Fighting against fascists – fighting for care

Oct. 21, 2021

EPSU and The Federation of European Social Employers call for more Social Dialogue in the Social Services Sector: Lessons learnt from COVID-19

On 6th October 2021, EPSU and the Social Employers held a webinar on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the social services sector and the role of social dialogue in handling the crisis.

Oct. 21, 2021

Tripartite Social Summit - confirms role of the social partners in the recovery

On the eve of the European Council, the tripartite social summit took place. The trade union side had a clear message: Workers have been at the forefront of the pandemic.

Oct. 19, 2021

European water movement relaunch meeting

On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd October the European water movement met in Barcelona, after months of pandemic, to have an strategic meeting about its future and how to move forward.

Oct. 18, 2021

Social partners discuss circular economy

The circular economy is a key part of the European Green deal. It can have a disruptive impact on workers in sectors of the economy.

Oct. 18, 2021

Massive support for CGIL and Italian unions – Never again fascism #Maipuifascismi

Following the attack on the head office of the Italian confederation CGIL by the fascists, Italian and European workers know what is at stake.

Oct. 14, 2021

Caring For Profit –  on Europe’s private health and care companies

A new research project by the European Network of Corporate Observatories network maps the landscape of private for profit hospitals and nursing homes companies active in Europe.

Oct. 14, 2021

New social dialogue structure on social services to be set up!

The Federation of European Social Employers and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) recently submitted their joint application for a European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee (ESSDC) for social services to the European Commission.

Oct. 13, 2021

Shield people from rising energy bills say trade unions and NGOs

A “toolbox” released today by the European Commission to mitigate the impacts of skyrocketing gas prices has been criticised for putting lives at risk by the Right to Energy Coalition.

Oct. 13, 2021

EPSU expresses solidarity with Austrian childcare workers

Childcare workers take to the streets in Austria 14 October.

Oct. 12, 2021

Building skills in the electricity sector: final steps for the joint European social partner’s project

The Skills2Power project (‘Strengthen the Role of National Social Partners and VET Providers to Build Skills Intelligence in the Electricity Sector’) concludes after four years of successful activities.

Oct. 11, 2021

EPSU supports CGIL and the Italian unions against the attacks of the extreme-right

The head-office of the Italian trade union Confederation CGIL was stormed by extreme right wing groups Saturday 9 October.