16 Amendments of Joëlle MÉLIN related to 2017/2277(INI)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the reintegration of workers into labour markets is also deeply interconnected withmore difficult owing to the rising incidence of chronic diseases, disabilities and mental health disorders, as well as injuries and illnesses, the proportion of which increases with workers’ age and the risks associated with certain jobs;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas workers ageing is not the main problem for the reintegration of workers into labour markets, as workers who have suffered accidents at work or occupational diseases are also likely to find it difficult to reintegrate into labour markets;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the improved health and reintegration of workers who are partially unfit increases the overall wellbeing of society, has economic benefits to Member States, employees and employers and helps to retain skills that would otherwise be lost as they would not be passed on to new generations of workers;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages Member States to engage fully in the forthcoming 2020-2022 EU-wide campaign on the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to find innovative non- legislative solutions; calls for the active involvement of the Member Statesencourages the Member States to take an active role in the dissemination of information provided by the EU-OSHA;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that implementing measures for psychosocial risk prevention in a systematic wayparticular should be a crucial feature of modern workplaces; calls onencourages the Member States to provide support toassist businesses in managing these risks;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the Member States should take a positive and work- oriented approach to workers with disabilities, older workers and those who have suffered an illness, focusing on early evaluation of the individual’s remaining capabilities and the possibilities for adaptation of the workplace, taking into account the person’s occupational profile and socio- economic situation of the person and the business; encourages Member States to improve provisions in their social security systems that would favour the system of return to work;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that invalidity or partial unfitness for work constitutes a fully- fledged status in medical, professional and social terms;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls onInvites the Commission and the Member States to develop and provide guidelines on best practices and coaching to employers on how to develop and implement plans for reintegration planng partially unfit workers;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Member States to provide external support to ensure guidance and technical support for small and micro-enterprises with limited experience in occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work measures for partially unfit workers;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the key importance of communication and a multidisciplinary and cooperative approach between all stakeholders (workers, medical doctooccupational- health doctors and general practitioners, social services, employers) for the successful physical and occupational rehabilitation of workers; lauds the success of the non-bureaucratic and practical approach of the Austrian fit2work programme with its emphasis on easy communication accessible to all workers (such as the use of simplified language);
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes thaCalls on the Member States to put financial incentives should be in place place all measures designed to keep people with reduced working capacity in employment; if medical conditions allow, strongly encourages the integration of workers through re-training and upskilling into the open labour market;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises in this regard that flexible working arrangements, such as telework, flexitimetailored work schedules and reduced working hours, play an important role in returning to work; stresses the importance of encouraging early return to work (if medical conditions allow) through flexibtele working arrangements and reduced working time arrangements, which could be accompanied by partial sickness benefit;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Encourages the Member States to adapt their national social systems to the multi-faceted challenge of partially-unfit workers;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for better understanding of challenges leading to fewer opportunities for people with health problems, such as a lack of understanding of the health problem, and perceived low productivity levels and social stigma;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20