Nov. 15, 2018

European Pillar of Social Rights – one year on - slow progress and disappointments

It is now one year since the European Pillar of Social Rights was declared in Gothenburg. Time to take stock. 

Nov. 15, 2018

The European Pillar of Broken promises, Time for a Social Europe – One Year on - Slow Progress and disappointment

On the one year anniversary of the EU pillar of social rights, EPSU publishes an informative booklet and leaflet on information and consultation rights – “The European Pillar of Broken promises, Time for a Social Europe”.

Nov. 15, 2018

Fighting Privatisation – Third Congress briefing

EPSU is publishing the third briefing of the series announced on 5 October (see EPSU Congress Circular nr 4) : Fighting Privatisation.

Nov. 13, 2018

EPSU Executive Committee – Congress, sectoral work and much more on agenda

With Congress  around the corner, it was the main item on the agenda. Members discussed the draft Programme of Action and the amendments proposed by affiliates.

Nov. 09, 2018

European cooperation the response to nationalism and war – 100 years on…

11 o’clock on 11 November 1918 marked the end to hostilities of World War I, a conflict which saw working people paying the price for the nationalism of authoritarian leaders and ruling classes.

Nov. 09, 2018

Support for Austrian affiliates and critique on Austrian Presidency over lack of progress Social Europe

European public service unions expressed their support and solidarity with the Austrian workers and their unions at the EPSU Executive Committee 7 November.

Nov. 09, 2018

Public service unions concerned about developments in Brazil following election extreme-right wing President

The majority of the Brazilian people voted for the extreme right wing politician Jair Bolsonaro to become President.

Oct. 31, 2018

Bringing public service workers’ voices to international fora

The 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), will focus on “Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls” as its priority theme.

Oct. 31, 2018

World Cities Day 2018 – Decent work for prosperous local communities

Local and regional government workers across Europe and the globe provide essential public services which enable our cities and communities to prosper. Their working conditions, pay, and job security are closely interlinked with the quality  and accessibility of services they provide – deficiencies in the former have a detrimental impact on the latter.