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NEWS - EVENTS
press release, 16th November 2007 :
Agreement on participation in BASF SE (European Company)
German Executives take part in the "BASF European Works Council"
The new "BASF European Works Council" at European level allows information and consultation of workers (including executives)
on transnational questions. Its 23 members come from twelve European countries. A representative of the executives will also take part
at the future "BASF European Works Council". FECCIA as European Federation of managerial staff in the Chemical Industries,
VAA in Germany and the committee of spokesman of the executives of BASF S.A. regard this agreement as a major success.
In the future, the joint supervisory board of BASF SE will only include twelve members instead of twenty currently.
The executives will lose their seat in the supervisory board of the company among the six staff representatives, included one
from Belgium. FECCIA and VAA regard this as a significant loss of plurality of staff participation in the supervisory board.
The signatures of these agreements on the new "BASF European Works Council" and on workers representation in the Supervisory Board
were on 15th November 2007. Company management and the 29 members of the "special negotiation body", formed by workers representatives
of European locations of BASF Group - with the participation of a representative of the German executives - agreed these new regulations.
To reinforce expression of managerial staff at European level, the managers in subsidiary companies of BASF in Europe will constitute
a Committee of European Managers with the support of FECCIA, VAA and other members Federations of FECCIA and CEC.
press release, 28th September 2007 :
European company (SE): Representation of executives as an indispensable prerequisite for success
The European executives of the chemical industry demand that their representatives must be granted both seat and vote in the negotiation
and supervisory boards of the European Company (Societas Europaea, SE)., The European Federation FECCIA representing 40 000 managerial
and professional staff in Chemistry in Europe, observes the introduction of the European company in its industrial sector critically.
FECCIA claims that executives must also be represented in the SE like the other employees.
The chemical industry of the European Union is an important factor for the economic growth.
It offers opportunities for qualified employment with professional development prospects for many people in Europe.
The crucial role of executives consists in guaranteeing a top-down and bottom-up communication in the enterprise. Thus they improve
the efficiency of their enterprises and create the economic and social conditions which ensure continuity.
Executives in Europe are therefore indispensable in order to guarantee progress. The negotiation and supervisory boards of the European company
must mirror this.
FECCIA endorsed the introduction of the SE
FECCIA has argued for the European company as early as in 1991. At the same time it claimed an appropriate representation of executives and managers.
Gil-Roblès resolution of the European Parliament
Representation of executives varies from one country to another in the European Union. Nevertheless only a representation based on specific rules
(protection of minorities and thus ensuring plurality) entitles and enables them to have both seat and vote in the employees' representation bodies.
The Gil-Roblès resolution of the European Parliament of June, 25th, 1993 has adopted a non-prescriptive position on the "right of managers to information consultation and autonomous representation in existing or future dialogue forums".
The Gil-Roblès resolution also asks the Commission to take, if necessary, appropriate initiatives to guarantee the following: the right of managers
to information, consultation and representation allowing them to sit and to act in an effective manner inside existing or future dialogue forums
for all employees, notably in the framework of the status of a European Company.
FECCIA requires a representation of the executives in the SE
The Gil-Roblès resolution of June 25th, 1993 must now be implemented as the Directive of 2001 does not guarantee executives their right
to both seat and vote in the negotiation or supervisory bodies.
Mestre, September 21-22, 2007 :
FECCIA steering committee
The steering committee has reaffirmed its interest in negotiating agreements, such as Total, Sanofi-Aventis and BASF.
A meeting with representatives of Federmanager (Italian executives) shows the difficulty
to boost the social dialogue in Italy.
The REACH regulation came into effect on 1 June 2007 and FECCIA wants to participate and work in the High Level Group
on the competitiveness of the European chemicals industry.
Brussels, 10th September 2007
Inaugural meeting of High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry
The European Commission has today launched the work of the High Level Group (HLG) on the Competitiveness of the Chemicals Industry. The group consists of senior policy makers from the public and from the private sector together with representatives of civil society. It will examine the factors that determine the competitiveness of the European chemicals industry compared to its competitors. It will conduct an economic and statistical analysis of the factors that determine the structural changes taking place in the chemicals industry and will deal with questions linked to the sustainable development of the industry. The group is expected to formulate a set of sector-specific policy recommendation by spring 2009.
