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Nov. 10, 2020

Young workers – the recruitment challenge for trade unions

First webinar for EPSU’s new recruitment and organizing network.

May. 15, 2020

#WeApplaud: a campaign of support and recognition for prison workers

As people around the world show their support and appreciation for workers on the frontline of the COVID 19 pandemic, one group of key workers is rarely seen by the public eye.

Jun. 29, 2021

EPSU joins European Parliament in addressing inhumane prison conditions in the EU – impact of COVID19

The pandemic underlined many of the pre-existing problems in prisons.

Apr. 12, 2021

EPSU backs Right2Cure campaign – no to profits from the pandemic

All people across the world need the chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if we are to leave the pandemic behind us.

Sep. 25, 2020

2020 EPSU Collective Bargaining News September no.18

48-hour national strike in prisons over safety concerns

Belgium

The three main trade unions - CGSP/ACOD, ACV/CSC and SLFP/VSOA - organised a 48-hour national strike from 6am on 24 September in protest at proposals to relax the rules on prisoner visits. The unions are extremely concerned that the proposed changes come at a time of increasing infection and pose a serious threat to staff and inmates.

Aug. 12, 2020

On World Youth Day we demand that young workers must not bear the brunt of the current crisis

As so often in times of economic crises, the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting young workers and jobseekers the hardest.