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Aug. 29, 2018

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The Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive – What we need for a global EU strategy against work related cancer

EPSU shares the view of ETUC concerning the different elements needed for a global EU strategy against work related cancer. We want to insist on the need to provide better prevention for more than 12.7 million healthcare workers in Europe.

Mar. 18, 2019

Working towards a better prevention and protection of those working with hazardous drugs

On 7 March 2019 EPSU participated in a roundtable of more than 40 participants in the European Parliament on the prevention of exposure to hazardous drugs in the healthcare sector in Europe.

Feb. 16, 2021

ETUC Executive Committee – People’s recovery, future of Europe and condemnation of the coup in Myanmar

Europe’s union leaders met to discuss the many developments in the EU and Europe.

Mar. 26, 2021

Stop cancer at work

European Parliament votes to stop cancer at work and include hazardous drugs and reprotoxins in the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (CMD)

(Press Release - 26 March 2021) The European Parliament voted yesterday late afternoon to support the Stop Cancer at Work campaign’s demands.

Apr. 26, 2021

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New OSH strategy should aim to mainstream OSH, be less gender blind and be based on lessons learnt from the pandemic

EPSU representative Adam Rogalewski participated in a dedicated hearing organised by the European Commission with the social partners on the New Occupational Safety and Health Strategic Framework 2021-2027.

Nov. 17, 2022

16 November 2022 Local & Regional Government Social Dialogue meeting

LRG Social Dialogues adopt joint position on protecting workers from asbestos and the future of local emergency services

On 16 November, EPSU and CEMR sealed a number of important agreements setting the priorities for the next years and committing to political principles for the workers in emergency services and their protection from asbestos.

Jul. 27, 2023

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Firefighters and emergency workers responding to extreme fires and flooding

Fires are burning in Greece, Switzerland, Southern Italy, Algeria and other countries. Storms are hitting the north of Italy.

Feb. 02, 2024

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Asbestos in buildings: EU Commission will publish initiative following Unions’ pressure

The European Commission promised, back in 2022, to publish a legislative initiative on the screening of buildings from asbestos.