We’re in Chișinău as the EPSU Southeast Europe constituency meeting gets underway! Unions across the region come together to tackle attacks on rights, strengthen organising and stand up for public services. Two days of discussion, solidarity and action ahead.

Journalist @hettieobrien.bsky.social on private equity and exploiting care and the elderly for profit in the UK Research enough: this is how private elderly care works More in cictar.org/news/social-... Recall The Gravediggers (Orpea) www.francetelevisions.fr/et-vous/notr... @epsu.bsky.social

More on the need for wealth taxes Insane wealth accumulation is a threat to social cohesion For European Commission "Inequality is a risk factor for preparedness" Alas it does little to address wealth inequalities. Wealth taxes would be a good start @epsu.bsky.social @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social

Worrying news - Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia systematically regress on the rule of law (justice, anti-corruption, media freedom and civil society checks and balances) - Others sliding or not improving (Extreme) right governments: a menace to trade union rights @epsu.bsky.social

Birmingham binmen continue their #strike with @unitetheunion.bsky.social @johnbird.bsky.social of @bigissue.com writes why their fight is so important for working people And why they deserve our support and #solidarity @epsu.bsky.social @psiglobalunion.bsky.social @labourstart.bsky.social

This week two eventa against the farright, hate and fascism In the UK public service unions are joining a march bringing 100.000s in London while in the US unions join rhe #nokings protests Resistance against the far right Together for something better #solidarity with all @epsu.bsky.social

Two days in Tbilisi, a lot to take away! Trade unionists from across Northeast Europe came together to talk organising, union rights, youth work and the fights ahead for public services. Thank you to our Georgian affiliates for hosting this important meeting!

Telemedicine is expanding fast across Europe - but who’s shaping it? Our new briefing looks at the rise of Amazon One Medical and what big tech’s growing role could mean for healthcare systems and workers. Read more 👇 www.epsu.org/article/new-...

Dutch union @fnv.bsky.social dissecting the Commission proposal for an EU inc. [28th regime] Conclusion: this is a proposal for Fraud Inc. Workers rights, workplace democracy, pensions, corporate taxation all threatened Yet another gift to corporations @epsu.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social

Responding to @epsu.bsky.social European Commission reveals plans for Wildfire Strategy Together with @etuc-ces.bsky.social we demand investment for firefighters and involvement of firefighters and our unions Nothing about us, without us @fbunational.bsky.social @social.verdi.de

We welcomed Fackförbundet ST to the EPSU office today for a really rich exchange on the fights ahead: migration, remunicipalisation, social dialogue, and how we build momentum for 23 June to raise the alarm on Europe’s public services emergency!

💥 Avui som al Parlament Europeu per defensar la Directiva Marc de l'Aigua! A les 12h farem un debat al Parlament Europeu per denunciar la retallada de la Directiva davant dels eurodiputats, on participarà el nostre portaveu. 🎥 Segueix-lo en directe: https://f.mtr.cool/jadbnrodle

Trade union supported No vote defeats Meloni government's proposals to weaken independence of the judiciary in record breaking turnout Young people massively came out indicating demands for democracy and change Congratulations @epsu.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @ituc.bsky.social

Swiss union VPOD-SSP rejects the austerity measures and continues campaign for something better with investmrnts in quality public setvices NEIN zum Abbau des Service Public! Across Europe unions join the public service fight back @epsu.bsky.social @psiglobalunion.bsky.social

The world's energy imbalance reaches record high @wmo-global.bsky.social But in EU @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu wants to weaken protection for water sources to construct more data centres and build mines adding to the imbalance Wrong choices Hands off water framework directive @epsu.bsky.social

They call it #simplification. It means pollution. Commission gives a blank cheque. Big business enjoys. People die. On #WorldWaterDay, we’re facing a dangerous shift. Business lobbies want weaker water rules, faster permits, fewer checks - for profit. The @ec.europa.eu must protect water.

