9 Amendments of David MARTIN related to 2012/2098(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Commission to include a CSR clause in all bilateral trade and investment agreements signed by the EU, on the basis of principles of CSR as defined and acknowledged at the international level; suggests that, with an emphasis on sustainable development and good governance and with a clear focus on human rights, decent work, labour standards, freedom of association, collective bargaining and other social considerations; emphasises this clause should contain measures for the implementation of these principles;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Asks the Commission to introduce a more open and clear procedure for filing and considering complaints of non- compliance to CSR principles, including enforcement mechanisms and initiating investigations where necessary
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact that the principles underpinning CSR have not been sufficiently well incorporated into the revised GSP and GSP+ Regulation; calls on the Commission to ensureuse incentive based measures more effectively and to be more vigilant in monitoring and ensuring that transnational corporations whose subsidiaries or supply chains are located in countries participating in the GSP and GSP+, as well as the countries concerned, comply with their national and international legal obligations in the areas of human rights, social and labour standards and environmental rules, show a genuine commitment to the rights, protection and well-being of their workforce and citizens generally, uphold freedom of association and collective bargaining rights, and deal with any infringements swiftly and effectively;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for mechanisms to be put in place whereby CSR principles must be respected not only by the main company or contractor benefitting from a trade agreement, but also by any sub- contractors or supply chains which it may use, whether in the supply of goods, workers or services, thereby ensuring a level playing field based on fair pay and decent working conditions, and guaranteeing trade union rights and freedoms;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks that CSR policies are included in all levels of trade agreements with the EU, and include provisions to extend protection to migrant, agency and posted workers
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for CSR policies and fundamental employment and trade union rights, such as the right to privacy and freedom of association, to be respected by EU companies in all their operations, whether based in the EU or internationally
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls for full and active consultation and involvement of representative organisations, including trade unions, in the development, operation and monitoring of companies' CSR processes and structures, working with employers in a genuine partnership approach
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Calls for an increased and more inclusive and transparent monitoring of CSR principles in EU trade policy, with clear benchmarks to measure improvements so as to encourage confidence in the system;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Notes that CSR is a mechanism with which employers can support their workers and local communities in developing countries, that respect for CSR and labour standards can enable such countries to benefit from further international trade and that CSR can ensure gains are equitably shared to develop sustainable economic and social prosperity and lift more people out of poverty, especially in times of financial crisis; regrets that protocols for social intervention are currently only voluntary and urges the Commission to make these binding.