European Partnership for the Anticipation of Change in the Automotive Sector

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and the European Metalworkers Federation (EMF) wish to launch and develop, together with the European Commission, a "European Partnership for the Anticipation of Change in the Automotive Sector" aimed at maintaining and strengthening the competitive position of EU automotive companies, creating quality jobs and reinforcing the employability of the workers of the sector, a pre-condition for sustainable growth and social cohesion.

EU partnership to help 12 million car industry workers adapt to change and reinforce competitiveness

European Commission press release

The European Commission and the main industry and workers' organisations in the car sector have today formally announced a new partnership to help better anticipate and manage change in the EU's automotive industry. The initiative – which follows a high-level forum on restructuring in Brussels last month – brings together the Commission and the European Automotive Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and the European Metalworkers Federation (EMF). It will monitor developments in the industry, while the partners will exchange know-how on managing restructuring in a socially responsible way.

EU Automotive Restructuring Forum

EMF engages in a Partnership with European car manufacturers and suppliers’ associations for better anticipation of change in the industry

Speaking today at the Automotive Restructuring Forum organised in Brussels by the European Commission, Peter Scherrer, EMF General Secretary, welcomed the move by car manufacturers and automotive suppliers to work together with the trade unions with a view to better anticipate the changes taking place in the industry.