​70 million euros more spent on pensions

With last year’s spending on social measures that directly affect families, pensioners and the vulnerable, next year’s budget will increase...

COLA pre-budget discussion 2022

​GWU declares industrial action against the Lands Authority

The GWU has declared an industrial dispute against the Lands Authority due to a dispute between GWU members at their...

​GWU highlights need for new law for platform workers

Among the proposals for the 2023 budget aimed at improving working conditions, the union stresses the need to introduce a...

A socially just and responsible budget

The General Workers’ Union in its response to the 2023 budget. In its first reaction to the 2023 budget, the...

A small percentage reports hazards, although the majority perceives an increase in accidents

The majority of the public, 93%, believe it is important that all health and safety measures are taken in their...

Four working days and an extra day off for workers are among GWU’s proposals

The GWU also proposes work-life balance measures, including more flexible work arrangements, and that the option of working 40 hours...

Cross-sectoral Recommendations for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)

We need strong laws and policies to create a more equitable world of work

In the opening speech of the international seminar PIT – POSTING IN TRANSPORT on the posting of workers in the...

Further collective agreements signed by GWU

The General Workers’ Union, through its Hospitality and Food Section, has signed two more collective agreements in recent weeks that...