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@epsu.bsky.social
The European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), organising 8 million public service workers across Europe.
General Secretary: @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
General Secretary: @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social
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💪🏾From strikes in the UK's NHS to protests in Portugal, Europe’s public service workers are fighting for higher pay and better conditions.
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EPSU Collective Bargaining newsletter is out! From Portugal to Romania, mobilisations are shaking Europe!
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
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◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EPSU Collective Bargaining newsletter is out! From Portugal to Romania, mobilisations are shaking Europe!
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
EPSU Collective Bargaining newsletter is out! From Portugal to Romania, mobilisations are shaking Europe!
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EPSU Collective Bargaining newsletter is out! From Portugal to Romania, mobilisations are shaking Europe!
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
◾German court confirms overtime supplements for part-time doctors
◾50th year of Iceland's women strike
◾Pay rise in maternity-care in the Netherlands
Read more👇🏾
www.epsu.org/epsucob/nove...
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Latest issue @epsu.bsky.social collective bargaining news is out.
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Archive going back 20 years
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➡️ research and more
from Europe's public service unions
Archive going back 20 years
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November 2025 EPSU Collective Bargaining Newsletter No.20
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November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Latest issue @epsu.bsky.social collective bargaining news is out.
Covers
➡️ agreements
➡️strikes
➡️ research and more
from Europe's public service unions
Archive going back 20 years
@etui.bsky.social
@labourstart.bsky.social
@strikemap.org
@unionnews.bsky.social
Covers
➡️ agreements
➡️strikes
➡️ research and more
from Europe's public service unions
Archive going back 20 years
@etui.bsky.social
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The debate is underway at the Care Workers' Parliament with MEPs, the European Commission and the ILO joining care workers to discuss how to turn their demands into action.
It's time for reality to meet policy - and for policymakers to prove that they're listening. 💬
It's time for reality to meet policy - and for policymakers to prove that they're listening. 💬
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The debate is underway at the Care Workers' Parliament with MEPs, the European Commission and the ILO joining care workers to discuss how to turn their demands into action.
It's time for reality to meet policy - and for policymakers to prove that they're listening. 💬
It's time for reality to meet policy - and for policymakers to prove that they're listening. 💬
🗣️ "Stop calling us low skilled! I complete 42 courses every year; I handle essential medications; I work to make sure they have a future. How is that low skilled?"
From Ireland and the UK, Liz (@siptu.bsky.social) and Sam (@unison.org.uk) are sharing their truth at the Care Workers' Parliament.
From Ireland and the UK, Liz (@siptu.bsky.social) and Sam (@unison.org.uk) are sharing their truth at the Care Workers' Parliament.
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🗣️ "Stop calling us low skilled! I complete 42 courses every year; I handle essential medications; I work to make sure they have a future. How is that low skilled?"
From Ireland and the UK, Liz (@siptu.bsky.social) and Sam (@unison.org.uk) are sharing their truth at the Care Workers' Parliament.
From Ireland and the UK, Liz (@siptu.bsky.social) and Sam (@unison.org.uk) are sharing their truth at the Care Workers' Parliament.
From Austria, Sweden, France and Italy: Berit, Hanna, Stéphane and Francesco share their realities with policymakers.
🗣️ “Loving your work doesn’t stop it from breaking you.”
🗣️ “We can’t pay bills with applause.”
🗣️ “Choosing between budgets and dignity - that's not what this career is about.”
🗣️ “Loving your work doesn’t stop it from breaking you.”
🗣️ “We can’t pay bills with applause.”
🗣️ “Choosing between budgets and dignity - that's not what this career is about.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
From Austria, Sweden, France and Italy: Berit, Hanna, Stéphane and Francesco share their realities with policymakers.
🗣️ “Loving your work doesn’t stop it from breaking you.”
🗣️ “We can’t pay bills with applause.”
🗣️ “Choosing between budgets and dignity - that's not what this career is about.”
🗣️ “Loving your work doesn’t stop it from breaking you.”
🗣️ “We can’t pay bills with applause.”
🗣️ “Choosing between budgets and dignity - that's not what this career is about.”
MEP @spietikainen.bsky.social joins the opening of the Care Workers’ Parliament, saying “Real change means investing in people, in numbers, in quality work – proper pay, more hands, real appreciation.”
We’re now hearing the real stories behind today’s resolution - and the change they really need.
