Newsletter 22 October 2009
Oct. 22, 2009
EPSU keeps pressure on for healthcare directive to be based on fundamental principles rather than market demands
(22 October 2009, Brussels) The Swedish presidency has drafted a compromise proposal on the cross border healthcare/patient mobility directive. This will be discussed at the Health Council on 1 December
Oct. 21, 2009
Collective Agreements "Your unseen asset" – Swedish TCO campaign shows instant benefits of collective bargaining
(21 October, Stockholm) With EPSU affiliate SKTF in the forefront, the Swedish Trade Union centre TCO has released a campaign showing how collective agreements benefit their members. The campaign which
Oct. 16, 2009
Public sector pay and job cuts is not the solution to the global economic crisis
Statement by EPSU Standing Committee on national and EU institutions (NEA) (Brussels, 16 October 2009) EPSU’s trade union affiliates representing millions of state sector civil servants and employees in Europe
Oct. 14, 2009
Social partners urge European Commission to clarify EU framework for local initiatives on social procurement
(14 October 2009) EPSU and CEMR at the meeting of their sectoral social dialogue committee on 9 October discussed possible joint actions on social procurement in light of the forthcoming