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Geopolitical turmoil exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities and urgency to protect workers

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/ Europe rade unions meet in Paris to counter far-right threats to public services [EPSU] 27-03-2026


/ Europe ETUCE Workshop in Tbilisi: Building a Union Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Education [ETUCE] 27-03-2026


PSU warns after MEPs adopt EU Return Law mandate: Public service workers are not snitches! [EPSU] 27-03-2026


/ Global Geopolitical turmoil exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities and urgency to protect workers [IndustriAll Europe] 27-03-2026


EPSU highlights poor working conditions as key driver of nurse shortages at WHO Europe meeting [EPSU] 23-03-2026



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Global Geopolitical turmoil exposes Europe’s vulnerabilities and urgency to protect workers 2026-03-27 [IndustriAll Europe]

Firefighter numbers must meet rising climate risk, Commission tells countries 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

New briefing: digitalisation and the rise of Amazon One medical 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

PSU warns after MEPs adopt EU Return Law mandate: Public service workers are not snitches! 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

Europe ETUCE Workshop in Tbilisi: Building a Union Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Education 2026-03-27 [ETUCE]

Europe rade unions meet in Paris to counter far-right threats to public services 2026-03-27 [EPSU]

Digital omnibus shows need for dedicated AI at work law 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

Firefighter numbers must meet rising climate risk, Commission tells countries 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

EU Return Regulation risks more exploitation, fewer rights 2026-03-27 [ETUC]

ELNE stakeholders stress collaborative leadership in implementing the European Education Area 2026-03-24 [ETUCE]

Standing Committee for Equality 2026: Changing the narrative, building the future 2026-03-24 [ETUCE]

How to use the European Committee of Social Rights to protect workers and trade union rights 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Power, profit, and how Dirty Business reflects our fight for democratic public utilities 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Social dialogue for central government administrations discusses digitalisation, AI, attractiveness and retention 2026-03-24 [EPSU]

Industry 5.0 Community of Practice Plenary Calls for High Road Competitiveness and a European Investment Agenda 2026-03-23 [IndustriAll Europe]

Bus drivers deserve better protection. Science says it’s possible. 2026-03-23 [ETF]

NEA Standing Committee discusses digitalisation, future campaigns, and the EU Care network 2026-03-23 [EPSU]

EPSU highlights poor working conditions as key driver of nurse shortages at WHO Europe meeting 2026-03-23 [EPSU]

Workers first: Our agenda in a turbulent Europe 2026-03-22 [CESI]

One Europe, one market - many questions 2026-03-22 [CESI]

EU Inc puts workers’ rights at risk 2026-03-21 [Eurocadres]

Tripartite Social Summit: Low investment main barrier to competitiveness 2026-03-20 [ETUC]

Missing guarantees for workers’ rights in EU Inc plan 2026-03-20 [ETUC]

Social Partners Call to Prioritise Local Public Transport in the next MFF 2028–2034 2026-03-20 [ETF]

FUPROJOB4PAPER project kicks off regional discussions on a just transition for the pulp and paper sector 2026-03-20 [IndustriAll Europe]

“Letterbox Inc.” in the making: Commission proposal ignores fraud realities in construction 2026-03-20 [EFBWW]

CISAF: public support to decarbonisation requires mandatory social conditionalities and scrutiny 2026-03-19 [IndustriAll Europe]

Missing guarantees for workers’ rights in EU Inc plan 2026-03-19 [IndustriAll Europe]

Tripartite Social Summit: industriAll Europe calls for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs 2026-03-19 [IndustriAll Europe]

ETUCE at the Tripartite Social Summit: calling for strategic investment in education 2026-03-19 [ETUCE]

EU Inc.: A free pass for regime shopping 2026-03-19 [UNI Global Union]

350 organisations call on EU to protect social investment funds in next EU budget 2026-03-18 [EPSU]

Newsletter February 2026 2026-03-18 [EFBWW]

Health and Social Services Standing Committee elects new president 2026-03-17 [EPSU]

World Social Work Day 2026: Social workers unite and strengthen society 2026-03-16 [EPSU]

European Commission publishes new Digital Education Guidelines; ETUCE contributes as member of expert group 2026-03-16 [ETUCE]

Europe’s leaders must act to protect jobs and boost internal demand 2026-03-13 [ETUC]

Chemical Safety in Battery Production: Protecting Workers’ Lives 2026-03-13 [IndustriAll Europe]

New ETUC resolution calls for EU to put public services at centre of social model 2026-03-13 [EPSU]

Ireland Trade unions rally in Cork against the proposed 28th Company Regime 2026-03-12 [EPSU]

Middle East ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East 2026-03-12 [IndustriAll Europe]

The European Competitiveness Fund: Big promises, bigger risks for Europe’s Industrial Future 2026-03-12 [IndustriAll Europe]

EU Talent Pool: A Missed Opportunity to Protect Migrant Workers 2026-03-12 [EFFAT]

EU’s top court says procurement can promote collective bargaining 2026-03-11 [UNI Global Union]

From principles to practice: Europe’s finance social partners push for responsible AI governance 2026-03-11 [UNI Global Union]

UNI Europa report analyses collective bargaining challenges in services industry 2026-03-11 [UNI Global Union]

Europe must shape AI before it reshapes Europe’s jobs 2026-03-11 [ETUC]

European social partners in health discuss digitalisation and artificial intelligence 2026-03-11 [EPSU]

EFJ welcomes European Parliament’s call for an EU regulatory framework that protects copyright in the age of AI 2026-03-11 [EFJ]

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