Activities of Dominique MARTIN related to 2016/2010(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Application of the Postal Services Directive (A8-0254/2016 - Markus Ferber) FR
Amendments (7)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the number of part-time workers, agency workers and bogus self- employed persons in the sector has increased and that the general trend is towards more flexible employment contractfollowing the deregulation of the sector desired by the EU, not only has there been no increase in employment but, on the contrary, there has been wage deflation and an increase in the number of casual, part-time and agency jobs and of bogus self-employed workers; notes the different employment conditions being offered by incumbent operators and new operators;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the deregulation of the postal service desired by the EU has not increased employment but, rather, has led to a general deterioration in working conditions in the sector; points out that EU intervention has also caused a general deterioration of the service provided by operators, be they incumbents or new entrants, causing numerous problems to EU citizens who, as they no longer receive their post on a regular basis, often have to pay very heavy fines for delays in the payment of bills, or endure other difficulties caused by an inefficient postal service;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is concerned about the increasing deterioration of the postal service in mountain areas and in the less densely populated municipalities; points out that due to the company restructuring required by deregulation, an increasing number of post offices are closing down, which is having a severe impact on citizens, particularly the elderly and persons with disabilities;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to a number of instances of unfair competitionNotes the unfair competition phenomena that are typical of the sector, the casualties of which have been workers in the sector;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that jobs have not been created as a result of restructuring and the introduction of new activities in the postal services sector and that, in keeping with these new circumstances, workers need to learn new skill, but that there has merely been an increase in the number of temporary jobs; draws attention to the importance of training, further training and retraining;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. ApplaudNotes the work and the engagement of the Social Dialogue Committee for the Postal Sector;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to compile more data on workforce size and, working conditions so that they can respond promptly to developments and potential problemand the quality of the postal service in the Member States;