Thomas
@setomwork.bsky.social
International Secretary for EU Affairs @unionen.bsky.social
Sweden’s largest trade union and the largest white-collar union in the world.
Member of the @eesc.bsky.social
Sweden’s largest trade union and the largest white-collar union in the world.
Member of the @eesc.bsky.social
🆕Breaking: MEPs have just demanded new EU rules to protect workers from algorithmic management.
No hiring by algorithms, full transparency on data use, & a ban on tracking emotions & off-duty data.
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social must respond within 3 months!
No hiring by algorithms, full transparency on data use, & a ban on tracking emotions & off-duty data.
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social must respond within 3 months!
December 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🆕Breaking: MEPs have just demanded new EU rules to protect workers from algorithmic management.
No hiring by algorithms, full transparency on data use, & a ban on tracking emotions & off-duty data.
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social must respond within 3 months!
No hiring by algorithms, full transparency on data use, & a ban on tracking emotions & off-duty data.
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social must respond within 3 months!
👏 Sverige behåller förstaplatsen i EU:s jämställdhetsindex!
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
👏 Sverige behåller förstaplatsen i EU:s jämställdhetsindex!
🗳️Just voted in the @eesc.bsky.social for opinions that strengthen a fairer Single Market, recognize nuclear as one of several key fossil-free energy sources, & guard against competition distortions in the EU’s proposed competitiveness fund!
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🗳️Just voted in the @eesc.bsky.social for opinions that strengthen a fairer Single Market, recognize nuclear as one of several key fossil-free energy sources, & guard against competition distortions in the EU’s proposed competitiveness fund!
Today @eesc.bsky.social I backed a draft opinion to secure a minimum allocation for capacity-building of social partners in the next European Social Fund, correcting @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s removal of the current ring-fencing for social dialogue! ✊🇪🇺
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today @eesc.bsky.social I backed a draft opinion to secure a minimum allocation for capacity-building of social partners in the next European Social Fund, correcting @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social’s removal of the current ring-fencing for social dialogue! ✊🇪🇺
🔻The Court of Justice of the EU has upheld the Directive on MinimumWages but annulled parts of Article 5.
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🔻The Court of Justice of the EU has upheld the Directive on MinimumWages but annulled parts of Article 5.
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
The ECJ found that certain provisions on wage adequacy criteria and indexation mechanisms interfered directly with pay, exceeding the EU’s powers under the Treaties!
Back from inspiring days in Brussels! Great conversations across institutions and backgrounds, from workplace privacy to equality & sustainability.
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Back from inspiring days in Brussels! Great conversations across institutions and backgrounds, from workplace privacy to equality & sustainability.
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
Ideas were shared, connections made. 🌍🤝
At the @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu seminar, rapporteur Andrzej Buła said algorithmic management can boost productivity, but mustn’t undermine workers’ rights or add red tape.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
At the @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu seminar, rapporteur Andrzej Buła said algorithmic management can boost productivity, but mustn’t undermine workers’ rights or add red tape.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
His draft INL calls for transparency, human oversight & consultation, and a ban on intrusive monitoring.
🗣️ Au séminaire du @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu, la rapporteure fictive @leilachaibi.bsky.social plaide pour une réglementation générale de la gestion algorithmique du travail dans l’UE, estimant le champ de la directive sur les plateformes est trop étroit.
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🗣️ Au séminaire du @workers-eesc.bsky.social @feps-europe.eu, la rapporteure fictive @leilachaibi.bsky.social plaide pour une réglementation générale de la gestion algorithmique du travail dans l’UE, estimant le champ de la directive sur les plateformes est trop étroit.
Done deal! ✅
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
October 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Done deal! ✅
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
With today’s adoption of the #EWC Directive by the Council, the ball is now in the Member States’ court!
All supported it, except Latvia.
At today’s inaugural @eesc.bsky.social plenary, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to equality, highlighting 🌈 stronger #LGBTQI+ rights & announcing 2 major initiatives:
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
October 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
At today’s inaugural @eesc.bsky.social plenary, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to equality, highlighting 🌈 stronger #LGBTQI+ rights & announcing 2 major initiatives:
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
- New Gender Equality Strategy
- EU’s 1st ever Civil Society Strategy, coming by year’s end!
The European Parliament just rejected the #Omnibus deal on CS3D & CSRD!
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The European Parliament just rejected the #Omnibus deal on CS3D & CSRD!
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
Trilogues are now blocked, and a re-vote is scheduled for November.
