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Dec. 14, 2020

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PPPs report COVER for web 2020

Why public-private partnerships (PPPs) are still not delivering!

Today, Eurodad and EPSU are launching a report about the broken promises of public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Dec. 02, 2020

Getting the most out of public money in support of Europe’s recovery

Joint statement on the European Council Conclusions on public procurement

Jul. 12, 2018

She works hard for the money EPSU Report July 2018 Thorsten Müller ETUI

She works hard for the money - tackling low pay in sectors dominated by women

Low pay is a major problem in certain parts of the public services - particularly those where women make up the majority of workers.

Apr. 06, 2018

Gender Equality guidelines at Social Dialogue Local and Regional Government working group meeting 22 March 2018

EPSU and CEMR discuss public procurement, social fairness package and gender equality

These were the main issues discussed at the social dialogue working group meeting that took place of 22 March 2018.

May. 22, 2017

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EPSU Resolution and Roadmap on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights

The European Public Service Union inscribes gender equality and women’s rights at the top of its main priorities.

Dec. 07, 2016

EPSU part of discussions with larger cities on the use of social clauses in public procurement

Eurocities and the Nantes Metropole organized a larger seminar with 22 city representatives to exchange how cities are engaging in using social clauses in public procurement contracts.

Dec. 13, 2012

PAY AND OTHER SOCIAL CLAUSES IN EUROPEAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Study on behalf of the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) - Düsseldorf, December 2012 - An overview on regulation and practices with a focus on Denmark, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

May. 27, 2011

Joint trade union civil society paper (2010) on public procurement and social and sustainability policy objectives

Evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of EU Procurement legislation and policy

Apr. 14, 2011

EPSU response to Commission's consultation on Green Paper on EU public procurement rules

EPSU’s response focuses on public services and sustainable procurement. On public services EPSU stresses that new EU rules should not put pressure on public authorities to use public procurement to provide public services.