EU TCLF Social Partners Submit Joint Contribution on Quality Jobs

CEC, together with COTANCE and EURATEX, has submitted a joint statement to European Commission Vice-President Roxana Minzatu in support of the upcoming EU Quality Jobs Roadmap.

The statement highlights the role of the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) sectors in providing over 1.5 million jobs in Europe and calls for policies that ensure quality employment through:

• Coherent policy frameworks that reduce administrative burdens and support SMEs;
• Long-term investment in skills, training, and innovation;
• Stronger recognition of Social Dialogue as a foundation for quality jobs;
• Improved access to funding tailored to the specific needs of the TCLF industries.

You can read our full joint statement here.