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Transcript of European Project “Under Construction” Presentation of the partner organisations
European Project “Under Construction”
Presentation of the partner organisations
Start-up meeting 30th October 2007
Brussels
Co-financed by DG Employment and Social Affairs - European Commission
ANAEPA – ITALYANAEPA – ITALY
Sectoral associationSectoral association
Autonomous branch of Confartigianato Autonomous branch of Confartigianato
Represents construction craft and SMEs in Italy Represents construction craft and SMEs in Italy
Founded in 1950Founded in 1950
70,000 member70,000 member (most craftsmen and small enterprises) (most craftsmen and small enterprises)
137,000 Employees137,000 Employees
Member of EBCMember of EBC
ANAEPA – ITALYANAEPA – ITALY
SERVICES:SERVICES:Training for entrepreneurs and workersTraining for entrepreneurs and workersFinancing helpFinancing helpRepresentation in all public arenasRepresentation in all public arenasConsulting on taxation issuesConsulting on taxation issuesCreation of consortiums and cooperatives to take part to public tendersCreation of consortiums and cooperatives to take part to public tenders
Recognised Social Partner
Signs national collective agreements Agreements valid for the workers of construction craft and SMEs
Consulted by Government and Parliament as intermediary
CNA Costruzioni CNA Costruzioni ITALYITALY
Sectoral Branch of CNA Italy
CNA - Italian national association of craft and SMEs
Represents approximately 50,000 craft and SMEs from all professions in construction
CNA Costruzioni CNA Costruzioni
ITALYITALY
Recognised Sectoral Social Partner
Takes part in discussions and negotiations
Represents the voice of Construction craft and SMEs
Signs national collective agreements with sectoral trade unions
FMB – UNITED KINGDOM
Federation of Master Builders
Founded in 1946
13,000 member enterprises
Represents the interests of construction SMEs in the UKServices:InsurancesLegal helplineTax helplineInformation and trainingPeriodical press and newslettersQuality guarantee and TrustMark
Member of EBC
FMB – UNITED KINGDOM
Social Dialogue
FMB and Trade Union “UNISON”
Creation of BATJICBuilding and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council
GOALS: Sign collective agreements applicable by the member entrepreneurs and the member workersHelp members to maintain good industrial relations
FOI – MALTAFOI – MALTA
Federation Of Industry of MaltaFederation Of Industry of Malta
Founded in 1946Founded in 1946
275 member enterprises and 4 member associations275 member enterprises and 4 member associations
Sectors: Sectors: Manufacturing (53 %)Manufacturing (53 %)Construction (14 %)Construction (14 %)
Lobbying activities – representation in official arenasLobbying activities – representation in official arenasInfo services – Internal market regulations informationInfo services – Internal market regulations informationContact point for enterprises from other countries Contact point for enterprises from other countries
Member of Business Europe Member of Business Europe
FOI – MALTAFOI – MALTA
Recognised Social Partner since creation of social dialogueRecognised Social Partner since creation of social dialogue
Partner in:Malta Council for Economic And Social Development Employment Relations Board
Now discussing: Now discussing:
Annual budget 2008Annual budget 2008CompetitivenessCompetitivenessNumber of public holidays for workersNumber of public holidays for workersApproval of Malta Social Pact between social partnersApproval of Malta Social Pact between social partnersWage IndexationWage IndexationFemale participation to labour Female participation to labour Discussion on the changes to the working time directiveDiscussion on the changes to the working time directive
FILLEA – ITALY
Italian trade union of construction workers
Founded in 1900
Member of National Confederation of Trade Unions CGIL Member of European Federation of Building and Wood Workers
343,389 members
Services:Pension rightsFiscal adviceLegal assistance on labour law
FILLEA – ITALYFILLEA – ITALY
Recognised sectoral social partnerRecognised sectoral social partner
Active participation at national & European levelActive participation at national & European level
Issues:Issues:
Health and SafetyHealth and Safety
Fight against undeclared workFight against undeclared work
ImmigrationImmigration
GlobalisationGlobalisation
Defines itself the trade union of the “Builders of Peace”Defines itself the trade union of the “Builders of Peace”
EVEA – ESTONIAEVEA – ESTONIA
Estonian Association of SMEsEstonian Association of SMEs
Founded in 1988Founded in 1988
1000 member enterprises (direct and collective)1000 member enterprises (direct and collective)
Services: Services: Legal and book-keeping assistanceLegal and book-keeping assistance
Member of UEAPME Member of UEAPME
EVEA – ESTONIAEVEA – ESTONIA
Not recognised social partnerNot recognised social partner
Social dialogue arena in Estonia:Social dialogue arena in Estonia:Tri-partite national social dialogueTri-partite national social dialogue
Latvian Association of Construction ContractorsLatvian Association of Construction Contractors
Founded in 1996Founded in 1996
180 Members enterprises 180 Members enterprises
Member of Latvian Chamber of CommerceMember of Latvian Chamber of CommerceMember of Employers’ Confederation of LatviaMember of Employers’ Confederation of Latvia
Services:Services:Representing and defending interests of membersRepresenting and defending interests of membersParticipating to Construction CouncilParticipating to Construction CouncilDesign strategic plans for training needs and offersDesign strategic plans for training needs and offers
LBA – LATVIALBA – LATVIA
Recognised sectoral social partner since 1998Recognised sectoral social partner since 1998
