Trade, Restructuring, Tax justice
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Dec. 19, 2018
McDonald’s Trade Union delegation and EU Competition Commissioner Vestager held a meeting on tax
The McDonald’s international trade union coalition met with Competition Commissioner Vestager on 17 December, which coincided with the publication of the non-confidential text of the Commission’s decision on the state aid investigation of the global fast-food leader.
Dec. 03, 2018
FTT: don’t give up on the most popular tax ever, say 3500 organisations, representing 125 million citizens in Europe
In a joint letter, 3500 organisations, representing 125 million citizens in Europe urge the EU governments that have been negotiating an EU Tax on Financial Transactions for 5 years to not give up or reduce the scope of the tax
Nov. 29, 2018
Cum Ex scandal: investing in tax administrations is the solution
In its resolution on the Cum-Ex Files the European Parliament calls for four key measures including the need to invest in tax authorities, instead of axing jobs, and structured cross-border cooperation, as called for by EPSU.
Nov. 29, 2018
EPSU calls for the rejection of the Japan Trade Agreement!
EPSU has sent a letter to members of the European Parliament to express their regret on the likelihood of the European Parliament’s support on the vote which will take place in December regarding the Japan for an Economic Partnership (EUJEP).
Oct. 30, 2018
More than 300 civil society organizations from 73 countries urge real reform at United Nations discussions on Corporate Investor Rights
Today more than 300 civil society groups and trade unions – including PSI and EPSU – urge governments participating in United Nations (UN) meetings in Vienna this week to overhaul the controversial Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system contained within many international trade and investment agreements.
Sep. 30, 2018
Social partnership solutions and good practice models to reduce psychosocial risks and burdens in health care
EPSU has supported a transnational project involving EPSU affiliates from six countries to promote social partnership solutions and good practice models to reduce psychosocial risks and burdens in health care.
Aug. 31, 2018
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Health union tackles ambulance restructuring problems
The LVSADA health union has managed to negotiate an agreement to tackle problems arising from a restructuring of the ambulance service. A reduction of night shifts meant an increase in waiting times particularly in the Latgale, Vidzeme and Zemgale regions, creating problems for staff and difficulties for patients. The union formally announced a dispute with the ambulance service management, highlighting the constitutional commitment to emergency medical care as a human right. However, it was possible to resolve the situation before the union took any action.