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A Just Transition that delivers for working people: EFFAT sets its recommendations for action
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...
Season@Work: New EFFAT app and website bring access to rights to thousands of European farm workers in Europe
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...
286 organisations urge Commission President to stick to Sustainable Food System Law timeline
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...
European trade unions call out UK government’s attack on working people
Wage increases are key for working people to maintain a decent standard of living through the cost-of-living crisis. Yet, following years of stagnating wages, the UK government is now attempting to push through legislation to curtail strikes for legitimate pay...
European trade unions federations on the anti-strike legislation in the UK – bin it !
The European Trade Union Federations (ETUFs) representing tens of millions of workers across all countries and sectors in the EU and beyond in Europe strongly condemn the UK government’s draft legislation on minimum service. It needs to be withdrawn. The UK...
Happy New Year from the PHS Social Partners
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...
A first group of countries prepares for Social Conditionality in 2023
EFFAT proposes proportionate and effective sanctioning system to leverage social conditionality's full potential In 2023 Austria, France and Italy will voluntarily introduce Social Conditionality into the new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) which, as of 2025, will be...
Joint EFFAT-HOTREC Statement on the Commission’s Short-Term Rental Initiative
For a level playing field and fair competition in hospitality and tourism 12 October 2022 | EFFAT and HOTREC, the European social partners for the hotel, restaurant, bar and café sector are welcoming the European Commission’s intention to present a legislative...
EP vote on the Minimum Wage Directive: Good news for million working people struggling to make ends meet
Today, the European Parliament adopted the Directive on adequate minimum wages with an overwhelming majority: 505 MEPs in favour, 92 against and 44 abstentions, taking an important step towards increased workers’ rights. The provisional text includes the promotion of...
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