7 Amendments of Julie WARD related to 2014/2160(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the sectoral and occupational segregation of women in labour markets, as well as vertical segregation of women in organisational hierarchies, lead to lower levels of visibility and representation of women in the social and public spheres, and as such contribute more broadly to greater gender inequalities; Whereas overcoming these various types of segregation, and having more women enter into higher positions in organisational hierarchies, would provide positive role-models for young women and girls;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas empowering women and girls through education, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths, as well as encouraging women to participate in vocational training and life-long learning programmes across sectors, are important elements in promoting equal treatment and equal opportunities in employment;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that a clear and harmonised job classification system and wage transparency will improve access to justice; notes that several Member States have already taken specific wage transparency measures; underlines the disparity that exists between these measures and takes note of the 2014 Commission recommendations on wage transparency; calls on the Commission to evaluate the real impact of these recommendations including the requirement for large and medium companies to report regularly on average remuneration by category of employee or position, broken down by gender;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take measures to facilitate and improve the access of women to life-long learning, vocational training, and mentoring networks across Europe, especially in male-dominated sectors, and to disseminate best practice;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and Member States to step up significantly awareness raising measures as regards the rights of the victims of discrimination on the grounds of sexgender; underlines the need for cooperation by all stakeholders, including social partners and NGOs, to address stereotypes and prejudices about the work of women and men and how theyse impact on the value of work and low pay;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that one of the novelties introduced by the ‘recast Directive’ is the reference to the reconciliation of work, private and family life; calls on the Commission, after consultation with Member States and social partners, to develop specific measures to secure stronger rights for men and women in this field;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that the country-specific recommendations, which come under the framework of the European Semester, should include targets to reduce the gender pay gap, and to effectively implement equal treatment principles;