Apr. 06, 2023

Celebrating 45 years of fighting for public service workers in Europe

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May. 24, 2023

New Right to Energy manifesto calls for a European ban on energy disconnections

The Right to Energy coalition has launched a manifesto advocating for a European ban on energy disconnections, urging the European Parliament to leverage the demand as they review the European Commission’s proposal to revise the energy market.

May. 17, 2023

EPSU asks government of Republic of Srpska (Bosnia-Herzegovina) to withdraw amendments that criminalises critique

Following discussion in the EPSU Constituency meeting for Central Europe and Western Balkan, we sent a letter to the government of the republic of Srpska to withdraw amendments to the criminal code.

May. 17, 2023

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Today, 17 May, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This year’s theme of ”Together always: united in diversity” should resonate with all trade unionists. It reflects the solidarity that binds – and builds – our movement.

May. 17, 2023

European Parliament votes to protect health and safety of firefighters

On 26 April the European Parliament voted unanimously in favour of strengthening worker protection against asbestos.

May. 17, 2023

Bridging the gap: valuing care professions and advancing gender equality

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a striking paradox in the care sector, where predominantly female professionals are entrusted with crucial responsibilities but receive little recognition and low salaries.

May. 16, 2023

EPSU meets with Swedish health minister to discuss safe staffing

A delegation of EPSU met the Swedish health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson who is holding the EU Presidency.

May. 15, 2023

EPSU solidarity with workers and unions’ protest against labour law reform in North Macedonia.

EPSU has joined ITUC and others in expressing concerns over changes to labour legislation in North-Macedonia.

May. 11, 2023

Evolving jobs, skills and training needs in social services

This week, 9 May, on Europe Day, the European Commission officially started the European Year of Skills, which puts skills and training at the heart of the EU policy debate.

May. 10, 2023

International Nurses Day 2023: fed up nurses call for higher pay and safe staffing

As we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12 May, we honour the immense contributions of nurses in our society. Although the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, we must never forget the bravery demonstrated by nurses throughout the crisis.