Waste, Migration
Fighting for the rights of migrants and asylum-seekers
Migration has major implications for public services not least because of the significant contribution of migrant workers to the provision of public services in many European countries. Thousands of public service employees across Europe work in areas related to migrations and asylum-seeking. Unfortunately, the European and national response to asylum-seekers has often fallen pitifully short of what should be expected from one of the wealthiest regions in the world and EPSU has been arguing hard for a change of approach, criticising the European Union’s policies which continue to focus on tightening borders, pushing back refugees and outsourcing asylum duties to third countries. EPSU, along with PSI, has also been calling for an end to privatisation and increased public investment in the public services that are vital to ensure the safe and effective integration of migrants and asylum-seekers into society. This briefing, prepared for EPSU's 2019 Congress provides some background on EPSU's activities in this area.
Joint Guidelines Migration and Strengthening anti-discrimination in Local and Regional Governments
FINAL VERSION - Endorsed on 17 September 2014 by Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee Local and Regional Government EPSU CEMR Migration Guidelines ENEPSU CEMR Migration Guidelines FREPSU CEMR Migration Guidelines DEEPSU
EPSU's concerns about possible withdrawal of the Circular Economy Package from Commission's 2015 Work Programme
(2 December 2014) Given its potential for green job creation, resource security, environmental protection and economic growth, combined with the strong support from a wide variety of stakeholders, we condemn
On Migrants Day, PSI reiterates its commitment to decent work for all
(17 December 2014) Public Services International (PSI) marks December 18th – International Migrants Day, with continued vigour and commitment to fight for [decent work and social protection for migrant workers->http://www.world-psi.org/en/issue/migration]
EPSU contribution to EU public consultation Circular Economy: Absurdistan
(11 August 2015) The European Commission withdrew the [Circular Economy Package->http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52014DC0398] as part of its better regulation agenda earlier this year. [EPSU->http://www.epsu.org/a/10995], ETUC and many other organisations have protested against
Time for more ambition on jobs in the EU's Circular Economy Package
(16 December 2015 - press release) Today European ministers will have the chance to discuss Commissioner Vella’s proposals for the promotion of a Circular Economy when the European Commission [presents->http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/12/16-envi-indicative-programme/]