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Fighting Forward for Stronger Collective Bargaining
EFFAT’s final conference, ‘Stronger Collective Bargaining’, was a highlight of the EU-funded ‘Stronger Hospitality’ project, launched in July 2023. Bringing together over 115 participants from 15 countries and various EFFAT sectors, the event was a powerful platform...
Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Tackling Gender Inequalities in EFFAT Sectors
On the eve of the 6th EFFAT Congress, a pivotal side event brought together a diverse and engaged audience, sparking vital discussions on the pressing challenges women face across the EFFAT sectors of food, agriculture, tourism, and domestic work. The event featured a...
Fighting Forward for Young Workers
On 25 November 2024, during EFFAT Congress Week, young trade unionists from across Europe gathered at in Valencia, to chart the future of EFFAT youth representation. Organized with the support of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, the EFFAT Youth Event highlighted the...
EFFAT Warns Mercosur Agreement Contradicts EU Sustainability and Policy Coherence Goals
Today, Kristjan Bragason presented EFFAT’s stance at the European Economic and Social Committee's session on the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture, highlighting the centrality of sustainability and equitable working conditions across the agri-food value chain. EFFAT...
EFFAT Congratulates Commissioner Christiophe Hansen on his confirmation and remains vigilant
EFFAT extends our congratulations to Christophe Hansen on his confirmation as the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. We are encouraged by his expressed commitment to raising labour standards in the agro-food sector. . As Europe has no other choice...
Solidarity with our Spanish Affiliates impacted by the flooding in the Valencia Region.
Less than a month away to our 6th EFFAT Congress in Valencia, we stand in profound solidarity with you as we witness the devastating floods impacting the area along with Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia. Our thoughts are with the families of the many victims. We...
European Agro-Food Workers Unions and Farming Sector Strongly Reject the Conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement
Joint Press Release The European Commission’s intention to finalize the Mercosur agreement at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19 is an extremely worrying development for the European agricultural community. Copa Cogeca, CEJA, EFFAT and GEOPA...
Labour and Skills Shortages in the Personal and Household Services Sector in Europe
Joint Statement – Action to Address Labour and Skills Shortages Brussels, October 2024 The European Personal and Household Services (PHS) sector faces a growing labour and skills crisis, worsened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Europe’s ageing population....
European farmer and agri-food workers demand prices that cover production costs be urgently included in the UTP Directive
In an open letter sent today, European farmer and agri-food worker organisations have demanded a fast-track procedure be initiated by the end of the year to add purchasing agricultural and food products under the cost of production to the Unfair Trading Practices...
Kick off of the ELA FairHORECAinEU Campaign
On 3 October 2024, EFFAT participated in the ELA Launch Event in Rome, marking the kick-off of the The FairHORECAinEU, which aims to provide essential information on the rights of workers in the HORECA sector. EFFAT is a key partner in this campaign. Virginie...
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