On Public Services Day, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has joined forces with the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) to reaffirm a powerful message: Europe must put people before profit and reinvest in strong, resilient public services:
🎉 Today is Public Service Day! We celebrate the work of our members who keep our societies running — from hospitals to energy grids, waste collection to water, fire services to care homes. #NoToAusterity — no more excuses! 🎥 Watch our joint #PSDay2025 message with @etuc-ces.bsky.social👇🏾
— EPSU (@epsu.bsky.social) June 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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ETUC General Secretary Esther Lynch and EPSU General Secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan have published a joint opinion article in The Brussels Times, calling for renewed investment in public services across Europe. The piece, titled On Public Service Day, Europe must rethink its priorities highlights the need for fair pay, sustainable funding, and a shift away from austerity.
