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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 3d

This week in Vienna, trade unionists from across EU came together to mark the World Day for Decent Work under the slogan “It’s time for the EC to take action for quality jobs.” organised by the European Trade Union Confederation @etuc-ces.bsky.social , focused on the upcoming Quality Jobs Act.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 4d

🌿 Last week in Bratislava, we hosted a training on Green Clauses in Collective Bargaining with trade unionists from Lithuania, Slovakia, Finland & Italy.

Big thanks to @etui.bsky.social and Franklin for co-organizing, and to Slovnaft and Solidarumas for their great cooperation.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 9d

The Slovak Confederation of Trade Unions organized a protest against the unfair consolidation package, which once again places the heaviest burden on workers. We thank our confederation from European trade unions, as well as the @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @ituc.bsky.social, for their solidarity.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 13d

AI is reshaping healthcare in Europe—speeding rare disease diagnosis, with aiDIVA reaching 97% accuracy and EHDS enabling cross-border solutions. Quantum tech promises 100× faster drug discovery. Shared these insights at the Danish EU Presidency conference.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 15d

This week at @etui.bsky.social EduDays, we hosted a panel at the ELA in Bratislava: “Empowering Democracy Through TU Education in a Digital Era.” We discussed how education can fight disinformation, rebuild trust in democracy, and prepare workers for the digital age, including the challenges of AI.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · 23d

Five years of challenges and achievements have come to an end. At the @eesc.bsky.social September Plenary Session we closed this mandate, looking ahead to a more social, competitive and democratic Europe with #EUCivilSociety at its heart. Proud of what we achieved. #ProudToBeEESC

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Sep 3

Kicking off the new school year in Brussels 🇪🇺 with @workers-eesc.bsky.social. Focus on making the Social Pillar real for workers. Also contributed to INT opinions on SMEs & start-ups. Personal note: proud to have finished my Doctorate on AI & SMEs!

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Jul 30

While summer often slows things down, the European House in #Bratislava was buzzing with energy yesterday! Over 30 youth reps, unionists, experts & EU officials joined the roundtable “EU Youth Test – a new approach to youth participation in policymaking.” 🗣️

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Jul 16

After more than three weeks of an intense and courageous occupational strike, the basic trade union organisation at GeLiMa in Slovakia has reached a meaningful and fair agreement with the employer. Our thanks also go to @etuc-ces.bsky.social for its consistent support of our member organisations.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great to join the joint meeting of @eesc.bsky.social Communication Commission & contact points this week. Engaging talks on empowering members, new outreach tools, and interinstitutional campaigns. I especially appreciated the exchange with EP & EC reps.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · May 28

Nearly 600 ECCO Slovakia workers face mass dismissal after years of service—without fair severance or dialogue. Workers protested for dignity and justice. Thanks to @etuc-ces.bsky.social for standing with them: "Their demands are a moral and social minimum."

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · May 20

Today I met Violaine Lucas from the French organization Choisir la cause des femmes. We discussed feminism, equality, and the role of civil society. A strong source of inspiration for our work on gender equality and empowering women in trade union structures.

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · May 14

At the historic Gdańsk shipyard, cradle of Solidarność, we discussed crisis preparedness from a workers’ view. Workplace as a real anti-crisis shield, stronger public services & dignity for all. Part of the Workers' Group mtg under the Polish EU Presidency.

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · May 13

Europe Day 2025 in #Košice, where we discussed the role of organised civil society at the @eesc.bsky.social stand. Great to hear the Slovak Youth Council knows the EU Youth Test and even made a podcast about it. Big thanks to the organisers @europarl.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu for a great event!

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · May 2

On May 1st in Bratislava, we joined the Youth Council of KOZ SR and civil society org Cyklokuchyňa to discuss the EU, Social Climate Fund, @eesc.bsky.social ,SUMP of a TEN-T, sustainable transport & workers’ rights @etuc-ces.bsky.social ✊🇪🇺🚲

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Apr 30

☀️ Sunny and productive days in Brussels at the @eesc.bsky.social Plenary. Honoured to be part of the Election Panel in the Workers’ Group. Congrats to Stefano Palmieri (REX) and Cinzia Del Rio (SOC). Great talks with MEP Branislav Ondruš and Marija Hanževački!

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Apr 24

🎓 Today, I led a lecture and workshop on the functioning of the @eesc.bsky.social and its role within the EU. The session was organized for students at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in #Bratislava

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Apr 9

Today at the KOZ SR Assembly in Bratislava, we also marked 35 years since the founding of KOZ SR — a legacy of independent trade unionism born after 1989. ✊

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Mar 27

👔I took part in the debate "Bridging Divides in Our Societies – Key Takeaways from Civil Society Week 2025" during the @eesc.bsky.social Plenary in Brussels.

I’m incredibly proud that the Slovak Debate Association received the 2025 EESC Civil Society Prize for their Critical Thinking Olympiad

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Mar 24

I take part in the official study visit for the @eesc.bsky.social opinion: Planning sustainable urban mobility in the EU in #Ljubljana, #Slovenia. Grateful to be part of shaping forward-looking mobility solutions that contribute to greener, healthier, and more inclusive cities across Europe. 🌍

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Mar 19

🌍 KOZ SR has been an active member of the International Trade Union Confederation (@ituc.bsky.social) for over 35 years, demonstrating its strong commitment to international cooperation in labor rights every day through numerous projects at the international level.

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Mar 14

Your Europe, Your Say! #YEY2025 A flagship project of the @eesc.bsky.social, empowering young voices to shape #EU policies, an initiative that brings together young people from across Europe, giving them a platform to engage in discussions and shape recommendations that can influence EU policies.

Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Feb 27

We proudly congratulate our Slovak colleague, Martina Širhalová, on her election as Quaestor of
@employers-eesc.bsky.social in the @eesc.bsky.social. This prestigious role is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to #EU policies.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Feb 26

Attending the @eesc.bsky.social Plenary Session in Brussels, discussing key EU topics: priorities of the #EU Council Presidency, women’s rights, competitiveness, regulatory simplification, and the EU’s geopolitical future. Other debates cover sustainability, labor market challenges, and democracy.

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Miroslav Hajnoš @miroslavhajnos.bsky.social · Feb 10

Had a great time at the 10th anniversary of Future Generation Europe (FGE)! Over 10 years, they’ve engaged 6,500+ young people, launched MiniErasmus, and supported youth in the job market. Also had insightful discussions on youth engagement and volunteering. Thanks, FGE, for all your work! 🚀