European Mine, Chemical and Energy Workers Federation (EMCEF)
EMCEF today organises 2.5 million workers in 35 countries and 130 national trade unions. EMCEF organises both blue and white-collar workers.
Some of our main objectives: Safeguard economic, social, environmental and cultural interests; Enhance relations between affiliated organisations; Promote contacts, relations and negotiations with employers; Follow the European Treaties; Promote equal opportunities regardless of gender, race or creed; Harmonise collective bargaining and industrial relations policies; Provide relevant data, information and services
EMCEF organises members in a wide range of industrial areas: Energy - Mines - Chemical - Pharmaceutical - Rubber - Plastics - Glass - Pulp and Paper Sectoral Committees deal with industrial, technical and legal matters relevant for these industries.
EMCEF has 4 statutory committees: Collective Bargaining, European Works Council, Industrial Relations (incl. Environment, Health and Safety, Social Dialogue
EMCEF has a long-standing record in creating and co-ordinating European Works Councils. With more than 200 EWCs in all its sectors. EMCEF has been extremely active in shaping one important element of the European social dialogue.
Campaign
EMF Launches 2nd Common Demand of the European metalworkers’ unions
“For more secure employment, against precarious work”
which will be included in the collective bargaining demands of all its 75 affiliated trade unions and in future collective bargaining rounds throughout Europe over the next four years.
