The evidence that the consequences of climate change are severe and potentially catastrophic, is not questionable. We are on a dangerous path which may lead to irreversible changes in Earth's climate systems. Reverting this trend is vital for our planet, for future...
A new summer harvesting season is just starting. Thousands of mobile, seasonal and migrant workers will be heading to the European fields, providing food for all of us. However, while they carry out essential work many of them will be lacking crucial information on...
European social partners in agriculture EFFAT and GEOPA-COPA, representing the interests of workers and employers in the sector, spoke with one voice on the need to work together towards the ratification of the ILO Convention 184 on safety and health in agriculture...
The European Association of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS) and the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Sectors Trade Unions (EFFAT) recognise the potential of mirror clauses in supporting the EU beet sugar sector and ensuring a level playing field on the...
On 9 March, 2023, Elizabeth was arrested by the Hong Kong National Security police under allegations of “endangering national security”. She is currently out on bail awaiting to see how her case will unfold. IDWF refutes all the allegations against Elizabeth. We...
The prevalence of far-right parties in European parliaments is increasing, with almost every country now having representation. It is a shared responsibility of trade unions to address this phenomenon and collectively design our firm response. On 9 March, IUF and...
Today marks International Women’s Day. On this special occasion, EFFAT's Executive Committee commits to fighting for a rapid enforcement of the Pay Transparency Directive and for more progressive legislation at national level. The gender pay gap in the EU has only...
Political resistance against sustainable food policies is threatening to derail the process for an EU Sustainable Food Systems Law. Against this backdrop, EFFAT along with other 285 organisations have issued an open letter urging European Commission President Ursula...
ETUFs now call on the EU Commission to act The European Trade Union Federations (ETUFs), EFBWW, EFFAT, EPSU, ETF, industriAll and Uni Europa, representing millions of workers and supporting over 20,000 European Works Council members every day, jointly welcome the...
EFFAT, together with industriAll Europe and European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW), has adopted a joint position on the new EU Forestry Strategy for 2030. With this position, the trade union federations aim to present a set of common trade union...
