06/10/2008: Statement by Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Member of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee
In light of the International Day for Decent Work (Tuesday 7 October), Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Member of the European Parliament and draftswoman of the report on promoting decent work for all, stressed the importance of the EU's contribution to the promotion of decent working conditions and acceptable living standards for all.
The European Employment Policy aims at creating high quality employment, defending and guaranteeing workers' rights, such as health protection and social security, achieving effective social protection, promoting social dialogue and using communication and negotiation as tools in the resolution of work-related issues.
Efforts have been made both at International (United Nations, International Labour Organisation) and European level (European Commission report on the EU contribution to the promotion of decent work in the world of 2008) in view of the reinforcement of the Agenda on Decent Work. These efforts also contribute to the improvement of working conditions, to the development of measures striving to combat any type of discrimination, and to the attraction of a highly-qualified workforce.
"Issues such as working time, temporary workers' status, coordination of social security systems and pensions are questions that need to be resolved in the most appropriate manner in order for workers to be protected and to be able to fully participate the labour market. They should improve and emphasise their skills by adapting themselves to the political and social developments. To that end, the EP's role will be essential", stated the Greek MEP.
In light of the International Day for Decent Work (Tuesday 7 October), Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Member of the European Parliament and draftswoman of the report on promoting decent work for all, stressed the importance of the EU's contribution to the promotion of decent working conditions and acceptable living standards for all.
The European Employment Policy aims at creating high quality employment, defending and guaranteeing workers' rights, such as health protection and social security, achieving effective social protection, promoting social dialogue and using communication and negotiation as tools in the resolution of work-related issues.
Efforts have been made both at International (United Nations, International Labour Organisation) and European level (European Commission report on the EU contribution to the promotion of decent work in the world of 2008) in view of the reinforcement of the Agenda on Decent Work. These efforts also contribute to the improvement of working conditions, to the development of measures striving to combat any type of discrimination, and to the attraction of a highly-qualified workforce.
"Issues such as working time, temporary workers' status, coordination of social security systems and pensions are questions that need to be resolved in the most appropriate manner in order for workers to be protected and to be able to fully participate the labour market. They should improve and emphasise their skills by adapting themselves to the political and social developments. To that end, the EP's role will be essential", stated the Greek MEP.
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