📢 We welcome the recent declaration of La Hulpe on the EPSR, signaling a commitment to prioritize social issues in the EU. However, we urge for comprehensive representation of atypical professions, especially in the care sector.
📰Read our press release: effe-homecare.eu/en/publication…

Eurobarometer findings reveal strong support for a social Europe!

88% of Europeans consider #SocialRights important to them personally.

And it shows how some of our key initiatives like minimum wage & work-life balance are making an impact in their lives.

Care is a crucial part of a sustainable and fair economy. This must be reflected by a well-funded care strategy across the EU.
We demand that the European Commission put long-term care at the heart of the Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029.
Read our statement: effe-homecare.eu/en/publication…

📢Save the date for the CARE4CARE Horizon Project 🇪🇺 European Conference happening on April 17th, 2024, in Brussels📅. Join us for discussions on improving working conditions and combatting discrimination in the caregiving sector across the EU. Register now! lnkd.in/eXEK2mNW

In an insightful Breakfast Policy Briefing, Dubravka Suica, Vice-President for Democracy & Demography, delved into the #Demography toolbox unveiled by the European Commission. EFFE highlighted the crucial role of the domestic & care sector in addressing #demographicchanges . #EU #Policy

Women bear the invisible burden: 75% of unpaid care and domestic tasks, yet only 67.7% are employed in the EU. Domestic and #homecare work can unleash this valuable workforce, strengthening #GenderEquality and growth. It's time to recognize and value their contribution.
#PHS

Engage with us to enhance our comprehension of the #PHServices sector!
Are you involved in providing or receiving domestic/home care services? Your input is invaluable in shaping the future.
Participate in our survey, available in multiple languages. 👉phs-monitor.eu

First meeting of Family Employment-EU 2024 Executive Board, chaired by Karmele Acedo, Andrea Zini and MarieBéatrice Levaux, to draw up the roadmap and make a lasting commitment to the European elections next June.

Strong participation in our workshop organized as part of the 🇪🇺 #EUproject #PHSdialogue . Many interesting good practices highlighted.
One important point emerged throughout the discussions: better employment outcomes are observed when training is connected to social dialogue.

What is the state of play of professionalization of #PHS workforce and services in the EU🇪🇺? Which good practices are identified in the Member States?🤔
Join our online workshop on the 29th of January!
👉Register here: bit.ly/3S00x5e
🗓️Programme: bit.ly/3RWCBj0

🇧🇪 🇪🇺 EFFE welcomes the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council for its focus on skills, social dialogue, and gender equality. EFFE look forward to supporting Belgium with its evidence and advice in order to integrate the domestic & home care sector in the priorities of #EU2024BE

On January 29, the EU #PHS social partners – EFFAT, Family Employment-EU, EFSI & UNI Europa - will host an online workshop on “Professionalization of PHS workforce & services” - Good Practices and Challenges ahead for Social Partners.
For more information 👉[email protected]

📅Already a week since the #EFFECongress2023 !🎂

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Tuesday to tackle key issues for #PHS such as #socialdialogue or #undeclared work.

🇪🇺With the #EUelections nearing, we keep working for the recognition of the sector.

In the last panel of the meeting organised by European Migration Network, in cooperation with @eu2023es and Ministerio Inclusión Seguridad Social Migraciones, the General Delegate of Family Employment-EU comes back on the challenges that the domestic & home #care sector is facing and the solutions to attract third country workers

🔴 #EFFECongress2023 – That’s a wrap!

🎂What a way to mark 10 years of Family Employment-EU

A huge thanks to speakers and participants for making this such a success👏

Until next time!

European Economic and Social Committee European Parliament EU Social 🇪🇺 #EuropeanYearofSkills

🔴 #EFFECongress2023 LIVE

“Our Strategy for Long-Term Care focuses on 3 areas: developing human resources, improving institutions and services, raising awareness.”

🇭🇺Watch Hungarian State Secretary for Social Affairs Attila Fülöp’s video message👇

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🔴 #EFFECongress2023

'Care work has become crucial in our societies. Freedom of choice was brought up in our debates. People need to be free to choose their future when they become dependent.'

Andrea Zini, Vice-President of Family Employment-EU, in his closing speech

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