Paris, France, June 21, 2007
European meeting
FECCIA reaffirms its interest for the European sectoral social dialogue.
For the second year, the Board of FECCIA met the European employers of the chemical sector (ECEG).
The committee of sectoral dialogue was formalized between EMCEF and ECEG in 2004 and its program is ambitious.
Three working groups are set up gradually.
Stockholm, Sweden, June 7, 2007
CEC Conference on Equal Opportunities
Managers make a difference: CEC, Europe's largest confederation of managers, discusses gender equality, diversity and leadership.
European Managers appeal to European decision makers to show more effort with regard to gender equality and diversity.
On occasion of its annual conference, this year held in the Swedish capital, CEC European Managers pointed out
that both political leaders and managers should be aware that they play a crucial role in promoting these issues.
Brussels, 26th April 2007
CEC and the European Social Partners take action against harassment and violence at work and sign an European autonomous agreement
(that they have to put in place by themselves at national, sectorial ou company level)
After ten months of negotiations, the European Social Partners have signed, on 26 April 2007,
the Autonomous Agreement on harassment and violence at work.
Brussels, 29th March 2007
CEC position on the Labour Law Green Paper
CEC has transmitted to the European Commission its position on the Green Paper on Labour Law,
after having collected and assembled the opinions of CEC members on the topic.
With this Green paper the European Commission has stimulated a discussion about the core of the future Social model in Europe.
CEC considers that a common perception of the European Social model is indispensable but insists that it can only be achieved
by a discussion of political convictions that are the basis of the national labour laws and industrial relations in the member states.
A summary of the CEC position follows:
Paris, 28th March 2007
FECCIA and FECER signature of TOTAL's Europe-wide agreement on SME development support
On Wednesday, 28th March 2007, Total’s senior management and three European federations, EMCEF, FECCIA and FECER*,
signed a Europe-wide agreement on support for creating or expanding small and medium-sized enterprises near the Group’s main European facilities.
Brussels, 22d March 2007
Meeting of CEC Professional Federations
CEC Professional Federations met in Brussels on 22 March 2007 to confirm their common view on the importance of the sectoral social dialogue
and on the participation of managers at institutional level. Contacts are foreseen, not only with other social partners
and with DG Employment and Social Affairs, but also with sectoral DGs like DG Energy and Transport.
Two working groups will be set-up:
- On the automotive sector and related subcontractors (rubber, glass, plastics, soft-wares, etc.)
- On the role of managers in the European Company
A network of managers affiliated to member organisations and involved within enterprises will be set-up,
to allow their representation in the European Social Dialogue at company level.
The Professional Federations and CEC commit themselves to promote:
- gender balance in enterprises in the frame of the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All and in preparation
of the CEC Conference in Stockholm of 7 and 8 June 2007.
- corporate social responsibility agreements and their implementation at European and world-wide level.
Professional Federations join the inter-sectoral agreement on the protection of workers’ health against crystalline silica
and the adoption of good practices in the professional branches concerned by this matter (mines, foundries, glass, ceramics, building materials, etc.).
Berlin, 4th March 2007
50th anniversary of the Rome Treaty, the celebration has begun in Berlin
CEC claims a strong European social model for the next fifty years.
CEC, the European Confederation of Managers, had the honour of opening the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the founding treaty of Europe.
The CEC Executive Board meeting held in Berlin on 4th and 5th March was indeed the occasion to celebrate the event,
which gathered over thirty representatives of Managers' organisations in European countries.
On the occasion of the German Presidency of the European Union, CEC officials have also been received by the Hildegard Müller,
Secretary of State in the German chancellor's office.
According to CEC President Georges Liarokapis, "this anniversary of the founding treaty is a great opportunity to look back
to the origins of the European project, to be aware of the results achieved and to measure the objectives which still need to be reached".
press release, 14th December 2006 :
FECCIA waits to see the concrete application of REACH
The REACH regulation on the chemicals will come into force in mid year 2007, since the European Parliament deputies vote.
FECCIA militates so that the application of this regulation represents a benefit for the employees and does not lead to suppressions of employment
in this very dynamic sector, carrying innovation within the framework of the sustainable development.
