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Feb. 02, 2023

2023.02.02_Joint ETUF PR on EWC Dir vote

Adoption of EP report on EWCs: Good news for millions of workers in transnational companies

The European Trade Union Federations, EFBWW, EFFAT, EPSU, ETF, industriAll and Uni Europa, jointly welcome the adoption by the European Parliament of the own-initiative legislative report on the revision of the European Works Council Directive.

Feb. 01, 2023

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EPSU on Iran and Afghanistan – women’s rights and human rights

Iran has entered its fourth month of protests. These began with protests against the arrest and police murder of a young Kurdish woman, Zhina Mahsa Amini.

Feb. 01, 2023

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European trade unions call out UK government’s attack on working people

Wage increases are key for working people to maintain a decent standard of living through the cost-of-living crisis.

Jan. 31, 2023

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EPSU joins call of ETUC to put social rights and trade union rights in Ukraine on agenda EU and Ukraine Summit

EPSU supports struggle of the Ukrainian workers, families and communities for democracy, freedom, social justice and to keep independence and against Russian aggression.

Jan. 31, 2023

Solidarity Myanmar

Global Day of Action Against Myanmar Military Regime

The trade union movement is standing in solidarity with the Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar as we go into the second year of the military power grab in the country.

Jan. 27, 2023

Logos 10 ETUFs statement UK

European trade unions federations on the anti-strike legislation in the UK – bin it !

The European Trade Union Federations (ETUFs) representing tens of millions of workers across all countries and sectors in the EU and beyond in Europe strongly condemn the UK government’s draft legislation on minimum service.

Jan. 26, 2023

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Social Dialogue package – promising at national level, disappointing at EU level

On 25 January, the Commission published a long-awaited package on “Strengthening social dialogue in the EU”, consisting of a Communication on EU level and a draft Council Recommendation on the national level of social dialogue

Jan. 26, 2023

Registration, staffing and skills on agenda at Health Care Assistants Network meeting

Union representatives met for the fourth time within the framework of EPSU Health Care Assistants network.

Jan. 26, 2023

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Social dialogue package: time for action

(Joint Press Release) The EU Commission has yesterday released its long-awaited package on social dialogue, which comprises a Communication on the strengthening of EU social dialogue

Jan. 26, 2023

Forsa Ireland

EPSU in Ireland: public services, collective bargaining and sending solidarity to UK unions

The issues facing workers in public services in Ireland are very similar to the challenges for workers in the rest of Europe.

Jan. 26, 2023

European social partners in the gas sector, EPSU, industriAll Europe, and Eurogas, 26 January 2023

Gas sector report calls for new momentum towards a Just Transition

The European social partners in the gas sector, EPSU, industriAll Europe, and Eurogas, met on 26 January for the final conference of their joint project on a just transition.

Jan. 24, 2023

The Future is Public: Global Manifesto for Public Services

Launch of Global Manifesto for Public Services

Today (26 January) sees the launch of The Future is Public: Global Manifesto for Public Services https://futureispublic.org/global-manifesto/.

Jan. 23, 2023

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Call for Tender

Tender Specifications for creating the content and format of an online course focusing on the impact on workers and services of insourcing public services.

Jan. 23, 2023

Strike UK

European trade unions condemn UK government’s anti-strike legislation

EPSU, the ETF and ETUCE representing millions of public service, transport and education workers across Europe strongly condemn the UK government’s plans to legislate on minimum service levels.

Jan. 20, 2023

European Health Data Space EP

European Health Data Space must recognise existing problems in health and care

The European Health Data Space must recognise the existing problems in the health sector before placing disproportionate burdens on workers, says EPSU General Secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan.