Oct. 14, 2010 Mobilisations continue in the eve of Euro demonstration (14 October 2010) With the successful demonstration in Brussels on 29 September, the trade unions have had another landmark in the mobilisations against austerity packages and cuts in public services
Oct. 06, 2010 Thanks for the solidarity and keep the good work! (6 October 2010) This is the main message we want to give to all of you a week after the successful Eurodemonstration that gathered more than 100.000 workers and trade
Sep. 28, 2010 See you tomorrow in Brussels (28 September 2010) Tomorrow is D-day for the European trade union movement. The 29 September has finally arrived and we expect more than 100.000 people in the streets of the
Sep. 08, 2010 Still mobilising for 29 September (8 September 2010) The political year has started and following of what we said in the last newsletter, still thousands of our members are facing cuts in public services and
Aug. 05, 2010 Editorial - Mobilising for 29 September (6 July 2010) These are very challenging time for many of our affiliates. While we would like to wish you all a good summer, we are aware that many thousands
May. 10, 2010 Editorial (10 June 2010) Tamara Goosens It is with great sadness that last month we had to announce the death of our colleague Tamara Goosens. She was well liked and well
Apr. 26, 2010 Editorial - Working time: keeping the focus on safety (26 April 2010) Last month the European Commission issued a Communication on working time that includes two central but highly dubious arguments. The first is that, while the primary goal
Mar. 01, 2010 Financial and Economic Crisis – Who is to pay? (1 March 2010) ADEDY and the GSEE called for a General Strike on 24 February. ETUC General Secretary, John Monks, addressed the main rally in Athens where some 50.000 demonstrators
Jan. 19, 2010 Editorial – EPSU starts the year with EU Presidency success - Message from the General Secretary (19 January 2010) I hope that 2010 has started as well for you as it has for EPSU. We are very happy to announce that we have received welcome support
Oct. 22, 2009 Editorial - EPSU affiliates - Showing their worth and fighting back (22 October 2009, Brussels) The two main ‘pillars’ of EPSU work are the promotion of Public Services, and the development of Collective Bargaining coordination. This edition of the newsletter highlights
Oct. 05, 2009 Editorial - Public services are essential in a time of Economic Crisis (6 October 2009, Brussels) After the Yes vote in Ireland, the Lisbon Treaty looks to be finally about to come into force – save for some Czech maneuverings. The provisions
Sep. 24, 2009 Editorial (24 September 2009) The summer period has been a busy one for EPSU. After our successful Congress, held here in Brussels, we have been outlining our work programme for the
Jun. 03, 2009 Editorial - Message from the EPSU General Secretary (3 June 2009, Brussels) Message from the EPSU General Secretary Welcome to our Congress newsletter This collection of articles is a guide to some of the debates and decision we
May. 28, 2009 Editorial - Get out the vote for public services! (28 May 2009) The European Parliament elections are vital. And it is vital that as many as possible get out and vote. The higher the turnout - the higher the
Mar. 24, 2009 Healthcare workers will see April as a defining month at EU level Carola Fischbach-Pyttel, EPSU General Secretary (24 March 2009) As you know, at EU level, EPSU is the recognised social partner in the hospital sector. April 2009 will be a seminal