The European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI – Confédération européenne des syndicats indépendants)is a European umbrella organisation, with members from EU - member states and associated countries.

CESI is not attached to any political party and defends trade union pluralism on a European level.

Through its member organisations, CESI represents approximately 8 million employees.

CESI champions better living and working conditions, as well as the progress of Europe’s social dimension.