The EMF is the Industry Federation for 6.5 million metalworkers across 33 countries
Established in 1971, the European Metalworker's Federation brings together 72 organisations across 33 countries, representing 6.5 million metalworkers.
Community affiliates to the EMF to ensure that the needs of British Steel Workers are represented to both the European institutions such as the presidency, commission, council and parliament and to the multinational steel companies.
The ability to co-ordinate action amongst metalworkers across national boundaries allows the EMF to negotiate with multinational corporations from a position of equality.
The EMF is particularly active in four areas.
- Collective Bargaining Policy - Standardising wages, working hours and conditions across Europe.
- Industrial Policy - Strengthening the manufacturing industry in Europe to ensure the continuation of the European Steel industry.
- Company Policy - To manage relations with the large multinationals for the benefit of employees
- Social Dialogue - Working to keep social justice concerns at the heart of economic planning
Community represents thousands of British Steel workers across the United Kingdom. To ensure that their interests are represented in Europe, Community affiliates to the EMF.