🌍 A majority of EU leaders, including @swedishpmrepost.bsky.social, have signed a joint letter urging a radical simplification of EU rules to boost competitiveness.
They call for:
🔹 Reviewing & cutting outdated regulations
🔹 Restraining new legislation
🔹 A “cultural change” in EU lawmaking
They call for:
🔹 Reviewing & cutting outdated regulations
🔹 Restraining new legislation
🔹 A “cultural change” in EU lawmaking
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🌍 A majority of EU leaders, including @swedishpmrepost.bsky.social, have signed a joint letter urging a radical simplification of EU rules to boost competitiveness.
They call for:
🔹 Reviewing & cutting outdated regulations
🔹 Restraining new legislation
🔹 A “cultural change” in EU lawmaking
They call for:
🔹 Reviewing & cutting outdated regulations
🔹 Restraining new legislation
🔹 A “cultural change” in EU lawmaking
📢 The Court of Justice of the EU will deliver its judgment in the #MinimumWage case (Denmark vs European Parliament & Council) on 11 November at 09:00 (not 09:30 as previously announced)!
A key moment for #SocialEurope!
A key moment for #SocialEurope!
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📢 The Court of Justice of the EU will deliver its judgment in the #MinimumWage case (Denmark vs European Parliament & Council) on 11 November at 09:00 (not 09:30 as previously announced)!
A key moment for #SocialEurope!
A key moment for #SocialEurope!
It is a great honor, as TCO Sweden’s representative & International Secretary at @unionen.bsky.social, Sweden’s largest trade union, to participate in the opening of the 600th plenary session of the @eesc.bsky.social!
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It is a great honor, as TCO Sweden’s representative & International Secretary at @unionen.bsky.social, Sweden’s largest trade union, to participate in the opening of the 600th plenary session of the @eesc.bsky.social!
The Danish Presidency @eu2025dk.bsky.social has tabled the improved Directive on European Works Councils for COREPER I on 22 Oct., in view of its subsequent formal adoption by the Council!
This builds on last week’s adoption of the EWC in the European Parliament!
This builds on last week’s adoption of the EWC in the European Parliament!
October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The Danish Presidency @eu2025dk.bsky.social has tabled the improved Directive on European Works Councils for COREPER I on 22 Oct., in view of its subsequent formal adoption by the Council!
This builds on last week’s adoption of the EWC in the European Parliament!
This builds on last week’s adoption of the EWC in the European Parliament!
🚨 LEAKED: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social 2026 Social Agenda!
Next week’s Work Programme reveals big moves on:
🪪 European Social Security Pass
👩🎓Skills Portability
🏢 Stronger ELA
🧑⚖️Quality Jobs Legislation
Next week’s Work Programme reveals big moves on:
🪪 European Social Security Pass
👩🎓Skills Portability
🏢 Stronger ELA
🧑⚖️Quality Jobs Legislation
October 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🚨 LEAKED: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social 2026 Social Agenda!
Next week’s Work Programme reveals big moves on:
🪪 European Social Security Pass
👩🎓Skills Portability
🏢 Stronger ELA
🧑⚖️Quality Jobs Legislation
Next week’s Work Programme reveals big moves on:
🪪 European Social Security Pass
👩🎓Skills Portability
🏢 Stronger ELA
🧑⚖️Quality Jobs Legislation
🚨 Big win for workers & businesses! The European Parliament has just adopted the new directive on European Works Councils.
Boosting dialogue, growth & the Single Market.
Next stop: Council adoption!
#EU #WorkersRights #SingleMarket
Boosting dialogue, growth & the Single Market.
Next stop: Council adoption!
#EU #WorkersRights #SingleMarket
October 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 Big win for workers & businesses! The European Parliament has just adopted the new directive on European Works Councils.
Boosting dialogue, growth & the Single Market.
Next stop: Council adoption!
#EU #WorkersRights #SingleMarket
Boosting dialogue, growth & the Single Market.
Next stop: Council adoption!
#EU #WorkersRights #SingleMarket
ℹ️ MEPs in JURI will vote Monday 13 Oct (16:30 CET) on the “Option 2” #CSDDD compromise.
After tense talks, centrists back a text raising scope to 5,000+ staff & €1.5bn turnover, keeping risk-based due diligence & climate plans, but no new civil liability powers.!
After tense talks, centrists back a text raising scope to 5,000+ staff & €1.5bn turnover, keeping risk-based due diligence & climate plans, but no new civil liability powers.!
