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TPVH 3rd Negotiations meeting, 29 April 2024 Brussels Belgium

TPVH 3rd Negotiations meeting, 29 April 2024

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Apr. 22, 2024

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Decision of the European Committee on Social Rights : it’s time for States to stop using volunteer firefighters as a cheaper way to provide emergency public services !

EPSU welcomes the decision of the European Committee on Social Rights (ESCR) recognising that volunteer firefighters are workers within the meaning of the European Social Charter.

Jul. 27, 2023

banner firefighters extreme fires & floods

Firefighters and emergency workers responding to extreme fires and flooding

Fires are burning in Greece, Switzerland, Southern Italy, Algeria and other countries. Storms are hitting the north of Italy.

Feb. 16, 2021

ETUC Executive Committee – People’s recovery, future of Europe and condemnation of the coup in Myanmar

Europe’s union leaders met to discuss the many developments in the EU and Europe.

Mar. 13, 2019

EPSU banner 15 March climate march

Europe’s public service unions support Youth for Climate Action 15 March – People and Planet over Profits

With a unanimous decision leaders of Europe’s Public Service Unions express support for the school children and students.

Dec. 19, 2017

PUBLIC SERVICES CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COVER

EPSU feature on adaptation to climate change

The heatwaves and droughts, storms and flooding that have hit Europe and other parts of the world this summer have left no doubt about the devastating consequences of extreme weather events linked to climate change.

Oct. 30, 2017

European Union to put workers’ interests first says ETUC

European Union to put workers’ interests first says ETUC

A packed ETUC house noted the adoption by the European Employment Council of Ministers of the declaration on the European pillar of social rights.

Jun. 10, 2016

Workers are not robots EPSU GS at ETUC Executive Committee June 2016

ETUC Executive discusses equality action plan, digitalisation, trade, atypical work, youth employment, economic governance

Europe’s union leaders meet several times a year, where we discuss social, economic and political developments across Europe.