Structure & Composition
Organisation chart
In English, German, French.
Congress
The congress is the highest EMF statutory body and meets every four years. It is composed of some 400 delegates and advisors from organisations affiliated to the EMF.
The congress takes decisions regarding elections, affiliations, financial issues, the Statutes, the basic policy guidelines and the Work Programme of the EMF.
The latest Congress took place in Lisbon on the 6-7 June 2007. Link to Congress webpage.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the decision making body of the EMF in between Congresses. The Executive Committee consists of members from 72 affiliated organisations in 33 countries and meets up twice a year. It is chaired by the EMF President Renzo Ambrosetti.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee was established in June 1999 as a body that shall advise and support the Secretariat in the preparation and implementation of the Executive Committee decisions. It comprises the President, the Vice-President and regional representatives from the eight EMF regions as established by the Statutes.
Secretariat
The Secretariat implements the decsisons of the Executive Committee and prepares the meetings. It consists of 16 staff members and is led by the General Secretary.
Collective Bargaining Policy Committee
For more infomation, contact Bart Samyn, EMF Deputy General Secretary.
Company Policy Committee
For more information, contact Isabelle Barthes, Senior Adviser.
Industrial Policy Committee
For more information, contact Peter Scherrer, EMF General Secretary.
Horizontal Committees
There are three Horizontal Committees at the EMF: Training & Education, EU Enlargement and Equal Opportunities.
Meeting calendar
This is the meeting calendar for EMF activities in 2007. It is up-dated once a month.
