Time to act to save our metals industries
Joint European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and European Mining, Chemical and Energy Workers Federation (EMCEF) demonstration on 22 April 2010 in Brussels.
Photos from the demonstration.
Photos of Duisburg rally (by Andy Michaelis)
Time to act to save our metals industries! Time for a global level playing field!
Over 250,000 workers are directly employed in Europe’s non-ferrous metals industries and 370,000 in the European steel industry, in regions already reeling from the economic crisis.
European trade unions in the basic metals sectors have called on the European Commission to act on increasing speculation on raw materials prices and rising electricity prices.
In a joint letter to Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Council President Herman van Rompuy, the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and the European Mining, Chemical and Energy Workers Federation (EMCEF) have called for immediate action from the EU.
Time to Act: European workers call for EU action on electricity and raw materials prices
Today European trade unions in the basic metals sectors have called on the European Commission to act on increasing speculation on raw materials prices and rising electricity prices.
In a joint letter to Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Council President Herman van Rompuy, the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and the European Mining, Chemical and Energy workers Federation (EMCEF) have called for immediate action from the EU.
Actions around Europe organised by affiliates
Affiliates report on their organised actions during this European Action day to coincide with the symbolic demonstration in Brussels on 22nd April.
EMF General Secretary Peter Scherrer addresses European demonstrators
EMF's General Secretary, Peter Scherrer, greets European demontrators in the European Commission area, urging the EC to recognise the importance of a sustainable European Industry.
Slogans for EMF and EMCEF demonstration
Colleagues are invited to print these slogans and bring them along to the demonstration to increase the visibility of our action! We of course welcome creativity and encourge demonstrators to make their own slogans, or adapt ours!
US and Canadian steelworkers and miners send message of solidarity and support
Letter from USW International President Leo Gerard
