announcements

(14 April) It is with deep sadness that we have learned Monday morning 13 April that Hans Engelberts has passed away after a long sickness. Hans Engelberts was General Secretary of the Public Services International from 1981 to 2007. Our thoughts go to his family, his children and grandchildren and his friends in this moment of sorrow and loss. Having started his trade union career in the predecessor of AbvaKabo in the Netherlands, Hans dedicated his life to the PSI. He has contributed to the development of the organisation in major ways: PSI has grown its membership during his time of office

(Brussels, 22 March 2016) The Executive Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), gathering today for a meeting in Brussels and bringing together trade union leaders from all over Europe, expressed its solidarity with the people of Brussels and the victims of this morning's horrific bomb attacks. "{We are with all the people in Brussels who have been injured or killed, with their families, with all those dealing with this frightening situation, and with those who are seeking news of family, friends and colleagues}" said Luca Visentini, General Secretary of the ETUC. "{It is

EPSU launched a new logo at its last Executive Committee, 3 - 4 November 2015.

(22 March 2016) Public Services International (PSI) and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) convey their deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Public Services International (PSI) and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) express their strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that occurred today (22nd of March) in Brussels and convey their deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We also confirm the commitment of the trade union

(7 janvier 2015) La FSESP est profondément choquée par l'attaque brutale du personnel du journal satirique français Charlie Hebdo et la police qui protégeait les journalistes et autres membres du personnel, le mercredi 7 janvier. La FSESP se joint à ses affiliés français, ainsi qu’aux syndicats des policiers et des journalistes européens et bien d’autres pour dénoncer l’horreur et la violence de ces actes. Nos pensées vont aux familles, amis et collègues des victimes. Nous exprimons notre solidarité avec les journalistes et le personnel du journal Charlie Hebdo et autres médias pour la liberté

{Déclaration du Secrétaire Général Jan Willem Goudriaan:} (English below) image @jean_julien : peace for Paris Chers amis, chers camarades, chers collègues, Il est difficile d’exprimer dans des mots mes sentiments et mes pensées à propos de ce qui s’est passé ce vendredi à Paris. C’est une horreur. Il y a tant de victimes, de tués et de blessés dans ces attentats. La FSESP condamne tous les actes de terreur. J’ai la confiance de parler pour tous les affiliés quand je dis que nos pensées sont avec les victimes, leurs familles et leurs amis ainsi que le peuple français qui subit ce cauchemar. Un

(Brussels, 20 March 2015) We sent a message of sympathy and solidarity to the public service unions and the confederation UGTT following the terrorist attack in Tunesia in which 23 people were killed and many more injured. Our thoughts are with the victims, their family, friends and colleagues. And also with our Tunesian brothers and sisters which have courageously stood up for democracy and social justice during the Arab Spring and after. This brutal act of killing negates all we are fighting for together. We are with the Tunesian unions in this difficult moment. [Statement of ITUC supported

(20 January 2016) We will be building on the work done on tax, trade, migration and more to effect the changes needed. Fighting for Trade union rights, addressing debt, and assisting unions resisting privatisation will be on the agenda. EPSU and PSI policy staff meet regularly to discuss European and global issues that impact on public service workers. We consider how the work of the European governments effects the global agenda and work of the global institutions. And vice versa as global policies of for example the OECD or World Health Organisation (WHO) are used by the Commission and

(Toulouse, 20 May 2014) EPSU’s Congress today expresses its solidarity to all those suffering from the worst floods in some 120 years in central Europe. Congress brings together hundreds of trade unionists fighting for quality public services as essential element of social Europe, the disaster reminds us of the importance of these services. As Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and other countries struggle to cope with the dramatic effects of the flooding, including loss of life and substantial material damage, EPSU also pays tribute to the public service workers who are in the midst of the disaster. In