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Apr. 28, 2017

Everyone's health and safety counts

Press Release of ETUC on the occasion of International Workers' Memorial Day. Everyone’s health and safety at work matters – for workers, his or her family and loved ones, and for employers.

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.

Aug. 29, 2018

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The Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive – What we need for a global EU strategy against work related cancer

EPSU shares the view of ETUC concerning the different elements needed for a global EU strategy against work related cancer. We want to insist on the need to provide better prevention for more than 12.7 million healthcare workers in Europe.

Mar. 18, 2019

Working towards a better prevention and protection of those working with hazardous drugs

On 7 March 2019 EPSU participated in a roundtable of more than 40 participants in the European Parliament on the prevention of exposure to hazardous drugs in the healthcare sector in Europe.

Mar. 26, 2021

Stop cancer at work

European Parliament votes to stop cancer at work and include hazardous drugs and reprotoxins in the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (CMD)

(Press Release - 26 March 2021) The European Parliament voted yesterday late afternoon to support the Stop Cancer at Work campaign’s demands.

Apr. 26, 2021

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New OSH strategy should aim to mainstream OSH, be less gender blind and be based on lessons learnt from the pandemic

EPSU representative Adam Rogalewski participated in a dedicated hearing organised by the European Commission with the social partners on the New Occupational Safety and Health Strategic Framework 2021-2027.

Apr. 27, 2021

European Parliament approves legislation to stop cancer at work

Stop Cancer at Work Campaign calls on European Commission and European Council to include hazardous drugs and reprotoxins in legislation now

Apr. 26, 2023

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EP sets new frame to protect workers from asbestos! Now it is time for the European Commission to do the same.

(Joint Press Release) Today, the European Parliament (EP) approved the legislative report on Protecting Workers from Asbestos. The document includes measures such as a ban on encapsulating asbestos and the recognition of all asbestos related diseases.

Jun. 13, 2023

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EPSU backs firefighters and care staff in latest industrial action

EPSU has sent solidarity greetings to two affiliates who are the latest public service unions to take industrial action to tackle staffing shortages and win better pay and conditions.

Sep. 07, 2023

European Parliament votes to protect workers against exposure to hazardous medicinal products

Press release - Stop Cancer at Work welcomes European Parliament’s further protection for workers and healthcare professionals from exposure to hazardous medicinal products.

Oct. 03, 2023

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Asbestos Directive: mandatory decontamination a win for firefighters

Today the European Parliament voted on the deal agreed with Member States on the revision of the Directive on Protecting Workers from Asbestos.