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EFFAT and FoodServiceEurope joint declaration on public procurement and collective bargaining
Brussels, 19 June 2023 EFFAT and FoodServiceEurope have united to raise concerns about the potential threats posed by the current public procurement rules in the EU to the social and economic rights of workers and employers in the contract catering sector. They...
International Domestic Workers Day: EFFAT and IDWF give rise to a global movement in protection of Domestic Workers Worldwide
Brussels 16 June 2023: It’s International Domestic Workers Today Today, EFFAT celebrates the dedication of nearly 10 million of hard-working domestic workers in Europe who operate in private households, not only enabling countless families to improve work-life...
Give every child the right tools to thrive – End child labour
Today - 12 June 2023 - marks World Day Against Child Labour. Today, we still count 160 million children working worldwide. 70 percent of all child labour is in agriculture. That’s 112 million children working in agriculture...
Subcontracting Chains and Labour Intermediaries: EFFAT Calls for an EU Binding Initiative
Brussels, 31 May 2023 On occasion of the EFFAT conference Mobile and Migrant Workers: What’s the Road Ahead for their protection in Europe? EFFAT reiterates its call for a new inclusive EU vision on labour mobility and migration and calls for a EU binding initiative...
Eurovision is here! Join Unite and make it a #UnionVision
Eurovision takes place from 9 to 13 May 2023 in Liverpool, UK. It’ll be watched by almost 9 million people. But let’s face it: Without hospitality workers, international events like the Eurovision would never happen. As the backbone of such events, hospitality workers...
European social partners in agriculture urge to ratify ILO #C184
European social partners in agriculture EFFAT and GEOPA-COPA, representing the interests of workers and employers in the sector, spoke with one voice on the need to work together towards the ratification of the ILO Convention 184 on safety and health in agriculture...
The potential of mirror clauses for the EU beet sugar sector
The European Association of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS) and the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Sectors Trade Unions (EFFAT) recognise the potential of mirror clauses in supporting the EU beet sugar sector and ensuring a level playing field on the...
EFFAT stands with IDWF General Secretary Elizabeth Tang
On 9 March, 2023, Elizabeth was arrested by the Hong Kong National Security police under allegations of “endangering national security”. She is currently out on bail awaiting to see how her case will unfold. IDWF refutes all the allegations against Elizabeth. We...
Stemming the Far-Right tide through strengthened International Solidarity: EFFAT and IUF adopt Joint Statement
The prevalence of far-right parties in European parliaments is increasing, with almost every country now having representation. It is a shared responsibility of trade unions to address this phenomenon and collectively design our firm response. On 9 March, IUF and...
EFFAT Executive Committee unites to Close The Gender Pay Gap
Today marks International Women’s Day. On this special occasion, EFFAT's Executive Committee commits to fighting for a rapid enforcement of the Pay Transparency Directive and for more progressive legislation at national level. The gender pay gap in the EU has only...
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