Apr. 06, 2023

Celebrating 45 years of fighting for public service workers in Europe

Social Dialogue

Solidarity

Union Rights

Sep. 27, 2023

EPSU Childcare network discussed monitoring and evaluation in early childhood education and care

On 20th September 2023 the EPSU Childcare network met to discuss monitoring and evaluation in early childhood education and care, and the results of a survey on working conditions and professionalisation.

Sep. 26, 2023

EPSU joins EU Blue Deal event to advocate for Right to Water

Amid growing concerns about water scarcity and the urgent need for sustainable water management, EPSU participated in a recent event titled ‘EU Blue Deal — a plan for the future of our water.’

Sep. 22, 2023

EPSU puts firefighters' concerns at the heart of European debate

​​​​​​​On September 7th, 2023, EPSU met with the European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) to discuss the pressing need for improved coordination of joint firefighting operations.

Sep. 21, 2023

EPSU calls for solidarity with Turkish unions

The leaders and members of the SES Union will be in court next week due to their trade union activities.

Sep. 20, 2023

Strong collective bargaining in Germany, Europe and worldwide supported at Verdi Congress

One of the important issues at the 6th Congress of the German union Verdi was the strengthening of collective bargaining.

Sep. 20, 2023

Skills and digitalisation in the care sector discussed in EU Japan labour consultation

Last week, EPSU participated in a bilateral labour consultation between the EU and Japan on ‘upskilling and reskilling for the socio-economic transition.’

Sep. 19, 2023

The call for a designated European Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the need for a dedicated Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) into sharp focus, according to a seminar on protecting European workers in the Health and Social Care sectors.

Sep. 19, 2023

EPSU expert group discusses Occupational Safety and Health in HSS

The group discussed recent developments on worker protection in the EU and beyond, an interactive risk assessment tool in healthcare, and the revisions of directives on Carcinogens and Mutagens and Reprotoxins (CMRD 5) and asbestos.

Sep. 15, 2023

New reports highlight crucial role of public banks in strengthening public services

Two new reports highlight the role of public banking in delivering quality public services.