Future of the European Labour Market in Construction (FELM)

Recommendations

Clients:
EFBWW, European Federation of Building and Woodworkers
FIEC, European Construction Industry Federation AISBL
EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND RESEARCH, Vienna
Brussels 2023

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The European Social Partners of the construction sector, EFBWW and FIEC, developed the EU-funded project “The Future of the European Labour Market in Construction” (FELM). The goal was to assess the effect of the increased number of third country national (TCN) companies and workers in the labour market of the construction industry.

The Joint Recommendations address the challenges and opportunities related to the presence of non-EU workers and companies in the European construction sector. While promoting a fair and sustainable labour market, the guidance principles aim at ensuring compliance with existing regulations and enhancing social cohesion. FELM encourages fair treatment of migrant workers (in terms e.g. of full and equal rights, adequate wages, working conditions, social security, nonetheless the access to training and education).