The second wave in Poland is having a devastating effect, with nursing homes heavily hit. In Torun, one of the early hotspots, nursing home workers have taken a stand to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19. With under-staffing, shortages of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), and a lack of overall resources, these long-term care workers…
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Cleaners have been at the forefront of efforts to contain the virus. Yet for too long the companies who rely on their work have tried to cut costs by cutting them out of decent pay. Cleaners at the offices of a UK government depratment took a stand. By coming together in their union PCS Union, they…
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Today is World Day for Decent Work. Service workers’ unions from across the world are uniting to demand essential rights for essential workers. UNI Europa marked the launch of this campaign with a joint video message. “Many employers have been allowed to cut corners and unleash a race to the bottom on these workers’ conditions…
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It’s the EU’s week of action for fair work. Oliver Roethig, UNI Europa Regional Secretary, outlines what is needed: ✊🏽 expanded collective bargaining ☂️ ensure all working people have access to declared work 🔎 well-financed & functioning labour inspectorates
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EU country leaders meet tomorrow to decide on whether or not to give their green light to an ambitious Covid-19 recovery plan. Service sector workers have been at the forefront of the crisis. As the economic fallout looms, many service jobs are in the balance. As lockdown measures begin to life across the continent, Oliver…
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