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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 2h

⚡ @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 · 2h

💧 @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 · 2h

💧 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 · 2h

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 · 2h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 23h

Public Services International @psiglobalunion.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

📢 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 · 1d

🎥 “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 · 7d

🚨 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 · 1d

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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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 2d

Care work keeps our societies going - yet too often those who provide it face low pay, poor conditions and lack of recognition.

On #EuropeanCarersDay, we stand with all care workers, including migrant workers, calling for decent jobs, rights and investment in care.

#CarersDay_EU

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 2d

Three years ago today, unions and employers for Europe’s central governments signed the #Digitalisation Agreement - covering #telework, #AI, and the right to disconnect.

It still hasn’t been implemented.

9 million workers are still waiting.

It’s time for action.

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Unite the union @unitetheunion.bsky.social · 5d

💰💰💰💰Elon Musk’s is the first person ever to hit a personal wealth of half a trillion dollars. That's more than the UK spends on Health, Education and Defence. Lots more.
📣 Tax the rich!

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 5d

💪Unions across Europe are mobilising after the attack on the #SumudFlotilla!

The right to protest must be defended, not criminalised.

In our latest newsletter: Gaza, deregulation, AI in public services, wealth tax, quality jobs, and more
👉 www.epsu.org/newsletter/g...

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 6d

Hundreds of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including members of CGIL, CCOO, Forsa and CGT, have been illegally detained in international water.

📸 Photos from Brussels and Dublin.

Upcoming union mobilisations:
🇮🇹 3/10 - General strike
🇫🇷 4/10
🇪🇸 15/10

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 Next week in Ljubljana, utilities unions from across Europe gather for EPSU's Pan-European Conference!

We’ll debate the future of public services: climate, AI, far-right threats, and the workers who deliver them.

💪 Safe, democratic, sustainable utilities for all!

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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 6d

Several unionists including from CGIL, @ugtcomunica.bsky.social and @ccoo.bsky.social @forsatradeunion.bsky.social are on board the Freedom Flotilla ships and find themselves abducted by Israeli forces

This interception of the humanitarian aid is condemned across the world

CGIL has announced...

Fórsa trade union @forsatradeunion.bsky.social · 6d

We also join Donna in her demand for an end to the genocide and for everyone to keep their eyes on Gaza.

That is the purpose of their mission and we applaud their bravery. We stand with you Donna.

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Public Services International @psiglobalunion.bsky.social · 6d

URGENT! Members from PSI unions Forsa and CGIL on board the Global Sumud Flotilla are currently under attack: they face illegal abduction by the Israeli military in international waters.

CGIL has announced a General Strike for Gaza this Friday in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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EPSU @epsu.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 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 · 8d

📍Brussels | EPSU’s 64th National & EU Administration Standing Committee meeting is underway!

On the agenda:
◾️EPSU's #digitalisation agreement
◾️The roadmap for quality jobs
◾️EU level social dialogue
◾️Challenges in prison services & asylum policies
◾️Combating far-right

✊🏾 Many voices - one struggle!

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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 8d

EU's Competitiveness Council met 29/9. EU governments only concerned to promote interests of business, equalling those with the common good

Some governments believe simply saying simplification is not deregulation, deluding themselves and misleading us

@epsu.bsky.social
@corporateeurope.org

Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry)

Ministers responsible for the internal market and industry met in Brussels to hold policy debates on the competitiveness fund and simplification measures and the omnibus approach.

www.consilium.europa.eu

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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 10d

Polish unions @opzzcentrala.bsky.social on the streets of Warsaw demanding decent wages and investment in public services

@epsu.bsky.social joined the thousands demanding a better future for all

Dziękujemy za udział w Ogólnopolskim Marszu Niezadowolenia

www.opzz.org.pl

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