Sector General agreementSector General agreement signed in 1998 signed in 1998
Fixed minimum wage for skilled and unskilled construction workersFixed minimum wage for skilled and unskilled construction workers
Current issues:Current issues:Shortage of skilled labourShortage of skilled labourBuilders working in other EU member statesBuilders working in other EU member statesUnfair competitionUnfair competitionAccidents on construction sites – Health and SafetyAccidents on construction sites – Health and Safety
LBA Social PartnerLBA Social Partner as member of Employers’ Confederation of Latvia as member of Employers’ Confederation of Latvia
NATIONAL TRIPARTITE COOPERATION COUNCILNATIONAL TRIPARTITE COOPERATION COUNCIL
Signing of general inter-sectoral agreement in 2004 Signing of general inter-sectoral agreement in 2004
LBA – LATVIALBA – LATVIA
Trade union confederation of Latvia – LBASTrade union confederation of Latvia – LBAS
LCA - Latvian Builders Trade Union LCA - Latvian Builders Trade Union
Member of LBASMember of LBAS
Founded in 1990Founded in 1990
Member of International federation of Building and wood workers (IFBWW)Member of International federation of Building and wood workers (IFBWW)
LBAS – LATVIA LBAS – LATVIA
Recognised Social Partner Recognised Social Partner
IIssues: ssues:
Vocational trainingVocational training
Wages (general agreement signed with social partners)Wages (general agreement signed with social partners)
Working conditionsWorking conditions
Health and SafetyHealth and Safety
Youth access to the building professionYouth access to the building profession
Participation to legislative processParticipation to legislative process
LBAS – LATVIALBAS – LATVIA
French Confederation of Construction Craft and Small EnterprisesFrench Confederation of Construction Craft and Small Enterprises
Founded in 1946Founded in 1946
100,000 member enterprises100,000 member enterprises
Services:Services:Information and advice to membersInformation and advice to membersRepresents and defends members’ interestsRepresents and defends members’ interestsNetwork of regional and local offices for business support servicesNetwork of regional and local offices for business support services
Member of the Professional Union of Craft (UPA)Member of the Professional Union of Craft (UPA)Member of EBCMember of EBC
CAPEB – FRANCECAPEB – FRANCE
Recognised Social PartnerRecognised Social Partner
As member of UPAAs member of UPA At the sectoral levelAt the sectoral level Since 1984Since 1984 Since 2002 Since 2002
After long and precise scrutiny to be approved as representativeAfter long and precise scrutiny to be approved as representative
Obtained significant gains for SMEs:Obtained significant gains for SMEs:TrainingTrainingPension rightsPension rightsPaid holidaysPaid holidaysLess disparity of treatment between workers of SMEs and othersLess disparity of treatment between workers of SMEs and others
CAPEB – FRANCECAPEB – FRANCE
BOUWUNIE – BELGIUMBOUWUNIE – BELGIUM
Flemish Association of Construction SMEsFlemish Association of Construction SMEs
Founded in 1959Founded in 1959
8,000 member enterprises8,000 member enterprises
Member of the Flemish Association of SMEs UNIZOMember of the Flemish Association of SMEs UNIZO
Member of EBCMember of EBC
BOUWUNIE – BELGIUM
Services:Services:Information and communicationInformation and communicationBusiness contactsBusiness contactsLocal centres for representation and servicesLocal centres for representation and servicesAdvice on administrative and taxation issuesAdvice on administrative and taxation issues
Recognised Social partner in Belgium Recognised Social partner in Belgium
Current hot issuesCurrent hot issues: : - Pensions- Pensions- Training - Training - Mobility - Mobility - Safety- Safety
IPOSZ – HUNGARYIPOSZ – HUNGARY
Hungarian Association of Craft and SMEsHungarian Association of Craft and SMEsIntersectoral organisationIntersectoral organisation
Founded in 1880Founded in 1880
Federation of 280 affiliated associationsFederation of 280 affiliated associationsSeveral local and regional associations Several local and regional associations
Represents 12,000 construction SMEsRepresents 12,000 construction SMEs
IPOSZ – HUNGARYIPOSZ – HUNGARY
AHPMEBAHPMEB
Branch of IPOSZ for construction sector Branch of IPOSZ for construction sector
Partner in tri-partite national sectoral social dialogue Partner in tri-partite national sectoral social dialogue
Collective agreements discussed and signedCollective agreements discussed and signed
Negotiations are partially done at the bi-partite levelNegotiations are partially done at the bi-partite level
WITH Minister’s approvalWITH Minister’s approval
SDMSZSSDMSZSCZECH REPUBLICCZECH REPUBLIC
Association of Construction Employers of Czech RepublicAssociation of Construction Employers of Czech Republic
SDMSZSSDMSZSUmbrella organisationUmbrella organisation
SPTZ SPTZ
Technical contractorsTechnical contractors Construction Crafts Construction Crafts
25 member organisations25 member organisations
Member of EBCMember of EBCMember of the Czech Chamber of CommerceMember of the Czech Chamber of Commerce
SDMSZSSDMSZSCZECH REPUBLICCZECH REPUBLIC
SDMSZSSDMSZSCreated by SPTZ and Construction Crafts in 2005Created by SPTZ and Construction Crafts in 2005
GOALGOALBecome partner of tripartite social dialogueBecome partner of tripartite social dialogue
Not member of national social dialogue yetNot member of national social dialogue yet
Recent achievement:Recent achievement: Invited to join discussions with other sectoral social partnersInvited to join discussions with other sectoral social partners
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Available on : www.eubuilders.org/news.asp?ID=project_3_en
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