Europe has a longstanding and proud history of steel production, and steel workers take pride in their work which is the foundation of European manufacturing. These are good quality jobs, with decent pay and working conditions, and high health and safety standards. We strive for full respect to all EU legislation on workers’ rights including to information and consultation, especially during the twin transition of the sector.

The twin transition creates uncertainty for steel workers and steel regions. As such, it must be managed properly between the social partners, with support from public authorities, to ensure that transitions are fair and just, leaving no one behind. Social partners need to work together, anticipate and manage the change to ensure job-to-job transitions for all affected workers. Financial support, as well as, reskilling and upskilling are essential, and regions and Member States have an important role to play in ensuring a successful transition of the steel sector.