European Chemical Unions, EMCEF Seek Social Dialogue

Application has been made to begin formal dialogue in the chemical sector of Europe. At a conference in Helsinki, Hubertus Schmoldt, president of both ICEM affiliate IGBCE and EMCEF (www.emcef.org), and Hans-Paul Frey, president of the European Chemical Employers’ Group, announced to trade unionists and employer representatives that dialogue between the social partners would begin this year. The chemical industry is Europe’s second biggest industry, employing two million workers.