Activities of Laura AGEA related to 2017/2277(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on pathways for the reintegration of workers recovering from injury and illness into quality employment PDF (440 KB) DOC (69 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas ageing is one of the main European social challenges; whereas there is thus a need for policies to foster active ageing and promote employability, employment and enabling people to stay active for longerit is necessary to review pension systems, since raising the pensionable age is not the right answer to the problem;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the reintegration of workers into labour markets is also deeply interconnected with the rising incidence of chronic diseases, disabilities and mental health disorders, as well as injuries and illnesses, particularly when it comes to what are considered arduous jobs;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas many SMEs cannot always afford to invest in sickness and accident prevention with a view to improving health and safety at work;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that there is a strong case forit essential to improvinge the management of sickness absence in the Member States as well as for making workplaces more adaptable to chronic conditions and disabilities;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the forthcoming EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work post 2020 should further prioritise investments through EU funds aimed at prolongmoting healthier working lives and supporting recruitment and return to work;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that Member States should provide for incentives and rewards in line with the budgetary impact of investments by undertakings in protection and safety at the workplace.
Amendment 100 #
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 legislative and non- legislative solutions; calls for the active involvement of the Member States in the dissemination of information provided by the EU-OSHA;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to ensure specific safeguards on return to work after accident or illness for all categories of workers, including self-employed workers and independent professionals with no protection in such cases;
Amendment 144 #
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 adaptation of the workplace, taking into account the person’s occupational profile and socio-economic situation; encourages Member States to improve provisions in their social security systems that would guarantee adequate support, also during illness, and favour the system of return to work;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Commission and Member States in this connection to develop innovative solutions such as teleworking and smart working;