FECCIA is conscious of the future difficulties, starting with the lack of budgetary means. The operating cost of the European agency (Helsinki) is growing.
The teams of experts are insufficient, at the European level and the national level.
The industrialists will rationalize their range of products in a more or less forced way, because of the effects "domino" on the chain of provisioning.
FECCIA requires of the Member States of the EU and of the industrialists to coordinate their actions. Each industrialist will have to begin by "pre-registration"
of his products, initially to be able to continue to sell them. Each Member State of the European Union will have to create a REACH agency.
The REACH regulation is a challenge for European industry, its employees, the environmental protection and the health of the consumers.
Berlin, 13-15th September 2006 :
Conference on the financial participation of the employees in Europe
The topic of the conference, with the support of the European Commission (DG EMPL),
was the financial participation of the employees, in presence of many European guests.
The speakers brought a European lighting to a question which interests not only the managerial staff of the Chemical Industry, but also other sectors.
The European Commission was assisted of a group of experts who show the interest of the financial participation of the employees,
either by the profit-sharing of the companies, or by the participation as shareholders of these.
The diversity of situations among European countries or companies is a reality:
* more or less attractive taxation from one country to another;
* difficulty in negotiating collective agreements which relate to the main company and her subsidiaries;
* scandals on stock-options through the media;
* interrogations on motivation of the employees
In Germany, a dialogue should begin soon on the subject.
Reinhard Reibsch, Secretary-general of EMCEF (European Mine Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation)
came to present its organization and to bear witness.
The Chemical Industry is mainly composed of highly qualified employees who can analyse situations and bring examples for other sectors.
FECCIA will continue the dialogue in Europe with ECEG (European Chemical Employers Group),
EMCEF (European Mine Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation) and the European Commission.
read the program of the conference
download presentations of the conference (site VAA)
Berlin, 13th September, 2006 :
FECCIA General Assembly 2006
The new committee was elected for three years, is as follows:
President: François VINCENT (France)
Vice-presidents: Thomas Fischer (Germany) and Gianluigi Possanzini (Italy)
Secretaries-general: Stefan Ladeburg (Germany) and Joël Grébil assistant (France)
Treasurer: John Williams (United Kingdom)
picture : the new steering committee (partial)
Vienna, 4 May 2006 :
General meeting of the EUROPEAN CONFEDERATION OF EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERIAL STAFF (CEC)
Election of the new officers
Georges Liarokapis (France/FECCIA) is the new President of the CEC.
Secretary General : Ludger Ramme (Germany)
Deputy Secretary General : Annika Hage-Nielsen (Sweden)
Treasurer : Paola Zovatto (Italy)
picture of the new and the old President
read the news release on CEC website
Vienna, 3 May 2006 :
Meeting on the social dialogue in Austria
The European Professional Federations of the Confédération Européenne des Cadres (CEC)
met the Director of social affairs department in Austria, Wolfgang Tritremmel.
Negociation is very active between the Austrian Social Partners.
Paris, 7 March 2006 :
Meeting between FECCIA and ECEG (European Chemical Employers Group)
A "top level" meeting took place on 7th March 2006 between
FECCIA (European Federation of Managerial staff in
the Chemical and Allied Industries) and ECEG (European
Chemical Employers Group).
FECCIA and ECEG expressed a common willingness to
continue the European social dialogue in the chemical
sector initiated between ECEG and EMCEF (European Miners,
Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation) which is
affiliated to ETUC.
Paris, November 21, 2005 :
Europe-wide agreement on equal opportunities in the group TOTAL
European federations, EMCEF, FECCIA and FECER* and Total's senior management, signed a Europe-wide agreement on equal opportunities that marks the
next stage in the shared process begun with the November 22, 2004 agreement on a platform for employee relations in Total's European businesses.
This agreement opens a step with the sectoral European Federations following the framework of actions on gender equality
concluded by the European Confederations.
With the latest agreement, Total further consolidates its commitment to the general principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities,
from the recruitment process to the end of the employment contract. These principles are already widely applied across the Group, as demonstrated
in particular by the creation of the Diversity Council in May 2004. The new agreement confirms the commitments made in these areas and provides
new resources to guarantee even greater equality of opportunities, especially for women and the disabled, in recruitment, training, career development,
mobility, compensation and work-life balance.
