Trade Unions and the Work of the European Labour Authority

Bert Van Caelenberg and ELA's Executive Director Ambassador Cosmin Boiangiu

On 27–28 November, Eurofedop Secretary General Bert Van Caelenberg took part in a seminar titled “European Labour Authority (ELA): Evaluation and Involvement of Workers’ Organisations” held in Malta. The event was organised by the Maltese trade union UHM – Voice of the Workers and EZA (European Centre for Workers’ Questions).

The seminar brought together representatives from workers’ organisations across Europe and offered a valuable opportunity to engage directly with officials from the European Labour Authority, including its Executive Director, Ambassador Cosmin Boiangiu.

During the meeting, the Secretary General presented Eurofedop’s views on the role of trade unions within the ELA framework. He also highlighted a forthcoming Eurofedop project on pension reforms and social benefits in the public sector, which will take place in Bratislava—home to the ELA headquarters.