Health and Social Services, Social Dialogue
On 20 September 2006, after six years of preparation, EPSU (the European Federation of Public Service Unions) and HOSPEEM (the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association) launched the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector (SSDC HS). 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of this committee and the sectoral social dialogue for the health care sector at EU-level.
Below you will find more detailed information on the main outcomes and the work programmes of the SSDC HS as well as on the three thematic priorities and the various topics dealt with in the context of the joint work:
- Main Outcomes (for the years 2006 to 2018)
- Work Programmes (for the years 2006 to 2019)
- Health and Safety at the Workplace
- Recruitment & Retention
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & Life-long learning (LLL)
For more information on this preparation phase 2000-2006 EPSU affiliates can read the article "Social dialogue in the hospital sector at EU level".
Green paper on EU health workforce: Commissioner Vassiliou calls for social partners' contribution
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On the World Health Day 2008: European Healthcare Employers and Workers sign code of conduct and follow up on Ethical Cross-Border Recruitment and Retention in the Hospital Sector
On the World Health Day 2008: European Healthcare Employers and Workers sign code of conduct and follow up on Ethical Cross-Border Recruitment and Retention in the Hospital SectorEuropean Hospital and
EPSU- HOSPEEM code of conduct and follow up on Ethical Cross-Border Recruitment and Retention in the Hospital Sector
Adopted on 7 April 2008IntroductionHOSPEEM and EPSU recognize the inequalities and unnecessary burdens on healthcare systems, caused by unethical recruitment practices in the EU. The European social partners in the
Healthcare Employers and Workers send strong message to European Commission on cross-border healthcare proposals
European Hospital Unions and Employers agree joint statement on EU and healthcare (14 December, 2007, Brussels) The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare