Trade unions across Europe and beyond are facing systematic and targeted attacks on workers' fundamental rights. In an era marked by the rise of populism and right-wing governments, we are at the forefront of defending the rights and safety of workers. Recent...
EFFAT convened its Executive Committee meeting in Brussels on 19 and 20 October and 2023. Members unanimously adopted a resolution that sets a new course for EFFAT's engagement leading to the next EU Elections in 2024. The resolution, entitled ‘Fighting for a Better...
Today 13 October 2023, EFFAT joins the European Trade Unions movement in Paris as part of On the Road for a Fair Deal For Workers to express workers' concerns about the looming possibility of a return to EU austerity policies. As per the European Commission's recent...
The International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF) is holding its 4th Congress, set to take place on 2-5 October 2024, in the town of De Haan, Belgium. Under the theme "Domestic Workers Build Bridges, Close Gaps, Gain Rights," this Congress is a pivotal moment for...
On 18 September, EFFAT attended a conference hosted by MEPs and Pesticide Action Network Europe: 'Is Glyphosate Safe for Health and the Environment?' The event was hosted by MEP Jutta Paulus of The Greens, MEP Christophe Clergeau from S&D, and Pesticide Action...
On 7 September EFFAT along with other 15 member of the European Coalition Stop Glyphosate, EFFAT sent an open letter to Health Commissioner Kyriakides to highlighted that solely based on the cancer evidence glyphosate, the world’s most used herbicide, does not...
As the European Commission President, Ursula Von der Leyen, prepares to deliver her much-anticipated State of the Union speech (#SOTEU) next 13 September, EFFAT is hoping to hear some much-needed mention of concrete plans on how to secure a fairer society for millions...
Domestic Workers take the stage at Festival ManiFiesta EFFAT along with distinguished experts, union leaders, and political representatives will address the pressing challenges faced by domestic workers, with a special focus on migrant domestic workers. Our panel...
Brussels, 07 July 2023 - On the 4 July, the EU social partners in Personal and Household Services (PHS) – EFFAT, EFFE, EFSI and UNI Europa –launched their two-year EU co-financed project ‘PHSDialogue’. The project aims to build an EU Social Dialogue and strengthen...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) today gave shocking positive advice to move forward with the prolongation of the use of Europe's most widely used herbicide glyphosate despite a series of datagaps and outstanding issues. In its conclusions it highlights that...
