2016-03-17
Feb. 29, 2016
Brief report of the 44th meeting of the Standing Committee on Utilities - 11 February 2016
The utilities sector is currently faced with many challenges linked to the climate change issue and EU policies such as the [Energy union->http://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/European_Electricity_Social_Partners_-_Joint_Statement_Market_design_consultation.pdf], the [circular economy package->http://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/PR_2015_12_16_circular_economy_package.pdf], market liberalization, privatizations
Feb. 26, 2016
Unions meet with Commission on state of affairs EDF
(26 February 2016) The French public company EDF (electricity) is facing [many challenges->https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/dossier/france/et-si-edf-faisait-faillite]. The many [ten thousands of workers->http://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/energie-environnement/021637173739-edf-prevoit-jusqua-4200-suppressions-de-poste-mais-sans-licenciement-1194104.php] are concerned about the future of the company. To add to
Feb. 25, 2016
Public investment and wage growth to get us out of crisis EPSU tells Eurocities event
(25 February 2016) The European Union does not need more austerity and structural reform. We need public investment in people and infrastructure including in education, health and social services. And