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The voice of 8 million European public service workers
Apr. 06, 2023
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Celebrating 45 years of fighting for public service workers in Europe

Social Dialogue
Solidarity
Union Rights
Sep. 22, 2023
EPSU meets DG ECHO on 7 September 2023

EPSU puts firefighters' concerns at the heart of European debate

​​​​​​​On September 7th, 2023, EPSU met with the European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) to discuss the pressing need for improved coordination of joint firefighting operations.
Environment/Climate Change
Health and Safety
Staffing levels
Sep. 21, 2023
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EPSU calls for solidarity with Turkish unions

The leaders and members of the SES Union will be in court next week due to their trade union activities.
Solidarity
Union Rights
Sep. 20, 2023
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Strong collective bargaining in Germany, Europe and worldwide supported at Verdi Congress

One of the important issues at the 6th Congress of the German union Verdi was the strengthening of collective bargaining.
Collective Bargaining
Corporate Social Responsibility
Sep. 20, 2023
bilateral labour consultation between the EU and Japan

Skills and digitalisation in the care sector discussed in EU Japan labour consultation

Last week, EPSU participated in a bilateral labour consultation between the EU and Japan on ‘upskilling and reskilling for the socio-economic transition.’
Digitalisation
Early Childhood Education and Care
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Social Services
Sep. 19, 2023
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Health and Social Care beyond COVID-19

The call for a designated European Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the need for a dedicated Directive on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) into sharp focus, according to a seminar on protecting European workers in the Health and Social Care sectors.
Health
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Social Services
Sep. 19, 2023
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EPSU expert group discusses Occupational Safety and Health in HSS

The group discussed recent developments on worker protection in the EU and beyond, an interactive risk assessment tool in healthcare, and the revisions of directives on Carcinogens and Mutagens and Reprotoxins (CMRD 5) and asbestos.
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Sep. 15, 2023
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New reports highlight crucial role of public banks in strengthening public services

Two new reports highlight the role of public banking in delivering quality public services.
Economic Policy
Local government
Sep. 15, 2023
6th Foundational Economy Conference, Vienna

Water struggles and climate change

Water is a public good and European water policy must be orientated towards this. A European Water Strategy must be based on recognising the human rights to water and sanitation based on publicly owned water services.
Water
Sep. 08, 2023

EPSU stands with French unions against the government’s repression

After the persecution of several FNME-CGT trade union leaders, including the General Secretary Sebastien Menesplier, CGT and other French unions gathered in front of Montmorency gendarmerie, where Menesplier was summoned, on 6 September.
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  • Sep 26
    EPSU Youth Network meeting 2023 Sofia Bulgaria
    EPSU Youth Network meeting 2023
  • Sep 28
    4th meeting of the EU-funded EPSU-PSI project on Remunicipalisation/Insourcing (INQPS), 28 September 2023 Brussels Belgium
    4th meeting of the EU-funded EPSU-PSI project on Remunicipalisation/Insourcing (INQPS), 28 September 2023
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    61st meeting of the Standing Committee on Local and Regional Government Brussels Belgium
    61st meeting of the Standing Committee on Local and Regional Government

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