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The EMF is the representative body defending the interests of workers in the European metal industry. The EMF has a mandate for the external representation and coordination of the metalworkers' unions and a mandate to engage in bargaining at European level.
The latest news
Dispute in Bosal Kocaeli, Turkey, resolved on 9th May
Dispute in Bosal Kocaeli, Turkey, resolved on 9th May
After weeks of struggle in Bosal Kocaeli, Turkey, positive news has reached the EMF: the dispute has been resolved and the dismissed workers reinstated.
The Bosal case just goes to show what workers’ and trade union solidarity can achieve. The EMF supports the Birlesik’s and Bosal workers’ fight to defend the dismissed workers and their right to freedom of association and thanks the Belgian and European trade union colleagues for their continuing support.
EMF and IMF Mobilising globally against precarious work 2008
The EMF and the IMF are launching a global campaign against precarious employment. This will come to a focus point on the 7 October 2008, when the EMF and the IMF organise a global action day against precarious employment.
You can find more information about this campaign and action day, as well as info about the activities of our members, by clicking on the campaign logo to the right.
Labour related news
Swedish IF Metall Congress re-elects it President
The first ordinary congress of Swedish IF Metall is held in Stockholm on 13-16 May 2008.
The congress re-elected its President Stefan Lofven and Leif Ohlsson was elected first vice President.
More information about the elections can be found here.
Congress slogan:
Starka tillsammans – för rättvisa lokalt och globalt
Stronger together - for justice on a local and global level
Raising issue of rights violations in Mexico at EU/LAC Summit
Ongoing trade union rights violations of miners at the hands of the Mexican Government and mining company Grupo México have called for the EMF and IMF to approch members of the European Parliament.
