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Dec. 12, 2021

Judgment by the European Court of Justice delivers significant blow to Energy Charter Treaty

(Update) The negotiations to reform the Energy Charter Treaty are failing as a recent analysis of Investigate Europe shows.

Mar. 11, 2021

Respect for trade union rights, collective bargaining and social dialogue part of our democratic values – say North East European constituency unions

The EPSU affiliates of North East Europe expressed their concerns about developments in the region in the online meeting of the North East European constituency on 3 March. They received information about the situation in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine.

Apr. 12, 2019

Presidium of the 4. Congress RETUN-SEE in Belgrade, 11 April 2019 - EPSU GS joins energy unions South East Europe

Energy unions South East Europe consider climate change, restructuring and bargaining

With all the countries of South East Europe being members of the Energy Community, the impact of European Union energy policies is felt beyond the borders of the EU.

Jan. 24, 2018

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Energy unions secure 3% pay rise and other improvements

Austria

The GPA-djp and PRO-GE energy unions have negotiated a new collective agreement covering around 20000 workers in the private energy sector. The 3% pay rise also covers apprentices and shift allowances while other allowances increase by 2.5%. The agreement includes several other provisions such as protection of special payments and holiday entitlement during paternity leave. The trade unions will also work with the employers to look at women's employment and representation in the sector. There will be working groups on other issues, including working time, and agreement to carry out audits of

Nov. 23, 2017

Unions demand respect for workers’ rights, high quality public services, functioning social dialogue from Eastern Partnership

The European Union is meeting with leaders of the Eastern Partnership countries, 24 November.

Aug. 31, 2016

Just transition should be part of EU Energy Union says EPSU

(31 August 2016) Shop stewards of the Austrian electricity industry voiced their concerns over the EU Energy Union. It lacks concrete proposals to accompany the transition towards a decarbonized economy