There are almost 2.6 million domestic workers in Europe working in private homes or others. Though representing a huge and vital workforce, their economic and social contribution has often been denied and they are longing for recognition. Although domestic workers are finally enjoying more social rights, trade unions have a key role to play to achieve improved working conditions for domestic workers within and across borders. Since the EFFAT Congress in November 2019, EFFAT engagement towards domestic workers has been enshrined in the new EFFAT Statutes, the EFFAT Political Framework 2020-2024, and the EFFAT Action Plan 2020-2021. The first assembly for domestic workers took place in December 2020. The sector’s leadership will be elected in May 2021.
Let’s build Social Dialogue in the PHS sectors at all levels January 18, 2023 The social partners in Personal and Household Services - EFFAT, EFFE, EFSI and UNI Europa - wish you a happy new year full of good health and success. Last year was a big year for us as...
Brussels, 29 September 2022 – The European Care Strategy is at risk of excluding some of the most vulnerable frontline care workers. During a European Parliament event, employers and workers who provide personal and household care have emitted a joint call for the...
Brussels, 8 September 2022: EFFAT appreciates the European Commission’s recognition that Domestic Workers, many of whom are women and often with a migrant background, are subject to the poorest working conditions in the long-term care workforce. As defined by ILO...
EFFAT sets three demands for EU action to improve domestic workers' conditions in Europe Domestic workers are often behind our cleaned houses, cooked meals, and the care of our beloved ones. They play a key role in ensuring that we can enjoy an improved work-life...
With an overwhelming majority this week the European Parliament in Plenary adopted a resolution on towards a common European action on care, an important step forward towards the value, recognition and professionalisation of the domestic sector in Europe. The text...
EFFAT together with stakeholders in the care and PHS sectors has released joint recommendations for the inclusions of migrants in the forthcoming European Care Strategy and accompanying Council recommendations, both as workers and providers of care as well as care...
On March 2022, PHS Social Partners issued a set of recommendations calling Member States, the European Labour Authority and the European Commission to implement concrete actions that will contribute to the reduction of undeclared work in PHS. EFFAT, EFFE, EFSI and UNI...
EFFAT – EFFE – EFSI – UNI-Europa joint Press Release Employers and Trade Unions in Personal and Household Services (PHS) sealed their commitment towards increased recognition for the PHS sectors - which employs almost 5% of the entire EU workforce- by adopting a...
The PHS (Personal Household Services) sector social partners EFFAT, EFFE, EFSI and UNI Europa welcome the publication of the EUROFOUND report "“Industrial relations landscape report on Central government administration, education, human health, local and regional...
10 years since the adoption of the ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers, EFFAT releases today a new booklet: ‘Domestic Workers in Europe: Getting the Recognition they Deserve’ [ Link] Domestic work is a growing sector crucial for the EU economy,...
