21 Amendments of Javi LÓPEZ related to 2015/2320(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas trade union/employee representation and social dialogue/collective bargaining arrangements have been well documented as being not as widespread in SMEs as they are in larger companies; whereas there are considerable differences between different countries in this regard;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that in order to ensure better conditions for job creation for the SME sector Member States must, the EU Institutions and Member States must promote pro-demand and counter-cyclical economic policies and address the following problems, which are unequally present in different regions: financial fragmentation, investment shortage, skills scarcity and brain drain; regulatory burdens and regulatory uncertainty; the shadow economyfraud and undeclared work; and the de facto privileged position of multinational corporations (MNCs); Tackling these structural problems would result, inter alia, an increase of overall demand, economic growth, fairer competition and the extension of the social contribution and tax base to a higher number of economic operators, thus creating better condition for job creation;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that in order to ensure better conditions for quality job creation for the SME sector the European Commission and the Member States must address the following problems, which are unequally present in different regions: skills scarcity and brain drain; regulatory burddifficulties to fulfil administrative requirements and regulatory uncertainty; the shadow economy; and the de facto privileged position of multinational corporations (MNCs);access to finance; the motivation of owner–managers to grow a business and take some level of risk; the shadow economy; and the de facto privileged position of multinational corporations (MNCs); 1a __________________ 1aBased on data from the Eurofound report Job creation in SMEs: ERM annual report 2015 (27 January 2016)
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses, however that lowering labour costs by reducing workers’' protection is not a correct means of achieving lower unemployment, and that, in addition, reducing workers’' rights and wages induces higher skills outflows, exposing SMEs to shortages of skilled workers, while at the same time generating precarity in Europe;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned at the growing phenomenon of bogus self-employment across the EU, which cannot be considered in positive terms as contributing to the ‘'growing number of micro-enterprises’', but, rather, undermines the image of entrepreneurship; social security systems, social protection of individuals and also the image of entrepreneurship, putting many people in vulnerable situations, thereby generating new social problems that need to be tackled;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of the Investment Plan for Europe, which is designed to create new jobs and boost innovation, and hopes that the European Investment Project Portal, as a transparent pipeline for investable projects in the EU, will help orientate investors towards existing opportunities, in favour of financing SMEs and start-up development as the fastest and sustainable way to reduce unemployment;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the key role of enterprises, including SMEs and micro-enterprises, in collaborating with policy makers and social partners in transforming the educational systems and vocational training programmes in Europe, both with regard to teaching methods and curricula design, so as to put a stronger focus on the development of 21st century working skills, in particular digital skills, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork; highlights in this context the importance of hands-on and real-life experiences;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EU to better engage Member State authorities, universitieseducation community, businesses and financial institutions with a view to making full use of EU funding sources (e.g. the EFSI, the ESF, the ERDF, COSME, Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+) so as to help overcome the difficulty in accessing finance which is still one of the main barriers to the growth of SMEs;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that apprenticeship schemes within SMEs should be better promoted by Member States, including through financial incentives; highlights that vocational education and training plays a vital economic and social role in Europe as an instrument to promote equal opportunities for all citizens, including vulnerable and disadvantaged groups;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that lifelong skills development and counselling are important tools to ensure equal opportunities, including for people from disadvantaged groups, as well as more gender equality;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to adopt favourable legislative frameworks for young students and graduates who are employed by an SME or are starting up an enterprise;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Emphasises that corporate social responsibility has a long European tradition and that socially responsible businesses continue to set an example today; stresses that SMEs can play an important role in ensuring environmentally, socially and economically sustainable growth; calls on SMEs to live up to their environmental and social responsibility and take proactive measures to identify and prevent any violation of human or environmental rights, corruption or tax evasion, including in their subsidiaries and supply chains; points out that the organisation of work, equal opportunities and social inclusion, anti-discrimination measures, adequate transparency standards, reliable accountability mechanisms and the development of lifelong education and training are crucial in this context;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Acknowledges the importance of taking into account the situation, specific needs and difficulties with compliance by micro and small enterprises in the context of the implementation of OSH measures at company level; stresses that awareness raising, exchange of good practices, consultation, user-friendly guides and online platforms are of utmost importance to help SMEs and micro enterprises comply more effectively with OSH regulatory requirements; calls on the Commission, EU-OSHA and the Member States to continue developing practical tools and guidelines, which support, facilitate and improve the compliance of SMEs and micro enterprises with OSH requirements;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 g (new)
Paragraph 13 g (new)
13 g. Stresses the need for one-stop- shops at national and regional level to provide SMEs with the necessary information on regulatory requirements and financing possibilities;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15 d. Recalls that all workers in the Single Market must have the right to enjoy the highest possible level of protection as regards to health and safety at work regardless of the size of the company which employs them, the place of employment or the underlying contract;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Member States to adopt favourable legislative frameworks for newly- created SMEs, focusing in particular on incentive measures aimed at tackling the shadow economytackle the shadow economy and make full use of the newly established platform to tackle undeclared work;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Stresses the need for Member States to foster partnerships between local authorities, education institutions, employment services, enterprises, trade unions, and civil society associations, also with regard to the creation, implementation and monitoring of sustainable and inclusive quality employment strategies and action plans;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that new EU regulations and agreements with third countries should take into account the EU regions’ specific structural differences in the SME sector, assessing the impact of future rules on employment perspectives and workers ‘rights and wages of SMEs employees;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to conduct an impact assessment regarding the implications of the futureproposed TTIP agreement, for the number and quality of jobs in the SME sector in all Member States; stresses that such an impact assessment should include a detailed analysis of the types of SMEs and sectors that might be affected;