Minutes, Press Release
Date
Apr. 12, 2016
Despite Panama Papers, 'public CBCR' proposal falls well short of real transparency
(Press Statement - Brussels, 12 April 2016) Reacting to today’s proposal from the European Commission on so-called public country-by-country reporting (CBCR), Jan Willem Goudriaan, General Secretary of EPSU said: ‘Despite
Apr. 06, 2016
Press Communication - Action Day against the marketisation, commercialisation and privatisation of health care on World Health Day (7 April)
[Health European Network->www.europe-health-network.net] – [EPSU->www.epsu.org] – [PHM->www.phmovement.org] – [Alter Summit->www.altersummit.eu] – [Plate-forme d'action Santé & Solidarité->www.sante-solidarite.be] (Press Communication, 7 April 2016) Political leaders must halt the rising tide of commercialisation
Apr. 04, 2016
Panama leaks: EPSU call for end to tax avoidance and ban on tax havens once and for all
(Brussels, 4 April 2016 - Press Communication) Commenting on today’s leaked Panama Papers on the tax dealings of law firm Mossack Fonseca, EPSU’s General Secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan said: “The leaked Panama Papers give new insight into shocking extent of global tax avoidance by the rich and powerful and are a stark warning against the status quo.
Mar. 21, 2016
Right2Water campaign lives on: EPSU call on Commission to act now on ECI Right2Water in Brussels action, World Water Day 2016
(Press Release) A loud action organised by EPSU next to Schuman roundabout this World Water Day will call on the European Commission to implement the human right to water and sanitation once and for all.
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. 11, 2015
Social partners in Local Government declare "Wealth gains of digitalization have to be distributed fairly among all citizens"
(11 December 2015 - Joint Press Release EPSU-CEMR) While digitalisation can foster more jobs, well-being and improve the lives of many citizens, it impacts directly the local and regional governments
Oct. 21, 2015
EPSU tells Commission: Following Starbucks and Fiat decisions, go after McDonald's and the rest...
Press Release – Brussels, 21st October 2015 – The European Public Service Union (EPSU) welcomes today’s landmark decision by Competition Commissioner Vestager that the tax rulings granted to Starbucks in