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EPSU to negotiate framework agreement on sharps

EPSU and the HOSPEEM employers’ association are to negotiate a European framework agreement on how to prevent sharps/needlestick injuries in hospitals. The two organisations have written jointly to Employment Commissioner Vladimir Spidla to announce their decision, arguing that the social partners are best placed to negotiate an agreement on this issue. This will be the first major agreement negotiated in the sectoral social dialogue committee that was established in September 2006.
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