9 Amendments of Miltiadis KYRKOS related to 2018/0064(COD)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross-border labour mobility and social security coordination, including free movement of workers, posting of workers and highly mobile services. It, such as the transport sector. This sector is particularly affected by existing unfair and exploitative employment practices across all transport modes and the existence of legislative loopholes allow for cross-border wage and social dumping, a downgrading of terms and conditions for workers, poorer-quality services, and the distortion of fair competition. The authority should also enhance cooperation between Member States in tackling undeclared work, letter box companies, fraudulent postings and bogus self-employment. . In cases where the Authority, in the course of the performance of its activities, becomes aware of suspected irregularities, including in areas of Union law beyond its scope, such as violations of working conditions, health and safety rules, or the employment of illegally staying third-country nationals, it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the Commission, competent Union bodies, and national authorities where appropriate.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The individuals covered by the activities of the Authority should be persons who are subject to the Union law within the scope of this Regulation, including workers, self-employed persons, jobseekers, and economically non-active persons; this should cover both Union citizens and third-country nationals who are legally resident in the Union, such as posted workers, EU Blue Card holders, intra-corporate transferees or long-term residents, as well as their family members. This shall also apply to workers from third countries who are not legally resident in the Union but are subject to postings of any duration to the EU.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Despite various previous initiatives, administrative cooperation at a national level remains limited and exchanges of information are sporadic and incomplete. To strengthen the capacity of national authorities and improve consistency in the application of Union law within its scope, the Authority should provide operational assistance to national authorities, including by developing practical guidelines, establishing training and peer learning programmes, promoting mutual assistance projects, facilitating staff exchanges such as those referred to in Article 8 of Directive 2014/67/EU, and supporting Member States in organising awareness-raising campaigns informing individuals and employers of their rights and obligations. The Authority should promote the exchange, dissemination and uptake of good practices.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) combat unfair competition, undeclared work, letterbox companies, fraudulent postings and promote the enforcement of equal pay for equal work;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) tackle cross-border wage and social dumping;
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide relevant informationcomprehensive information and advisory services on the rights and obligations of individuals in cross-border labour mobility situations;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) provide relevant information to employers, trade unions and workers on labour rules, and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross- border labour mobility situations, including posted workers;
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Authority may carry out in- depth analyses and studies to investigate specific labour mobility issues if so requested by the Stakeholder Group.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of disputes between Member States regarding the application or interpretation of Union law in areas covered by this Regulation, the Authority may perform a mediation role. Such a role shall not prevent the possibility of legal action at a national or European level in the future.