European Federation of Public Service Unions

European Federation of Public Service Unions is a trade union federation that represents over 8 million public service workers across Europe, including those in the healthcare sector, education institutions, and public administration. The organization has strong ties with other European Trade Union Confederation affiliates, such as the European Transport Workers' Federation and the UNI Europa. The European Federation of Public Service Unions works closely with European Union institutions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union, to promote the interests of public service workers. The organization is also a member of the International Trade Union Confederation and has partnerships with other global trade union organizations, such as the Public Services International.

● History

The European Federation of Public Service Unions was established in 2004, but its roots date back to 1905 when the International Federation of Employees in Public Services was formed. The organization has undergone several transformations over the years, including a merger with the European Federation of Public Service Unions in 2004. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has a long history of cooperation with other trade unions, including the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria, the Confédération Générale du Travail in France, and the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund in Germany. The organization has also worked closely with European Union institutions, such as the European Commission and the European Parliament, to promote the interests of public service workers. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has been involved in several high-profile campaigns, including the European Day of Action and the European Trade Union Confederation's Fair Mobility campaign. The organization has also partnered with other global trade union organizations, such as the International Trade Union Confederation and the Public Services International, to promote the rights of public service workers worldwide.

● Structure

The European Federation of Public Service Unions is governed by an Executive Committee that is composed of representatives from its member trade unions. The organization is led by a General Secretary, currently Jan Willem Goudriaan, who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has a number of sectoral committees, including the Healthcare committee, the Education committee, and the Public Administration committee, which focus on specific issues affecting public service workers in these sectors. The organization also has a number of working groups, including the Women's Committee and the Youth Committee, which focus on promoting the interests of specific groups of workers. The European Federation of Public Service Unions is a member of the European Trade Union Confederation and works closely with other trade union organizations, such as the European Transport Workers' Federation and the UNI Europa. The organization is also affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation and has partnerships with other global trade union organizations, such as the Public Services International and the Global Union Federations.

● Membership

The European Federation of Public Service Unions has over 270 member trade unions from across Europe, representing over 8 million public service workers. The organization's members include trade unions from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, and public administration. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has members from almost every European Union country, as well as from several non-European Union countries, including Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland. The organization's members include well-known trade unions such as the National Health Service's Unison in the United Kingdom, the CGT in France, and the Ver.di in Germany. The European Federation of Public Service Unions also has members from other European Trade Union Confederation affiliates, such as the European Transport Workers' Federation and the UNI Europa. The organization works closely with other global trade union organizations, such as the International Trade Union Confederation and the Public Services International, to promote the rights of public service workers worldwide.

● Activities

The European Federation of Public Service Unions is involved in a wide range of activities, including collective bargaining, industrial action, and lobbying European Union institutions. The organization works to promote the interests of public service workers and to improve their working conditions, pay, and benefits. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has been involved in several high-profile campaigns, including the European Day of Action and the European Trade Union Confederation's Fair Mobility campaign. The organization has also partnered with other global trade union organizations, such as the International Trade Union Confederation and the Public Services International, to promote the rights of public service workers worldwide. The European Federation of Public Service Unions works closely with European Union institutions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union, to promote the interests of public service workers. The organization is also a member of the European Social Dialogue and works with other social partners, including the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing Public Services and the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities.

● Policy

The European Federation of Public Service Unions has a number of key policy priorities, including the promotion of public services, the protection of workers' rights, and the improvement of working conditions. The organization is committed to promoting the interests of public service workers and to improving their pay, benefits, and working conditions. The European Federation of Public Service Unions works closely with European Union institutions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union, to promote its policy priorities. The organization is also a member of the European Trade Union Confederation and works with other trade union organizations, such as the European Transport Workers' Federation and the UNI Europa, to promote the interests of public service workers. The European Federation of Public Service Unions has partnerships with other global trade union organizations, such as the International Trade Union Confederation and the Public Services International, to promote the rights of public service workers worldwide. The organization supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and works to promote the European Pillar of Social Rights. The European Federation of Public Service Unions is committed to promoting the interests of public service workers and to improving their working conditions, pay, and benefits.

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