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Countries must act now on forced labour ban
EU member states have a ‘moral obligation’ to immediately enforce the ban on goods produced through forced labour which takes effect today. While members states have up to three years to implement it, the evidence from the International Labour Organisation shows there...
Global Week of Action for Hotel Housekeepers for a fairer hospitality sector
Hotel housekeepers create a clean, safe, and welcoming environments for guests worldwide. however, their working conditions do not always reflect the importance of their role, as they often face low wages, long hours, and exposure to physically demanding tasks without...
EFFAT Congress Elects New Leadership with Enrico Somaglia as General Secretary
Today, EFFAT Congress has elected new leadership for the upcoming term. Enrico Somaglia, has been elected as the new General Secretary, a position he will hold for the next five years, marking a new chapter in the organization’s mission to defend workers' rights...
#FightingForward: EFFAT Congress Officially Kicks Off in Valencia
Valencia, 27 November 2023 – Under the slogan Fighting Forward, EFFAT affiliates came together today to launch the first of two working days of the EFFAT Congress in Valencia, a city recently devastated by the catastrophic DANA flooding. The tragedy served as a stark...
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...
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