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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...