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Mar. 21, 2017

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Union network calls for better protection for migrant care workers

(March 2017 ) The vpod public services union has a special network set up four years ago campaigning for better protection for migrant care workers. The union argues that the federal government is well aware of the level of exploitation of this group of workers but has failed to take any measures to regulate this area of work. Recent press reports have highlighted the situation facing care workers and the lack of legal protection.

Mar. 10, 2017

New report highlights Europe’s failings regarding asylum seekers and refugees

Today as the EU Council discusses migration, a new report on ‘the Refugee Crisis and the Greek Public Services,’ published by Greek public service union ADEDY, draws attention to some of the major difficulties which have arisen at the EU borders,

Mar. 01, 2017

Greek Trade Union Federation GENOP calls on parliament to reject CETA

The Greek energy trade union Federation GENOP-DEH has called on the Greek parliament to reject CETA and in doing so circumvent the voracious interests of the multinationals

Sep. 16, 2016

EPSU welcomes report of the European Parliament on EU assisting Italy and Greece responding to increase of refugees

(16 September 2016) The number of people seeking asylum and a safe place is growing again in Italy and Greece. The European Commission proposed for the Member States to assist