A summary version is also available in EN/BG/CZ/HU/PL/RO/RU/TK.
Part II of the report – the country chapters – is available in English.
The report maps out the current situation with regard to the application of and respect for trade union rights in the public sector across Europe.
It identifies persistent and existing obstacles and problems facing trade union rights, in particular concerning the freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the right to take collective (...)

Part one: Summary of available tools and actions points
(15 September 2008) Designed as a campaign-oriented, practical tool, the report maps out the current situation with regard to the application of and respect for trade union rights in the public sector across Europe. It identifies persistent and existing obstacles and problems facing trade union rights, in particular concerning the freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the right to take collective action, as (...)

The European Trade Union College and the European Federation of Public Service Unions organised a course on the changing role of trade unions in the public sector (East/West), which was held from 03 to 05 December 2004 in Protaras-Paralimni, Cyprus.
The objectives of the course were:
To compare and analyse the evolution of public services and public sector in both “Euro-15” and acceding EU Countries
To identify and compare good practices of social dialogue in represented countries
To (...)

Orientation for EPSU’s future work in the enlarged European Union
EPSU is committed to furthering the European social model, based on high quality public services, strong unions and well functioning social dialogue and collective bargaining.
The composition of the EU institutions, e.g. the Commission, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions will reflect the new member states. EPSU’s efforts need to underpin good relations with these institutions from a trade (...)