Total's senior management is committed to encouraging European units to deploy these principles.
A report on equal opportunities will be prepared and examined every year by the European Works Council**,
while a working group will be set up to track progress in achieving equal pay.
Lastly, a Europe-wide set of indicators is being developed.
* EMCEF: European Mine Chemical and Energy Workers' Federation
FECCIA: European Federation of Managers in the Chemical and Allied Industries
FECER: European Federation of Executives in the Sectors of Energy & Research
** The European Works Council is a forum for dialogue, information and consensus-building that brings
together employee representatives from France and other European countries.
Paris, 23 September 2005 : FECCIA Steering Committee
The FECCIA Steering Committee, European Federation which represents 50 000 managers and professional staff
in the chemical Industry in Europe, met in Paris on 23/09/05
Positions of FECCIA:
FECCIA supports the joint position of CEFIC, ECEG and EMCEF on the fact that a simplified but effective chemicals legislation
REACH will furthermore help to deliver environmental and health benefits in an efficient way without jeopardising businesses and jobs.
The debate in the European Parliament held account of these arguments.
FECCIA engages the following initiatives:
- to take part in the development of competences and the qualifications. The Strategy of Lisbon, approved by the European Commission,
places the European managers and professional staff at the heart of this strategy.
- to promote sustainable chemistry with innovating products and green chemistry.
- to defend employment and know-how in the basic chemicals which seem condemned by the investors.
- to reinforce the place of the European managers and professional staff in the future negotiations of European Companies installation,
especially to obtain their presence in the supervisory boards or the boards of directors.
FECCIA engages a step to take part in European social dialogue in the Chemical Industry, in relation with the Social Partners (ECEG and EMCEF)
and the European Commission. It will maintain the necessary contacts with the Social Partners of EU countries.
Read the press release
Porto, 27 mai 2005 : Conférence de la CEC
European Confederation of Executives and Managerial staff/Confédération Européenne des Cadres (CEC) organised one conference,
in présence of a representative of the European Commission,
many Portugueses managers and some others coming from all the Europe :
" The Debate on Corporate Governance and the role of Managers in European Companies "
Intervention of Mr John Williams,
Research chemist by Syngenta,
"An alternative example of Corporate Governance from the UK prospective"
Paris, 22 November 2004 :
European Agreement on a Platform for Employee Relations at Total
Total’s senior management and three European federations, EMCEF*, FECCIA* and FECER*, signed an agreement in which they together confirmed a number of general strategic orientations to promote ongoing employee dialogue in Total’s European businesses.
The agreement is based on three major principles:
- Expansion of employee dialogue through provision of more information and consultation with employee representatives on Total’s plans for change in its European businesses.
- Support for long term career management and a culture of life-long learning in professional life.
- Identification and application of appropriate solutions relative to employment, working conditions and a social safety net in the event of changes in the various parts of the company.
*EMCEF: European Mine Chemical and Energy Workers’ Federation
*FECCIA: European Federation of Managers in the Chemical and Allied Industries
*FECER: European Federation of Executives in the Sectors of Energy & Research
Brussells, 12 November 2004 :
Commission asks workers and employers what action should be taken to combat musculoskeletal disorders
These ailments, which include back pain and repetitive strain injury, are the biggest health and safety problem facing European workers today. Studies show that they affect over 40 million workers in all sectors across the EU and account for 40 to 50 per cent of all work-related ill-health. They are costing employers across the EU billions of euros.
Katowice, 21 october 2004 : meeting with the Polish Executives of the Confederation "Kadra"
The European Professional Federations of the European Confederation of Executives and Managerial staff (CEC) met the steering committee of Kadra.
The economic situation is difficult in Silesia, whose main industrie is coal extraction.
London, 25 September 2004 :
FECCIA Steering Committee
FECCIA met in London specially with the Presidents of English, French and German Federations.
The examination of the situation of
the European Chemistry shows difficulties, what entails restructurings and job losses, in practically all sectors.
These job losses will be worsened by the installation of the regulation REACH,
because the European Commission under-estimates the impact beside end-users and SME.
FECCIA asks a greatest opening of the European social dialogue in the sector of the Chemistry, on side of employers (ECEG) as well as employees (EMCEF).
