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".
European organisations agree on measures to counter work-place violence
(30 September 2010) European organisations agree on measures to counter work-place violence. Eight European organisations of social partners have today adopted joint Guidelines* setting out the practical steps that can
EPSU and HOSPEEM signed a Framework of Actions on Recruitment and Retention on 17 December 2010
(Press Communication, 21 December 2010) This framework constitutes an important basis for social partners at European and national levels to develop concrete action to tackle staff shortages and qualification needs
European Social Partners in the Hospital Sector meet Health Commissioner John Dalli
(July 12) Godfrey Perera, Secretary General of HOSPEEM (European hospital and healthcare employers' association) and Carola Fischbach-Pyttel, General Secretary (European Federation of Public Service Unions) met yesterday Commissioner John Dalli
Challenges and perspectives for care services and care workers in Germany
The department of health, social services, social welfare and churches of German EPSU member ver.di (Vereinigte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft) recently issued two publications focusing on the challenges and perspectives of long-term care and elderly care services and the care workers in Germany.