EPSU Newsletter 29 September 2011

Sep. 29, 2011

EPSU support the mobilisation in Hungary against the reforms of the labour code

On September 29th EPSU affiliated unions in Hungary together with civil society organisations and a citizens will start an action movement that will end up with a march in protest

Sep. 29, 2011

Financial Transactions Tax directive: Victory on the principle

(29 September 2011) Press communication The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) welcomes the draft directive for a financial transactions tax for Europe adopted by the Commission on 28

Sep. 29, 2011

EPSU sends a fraternal message to the Portuguese demonstrators against austerity

(September 29) On Saturday October 1, the Portuguese people are call to demonstrate in the streets of Lisbon and Porto. The call by STAL, an EPSU affiliate, against austerity and

Sep. 29, 2011

EPSU backs ETUC warnings of wage repression

(September 30) Press communication. Public service workers across Europe, already suffering from the impact of austerity measures, are likely to face further pressure on wages and jobs as the European

Sep. 29, 2011

EPSU supports the mobilisation of its Greek affiliate

(September 29)EPSU rejects the false medicine that it is being imposed in Greece. The European Federation of Public Service Unions rejects the latest austerity plans passed by the Greek government.They

Sep. 29, 2011

Romanian young trade unionists meet

From September 26 until September 28 around 30 young trade union members have meet near Brasov, in Romania, to train on negotiating and discuss about the future of trade unions

Sep. 29, 2011

EP approves the straight-jacket of austerity – no perspective on jobs

(29 September 2011 - Press Communication) The European Parliament approved legislative measures which put a straight jacket on the countries of the European Union, 28 September. The measures aim to

Sep. 28, 2011

All-Russian Action of protest against rising of fuel prices organized by Russian Unions

(September 28, 2011) Health workers union of the Russian Federation as well as other public workers unions fully supported All-Russian Action of protest against rising of fuel prices and demanded

Sep. 26, 2011

EPSU response to consultation on Green Paper on the Modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive

(Brussels 20 September 2011) EPSU today submitted a contribution to the public consultation on the Green Paper on the Modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive - COM(2011) 367 final -

Sep. 26, 2011

EPSU was on the march again on September 17

(September 25) On September 17th more than 50,000 workers and trade unionists from across Europe (Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Czech Republic, SLovakia, Germany, Austria) and, of course Poland, marched through

Sep. 16, 2011

Union organisations warn of threats to collective bargaining and pay

(16 September 2011) Representatives of both EPSU and the ETUC took part in yesterday’s conference on wage trends in Europe organized by DG Employment. There were wide-ranging discussions around wage-setting

Sep. 12, 2011

Energy Community - Progress made – now tackle restructuring

(12 September 2011) Most unions reported that they were involved in the development of the social action plans and that progress is made. Strengthening the capacity of the social dialogue

Sep. 08, 2011

Canada-EU Free Trade negotiations: Trading away Public Services?

7 November 2011: Seminar of the Pitfalls and Prospects for the Protection of Public Services in Bilateral Free Trade Agreements.