Note : Götz von Bredow replaces Joachim Holwe as Secretary General of FECCIA.
Read the press release
Brussels, 12 August 2004 :
Social dialogue as a key and efficient tool for change
Social dialogue, the negotiations and discussions between the social partners, employers and trade-unions organisations plays a pivotal role
in the European society. It is at the heart of Europe's economic and social model, enabling parallel progress on the economic and social fronts.
It can play a key role in helping the EU reach its Lisbon target of becoming the world's most competitive economy by 2010,
according to the European Commission. In its latest Communication on the issue, the Commission has called for "a Partnership for Change"
involving more targeted effort, promoting awareness and understanding of the results of the European social dialogue and increasing capacity.
Dresde, 22 June 2004 :
Executives and Managerial Confederation
Conference on European Society
FECCIA attends conference
with a speech of Dr Joachim Betz (VAA/ULA - Germany), FECCIA representative with voting rights
in Aventis supervisory board,
and the FECCIA President, François VINCENT (picture), speaking during the conference
for asking the constitution of a european representation of managerial staff in the European Society (SE)
Dresde, 21 June 2004 :
Executives and Managerial Confederation
Steering Committee
FECCIA (CHEMICALS) and FICT (TRANSPORTS) conduct the European meeting of CEC Professional Federations in the sectorial social dialogue
with the presence of the CEC Secretary General,
Claude CAMBUS
Commission launches consultation on European Works Council Directive (20/04/2004)
Brussels, 20/04/2004. The European Commission has decided to consult the social partners (workers' and employers' representatives) on how European Works Councils can best respond to the challenges of a changing economic and social environment.
Brussels, 4 August 2003 :
Some 6,400 contributions to the consultation
Contributions to the Public Consultation on REACH
Brussels, 10-11 July 2003 :
Third conversation concerning European politics 2003 between BAVC, VAA and FECCIA :
Common statement of BAVC and VAA : format pdf 
London, 4 July 2003 : Executive Board of CEC
Prague, 23 May 2003 : Conference of CEC
Brussels, 7 May 2003 :
The New Chemicals Legislation - REACH
Following the adoption of the White Paper, the Commission's services have prepared a consultation document
concerning the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals.
Brussels, 26 March 2004 :
Protection of workers from risks related to health
Commission consults workers and employers on reducing exposure to substances
that cause cancer and reduce fertility
More...
24 March 2003 :
FECCIA Resolution regarding the European White Paper on
Chemicals Policy in format pdf
Brussels, 12 March 2003 : Meeting of European Professional Federations of CEC
Brussels, 10 March 2003 :
Erkki Liikanen, Member of the Commission :
An Industrial Policy for Europe
Joint CEFIC and EMCEF press conference : format PDF
Brussels, 24 - 25 February 2003 - European Commission :
Consultation Meeting with EMCEF
(European Mine, Chemical and Energy workers Federation)
29/01/2003 - CEFIC :
Expectations of the European Chemical Industry :
Workability and Competitiveness : format PDF
Paris, 4 December 2002 : European Conference ECEG - EMCEF
Brussels, 7-8 October 2002 : General Meeting of CEC
Rome, 21 September 2002 : Steering Committee of FECCIA
Brussels, 21 May 2002 : - European Commission :
Conference on the impact of the new Chemicals Policy
Barcelona, 17 May 2002 : Conference of CEC
Brussels, 22 March 2002 : Meeting of European Professional Federations of CEC
Paris, 18 January 2002 : General Assembly of European Chemical Employers Group " (ECEG)
Paris, 20 December 2001 : Sanofi-Synthélabo: Signature of the agreement on the European Works Council.
Paris, 12 December 2001 : Rhodia: Signature of the agreement on the European Works Council.
Berlin, 5 décembre 2001 : European Conference CEFIC - EMCEF
Formation of a new group called the European Chemical Employers Group, ECEG,
to promote open dialogue between the chemical unions and the chemical industry
Athènes, 29 October 2001 : Conference of CEC on training
Cologne, 29 September 2001 : Steering Committee of FECCIA
Paris, 5 March 2001 : Aventis - Signature of an agreement on managers position to the Supervisory Board of Aventis -
FECCIA nominates the candidature of a European manager
to the supervisory board of Aventis
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