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".
EPSU Working Paper Social Services and Social Dialogue
EPSU affiliates from the sectors "health and social services" and "local and regional government" have agreed to common guidelines for EPSU members in view of the development of social dialogue at EU-level with relevant and representative employers‘ organisations.
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Hospital Sector, Working Group 1/2016
2 March 2016, Brussels Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector Working Group 2016 Centre Borschette 36 rue Froissart 1040 Brussels Participation form and practical details - Participation form
EPSU-HOSPEEM Report on the use and implementation of the Framework of Actions on Recruitment and Retention
(15 February 2016)On 10 December 2015 HOSPEEM and EPSU adopted a joint follow-up report on the use and implementation of their Framework of Actions on Recruitment and Retention (FoA R&R)
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Hospital Sector, Plenary Meeting 2015
10 December 2015 Brussels Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector Plenary Meeting 2015 Centre Borschette, 36 rue Froissart, 1040 Brussels Participation form and practical details - Participation form
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Hospital Sector, Working Group 2/2015
15 June 2015 BrusselsSectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital SectorWorking Group 2/2015Centre Borschette, 36 rue Froissart, 1040 BrusselsParticipation form and practical details - Participation form Part-Form-SSDC HS-WG2-2015-06-15- List of
Addressing musculoskeletal disorders and psycho-social risks and stress at work in the hospital sector (2014-2016)
HOSPEEM and EPSU have been provided support by the European Commission for a joint project aimed at implementing one of the two main priorities of the new work-programme 2014-2016 of
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Hospital Sector, Working Group 1/2015
6 March 2015 Brussels Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector Working Group 1/2015 Centre Borschette, 36 rue Froissart, 1040 Brussels Participation form and practical details - Participation Form
Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Hospital Sector, Plenary Meeting 2014
10 December 2014 Brussels Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector Plenary Meeting 2014 Crown Plaza Hotel, Rue Gineste, 3, 1000 Brussels Participation form and practical details - Participation