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Apr. 18, 2024

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Reducing working time: case studies from across Europe

EPSU has launched a series of case studies to explore how trade unions across Europe are addressing working time reduction. This month, the focus is on Spain and Portugal.

Apr. 10, 2024

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Trade unionism is not a crime: Solidarity with Belarusian jailed trade unionists

There will be a virtual solidarity meeting with Belarusian trade unionists on 19 April, 9.30 – 11.00, in framework of “the Day of action for trade union rights and democracy in Belarus”. Meeting is organised by ITUC.

Apr. 09, 2024

FNV debate on Europe with Elmar Smid, Edwin Kuiper, Kim van Sparretak, Groningen, 8 April 2024

What is at stake for public service workers in EP elections 2024 – joining debate

The Dutch union FNV organised an information session and debate with members on what is at stake for workers and public services in the 6-9 June 2024 elections for members of the European Parliament.

Apr. 03, 2024

PSI Affiliates demand Answers over Violence Against Health Workers, Kenya

EPSU supports Kenyan health workers

Following the shooting of the trade union leader of the Kenyan health workers union, PSI is organising a global protest.

Mar. 26, 2024

Commission action plan on labour and skills shortages lacks ambition

Commission action plan on labour and skills shortages lacks ambition

On March 21st, the European Commission unveiled its action plan aimed at confronting the pressing issue of labour and skills shortages across the European Union.

Mar. 22, 2024

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EPSU Executive Committee – last stretch towards Congress

Many affiliates were on the streets and in demonstrations recently including on 19 March. The Executive paid tribute to the workers and the unions in the actions.

Mar. 13, 2024

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Trade unions mobilise in Brussels against austerity

The Belgian Federation of General Labor (FGTB/ABVV) mobilised against austerity measures on Tuesday, 12 March, demanding freedom for collective bargaining and an end to social security system reductions.

Mar. 01, 2024

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EPSU joins trade union movement protesting the forced military service in Myanmar

The military junta in Myanmar introduced compulsory military conscription on 10 February 2024. It is a form of forced labour.

Feb. 23, 2024

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Two years of war: EPSU in solidarity with Ukrainian workers

After two years of Russian aggression, EPSU reiterates its support to the Ukrainian people. At the international solidarity meeting with Ukrainian and international trade unions held on 22 February 2024, EPSU General Secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan recalled: “We express our full solidarity with Ukrainian workers, the unions and the people.

Feb. 22, 2024

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International support to Italian ENEL workers

Filctem-CGIL, Flaei-CISL, and Uiltec-UIL are currently mobilising in protest of Enel Group’s decision to make unilateral changes in working hours arrangements, outsourcing operations on the electricity grid, and refusing to renew the remote work agreement.

Feb. 16, 2024

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Quality public services vital to reach Europe’s industrial ambitions

The reform of the European economic governance rules threatens quality public services and undermines Europe’s industrial ambitions.

Jan. 17, 2024

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EPSU message of solidarity to union action day in Northern Ireland

Public service unions are in strikes and rallies 18 January in Northern Ireland. EPSU has sent a message of solidarity.

Jan. 15, 2024

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Solidarity with striking Tesla workers

The US company Tesla sells electric cars in many European countries like Sweden. The Tesla workers that maintain those cars are on strike in Sweden.

Dec. 19, 2023

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Reaffirming Migrants’ Right to Health

Public Services International (PSI) and the European Public Service Union (EPSU) mark International Migrants Day by strongly reaffirming the right to healthcare for all migrants regardless of legal status.

Dec. 18, 2023

European demonstration 12 December 2023

Thousands march against EU’s austerity policies in Brussels

Workers and trade unions from 30 countries joined the ETUC in a significant demonstration against the European Union's austerity plans, marching through Brussels under the "Together Against Austerity" banner.