Health and Social Services, Social Dialogue
EPSU is a strong voice for the about 10.5 million social service workers in the EU and in other European countries. Our aims are to protect and improve social services across Europe as well as the employment conditions of workers in the sector. EPSU is actively involved in initiatives exploring the scope and format for social dialogue in social services at EU-level.
There are millions of social service workers across Europe who provide vital care for children, the elderly, the disabled and others with urgent needs – whether at home or in institutions. Their work and contribution to society is undervalued and more often than not poorly rewarded. Women make up the majority of the social services workforce and in many countries migrant workers also make an invaluable contribution to the sector. Gender equality runs through all of EPSU’s work and is central to its activities in social services as is action to defend migrant workers’ rights.
EPSU is making a clear case for more resources for the sector and for better pay and conditions for social service workers, for more and better collective agreements, for proper training and professional development. Supporting quality, affordable and accessible social services is an essential investment that brings both economic and social benefits.
EPSU’s thematic priorities in social services are long-term care for the elderly, including personal care and household services, childcare as well as organising in the sector on which you find more information by clicking on the links below:
EPSU / HOSPEEM Calling Notice for Press Conference 17 March 2006
European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) European Hospital and Healthcare Employers' Association (HOSPEEM) Press Communication: Brussels - Immediate release, 9 March 2006 {{EPSU / HOSPEEM Calling Notice for Press
European Committee launched in the hospital sector - "Social Partners committed to full role in defining EU health policy"
European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) European Hospital and Healthcare Employers' Association (HOSPEEM) Press Communication: Brussels - Embargo Friday 17 March 11.00am {{European Committee launched in the hospital sector
Work programme of the European Social Dialogue Committee in the Hospital Sector in the European Union (2006-2007)
1. Introduction The Committee's work programme is multi-annual (initially for two years) and sets out the strategy and goals we want to achieve and the themes to jointly react on
European Social Partners in Hospital Sector hold first formal meeting
European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) European Hospital and Healthcare Employers' Association (HOSPEEM) Press Communication: Brussels - 20 September 2006 {{European Social Partners in Hospital Sector hold first formal
Healthcare Employers and Workers send strong message to European Commission on cross-border healthcare proposals
European Hospital Unions and Employers agree joint statement on EU and healthcare (14 December, 2007, Brussels) The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare
EPSU- HOSPEEM code of conduct and follow up on Ethical Cross-Border Recruitment and Retention in the Hospital Sector
Adopted on 7 April 2008IntroductionHOSPEEM and EPSU recognize the inequalities and unnecessary burdens on healthcare systems, caused by unethical recruitment practices in the EU. The European social partners in the