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Dec. 19, 2017

PUBLIC SERVICES CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COVER

EPSU feature on adaptation to climate change

The heatwaves and droughts, storms and flooding that have hit Europe and other parts of the world this summer have left no doubt about the devastating consequences of extreme weather events linked to climate change.

May. 17, 2019

paper boat with "Help" sign on it and barbed wire ©CanStockPhoto antonchalakov

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.

Sep. 03, 2019

Public and Private Sector efficiency

A major review of hundreds of academic studies reveals that there is no empirical evidence that the private sector is intrinsically more efficient than the public sector

Feb. 16, 2021

ETUC Executive Committee – People’s recovery, future of Europe and condemnation of the coup in Myanmar

Europe’s union leaders met to discuss the many developments in the EU and Europe.

May. 26, 2023

2023 May EPSU Collective Bargaining Newsletter No.11

Water workers and firefighters set strike dates

Ireland

The SIPTU trade union has announced dates for industrial action by water workers and retained (part-time) firefighters in June. Water workers currently employed by local authorities face restructuring as a new national water company is established. The dispute is over the failure of local authorities to guarantee the protection of all pay and conditions if the workers choose to remain with their local authority. The firefighters’ action is over pay and the serious staff shortages in the sector which are putting extra pressure on existing staff who often forego holidays in order to ensure cover