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Mar. 16, 2023

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EPSU stands with public sector unions taking action

Thousands of health workers across the Netherlands are taking industrial action today in their campaign to secure a 10% pay increase.

Sep. 30, 2020

Another town in Portugal brings water into public ownership

After the remunicipalisation of water services in Mafra in 2016 (Portugal), another Portuguese town has announced now that is going public.

Oct. 26, 2018

EPSU support for Public Sector strike in Portugal, 26 October 2018

Solidarity with Portuguese workers on strike for better pay and quality public services

The Portuguese public sectors unions are taking strike action for better pay 26 October 2018.

Jun. 19, 2017

Solidarity statement for the Portuguese firefighters

EPSU expresses its condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of the 62 people that tragically lost their lives, this weekend, in the terrible wildfire that engulfed the Portuguese city of Pedrogao Grande.

Feb. 02, 2017

EPSU sends solidarity to striking non-teaching staff in Portugal

(3 February 2017) EPSU has expressed support for the strike of non-teaching staff in schools across Portugal. The unions argue that these workers face precarious employment conditions and are without

Dec. 12, 2016

EPSU warmly welcomes remunicipalisation of Mafra Water Services

EPSU welcomes the decision of Mafra’s local authorities to remunicipalise its water services.

Jan. 19, 2011

Arrest of Portuguese trade unionist is unacceptable!

(19 January 2011) The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and Public Services International (PSI) strongly condemn the arrest of trade union leaders and activists during a rally before