Over 7000 workers in social services have now responded to a survey on pay and working conditions. The survey is supported by EPSU with the view that it will provide important and up-to-date information that affiliates can use at national level in their lobbying, campaigning and collective bargaining. The survey will run until October when results will be analysed in time for a conference in Amsterdam on 18 November. So there is still plenty of time to encourage members to complete the questionnaire either online or on paper.
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