EDA aligns with EU Pact to tackle skills shortages
23/10/2024
In line with the European Commission’s commitment to promoting the European Pillar of Social Rights, Commissioner Roxana Minzatu has been tasked with addressing key challenges in the labour market. Her mission includes tackling labour and skills shortages, presenting a Quality Jobs Roadmap, and launching a new Pact for European Social Dialogue. She will also be responsible for occupational health and safety and labour mobility, areas crucial to the demolition industry.
Aligned with these European goals, the European Demolition Association, EDA, has taken significant steps to promote professional development within the demolition and decontamination activities. A new focus emerged through the Education Working Group. This initiative is closely related to Commissioner Minzatu’s mandate, particularly in addressing skills shortages and improving job quality across sectors.
The EDA’s Education Group will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry by fostering innovation and enhancing workforce skills. The European Social Dialogue, as part of the Commission’s broader strategy, will create a platform for collaboration between employers, workers, and stakeholders across Europe, ensuring that the demolition industry can meet future challenges.
By participating in these discussions, EDA demonstrates its commitment to aligning industry standards with European-level objectives, contributing to safer, more sustainable, and skilled employment within the sector. The association is positioned to leverage this new Pact to continue advocating for the importance of training and certification in demolition and related industries.
This concerted effort not only responds to immediate labor market needs but also enhances the demolition sector’s long-term contribution to Europe’s economic and social sustainability.
