Our members

Ceemet is the European employers’ organisation representing the interests of the metal, engineering and technology-based (MET) industries with a particular focus on topics in the areas of employment, social affairs, industrial relations, health & safety and education & training. Ceemet members are national employers’ federations across Europe and beyond based in 20 countries. They represent more than 200,000 member companies, a vast majority of which are SMEs. Ceemet members provide direct and indirect employment for 35 million people and cover all products within the MET industrial sectors. Together, these companies make up Europe’s largest industrial sector, both in terms of employment levels and added value, and are therefore essential to ensuring Europe’s economic prosperity. Ceemet’s mission is to effectively represent, promote and defend the interests of the MET industries with all relevant EU stakeholders in matters primarily related to employment and social affairs as well as industrial policy.

The European Banking Federation (EBF) is the voice of the European banking sector, representing national banking associations from across Europe. Founded in 1960, it advocates for a stable, open, and competitive banking industry that supports sustainable economic growth. The EBF engages with European institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders to shape regulation and promote financial stability and innovation. Its members include around 3,500 banks, large and small, which together employ millions of people and finance households, businesses, and governments. The EBF also works on key topics like digital finance, sustainability, cybersecurity, and financial literacy to strengthen Europe’s banking landscape.

ECEG, the European Chemical Employers Group represents the employers’ interests of the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber and plastics industries across Europe. As a recognised European Social Partner, ECEG collaborates with trade unions, policymakers, and other industry players to advocate for a competitive and sustainable chemical sector. It focuses on issues such as labour market policies, occupational health and safety, skills development, and social policies. The ECEG represents 19 national employers’ organizations and more than 110.000 companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, rubber, and plastics industries across Europe.

EuroCommerce is the recognised European social partner in the commerce sector since 1990. EuroCommerce is the European association for retail and wholesale. Our members include national associations from 27 countries, 35 leading European corporations, and sub-sector associations. Our sector accounts 5 million businesses, a large majority being SMEs. It is the first private sector employer, providing 1 in 7 jobs, many of them young people, offering a varied career to 26 million in capital cities, towns and villages across Europe. It also supports millions of further jobs throughout the supply chain, from small local suppliers to international businesses.

FIEC, the European Construction Industry Federation, through its 32 national member federations in 27 European countries (24 EU countries, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine), represents construction companies of all sizes (from one-man businesses and SMEs to large international companies), active in all types of building and civil engineering works. FIEC’s main activities include promoting the interests of the European construction industry vis-à-vis the European institutions, to ensure its sustainable development, as well as the effective implementation of the green and digital transitions. FIEC also aims at facilitating the cooperation and the exchange of best practices between its own affiliates as well as with the other stakeholders of the construction value-chain. FIEC is the officially recognised social partner and represents employers in the European Sectoral Social Dialogue “Construction” for the improvement of working conditions, health and safety and training.

Geopa (European Employers’ Group of Professional Agricultural Organisations) is the voice of the European agricultural employers, representing 22 national employer associations in the sector. Geopa is the European social partner for agriculture officially recognised by the European Commission, engaging in permanent social dialogue at European level with the worker’s representatives. Geopa is also a member of DG AGRI’s Civil Dialogue Groups, a member of the European Board for Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a coordinator of the Agri-Food Pact for Skills and manages or directly contributes to several EU-funded projects promoting skills, safety and social dialogue in the sector.

HOTREC, the European association of hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafés – supports 2 million hospitality businesses, 9 out of 10 being micro-enterprises. HOTREC represents their 47 member associations from 36 countries towards the EU and international institutions. HOTREC acts as a platform of expertise and ensures a business-friendly and competitive environment while driving sustainable and innovative growth.

SMEunited is the association representing European crafts and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) at the EU level. It acts as a strong voice for over 22.5 million SMEs employing nearly 82.4 million people across Europe. SMEunited advocates for policies that foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth, and it works to ensure that EU legislation considers the needs and challenges of small businesses. It provides expertise, monitors EU policy developments, and engages in social dialogue. SMEunited’s members include national cross-sectoral SME federations, sectoral organisations, and associate members from across Europe, supporting SMEs in diverse industries and crafts.

The World Employment Confederation Europe (WEC Europe) is the European division of the World Employment Confederation, representing the private employment services industry across Europe. It advocates for fair and effective labor markets by promoting diverse forms of work such as agency work, direct recruitment, and career management. WEC Europe engages with EU institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders to shape employment policy, improve labor market regulations, and support workforce adaptability. Its members include national federations and major workforce solutions companies. WEC Europe aims to drive job creation, enhance social innovation, and ensure decent working conditions for millions of workers across the continent.

WEC-Europe, the World Employment Confederation is the voice of the private employment services industry at the European level, representing 25 national federations and 9 workforce solutions companies from across Europe. Members of WEC-Europe represent a wide range of HR services, including agency work, direct recruitment, career management, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP). Since 2001, WEC-Europe has represented the employers in the EU Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for temporary agency work alongside its counterpart, UNI-Europa, which represents the workers. The Head Office of WEC-Europe, located in Brussels, Belgium, has a capacity of 8 staff members.