October 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM
ℹ️ MEPs in JURI will vote Monday 13 Oct (16:30 CET) on the “Option 2” #CSDDD compromise.
After tense talks, centrists back a text raising scope to 5,000+ staff & €1.5bn turnover, keeping risk-based due diligence & climate plans, but no new civil liability powers.!
After tense talks, centrists back a text raising scope to 5,000+ staff & €1.5bn turnover, keeping risk-based due diligence & climate plans, but no new civil liability powers.!
Fruitful talks today between the Swedish Labour Market Council for EU Affairs (LO, Svenskt Näringsliv & PTK) and VP Commissioner @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social on how social dialogue can help shape a more flexible & secure EU, for both companies and workers!
October 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Fruitful talks today between the Swedish Labour Market Council for EU Affairs (LO, Svenskt Näringsliv & PTK) and VP Commissioner @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social on how social dialogue can help shape a more flexible & secure EU, for both companies and workers!
Back in Brussels!
This time kicking off my work in the @eesc.bsky.social.
A few bilateral meetings are also on the agenda!
This time kicking off my work in the @eesc.bsky.social.
A few bilateral meetings are also on the agenda!
September 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Back in Brussels!
This time kicking off my work in the @eesc.bsky.social.
A few bilateral meetings are also on the agenda!
This time kicking off my work in the @eesc.bsky.social.
A few bilateral meetings are also on the agenda!
❗On 11 November 2025, the European Court of Justice is expected to deliver its ruling on the EU #MinimumWage Directive!
September 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
❗On 11 November 2025, the European Court of Justice is expected to deliver its ruling on the EU #MinimumWage Directive!
⏭️The countdown is on!
Steps to appoint members to the @eesc.bsky.social for 2025–2030 are officially underway.
#EESC
Steps to appoint members to the @eesc.bsky.social for 2025–2030 are officially underway.
#EESC
September 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
⏭️The countdown is on!
Steps to appoint members to the @eesc.bsky.social for 2025–2030 are officially underway.
#EESC
Steps to appoint members to the @eesc.bsky.social for 2025–2030 are officially underway.
#EESC
ℹ️On Sept 4, MEP @liandersson.bsky.social chairs a pivotal EMPL meeting with COM @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social on the next EU budget.
Key question: How does scrapping minimum ESF funding for social partners in weak-dialogue MS make the EU more just & competitive?
(Left:Current ESF+ Right:Proposed ESF)
Key question: How does scrapping minimum ESF funding for social partners in weak-dialogue MS make the EU more just & competitive?
(Left:Current ESF+ Right:Proposed ESF)
September 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
ℹ️On Sept 4, MEP @liandersson.bsky.social chairs a pivotal EMPL meeting with COM @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social on the next EU budget.
Key question: How does scrapping minimum ESF funding for social partners in weak-dialogue MS make the EU more just & competitive?
(Left:Current ESF+ Right:Proposed ESF)
Key question: How does scrapping minimum ESF funding for social partners in weak-dialogue MS make the EU more just & competitive?
(Left:Current ESF+ Right:Proposed ESF)
Wait, what? 🤯
❌@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to axe the #EuropeanGlobalisationFund in the 2028–2034 EU budget.
Goodbye #EGF
❌@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to axe the #EuropeanGlobalisationFund in the 2028–2034 EU budget.
Goodbye #EGF
August 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Wait, what? 🤯
❌@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to axe the #EuropeanGlobalisationFund in the 2028–2034 EU budget.
Goodbye #EGF
❌@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to axe the #EuropeanGlobalisationFund in the 2028–2034 EU budget.
Goodbye #EGF
🚨 @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to scrap the guaranteed minimum funding for social dialogue in the new rules for the European Social Fund (ESF).
The Commission’s draft?
Vague wording—no binding article.
Social partners sidelined?
(Left pic. Current ESF+, Right pic. draft ESF)
The Commission’s draft?
Vague wording—no binding article.
Social partners sidelined?
(Left pic. Current ESF+, Right pic. draft ESF)
July 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🚨 @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social wants to scrap the guaranteed minimum funding for social dialogue in the new rules for the European Social Fund (ESF).
The Commission’s draft?
Vague wording—no binding article.
Social partners sidelined?
(Left pic. Current ESF+, Right pic. draft ESF)
The Commission’s draft?
Vague wording—no binding article.
Social partners sidelined?
(Left pic. Current ESF+, Right pic. draft ESF)