Jan. 29, 2024 PSI World Congress outcomes PSI has now made available the Program of Action and Resolutions in 6 languages. These documents are presented in three volumes: Volume 1) PSI Programme of Action 2023-2028 Volume 2)
Jan. 25, 2024 2024 - 25 January 6th meeting of the EU-funded EPSU-PSI project on Remunicipalisation/Insourcing (INQPS), 25 January 2024
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 Vacancy for an Organising and Campaigns Officer EPSU is recruiting an experienced Organising and Campaigns Officer to support national trade union organising and recruitment strategies in Eastern Europe and to strengthen the voice and influence of public service workers.
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.
Jan. 17, 2024 EPSU says no to Council proposing 100 billion Euros of cuts in public spending The European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of Ministers start negotiations on the reform of the economic governance rules. The Council adopted its mandate at the end of 2023.
Jan. 17, 2024 EPSU message of solidarity to union action day in Northern Ireland Public service unions are in strikes and rallies 18 January in Northern Ireland. EPSU has sent a message of solidarity.
Jan. 17, 2024 EPSU Finance working group meets The EPSU Congress will decide a new Programme of Action for the period 2025-2029. The EPSU Finance group met to consider our finances to underpin the actions needed.
Jan. 16, 2024 New report of Oxfam underlines why wealth taxes are necessary The global NGO Oxfam published a new report that draws attention to the extreme wealth and inequality in the world.
Jan. 15, 2024 Solidarity with striking Tesla workers The US company Tesla sells electric cars in many European countries like Sweden. The Tesla workers that maintain those cars are on strike in Sweden.
Jan. 09, 2024 Former Commission President Jacques Delors passed away Former president of the European Commission Jacques Delors died on 27 December 2023.
Dec. 22, 2023 EU Protection for Platform workers Platform workers are often wrongly classified as self-employed. Thus they are deprived of basic rights and social protection.
Dec. 19, 2023 EPSU wishes you a merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The EPSU offices will be closed from 25 December 2023 to 3 January 2024 included. We look forward to being back in touch from the 4th of January.
Dec. 19, 2023 Big win for the right to energy: a prohibition on disconnections in Europe Last week, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD).