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Trade union representatives of the EMF demand common European strategy to overcome the crisis in shipbuilding

The European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) demands a common European strategy for the future of shipbuilding in Europe.

European industry federation support for today’s protest action regarding sacked workers at Lindsey (UK)

A joint statement was issued today by Peter Scherrer, General Secretary of the European Metalworkers’ Federation, Sam Hägglund, General Secretary of the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers, and Reinhard Reibsch, General Secretary of the European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers’ Federation, concerning the UK unions' protest action at Lindsey oil refinery today.

A New European Deal for Steel

Urgent action needed for Europe’s steelworkers

5 demands for governments - 5 demands for employers

On the eve of the EU June Summit, the European Metalworkers’ Federation urges policy-makers to adopt a New European Deal for Steel.

Thales approach to professional development

Thales adopts a European approach to professional development based on anticipation and social dialogue. IDEA (Improving professional Development through Effective Anticipation)

Press conference on Thales company agreement

Signing of an innovatory European company agreement:
IDEA (Improving professional Development through Effective Anticipation)

Members of the press are cordially invited to attend tomorrow’s joint press conference of the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF) and Thales concerning the signature of the European agreement IDEA.

Thursday, June 11th 2009, 10.00 am
Terrasse Martini - 50 avenue des Champs Elysées - Paris

National interests jeopardise jobs at GM Europe

The European Commission, with the help of the governments of the EU Member states, must ensure that national interests do no jeopardise the existence of jobs in other countries.

IMF and EMF call for a new independent authority to govern ship breaking

In a joint submission to the European Commission, the International and European Metalworkers’ Federations have called for the establishment of a new independent authority to regulate one of the world’s most dangerous industries, ship-breaking.

ArcelorMittal: We need industrial plans for all European sites

“Shareholders have a responsibility to and a personal interest in demanding that Mittal comes forward with a clear industrial plan showing how all ArcelorMittal’s sites will be maintained to be ready to relaunch when the economy picks up”, stated Peter Scherrer General Secretary of the European Metalworkers Federation (EMF).

Enough is enough: It’s time for social justice, solidarity and democracy

Workers throughout the world and across Europe will be celebrating May Day with deep concern about their economic and social future today.

EMF Press Conference on FIAT

Members of the press are cordially invited to attend the press conference of the European Metalworkers Federation (EMF) concerning the possible lay offs of twelve shop stewards at FIAT Garage in Belgium.

Temporary production cuts should not close sites permanently

“With cuts in production beyond 50% and several sites mothballed, it is now more urgent than ever that ArcelorMittal produces a clear industrial plan showing how these sites will be maintained to be able to relaunch when the economy picks up”, stated Peter Scherrer General Secretary of the European Metalworkers Federation (EMF).

Use the crisis as an opportunity: Europe needs a strong plan for social and industrial recovery

“Rhetoric on stimulus packages is not enough. European leaders need a strong, confident and coordinated industrial programme and policy if we are to come out of this crisis able to cope with the challenges of environmental and social change.”

This is the key message that Peter Scherrer (General Secretary of the European Metalworkers Federation) will give during a high-level panel debate this afternoon, hosted by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the EMF. Commission Vice-President Gunter Verheugen and European Socialist leader Poul Nyrup Rasmussen are participating in the panel debate.

Metalworking unions pledge today to strengthen European-coordinated Collective Bargaining Policy

A key reason for having a European-coordinated Collective Bargaining Policy is to avoid a European-wide race to the bottom.

Information, consultation and board-level participation more widespread in Europe

Joint EMF / ETUI Press Release:

This is the expected effect of the agreement on workers’ involvement in the future MAN SE, one of the leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, engines and mechanical engineering equipment, concluded in February 2009.

Beschluss des Europäischen General Motors Arbeitnehmerforums

Beschluss des Europäischen General Motors Arbeitnehmerforums (EEF) und der bei General Motors Europa vertretenen Gewerkschaften.

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