We’re now hearing the real stories behind today’s resolution - and the change they really need.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
MEP @spietikainen.bsky.social joins the opening of the Care Workers’ Parliament, saying “Real change means investing in people, in numbers, in quality work – proper pay, more hands, real appreciation.”
We’re now hearing the real stories behind today’s resolution - and the change they really need.
We’re now hearing the real stories behind today’s resolution - and the change they really need.
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament is underway at the European Parliament 💬
EPSU’s @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social and MEP @gabischoff.bsky.social opened the event, welcoming care workers from across Europe. Their stories matter - policymakers need to hear their voices.
EPSU’s @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social and MEP @gabischoff.bsky.social opened the event, welcoming care workers from across Europe. Their stories matter - policymakers need to hear their voices.
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament is underway at the European Parliament 💬
EPSU’s @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social and MEP @gabischoff.bsky.social opened the event, welcoming care workers from across Europe. Their stories matter - policymakers need to hear their voices.
EPSU’s @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social and MEP @gabischoff.bsky.social opened the event, welcoming care workers from across Europe. Their stories matter - policymakers need to hear their voices.
We’re live from Brussels!
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament brings together care workers from across Europe to tell policymakers what must change: fair pay, safe staffing, real investment in care.
🎥 Follow live: ep.interactio.eu/jcrn-fs6-oj9...
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament brings together care workers from across Europe to tell policymakers what must change: fair pay, safe staffing, real investment in care.
🎥 Follow live: ep.interactio.eu/jcrn-fs6-oj9...
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We’re live from Brussels!
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament brings together care workers from across Europe to tell policymakers what must change: fair pay, safe staffing, real investment in care.
🎥 Follow live: ep.interactio.eu/jcrn-fs6-oj9...
The first-ever Care Workers’ Parliament brings together care workers from across Europe to tell policymakers what must change: fair pay, safe staffing, real investment in care.
🎥 Follow live: ep.interactio.eu/jcrn-fs6-oj9...
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Letters from the frontline: Care workers come to Brussels to take over the European Parliament.
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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🪚The Corporate Chainsaw Commission is at it again - cutting through workers’ protections in the name of “simplification.”
In our latest newsletter, we're calling out deregulation, austerity and attacks on democracy - and the unions fighting back!
Read more 👇 www.epsu.org/newsletter/c...
In our latest newsletter, we're calling out deregulation, austerity and attacks on democracy - and the unions fighting back!
Read more 👇 www.epsu.org/newsletter/c...
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🪚The Corporate Chainsaw Commission is at it again - cutting through workers’ protections in the name of “simplification.”
In our latest newsletter, we're calling out deregulation, austerity and attacks on democracy - and the unions fighting back!
Read more 👇 www.epsu.org/newsletter/c...
In our latest newsletter, we're calling out deregulation, austerity and attacks on democracy - and the unions fighting back!
Read more 👇 www.epsu.org/newsletter/c...
Letters from the frontline: Care workers come to Brussels to take over the European Parliament.
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
November 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Letters from the frontline: Care workers come to Brussels to take over the European Parliament.
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
Care Workers Parliament brings care workers across Europe together - they'll speak directly with policymakers about the challenges they face at work.
Stay tuned for the livestream!
📅 5 November - 15.00
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Success to @jhl.fi Super @talentia.fi in the negotiations for workers in private early childhood care
Good work deserves good pay and conditions
Workers deserve a good collective agreement
#solidarity
@epsu.bsky.social
Good work deserves good pay and conditions
Workers deserve a good collective agreement
#solidarity
@epsu.bsky.social
Collective agreement negotiations for private ECEC continue - JHL
Trade Union JHL has pursued the new collective agreement since autumn 2024. The union has taken action to increase organisational readiness.
www.jhl.fi
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Success to @jhl.fi Super @talentia.fi in the negotiations for workers in private early childhood care
Good work deserves good pay and conditions
Workers deserve a good collective agreement
#solidarity
@epsu.bsky.social
Good work deserves good pay and conditions
Workers deserve a good collective agreement
#solidarity
@epsu.bsky.social
🌆 Today is #WorldCitiesDay!
👩🏽🚒👨🚒 From Łódź to Madrid, Brussels to Alicante - firefighters are the lifeline of our cities.
They respond first when we need help. Yet across Europe, they face underfunding, staff shortages and growing risks.
Today we shine a light on their voices.
🧵Follow the thread!
