EPSU's collective bargaining meetings

This year EPSU is experimenting with a series of regional meetings to discuss collective bargaining and social dialogue. The aim is to provide another forum, in addition to the annual conference, in which to discuss policy and information and possibly to identify issues that are of particular interest to specific groups of countries or in particular sectors. The first meeting took place in London on 3-4 March and provided some valuable input into the organisation of the main annual conference in Brussels on 9-10 December. Further meetings will take place in Berlin on 13-14 May (for affiliates

This year's conference will include a review of key negotiating developments in the public services as well as specific debates on how to improve conditions for young workers, migrant workers and older workers through collective bargaining. Pensions equality will also be discussed in working groups on the second day of the conference. Further details and a participation form are available on the EPSU website. European Commission funding means that we are able to offer a limited amount of financial support to participants from European Union member states in Central and Eastern Europe as well