This year, on March 3, the European Sunday Alliance celebrated the annual European Day for a Work-free Sunday.
This initiative emphasises the importance of having synchronised time off as a crucial factor for improving workers' mental health.
With the EU elections on the horizon in June 2024, the Alliance has taken the opportunity to advocate for the recognition of a common day of rest across the EU, traditionally on Sundays, urging Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and election candidates to support their Elections Manifesto.
This document underscores the societal benefits of establishing such a day off at the EU level for all citizens.
The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI) is proudly involved in this initiative, aligning itself with the push towards establishing a work-free Sunday across Europe as a means to foster a healthier work-life balance and community cohesion.