Apr. 18, 2024 Reducing working time: case studies from across Europe EPSU has launched a series of case studies to explore how trade unions across Europe are addressing working time reduction. This month, the focus is on Spain and Portugal.
Apr. 09, 2024 What is at stake for public service workers in EP elections 2024 – joining debate The Dutch union FNV organised an information session and debate with members on what is at stake for workers and public services in the 6-9 June 2024 elections for members of the European Parliament.
Mar. 26, 2024 Commission action plan on labour and skills shortages lacks ambition On March 21st, the European Commission unveiled its action plan aimed at confronting the pressing issue of labour and skills shortages across the European Union.
Mar. 14, 2024 Towards a just transition: 60th EPSU Utilities standing committee The committee discussed, amongst others, strategies to address the energy crisis, related green and social challenges and EU climate target for 2040.
Mar. 13, 2024 Trade unions mobilise in Brussels against austerity The Belgian Federation of General Labor (FGTB/ABVV) mobilised against austerity measures on Tuesday, 12 March, demanding freedom for collective bargaining and an end to social security system reductions.
Feb. 16, 2024 Quality public services vital to reach Europe’s industrial ambitions The reform of the European economic governance rules threatens quality public services and undermines Europe’s industrial ambitions.
Jan. 24, 2024 Improvements to European Works Councils under new draft directive The European Commission has unveiled its proposal to amend the directive governing European Works Councils (EWCs), which represent the voice of employees in multinational corporations.
Jan. 23, 2024 Commission proposal for a revision of the EWC Directive: EPSU expectations After a delay, the European Commission is expected to publish its proposal for a revision of the European Works Council Directive tomorrow, 24 January.
Dec. 18, 2023 Thousands march against EU’s austerity policies in Brussels Workers and trade unions from 30 countries joined the ETUC in a significant demonstration against the European Union's austerity plans, marching through Brussels under the "Together Against Austerity" banner.
Nov. 06, 2023 Urgent action needed to retain health and care workers: new WHO-Europe Framework EPSU’s demands on staff shortages, improved working conditions, retention and more are addressed in the WHO-Europe region’s framework for 2024-2030.
Nov. 06, 2023 Time to Act - Improving working conditions for health workers 2nd Joint EPSU/ILO-ACTRAV 2-day Regional Health Conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Oct. 31, 2023 More countries must ratify the ILO convention 189 - Decent work for Domestic Workers On 9 October EPSU attended a hearing organised by EFFAT at the European Parliament where a panel discussed what the EU can do for domestic workers.
Oct. 23, 2023 2023 - 13 October - Documents adopted by the Executive Committee Documents adopted at the 71st meeting of the Executive Committee
Oct. 19, 2023 Eurofound report echoes EPSU demands for more resilient social services The Eurofound recently published the research report “Living conditions and quality of life - Social services in Europe: Adapting to a new reality".
Aug. 11, 2023 EPSU Youths' message for International Youth Day: ban unpaid internships This International Youth Day, the EPSU Youth Network is supporting the ETUCs initiative on quality traineeships.