National and European Administration
Austerity measures, workers' information and consultation rights, access to and quality of administrations, trust in governments, quality and diversity, well-being at work are key concerns that guide EPSU’s work in national and European administration. As representatives of workers in this sector, EPSU works hard to address these core issues through social dialogue with employers at national and European level. We are active on behalf of prison service staff, tax collectors, embassy staff, labour inspectors and many more.
EPSU is the recognized and most representative European social partner in central governments that employ more than 9 million workers and civil servants. in central government administrations. More can be read about the structure and background of the Social Dialogue Committee here. In October 2023 the NEA Standing Committee elected Karin Brunzell, ST Sweden, and Alain Parisot, UNSA France, as co-chairs of the Committee, and Federico Trastulli, UILPA Italy, as vice-chair. Nadja Salson is the EPSU Policy Officer responsible for the sector.
EPSU’s work in this sector has led a number of campaigns, most notably on tax justice and transparency. Our NEA work also incorporates advocacy and training for workers on the frontline of refugee and migrant reception services.
View contactsThe Social Dialogue Committee for Central Government Administrations signs its first framework agreement
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Invitation TUNED/EUPAE conference 4–5 October 2012, Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, Prague Meeting documents On behalf of the European Social Dialogue Committee in Central Government Administrations, we
EPSU statement to mark International Day against corruption 9 December 2011
On 22 and 23 November 2011, EPSU affiliates from Western Balkan (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia) and Norway, met in Belgrade, Serbia, to discuss corruption in public services
NEW mapping report on Labour inspectors in 15 European countries at times of austerity
Labour inspectors are essential to the enforcement of employees’ rights, the prevention of abuses by unscrupulous employers and the promotion of economic and social development. They help make decent work
European Commission's Green Paper Restructuring and anticipation of change: what lessons from recent experience?
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European Commission's Green Paper Restructuring and anticipation of change: what lessons from recent experience?
Response of the European Social Dialogue Committee in Central Government Administrations (30 March 2012) Introduction The Social Dialogue Committee in Central Government Administrations (hereafter SDC CGA) welcomes the references in