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Oct. 15, 2018

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EPSU’s Standing committee on Utilities puts just transition at the centre of its activities

On 11 October 2018, EPSU’s Utilities Standing Committee came together to discuss several urgent issues.

Mar. 29, 2018

Members of EPSU Standing Committee on Utilities support Danish unions, 22 March 2018

Standing committee comes together to fight for public ownership, the democratic control of utilities and the right to water

During the standing committee on Utilities, which took place on 22 March, several key issues were addressed by EPSU and its affiliates.

Feb. 19, 2018

Waste Management in Europe. Good jobs in the circular economy ? EPSU report

Will the circular economy be an economy with no workers? New study published

A report written by The Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU) and commissioned by European Public Service Union (EPSU) investigates the impact of privatization and liberalization on waste services.

Jan. 31, 2018

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Private sector failures in Norway - the consequences

Recent private sector failures in Norway have resulted in the re-municipalisation of waste services.

Dec. 14, 2017

Waste sector: challenges and opportunities for workers

On 7 December, workers’ representatives and shop stewards from ten different countries, working in public and private companies, came together at an EPSU seminar to discuss the future of the waste sector in Europe.

Oct. 23, 2017

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EPSU’s Utilities Committee promotes just transition while condemning liberalisation

The concept of Just Transition was at the heart of the discussion at the EPSU’s Utilities Standing Committee where decarbonisation and digitalisation of the European economy were deeply debated amongst members.

Feb. 09, 2017

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EPSU’s Utilities SC grapples with challenges of digitalisation and a just transition through social dialogue

A packed EPSU Utilities Standing Committee grappled with the massive impact digitalisation is having on Europe’s utilities sector.

Jan. 18, 2017

EPSU supports sacked waste company trade unionists in Hungary

EPSU has sent a solidarity message to the HVDSZ 2000 union in Hungary, four of whose members, including its president András Király, have been summarily sacked.

Oct. 05, 2016

Greek water struggle will continue say unions and water movements

The Greek Parliament voted to partly privatize the water companies of Athens and Thessaloniki 27 September 2016.

Apr. 25, 2016

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Waste - follow-up conference

19 January 2011, Brussels, ETF {{Waste sector follow-up meeting to the EPSU Conference on Utilities in the European context - Change, Modernization and Adaptation: Lisbon agenda 2020 and workers}} 19

Feb. 10, 2016

Short report of the ETUI-EPSU seminar on the Circular Economy

(10 February 2016) The concept of the circular economy is gaining more attention and recognition. The European Commission presented proposals on how to achieve it as part of the Circular

Feb. 09, 2016

Circular Economy and the Waste sector - EPSU/ETUI seminar

The circular economy: what does it mean for worker participation and sustainable working conditions in the waste sector? The European Worker Participation Competence Centre and the Research Department of

Feb. 02, 2016

EPSU South East European waste management seminar: 27-28 January – Bucharest

(2 February 2016) Trade Unions from the south east European region face a number of challenges linked to public service privatization in the waste sector. Most of the unions in

Dec. 16, 2015

Time for more ambition on jobs in the EU's Circular Economy Package

(16 December 2015 - press release) Today European ministers will have the chance to discuss Commissioner Vella’s proposals for the promotion of a Circular Economy when the European Commission [presents->http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/12/16-envi-indicative-programme/]

Dec. 02, 2015

'With less ambitious targets, come fewer jobs' say public service workers on Circular Economy

(Press Release – 2 December 2015) The new Circular Economy Package announced today is less ambitious than its axed predecessor, with weaker targets and fewer potential jobs. This despite the