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May. 17, 2019

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Statement of solidarity with Miguel and migrants - Saving lives is not a crime

EPSU and PSI stand in solidarity with their British firefighters’ affiliate, FBU, in its protest against the prosecution of Spanish firefighter Miguel Roldán for rescuing, as a volunteer on a NGO rescue ship, thousands of people from drowning in the Mediterranean sea.

Oct. 24, 2018

Prisons

Spanish prison trade unions on strike !Los sindicatos españoles de las prisiones en huelga!

Today Tuesday 24 October Spanish prison workers are striking for day 1 of 6 demanding fair pay and better working conditions.

Mar. 15, 2018

Demonstration and strike action, France, care workers, 15 March 2018

Care workers in action – demanding respect and decent pay

Today thousands of care workers across France have been taking strike action in the eldercare sector.

Feb. 06, 2018

ELA, LAB, UGT y USO home care workers Bilbao Basque region

Homecare workers continue action over pay, working conditions and service quality

Trade unions representing home care workers in the Basque region are planning two further days of industrial action.

Dec. 13, 2017

Spanish unions march to reclaim their rights!

On December 14 the public sector federations of CCOO and UGT (the two main Spanish trade unions) will be marching in Madrid to reclaim the rights of public employees lost during the crisis.

Oct. 03, 2017

Spanish unions condemn violence in Catalonia – call for dialogue and negotiations

The images of police brutality to prevent people from voting in the referendum in Catalonia, that the Spanish government had declared illegal, 1 October have shocked many.

Aug. 18, 2017

EPSU condemns terror in Barcelona. We stand with the workers and people in Spain

A terror attack killed 13 people and injured over 100 at the Ramblas in Barcelona, 17 August 2017. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of those killed and injured.