Papers and publications

Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations to EWC/SE Coordinators and worker representatives in SNBs, EWCs and SEs

EPSU report on the gender pay gap in public services across Europe pointed to positive change between 2010-16 with the gender pay gap falling in education, health and social work and public administration (central and local government) and generally narrower than in the business sector.

Last month EPSU organised a series of online meetings on recruitment and organising with 10 of its affiliates from Romania and Moldova.

This year, we mark International Migrants’ Day by amplifying the call for a rights-based approach to migration, contained in 3 phrases: solidarity, human rights and root causes.

Policies for recovery and change in response to the pandemic - Social partners statement on Just Transition in the Gas Sector - EPSU Executive Committee stands for ORPEA workers’ rights to information and consultation - Solidarity message to the Italian unions strike 9 December 2020 - EPSU - PSI Statement on the Armenia - Azerbaijan military conflict

2020 EPSU contribution on EESC Opinion on “telework and gender equality” - posted 16/12

The European Commission published its Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe 25th of November 2020.

Today, Eurodad and EPSU are launching a report about the broken promises of public-private partnerships (PPPs).

On 3 December 2020, 40 delegates from trade unions (TUNED) and employers in central and federal governments (EUPAE) adopted a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the EU social dialogue committee.

Joint statement on the European Council Conclusions on public procurement

The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic is not gender neutral. In a world that keeps discriminating against women, at work and in society, women were hit harder by the sanitary emergency.

Observed all-cause mortality among older people underlines the severe impact of COVID-19 in this population group. Residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are one of the most vulnerable populations, and particular focus should be given to the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 introduction and to

In March 2020, the European Trade Union Federations [ETUFs] published joint guidelines for EWC, SNB and SE Works Council members and coordinators on how these bodies should operate during and deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

Today, all across Europe young people are - physically or online - again protesting for a liveable future. The message is clear: Decisive measures must be taken now.

A new report commissioned by EPSU highlights the crucial role and often high-risk labour of the workers involved, who have largely been ignored in both research and policies relating to the circular economy.