Absolutely. We need to safeguard the Water Framework Directive (aka the EU rules that safeguard & seek to improve the health of Europe's rivers, lakes and wetlands) Healthy freshwater wetlands are central to water security but also food security, reversing nature loss & tackling climate change

EPSU calls on citizens and organisations to take part and make clear that the WFD should not be revised. (...) What we need is more protection and more resources for environmental restoration, not less. Pessoal, organizem-se em casa, na rua, no bairro, e ajam! ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

It’s a universal human right and access to clean useable water is under threat everywhere. Climate change and unfair use practices also increasingly impact small scale farmers of crops like coffee and cocoa. We need investment in people and env. friendly solutions not in pollution for profit.

‼️ #WorldWaterDay OTD 22/3 - Hands off the Water Framework Directive. Water is a human right, @ec.europa.eu‼️ @belgaenglish.bsky.social @vrtnws.be @rtbf-info.be @vtmnieuws.be @rtlofficiel.bsky.social @hln.be @standaard.be @demorgen.be @lesoir.be @lalibre.be @knack.be bsky.app/profile/epsu...

The European Commission wants to open the Water Framework Directive allowing for more pollution. It is also intending commercialisation of water services Europe's workers and people have said No @epsu.bsky.social statement world water day @labourstart.bsky.social @corporateeurope.org

Ahead of #WorldWaterDay on Sunday, the EU is reopening its main water law. At a time of pollution and scarcity, we need more protection - not deregulation. Hands off the Water Framework Directive. Water is a human right. Read more 👉 www.epsu.org/article/worl...

Wichtig! 👇 #right2water

They call it #simplification. It means pollution. Commission gives a blank cheque. Big business enjoys. People die. On #WorldWaterDay, we’re facing a dangerous shift. Business lobbies want weaker water rules, faster permits, fewer checks - for profit. The @ec.europa.eu must protect water.

New in EPSU’s Collective Bargaining News: national strike by Dutch civil servants over a proposed 0% pay rise, protests in North Macedonia for a €600 minimum wage, and strike action by Slovenian firefighters over pay and conditions. Europe’s bargaining battles, one roundup 👉 bit.ly/4uLagio

EPSU is in Bishkek today for our Central Asia Constituency meeting! A strong opening with contributions from the Kyrgyz Ministries of Labour and Health, grounding discussions in the realities facing workers and public services in the region. From there: organising, priorities, and what comes next.

More than 350 organisations call for a strong social EU budget! In a joint statement, EUFunds4Social Coalition warn that merging key social investment funds could undermine the support for employment, poverty elimination and social services. Read here👇🏾 www.epsu.org/article/350-...

Scandal alert! 🖋️ VDL has officially declined to meet the people. While she’s busy with the industry, she has declined the 270+ groups waiting for her. We’re withholding our ball because we don't talk to empty chairs. Stay tuned: the ton isn't going anywhere, and we have a lot to say about this snub.

270+ organisations gathered. A ballroom prepared. And the Guest of Honour? She has declined the dance. It seems @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu only has eyes for her industrial suitors. @ec.europa.eu has officially refused to meet the people. A scandal, truly.

On World Social Work Day, we call for better pay, more staff and stronger public investment in #SocialWork. Social workers hold communities together - Europe must back them with decent work, safe staffing, protection and collective bargaining. Read our statement 👇 www.epsu.org/article/worl...

📣 270+ organisations gathered. A ballroom prepared. And the Guest of Honour? She has declined the dance. 👀 It seems @vonderleyen only has eyes for her industrial suitors. 😱 The @EU_Commission has officially refused to meet the people. #AntwerpCounterSummit A scandal, truly.

Pablo Sanchez of @epsu.bsky.social elaborated on the global challenge of access to clean water and how public services, municipalities, and workers must be fully integrated into global water governance 👷👷‍♀️

✊Back on the streets in Brussels with Belgian trade unions! Again and again, workers are mobilising against pension cuts, attacks on social dialogue, and unfair policies. We’re not letting the pressure off. Our #solidarity is our power.

📣 A mobilisation wave is growing in Central & Eastern Europe! 👉🏾 Austerity policies hit the region hard. Unions are standing up for higher wages, better conditions & meaningful social dialogue. 🧵 Follow the thread. But first, stay tuned! Subscribe to EPSU newsletters👇🏾 www.epsu.org/form/newslet...

