EPSU’s Pan-European Conference on Public Utilities is back! Join us online on Tuesday, 10 May 2022 for the opening proceedings and a panel discussion on an issue that is only becoming more important: rising energy prices, and how unions can take action.
How can unions fight rising energy prices?
When? 13:30-15:45 CEST, Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Who? (All speakers subject to change)
- Diederik Samson, Head of Cabinet of Frans Timmermans
- Matthew Lay, National Secretary for Energy at UNISON
- Jan Willem Goudriaan, General Secretary EPSU
- Ludovic Voet, Confederal Secretary, European Trade Union Confederation
- Sean Sweeney, Coordinator, Trade Unions for Energy Democracy
- Muriel Marcilloux, Head of International Department at FNME – CGT
- Cornelia Ernst, MEP, Die Linke
- Ambrosio José Arias, UGT FICA, Spain
Where? Here!
Right to public services
Access to public utilities – like energy, water and waste management – should be a given. They are basic needs for both individuals and communities. But between structural inequalities, privatisation and the planet in crisis, these rights are far from certain. Join EPSU’s Pan-European Conference on Public Utilities to learn more about what’s happening across Europe – and find out how we can fight for our rights! ✊
When? 16:00 -17:15 CEST
Who? (All speakers subject to change)
- Judith Vorbach, Austrian Chamber of Labour
- David Boys, Deputy General Secretary, Public Services International
- Yiorgos Argovtopoulos, President of the trade union in Eyath water company, Thessaloniki
- Kieran Pradeep, Policy Advisor, Friends of the Earth
Where? Here!
For the full agenda (EN)
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