Activities of Siôn SIMON related to 2016/2010(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Application of the Postal Services Directive (A8-0254/2016 - Markus Ferber)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in recent years technological advances and digitalisation have transformed the postal services sector and that the modernisation and diversification of postal services has had a major impact on working conditions and employment in the sector;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is concerned about the extremely high amount of outsourcing in the postal sector and the frequently accompanying evasion of working and employment standards; highlights in this context the long-term social and financial implications of precarious employment for individuals as well as social security systems;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of monitoring compliance with mandatory driving and resting times as well as working hours in the postal sector; recalls that all tasks in relation to the activity of an employee are to be considered working time; stresses likewise the importance of monitoring compliance with European standards regarding the protection of health and safety at work, including conditions in vehicles, for all people involved in postal deliveries irrespective of whether their employment status is self-employed, subcontractor, temporary staff member or contract worker; believes that monitoring should take place by means of digital monitoring devices installed in the vehicle;
Amendment 71 #
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 in the postal sector so that they can respond promptly to developments and potential problems and find sustainable solutions;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the benefits of quality and sustainable jobs in postal and delivery services, including on providing high and consistent standards of service to consumers;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. WRecalls the fundamental role of the universal service obligation and welcomes the fact that most of the universal service providers in the Member States have concluded collective agreements; takes the view that, in keeping with national practice, the social partners should negotiate collective wage agreements for other companies providing postal services;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recalls the importance of the regulators in each Member State to make sure that the service does not get eroded or worsen and not themselves encourage the worsening of the postal industry.
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Member States to guarantee all workers in the postal services sector appropriate working conditions.decent working conditions regardless of the size of the company which employs them, the place of employment or the underlying contract; recalls that all workers in the postal sector must have the right to enjoy the highest possible level of protection as regards health and safety at work;