National and European Administration
Austerity measures, workers' information and consultation rights, access to and quality of administrations, trust in governments, quality and diversity, well-being at work are key concerns that guide EPSU’s work in national and European administration. As representatives of workers in this sector, EPSU works hard to address these core issues through social dialogue with employers at national and European level. We are active on behalf of prison service staff, tax collectors, embassy staff, labour inspectors and many more.
EPSU is the recognized and most representative European social partner in central governments that employ more than 9 million workers and civil servants. in central government administrations. More can be read about the structure and background of the Social Dialogue Committee here. In October 2023 the NEA Standing Committee elected Karin Brunzell, ST Sweden, and Alain Parisot, UNSA France, as co-chairs of the Committee, and Federico Trastulli, UILPA Italy, as vice-chair. Nadja Salson is the EPSU Policy Officer responsible for the sector.
EPSU’s work in this sector has led a number of campaigns, most notably on tax justice and transparency. Our NEA work also incorporates advocacy and training for workers on the frontline of refugee and migrant reception services.
View contactsEPSU tells Commission: Following Starbucks and Fiat decisions, go after McDonald's and the rest...
Press Release – Brussels, 21st October 2015 – The European Public Service Union (EPSU) welcomes today’s landmark decision by Competition Commissioner Vestager that the tax rulings granted to Starbucks in
European Parliament report is a big step forward, but the pressure must be maintained to get concrete measures to stop tax dodging
(27 November 2015) On 25 November in Strasbourg, the [European Parliament passed a report->http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=9ccc8a89-5ea5-4120-9028-a55600e27bd1&utm_campaign=engagor&utm_content=engagor_Mzg1MzIzNQ%3D%3D&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter] by a large majority that marks a milestone in the institution’s fight for tax justice. This
McDonald's is not just a tax dodger, but a bad employer: workers come to Brussels to demand action!
(13 January 2016) McDonald’s is a colossal corporation: the world’s second largest private sector employer, with restaurants in 119 countries and a global turnover of $90 billion. It is also