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Jun. 04, 2019

EPSU delegates fighting for a fair future for all

Dublin is to play host to over 550 trade unionists from across Europe for the 10th Congress of the European Public Services Union (EPSU) from tomorrow (4th June).

Digitalisation

Privatisation

May. 23, 2019

Court Case EPSU vs EC on information and consultation rights, Luxembourg, 23 May 2019

Public service unions take European Commission to court for the first time seeking to enforce social dialogue

On 23 May the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) will be before the General Court of the European Union bringing a claim against the European Commission for breaching rules on social dialogue (TFEU article 155.2).

Central government

Information & consultation

Social Dialogue

Apr. 29, 2019

©CanStockPhoto - Nurse in aged care - gina_sanders

Korian and EPSU sign landmark agreement in care sector

Today the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) signed an agreement with the French multinational Korian to establish a European Works Council (EWC).

Company policy and EWCs

Health

Social Dialogue

Social Services

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A Coup in the UK ?

Yes, that is what has happened. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, wants to prevent the UK Parliament from having the fullest possible discussion on the no-deal Brexit he pursues.

EPSU Youth network publishes survey of attitudes of young workers
Supporting trade union rights and democracy in Turkey – at the Genel-Is Congress
In memoriam – Arnaud Mellaerts, CGT-Services Publics
In Memoriam Rudi Hundstorfer, former President of the Austrian trade union GdG
Analysis finds Commission study hinting at further push on privatisation

New Commission President promises much – can she deliver ?

The EU-Member States governments carved up the top jobs in the European Union. A narrow majority in the European Parliament agreed with their pick for EU Commission President, the German defense minister Ursula von der Leyen.

Another step towards a European social dialogue in social services
ILO declaration underlines importance of social dialogue and “human-centred approach”
EPSU Programme of Action and Affiliates Resolutions
Public Services unions in Inter-Americas speaking out against corporate power – a complete transformation needed
Ireland: EPSU solidarity with health workers' strike over job and pay regrading

EU Council decisions – Lofty words, but lack of concrete action

The European Council met on Thursday 20 June bringing together the government leaders. Most attention was focused on the game of musical chairs to decide who got the top jobs. However, they also discussed the strategic agenda 2019-2024.

European coalition for the Right to Energy moves forward
Climate Proofing Work – ITUC global action day 26 June – The right to know what your employer does about global warming
UN Public Service Day - 23 June – celebrating public service workers
Report reveals worsening of workers’ rights in Europe and across the world
EPSU endorses the European Citizens’ Initiative Housing for All – Please sign the ECI and spread the word

epsucob@NEWS

epsucob@NEWS is EPSU’s newsletter covering developments in collective bargaining and pay and conditions in the public services across Europe. As well as general editions, EPSU also produces some special issues focusing on key topics such as minimum wages, trade union rights, pensions and economic governance. Further special issues are planned for the future. Please send us short updates on collective bargaining in your country so that we can improve the coverage of the newsletter. You can send them to rpond@epsu.org.

2019 September EPSU Collective Bargaining News 17

IN THIS ISSUE

Italy
Health unions hope to negotiate but maintain strike threat
France
Unions call for social dialogue over new public service legislation
Spain
Health union exposes social security fraud at ambulance company
The Netherlands
Health unions step up action over pay and working time in hospitals
Ireland
School secretaries to take industrial action over pay and conditions