👩🏽🚒👨🚒 From Łódź to Madrid, Brussels to Alicante - firefighters are the lifeline of our cities.
They respond first when we need help. Yet across Europe, they face underfunding, staff shortages and growing risks.
Today we shine a light on their voices.
🧵Follow the thread!
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🌆 Today is #WorldCitiesDay!
👩🏽🚒👨🚒 From Łódź to Madrid, Brussels to Alicante - firefighters are the lifeline of our cities.
They respond first when we need help. Yet across Europe, they face underfunding, staff shortages and growing risks.
Today we shine a light on their voices.
🧵Follow the thread!
👩🏽🚒👨🚒 From Łódź to Madrid, Brussels to Alicante - firefighters are the lifeline of our cities.
They respond first when we need help. Yet across Europe, they face underfunding, staff shortages and growing risks.
Today we shine a light on their voices.
🧵Follow the thread!
📜 Letters from the frontline
"I give my best for the people I care for - but I wish I had more time for each patient to truly respond to their needs."
Today we hear from Sanela - like her, care workers across Europe speak up for more staff and better conditions.
"I give my best for the people I care for - but I wish I had more time for each patient to truly respond to their needs."
Today we hear from Sanela - like her, care workers across Europe speak up for more staff and better conditions.
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📜 Letters from the frontline
"I give my best for the people I care for - but I wish I had more time for each patient to truly respond to their needs."
Today we hear from Sanela - like her, care workers across Europe speak up for more staff and better conditions.
"I give my best for the people I care for - but I wish I had more time for each patient to truly respond to their needs."
Today we hear from Sanela - like her, care workers across Europe speak up for more staff and better conditions.
🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, EPSU joins 140+ CSOs urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
📰👉 www.epsu.org/article/epsu...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, EPSU joins 140+ CSOs urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
📰👉 www.epsu.org/article/epsu...
EPSU joins large group asking European Parliament to demand corporate accountability
The European Parliament must stand firm against proposals to weaken the Corporate Due Diligence and the Corporate Social Reporting Directives.
www.epsu.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, EPSU joins 140+ CSOs urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
📰👉 www.epsu.org/article/epsu...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, EPSU joins 140+ CSOs urging MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
📰👉 www.epsu.org/article/epsu...
📬 Letters from the frontline
Natascha, a home care worker in Austria, speaks of low pay, chaotic schedules, and colleagues needing second jobs to survive.
She’s calling for wages that reflect the work, access to full-time jobs, and shifts that respect family life.
No workers, no care.
Natascha, a home care worker in Austria, speaks of low pay, chaotic schedules, and colleagues needing second jobs to survive.
She’s calling for wages that reflect the work, access to full-time jobs, and shifts that respect family life.
No workers, no care.
October 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📬 Letters from the frontline
Natascha, a home care worker in Austria, speaks of low pay, chaotic schedules, and colleagues needing second jobs to survive.
She’s calling for wages that reflect the work, access to full-time jobs, and shifts that respect family life.
No workers, no care.
Natascha, a home care worker in Austria, speaks of low pay, chaotic schedules, and colleagues needing second jobs to survive.
She’s calling for wages that reflect the work, access to full-time jobs, and shifts that respect family life.
No workers, no care.
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This week I am at the @who.int Regional Office for Europe Regional Committee Meeting. @epsu.bsky.social welcomes the new work programme of the WHO-Europe and as always we will be supporting WHO -Europe in its implementation.
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This week I am at the @who.int Regional Office for Europe Regional Committee Meeting. @epsu.bsky.social welcomes the new work programme of the WHO-Europe and as always we will be supporting WHO -Europe in its implementation.
🕯️ One year on from the Valencia flood: “They didn’t die - they were murdered.”
Today marks 1 year since the devastating floods that killed 2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ people in Valencia, Spain.
This tragedy came shortly after the right wing regional government dismantled the Valencian Emergency Unit to cut costs.
Today marks 1 year since the devastating floods that killed 2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ people in Valencia, Spain.
This tragedy came shortly after the right wing regional government dismantled the Valencian Emergency Unit to cut costs.
October 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🕯️ One year on from the Valencia flood: “They didn’t die - they were murdered.”
Today marks 1 year since the devastating floods that killed 2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ people in Valencia, Spain.
This tragedy came shortly after the right wing regional government dismantled the Valencian Emergency Unit to cut costs.
Today marks 1 year since the devastating floods that killed 2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ people in Valencia, Spain.
