 2012 during the CESI Congress. The current Secretary General of CESI is Klaus Heeger. Mr Heeger was elected in December 2012 during the CESI Congress.
Congress takes place once every 4 years. During the CESI Congress, the Presidium and Board are elected. The Presidium and the Board govern CESI during its four-year period. The most recent Congress took place in Brussels in December 2012. Congress also gives member organisations the opportunity to put forward motions for CESI to act upon in its 4-year mandate.
The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions has member organisations at national and European level in the following countries:
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