UCU backs call for quality public services in Europe

Public services in Europe have been undermined in recent years by a series of EU laws aimed at opening them up to liberalisation and competition. Transport, energy and postal services have been almost totally liberalised.

Trade unions across Europe fought a very successful campaign last year to protect public services such as health and social services from the Services Directive, but despite this campaign the European Commission is likely to bring forward new proposals to liberalise these services later this year. That's why the ETUC has launched the petition at this time.

UCU branches and local associations are encouraged to get members and colleagues to sign up through local newsletters and meetings.