by colombi | Oct 1, 2021 | In the spotlight
1 October 2021 – On Thursday, September 30th, leading officials of the European trade union federations EFFAT, EPSU, IndustriAll Europe and UNI Europa as well as the ETUC met with the cabinet of European Commissioner Thierry Breton (Internal Market). The...
by colombi | Sep 20, 2021 | Agriculture, Featured, In the spotlight
In the framework of the European Labour Authority (ELA)’s campaign “Rights for all seasons”, EFFAT takes part in the Week of Action on Seasonal Work between 20 and 24 September. Throughout the week, an array of events and activities taking place across the EU between...
by Oona Martens | Aug 12, 2021 | In the spotlight, Uncategorized, Youth
The United Nations General Assembly has been marked as the International Youth Day of August 12, beginning in 1999. The International Day of Youth is important for the development of awareness about the meaningful and fair participation of young people in all social...
by colombi | Jun 28, 2021 | Domestic Workers, In the spotlight, Publications
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,...
by colombi | Jun 28, 2021 | Domestic Workers, In the spotlight, Press release
An alliance of employers, trade unions, European and international institutions and civil society organisations has ramped up calls for the protection of Europe’s 9.5 million domestic workers, including millions of home care workers. On the 10th Anniversary of the ILO...
by colombi | May 28, 2021 | Agriculture, Featured, In the spotlight, Press release
Brussels, 28 May 2025 – EFFAT welcomes the progress made during this week’s trilogue negotiations on social aspects. However, more must be done to deliver an effective social conditionality mechanism, broad in scope, through which CAP could finally uphold...
