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Sep. 19, 2023

EPSU OSH network meeting

EPSU expert group discusses Occupational Safety and Health in HSS

The group discussed recent developments on worker protection in the EU and beyond, an interactive risk assessment tool in healthcare, and the revisions of directives on Carcinogens and Mutagens and Reprotoxins (CMRD 5) and asbestos.

Sep. 19, 2023

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Health and Social Care beyond COVID-19

The call for a designated European Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the need for a dedicated Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) into sharp focus, according to a seminar on protecting European workers in the Health and Social Care sectors.

Dec. 20, 2022

HSS experts group OSH screen shot

EPSU discusses OSH achievements and future plans

On 13 December 2022, EPSU hosted a health and social services (HSS) expert group meeting on occupational safety and health (OSH).

Nov. 15, 2024

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scandal at the european parliament creche is growing

Concerns raised as European Parliament award daycare contract to People&baby subsidiary

Reports that the European Parliament has awarded its public tender for the daycare services of the European Parliament (Wayenberg crèche) to a company linked to the controversial French multinational People&baby are very worrying.

Nov. 27, 2024

EPSU HSS - KEY DATES 2025

List of key dates for 2025 for EPSU affiliates in the Health and Social Services sector EPSU HSS Key Dates 2025

Mar. 05, 2025

A conference room with participants seated at tables, wearing headsets and using laptops. A panel of five people sits at the front, speaking and listening. The room is equipped with microphones and translation devices.

Health and social services resiliency on agenda at EPSU standing committee

HSS Committee discusses overtime, social dialogue, OSH and more in Brussels.

Mar. 12, 2025

A large group of protesters march through a city street holding a banner that reads '#ApplauseIsNotEnough' with demands for higher pay, more staff, and no commercialisation in health and care services. Participants carry trade union flags and wear warm clothing.

Five years of COVID-19: what lessons have been learned?

New EPSU op-ed reflects on how COVID exposed the flaws in Europe's health systems.