This tragedy came shortly after the right wing regional government dismantled the Valencian Emergency Unit to cut costs.
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To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget.
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget.
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...
#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope
Letters from the frontline: Care workers are underpaid, overworked, undervalued
On the International Day of Care and Support, we're hearing from Ana, care worker from Spain. She earns less than minimum wage, works long hours, faces high risks, sacrifices her family life.
Is this what she deserves?
On the International Day of Care and Support, we're hearing from Ana, care worker from Spain. She earns less than minimum wage, works long hours, faces high risks, sacrifices her family life.
Is this what she deserves?
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Letters from the frontline: Care workers are underpaid, overworked, undervalued
On the International Day of Care and Support, we're hearing from Ana, care worker from Spain. She earns less than minimum wage, works long hours, faces high risks, sacrifices her family life.
Is this what she deserves?
On the International Day of Care and Support, we're hearing from Ana, care worker from Spain. She earns less than minimum wage, works long hours, faces high risks, sacrifices her family life.
Is this what she deserves?
💜 On the International Day of Care and Support, we stand with care workers everywhere - including those hired through digital platforms. They’re essential, but too often treated as disposable.
🎥 Watch our short video on why platform care workers deserve decent work & union protection #Care2025
🎥 Watch our short video on why platform care workers deserve decent work & union protection #Care2025
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
💜 On the International Day of Care and Support, we stand with care workers everywhere - including those hired through digital platforms. They’re essential, but too often treated as disposable.
🎥 Watch our short video on why platform care workers deserve decent work & union protection #Care2025
🎥 Watch our short video on why platform care workers deserve decent work & union protection #Care2025
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Serbian unions working together to propose common amendments to the labour law
Student movement wants more unity and shared purpose
Some hurdles remain for full common understanding and these are significant steps for all
@epsu.bsky.social
@ituc.bsky.social
Student movement wants more unity and shared purpose
Some hurdles remain for full common understanding and these are significant steps for all
@epsu.bsky.social
@ituc.bsky.social
Trade unions finalise their own labour and strike laws – Serbian Monitor
Representatives of the five largest trade union confederations in Serbia have reached agreement on nearly the entire text of the amendments to the Labour Law and the Strike Law. However, before submi...
www.serbianmonitor.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Serbian unions working together to propose common amendments to the labour law
Student movement wants more unity and shared purpose
Some hurdles remain for full common understanding and these are significant steps for all
@epsu.bsky.social
@ituc.bsky.social
Student movement wants more unity and shared purpose
Some hurdles remain for full common understanding and these are significant steps for all
@epsu.bsky.social
@ituc.bsky.social
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New leadership team @fagforbundet.bsky.social
Congrats to all from @epsu.bsky.social
Congrats to new President Helene Harsvik Skeibrok.
We look forward to confront the challenges for public service workers together
Thanks to Mette Nord former president of EPSU. A well deserved retirement
Congrats to all from @epsu.bsky.social
Congrats to new President Helene Harsvik Skeibrok.
We look forward to confront the challenges for public service workers together
Thanks to Mette Nord former president of EPSU. A well deserved retirement
October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New leadership team @fagforbundet.bsky.social
Congrats to all from @epsu.bsky.social
Congrats to new President Helene Harsvik Skeibrok.
We look forward to confront the challenges for public service workers together
Thanks to Mette Nord former president of EPSU. A well deserved retirement
Congrats to all from @epsu.bsky.social
Congrats to new President Helene Harsvik Skeibrok.
We look forward to confront the challenges for public service workers together
Thanks to Mette Nord former president of EPSU. A well deserved retirement
+100 people gathered today in Brussels to plan our fightback against #Deregulation and #Omnibus packages.
Trade unions, NGOs, public health & consumer organisations, corporate watchdogs... representing millions of citizens across Europe demand #RulesToProtect people, environment and the planet.
Trade unions, NGOs, public health & consumer organisations, corporate watchdogs... representing millions of citizens across Europe demand #RulesToProtect people, environment and the planet.
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
+100 people gathered today in Brussels to plan our fightback against #Deregulation and #Omnibus packages.
Trade unions, NGOs, public health & consumer organisations, corporate watchdogs... representing millions of citizens across Europe demand #RulesToProtect people, environment and the planet.
Trade unions, NGOs, public health & consumer organisations, corporate watchdogs... representing millions of citizens across Europe demand #RulesToProtect people, environment and the planet.