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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
EMF calls on European Council to support steel sector R&D activities in order to achieve EU ETS target
Whilst welcoming the Commission’s decision on 28 January to maintain the target of a 20% reduction in GHG emissions by 2020 on 1990 levels, the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) believes that this will require far more investment in the development of new process technologies in energy intensive steel and non-ferrous metal industries.
Common position on Antwerp
Common position on Antwerp of the European Employee Forum (EEF), the European Metalworkers’ Federation, the European unions and Works Councils within Opel/Vauxhall
Opel/Vauxhall management breaches the Delta Framework Agreement on the small SUV allocation for the Antwerp plant.
The relocation of the agreed small SUV models is the only reason for the intended closure of Antwerp (see legal statement from GM). There is a pending lawsuit on this matter filed by the unions of Antwerp. It is to be noted that the Antwerp workers have made significant sacrifices since 2007 (€ 20 M. per year) to fulfil the contract from the labour side.
Draka´s New Year resolution 2010 – 125 workers loose their jobs
As part of cost savings plans within Draka’s Communications Group, the Board of Management of Draka Holding N.V. announced on January 5, 2010 that it intends to close its factory in Årnes (Norway). 125 jobs will be lost in a town with 3289 inhabitants.
Labour related news
"Stronger Worker Representation in the European Wind Energy Sector"
EMF Conference on Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd March 2010
In the Auditorium, ITUH building, Brussels
Violation of trade union rights at Ecoendustri in Turkey
The EMF affiliate, Birlesik Metal-Is informed of the violation of workers’ right to join a union in Ecoendustri company in Turkey.
Following the workers' application for trade union representation at Ecoendustri, the company fired 15 trade unionists, while putting constant pressure on other members to resign from the trade union. Birlesik Metal-Is is demanding management reinstates the dismissed workers and enters fair negotiation with the union.
Economic crisis - The impact on women in the metalworking industry
Luxemburg, 10-11 March 2010
In the context of the economic crisis and the related policy work the IMF and EMF have launched since 2009, the event will provide an opportunity to consider the impact the economic crisis is having on women workers in the metal industries.
