Migration, Low pay/minimum wages, Health, Press Release
Date
Apr. 04, 2024
Press statement: European mobilisation on 7 April
This Sunday is World Health Day. This year is marked by the upcoming European elections. Three civil society organisations representing health and care workers, users, campaigners, NGOs and other associations will mark the day by calling for health issues to be placed at the forefront of the European agenda – a demand many citizens agree with.
Jun. 07, 2023
More support needed for health, care, and public service workers in new Mental Health Strategy
EPSU welcomes the European Commission’s proposed Mental Health Strategy but cautions that the strategy cannot achieve its goals without directly addressing the serious problems already facing the workers who will be instrumental in its implementation.
Apr. 28, 2023
Stop Cancer at Work welcomes new EU guidelines and list of hazardous medicinal products, but more needs to be done to protect workers
Employers, workers and Member States need to work together to raise awareness, enhance best practice and implement the guidelines and list of hazardous drugs in the workplace.
Apr. 26, 2023
EP sets new frame to protect workers from asbestos! Now it is time for the European Commission to do the same.
(Joint Press Release) Today, the European Parliament (EP) approved the legislative report on Protecting Workers from Asbestos. The document includes measures such as a ban on encapsulating asbestos and the recognition of all asbestos related diseases.
Jun. 01, 2022
Social Partners in hospital and healthcare sign framework for the future of the sector
Yesterday, the EU sectoral social partners in the hospital and healthcare sector, the European Public Services Union (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association (HOSPEEM), signed the updated Framework of Actions on Recruitment and Retention (FoA R and R).
