2019 January epsucob@NEWS 01

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Portugal: Firefighters strike to defend pay and conditions
  • Ireland: Massive vote for action by nurses and midwives
  • Germany: Orpea workers continue their campaign for a collective agreement
  • Italy: Confederations commit to mobilise against government budget plan
  • Hungary: Unions continue campaign against "slave law"
  • Kosovo: Health workers strike for better pay
  • Spain: Pay deal implemented but unions still have key bargaining demands
  • Austria: Childcare workers get 3% pay increase
  • Norway: Court rejects care company's bid to use European law against workers
  • UK: Survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with civil service pay
  • Denmark: Union criticises government for inaction over staff shortages
  • Europe: Central government now covered by anti-violence guidelines
  • Germany: Union launches 6% pay claim for regional government workers
  • Italy: Health and utilities workers in action