ETF, EFBWW (European Federation of Building and Woodworkers), and EFFAT (the European Federation of Food, Agriculture, and Tourism Trade Unions) will join in a first-ever joint demonstration outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. The demonstration will gather more than 700 workers.
This demonstration, scheduled from 14:00 to 16:00, aims to highlight urgent demands for an EU-binding initiative on labour intermediaries and fair working conditions across subcontracting chains.
Following the demonstration, a hearing inside the European Parliament will take place from 17:00 to 18:45.
The event will focus on testimonies from workers affected by exploitative subcontracting practices and unscrupulous intermediaries and will include MEPs from several political groups.
Key Details:
Date: Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Time:
Demonstration: 14:00 – 16:00
Hearing: 17:00 – 18:45
Location: European Parliament, Strasbourg, France
Objectives of the Demonstration:
The demonstration and subsequent conference are organized to urge the newly elected European Parliament to prioritise the creation of an EU-binding initiative that:
- Ensures equal treatment across subcontracting chains.
- Regulate labour intermediation, including the prohibition of intermediaries in posting.
- Enhances inspection mechanisms to protect workers’ rights.
Participation:
Over 700 workers affiliated to EFBWW, EFFAT and ETF sectors are expected at the event from all over Europe. The event will also feature speeches from representatives of the three federations, trade union leaders, MEPs and workers.
