Migration

Jun. 08, 2017

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EPSU and its affiliates strongly condemn racist practices within the Swedish care system

Several public authorities in the North of Sweden have offered elderly people the right to refuse their caregivers on the basis of their skin colour or of their immigrant background.

Apr. 26, 2017

Labour-INT moving towards a meaningful integration of migrants

A multi-stakeholder approach to integrating migrants into Europe’s labour market was adopted at the ETUC-led Labour-INT network building conference, which took place in Turin, in the first half of April.

Mar. 21, 2017

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Union network calls for better protection for migrant care workers

Switzerland

(March 2017 ) The vpod public services union has a special network set up four years ago campaigning for better protection for migrant care workers. The union argues that the federal government is well aware of the level of exploitation of this group of workers but has failed to take any measures to regulate this area of work. Recent press reports have highlighted the situation facing care workers and the lack of legal protection.

Mar. 10, 2017

Launch Report Refugees and Migration 3 March 2017

New report highlights Europe’s failings regarding asylum seekers and refugees

Today as the EU Council discusses migration, a new report on ‘the Refugee Crisis and the Greek Public Services,’ published by Greek public service union ADEDY, draws attention to some of the major difficulties which have arisen at the EU borders,

Jan. 13, 2017

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Support for recast posted workers directive

Europe

(January 2017) Last month the European Economic and Social Committee gave its backing in principle to the European Commission's proposed recast of the Posted Workers Directive. It noted in particular how the concept of "remuneration" might help ensure equal pay for equal work but on time limits suggested six rather than 24 months. The ETUC is coordinating lobbying work around the Directive which is being discussed in the European Parliament's Employment Committee with a deadline for amendments of 9 February.

Dec. 16, 2016

EPSU defends undocumented migrants on International Migrants Day

(Press Release) ‘I am proud that many of our affiliates support, defend and organise undocumented migrants, as they fight for access to public services, such as health and education’, said EPSU General Secretary, Jan Willem Goudriaan.

Dec. 15, 2016

International Migrants Day - CEMR and EPSU release guidelines on how to facilitate migrant integration

(Press Release) Ahead of International Migrants Day, CEMR and EPSU present new joint guidelines on migrant integration, with a clear focus on labour market inclusion.

Dec. 05, 2016

Social Partners in LRG adopt revised guidelines on migration and anti-discrimination practices

Social Partners on the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee on Local and Regional Governments,  meeting today in Brussels, approved and adopted the revised EPSU-CEMR Guidelines on strengthen

Nov. 18, 2016

EPSU-CEMR final conference, Barcelona 14 November 2016

New Forms of Service Delivery in municipalities, good practice for occupational health and safety and social dialogue are interlinked!

CEMR and EPSU organized the final conference in Barcelona to discuss the final project report and recommendations on new forms of service delivery for municipalities, the contribution of social dialogue and well-being at work.

Nov. 16, 2016

EPSU Executive Committee addresses Tax Justice, Brexit, situation in Turkey, CETA, elects new leadership and much more

We have a new President in EPSU. Isolde Kunkel-Weber from the German union Ver.di was elected

Nov. 07, 2016

EPSU WGEC Committee adopts statement on Refugee Women

The EPSU Women’s and Gender Equality Committee adopted a statement on labour market integration of refugee women at its meeting in Brussels, on 7 November 2016.

Oct. 24, 2016

Ending austerity, investment in public services and strengthening Europe concerns of Italian union

(24 October 2016) The new General Secretary of CGIL FP Serena Sorrentino explained some of the ongoing challenges for Italian public service workers in the first meeting with the E

Sep. 16, 2016

EPSU welcomes report of the European Parliament on EU assisting Italy and Greece responding to increase of refugees

(16 September 2016) The number of people seeking asylum and a safe place is growing again in Italy and Greece.

Sep. 12, 2016

ILO Guidelines on Recruitment step forward to address exploitation of migrants workers

(12 September 2016) The ILO took a big step forward to protect the rights of migrant workers with the adoption of guidance for fair recruitment, 7 September 2016.

Jul. 15, 2016

ETUC final statement on the next steps after the UK referendum

European trade unions fight for workers' rights in aftermath brexit.