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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 14h

That’s a wrap from Ljubljana! 🌍

Thanks to everyone who joined EPSU’s Pan-European Utilities Conference - in person and online.

Two days of powerful discussions on public ownership, climate, digitalisation, and decent work. Together we’re building safe, democratic, sustainable work in utilities. ✊

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 17h

Latest proposals for the next #EUBudget include a €100 billion target for social spending.

Yet in practice, the absence of guarantees risks less investment in social inclusion and people.

Read our review of the EU’s social spending proposals here: www.epsu.org/article/mff-...

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 17h

📢 Big news!

The European Parliament has passed the European Works Council revision!

It provides for meaningful consultation, timely access to information, and a step towards a fair deal for workers.

European Trade Unions @etuc-ces.bsky.social · 17h

#DemocracyAtWork: European Parliament greenlights European Works Councils revision ✅

It contains important measures to enforce workers’ voice within multinational companies.

It ensures meaningful consultation, timely access to information, delivering concrete outcomes for a fair deal for workers.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 18h

“Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.”

Powerful words to close our panel on Climate denialism and the far right - a reminder that climate action without workers is hollow.

We need alliances that unite labour and environmental movements to take on the far right together. 🌍✊

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 18h

“Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.”

Powerful words to close our panel on Climate denialism and the far right - a reminder that climate action without workers is hollow.

We need alliances that unite labour and environmental movements to take on the far right together. 🌍✊

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 19h

⚡ ver.di (Germany):

The AfD claims to be the party of the worker - but it’s a lie.

They’re the only party openly backing climate denialism, while attacking unions and collective rights.

Unions must expose this hypocrisy if we want to achieve a just transition that truly serves workers.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 19h

🌱 Amalia Hammarlund, @ituc.bsky.social:

The far right narratives feed on fear and insecurity.

Our job as trade unions is to rebuild trust - to show that climate action creates jobs and security, when workers have a seat at the table.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 19h

We’re opening our next panel in Ljubljana: Climate denialism and the far right 🌍⚡️

Kicking off with a video message from MEP @tpellerincarlin.bsky.social on how far-right parties are fuelling climate denialism inside the European Parliament and across EU policy - at the expense of the working class.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 20h

A clear message from today’s panel:

👉 You can say yes to AI or you can say no - but there’s no middle ground.

Workers and unions must decide, act, and make their voices heard.

Silence means letting others choose the future of work for us.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 20h

@thewhynotlab.com urges unions not to wait for regulation - act now.

Map where AI and digital systems are used, hold management accountable, and draw clear red lines.

Collective bargaining is our strongest tool to shape a fair digital future. 💪🤖

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 21h

@aida.follows.technology reminds us that AI isn’t neutral.
Without transparency and regulation, it can deepen power imbalances at work and within societies.

Workers need a say - and unions must be at the table from day one.

@etui.bsky.social

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 21h

Day 2 of EPSU’s Pan-European Utilities Conference is underway here in Ljubljana! ☕️

We’re kicking off with a big one - AI in the workplace: impact on public service workers and union strategies.

Follow here for highlights, photos, and a few key quotes. 🤖⚡️

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a wrap on our first panel in Ljubljana 🌍

A clear message from today: Europe’s green transition won’t succeed without strong public infrastructure, long-term investment, and public control of public services.

Public services are the backbone of a fair, sustainable future. 💧⚡️🗑️

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

⚡ @briankamanzi.bsky.social from TUED highlights that Europe's transition needs massive but sustainable investment. Grids built for private profit will not deliver a fair or green transition.

Reliable, equitable energy systems require public control and quality public jobs - for people, not profit.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

💧 @colinmcfarlane.bsky.social: Europe faces a quadruple challenge: growth, climate change, ageing infrastructure, decades of disinvestment. Private firms paid profits instead of investing. We need public vision, investment and an EU-wide push for skilled, secure public service jobs to meet it.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

💧 Water utilities face mounting pressure from climate change, urbanisation and privatisation.

As Milo Fiasconaro of Aqua Publica Europea reminds us: access to safe, affordable water is a public good - not a business model.

We need investment that keeps services public, equitable and sustainable.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

For those who can’t join in Ljubljana 👋 - follow along here for highlights from our panel “Future-proofing Europe’s Green Transition.”

Public infrastructure is the backbone of society - but decades of underinvestment and privatisation have left systems fragile just when we need them most.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

The Pan-European Utilities Conference is officially open in Ljubljana!

Union leaders, experts and public service workers from across Europe are meeting to discuss how to build safe, democratic and sustainable utilities for the future.

Stay tuned today and tomorrow for exciting debates!

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

Our Standing Committee on Utilities has kicked off in Ljubljana - ahead of the Pan-European Conference of Utilities Unions this afternoon.

Unions are preparing to debate energy policy, just transition, and the fight against deregulation!

📸 From the room 👇

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1d

EPSU joined unions from across Europe at yesterday’s ETUC action in Vienna to demand decent work and quality jobs for all.

Because fair wages, secure employment and workers’ rights aren’t optional - they’re essential.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 2d

Public Services International @psiglobalunion.bsky.social · 2d

Stefano is a nurse and member of PSI union CGIL.

He's on board a new Flotilla to deliver medical supplies to our comrades from the Gaza Healthworker's Union to support their strugg

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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 2d

We joined @oegb.bsky.social and @etuc-ces.bsky.social comrades from across Europe in Vienna on occassion of World Day for Decent Work

We demand an agenda for social justice for Europe's workers from @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

Not the deregulation that breaks down Social Europe

@epsu.bsky.social

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ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Decent work is a right, not a privilege!

On World Day for Decent Work, we rise for dignity, fair wages, security, and a voice at work.

💪 Workers and unions worldwide are standing up to corporate greed, defending democracy, and demanding justice.

👉 buff.ly/nxPPXaP
#WDDW2025 #ForDemocracy

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 2d

🎥 “We’re treated like we’re disposable.”

Platform care workers across Europe face low pay, bogus self-employment and no social protection.

On #WorldDayForDecentWork, we say:
👉 Platform workers are workers.
👉 They deserve rights, fair pay and union protection.

EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Care platforms are growing fast.

They promise convenience, but at what cost?
❌ bogus self-employment
❌ algorithmic control
❌ no protections

Platform workers are not disposable. They deserve decent work & union protection.

🎥 Find out more our new video ⬇️

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 2d

Transition without justice is just exploitation.

On #WorldDayForDecentWork we stand with @etuc-ces.bsky.social to demand a #JustTransition that means secure jobs, strong unions and public ownership.

Tomorrow, EPSU’s utilities unions gather in Ljubljana to discuss the reality of this struggle.

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