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TPVH 3rd Negotiations meeting, 29 April 2024

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Feb. 28, 2024

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European Parliamentary rightwing backs Big Pharma – disappointing

The EPP, Renew and others on the right have voted (once again) to protect the interests of big business over those of workers, patients and people.

Oct. 03, 2023

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Asbestos Directive: mandatory decontamination a win for firefighters

Today the European Parliament voted on the deal agreed with Member States on the revision of the Directive on Protecting Workers from Asbestos.

Jul. 26, 2023

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Abuse and exploitation in Romanian private care facilities

Earlier this month, the Romanian state attorney's office confirmed horrifying accusations of abuse and exploitation in privately run care facilities.

Apr. 26, 2021

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New OSH strategy should aim to mainstream OSH, be less gender blind and be based on lessons learnt from the pandemic

EPSU representative Adam Rogalewski participated in a dedicated hearing organised by the European Commission with the social partners on the New Occupational Safety and Health Strategic Framework 2021-2027.

Nov. 16, 2020

Social partners discuss Pharmaceutical Strategy and Beat Cancer Plan with the European Commission

The European Commission foresees to publish a Beat Cancer Plan and Pharmaceutical Strategy at the end of November.

Sep. 03, 2019

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Public and Private Sector efficiency

A major review of hundreds of academic studies reveals that there is no empirical evidence that the private sector is intrinsically more efficient than the public sector

Apr. 03, 2019

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Verdi health and social services against commercialisation and privatisation. In solidarity with DISK President standing trial

Leading activists of Verdi in the health and social services joined European actions against the privatisation and commercialisation of health and social care.

Apr. 28, 2017

Everyone's health and safety counts

Press Release of ETUC on the occasion of International Workers' Memorial Day. Everyone’s health and safety at work matters – for workers, his or her family and loved ones, and for employers.

Sep. 12, 2016

ILO Guidelines on Recruitment step forward to address exploitation of migrants workers

(12 September 2016) The ILO took a big step forward to protect the rights of migrant workers with the adoption of guidance for fair recruitment, 7 September 2016. The guidelines