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".
Vote on EPSU-HOSPEEM agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector
Further to the meeting of the Executive Committee on 8 June, please find attached the final proposal for a framework agreement between EPSU and HOSPEEM on prevention from medical sharp
Report EPSU 8th Congress: Hospital Social Partners urge EU health ministers to let the national experts run their national healthcare systems
(9 June 2009, Brussels) “We cannot let market forces run healthcare systems or we will end up with a two-tier system of healthcare delivery” Godfrey Perera, General Secretary, European Hospital
Report EPSU 8th Congress: European Hospital Social Partners announce EU-wide agreement on Medical Sharps injuries
Press Communication First EU wide text agreed by Hospital trade unions and employers set to prevent over one million injuries per year. (9 June 2009, Brussels). The European Hospital Social
First EU wide text agreed by Hospital and Healthcare trade unions and employers set to prevent medical sharps injuries
(Brussels, 17 July 2009,) The European Hospital and Healthcare Sector Social Partners - The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) represented by the President of EPSU health Committee, {{Karen
Framework Agreement on Prevention from Sharp Injuries in the Hospital and Health Care Sector
(4 August 2009) The above framework agreement was signed by Karen Jennings, EPSU Chair of the Health and Social Services Committee, and Godfrey Pereira, General Secretary of HOSPEEM, the European
Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector
(16 November 2009) European Commission Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector concluded by HOSPEEM and EPSU
Hospital Social Dialogue process identifies 5 retention of staff and skills needs issues to focus on
(19 January 2010) Monday 18 January saw a high level meeting between trade union and employer representatives in the [European Hospital Social Dialogue Committee->rub20]. The representatives agreed to establish {{a
Joint press release HOSPEEM – EPSU on the agreement on the directive on prevention from sharp injuries
(Brussels, 9 March 2010) - The European Hospital and Healthcare Sector Social Partners - The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association