In October, 140.000 people took to the streets. In November, 3-day strike halt the life. Belgian unions once again take to the streets: 12 March! Our #solidarity with @fgtb.bsky.social, @lacsc.bsky.social and @aclvb.bsky.social! We need public investment - not #austerity!

📣 EPSU affiliates in central & European administrations came together in Brussels. ▪️Sectoral social dialogue ▪️Public Service Day action plans ▪️Labour inspectors ▪️Migrantion/asylum ▪️Third-party violence ...and more! All on the agenda!

From Cork to Brussels: workers are flagging the risks of #EUInc. Trade unions rallied in @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social’s home city to warn of the risk of opening loopholes that would drive down workers' pay & conditions. Europe’s future must be built on strong rights, not a race to the bottom.

📌 Brussels Women are taking to the streets on the 8 March #IWD - saying no compromise on equality. BusinessEurope must hear this and stop attacking on equality - including Pay Transparency Directive. Equal salary for equal value of work is not a "burden" - it's a right.

Women's day in Antwerpen, rallying to march for women's rights and equality And against employers like @businesseurope.bsky.social fighting against pay transparency Thanks @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu @hadjalahbib.bsky.social for staying the course. @epsu.bsky.social

We joined @etuc-ces.bsky.social @gerrymccormack.bsky.social @forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @inmoirl.bsky.social protest in Irish Cork Making clear we do not support the 28th regime the @ec.europa.eu wants to propose This is a corporate initiative. Not of workers @epsu.bsky.social

EPSU’s Social Services Working Group met in Brussels to evaluate the Care Workers’ Parliament and to prepare the next sectoral social dialogue meeting. Read here👇🏾 www.epsu.org/article/soci...

📍Cork EPSU is here with our Irish affiliates and @etuc-ces.bsky.social to oppose the proposed 28th company regime. Workers’ rights, collective bargaining and national labour laws must not be weakened in the name of “simplification”. Europe’s competitiveness cannot come at the expense of workers.

The @who.int is investigating killing of medical staff and damage to hospitals due to Israeli and US bombing Global labour movement @psiglobalunion.bsky.social @ituc.bsky.social have called for immediate end to bombing publicservices.international/resources/ne... @epsu.bsky.social supports this

Collective bargaining news from Europe's public service unions On #strikes, agreements, research This issue - Danish public sector agreements, actions and strikes in Belgium, France, pensions and working time in Slovenia, procurement and collective agreements Germany... @epsu.bsky.social

Same sh*t, different century: Equality is under attack from big business. BusinessEurope calls Pay Transparency Directive a burden. We call it #equality. On #IWD2026 we call on the @ec.europa.eu to be on the right side of history: Defend the Pay Transparency Directive!

Dutch @fnv.bsky.social organised national action against wage freeze for civil servants Without decently paid workers no quality administration and no functioning government services @jacqievanstigt.bsky.social Very European struggle #solidarity @epsu.bsky.social Success with #strike 14 April

Dutch unions @fnv.bsky.social CNV MHP walk away from discussion with government It violates agreement over pensions worsening situation Extreme right wing and @reneweurope.bsky.social @eppgroup.bsky.social parties support this and abandon workers #Strikes being prepared @epsu.bsky.social

Austrian union Vida @oegb.bsky.social organised second #strike action in Ordens hospitals Workers want a decent pay rise and measures to deal with stress and staffing shortages Success and #solidarity You deserve that higher pay and those better conditions @epsu.bsky.social

🕒Working time reduction is not guaranteed. Our latest case study looks at Germany and Greece – where governments are moving towards 13-hour days and longer working weeks. But unions are fighting back. Find out more in the latest in our working time reduction series 👇 www.epsu.org/article/redu...

Belgian unions in EMEIS have given #strike notice after management walks away from an agreement to guarantee employment following closure of a home for the elderly Date not set.Unions leave door open for negotiations @setcafgtb.bsky.social @acvpuls.bsky.social @aclvb.bsky.social @epsu.bsky.social