Byggforetagen is the Swedish industry organization representing construction companies. It serves as a trade association advocating for the interests of its members, which include small, medium, and large construction firms across Sweden. The organization provides support in areas such as labor negotiations, legal advice, and industry standards. Byggföretagen promotes sustainable building practices, safety, and quality within the construction sector. It also works closely with government bodies and other stakeholders to influence policies affecting the construction industry.

The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), known as Dansk Industri, is Denmark’s largest and most influential business and employers’ organization. Established in 1992, DI represents approximately 20,000 companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, services, transport, energy, IT, health, trade, and professional services. DI’s mission is to support Danish companies in achieving growth and competitiveness both domestically and internationally. It offers services such as collective bargaining, legal advice, and networking opportunities. Additionally, DI plays a significant role in policy advocacy at local, national, European, and international levels, aiming to influence regulations that impact Danish businesses.

Föreningen Industriarbetsgivarna (The Swedish Association of Industrial Employers) is an industry and employers’ association in Sweden. It represents companies in the basic industries, including mining, steel, forestry, and sawmill sectors. The organization negotiates collective agreements, advocates for its members’ interests in labor market issues, and provides guidance on labor law, work environment, and industrial policy. Its goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of Swedish industrial companies by ensuring stable labor relations and promoting favorable business conditions. Föreningen Industriarbetsgivarna is part of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and works closely with other employer associations to influence national industrial policies.

Gesamtmetall is the Federation of German Employers‘Associations in the Metal and Electrical Engineering Industries (M+E). Founded in 1890, the association has 22 member organisations representing more than 7,100 companies with 2.4 million employees. The aim of Gesamtmetall is to improve labour relations and working conditions for the entire industry and is its recognised socio-political spokesperson at national and European level. With almost 26,000 companies and a total of around 3.9 million employees, the metal and electrical industry is at the heart of the German economy and contributes to two thirds of industrial value creation with an annual turnover of 1,365 billion euros. The M+E industry is characterised by medium-sized companies and its largest sectors are mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, metal processing, electrical engineering and precision mechanics/optics/watches.

IKEM – Innovation and Chemical Industries is a Swedish industry and employers’ association representing around 1,250 companies in the chemical, plastics, pharmaceuticals, refineries, biochemistry, bioengineering, recycling, and related sectors. It supports about 70,000 employees and is part of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. IKEM negotiates collective agreements, advises employers, and advocates for policies that strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation. Its mission is to drive the green transition, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract international investment to Sweden. By fostering development in bio-based production, clean energy, new materials, and advanced medicines, IKEM helps its members stay competitive globally.

Norsk Industri is a major employers’ organization in Norway representing the country’s manufacturing and process industries. It is part of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) and works to promote the interests of industrial companies in areas like innovation, competitiveness, sustainability, and industrial policy. Norsk Industri supports its members by influencing government policies, providing expertise on regulations, labor relations, and industry trends. The organization fosters collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and authorities to strengthen Norway’s industrial sector, driving growth and value creation in areas such as metal, chemicals, machinery, and technology-based manufacturing.

Technology Industries of Finland is the trade association for Finland’s technology industry, which is the country’s largest and most important export sector. The organization represents over 1,800 member companies in fields like electronics, machinery, metal products, information technology, and consulting engineering. It advocates for the industry’s interests in labor market negotiations, industrial policy, innovation, and sustainability. Technology Industries of Finland works to ensure favorable conditions for growth, competitiveness, and internationalization. It also supports education, skills development, and research and development to maintain Finland’s technological edge. The association plays a key role in shaping the future of Finland’s industrial landscape.

Teknikföretagen is the primary representative for Swedish tech and manufacturing companies. Our 4,400 member companies constitute one third of Sweden’s exports. Our member companies comprise both major, renowned, global corporations such as Ericsson, Scania, AFRY, Northvolt, ABB and Volvo, and a high number of SMEs. Our mission is to strengthen the competitiveness of member companies. Firstly, by customising collective agreements and providing consultation and training, primarily in labour legislation and business law. Secondly, by influencing economic policy issues, in both Sweden and the EU, aiming to promote innovation and business development. One common factor for all our member companies is that they develop products and services that are world class, and that almost all sales take place in the face of global competition. In their efforts to solve many of the greatest challenges of our time, our members generate growth and prosperity in Sweden.

UIMM is the French employers’ organisation representing the interests of 42000 companies of the metal industry, employing a total of 1,6 million of employees. 90% of them are VSEs/SMEs. Our activity is mainly focused on employment, social affairs, industrial relations, health and safety at work, education and training and CSR. On a day-to-day basis, UIMM works with the sector’s trade unions to ensure quality social dialogue to adapt work organisation, develop jobs and skills, and to be agile and innovative in order to build a strong industry. UIMM is also committed to employment, skills and training, in order to promote the integration on labour market, career development and employability of employees in the industry, and to build an attractive image of its jobs. UIMM has a large network of training centers (136 training sites throughout France, training around 130000 employees and 35000 apprentices every year). UIMM also provides companies with information and legal assistance services through a network of 58 local associations.