Activities of Elisabeth SCHROEDTER related to 2007/0300(CNS)
Plenary speeches (1)
Employment Policy Guidelines for Member States (debate)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – introductory part
Recital 2 – introductory part
(2) The examination of the Member States' National Reform Programmes contained in the Commission's Annual Progress Report and in the draft Joint Employment Report shows that Member States should continue to make every effort to meet the objectives of full employment, job quality and social cohesion and to address the priority areas of
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – indent 1
Recital 2 – indent 1
- attracting and retaining more people in quality employment, increasing labour supply and the supply of quality jobs, and modernising social protection systems,
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – indent 2
Recital 2 – indent 2
- improving adaptability and security of workers and enterprises, and
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a In implementing the guidelines, the Member States shall: - take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of comprehensive social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health and - aim to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Member States shall ensure strengthened interaction between the guidelines and the open method of coordination on social protection and social inclusion.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 1 – title
Annex – Section 1 – title
1. Attract and retain more people in quality employment, increase labour supply and modernise social protection systems so that they continue to guarantee comprehensive protection
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 1 – Guideline 18 – indent 2
Annex – Section 1 – Guideline 18 – indent 2
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – title
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – title
1a. STRENGTHENING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – first paragraph
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – first paragraph
Gender mainstreaming approach In order to meet the objective of equal opportunity and an increased employment rate for women in line with the conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 23/24 March 2006 (Annex II: European Pact for Gender Equality), Member States' policies towards gender equality should be strengthened, given the need to: - contribute to fulfilling EU ambitions on gender equality as mentioned in the Treaty; - close the gender gaps in employment and social protection, thus contributing to making full use of the productive potential of the European labour force; - contribute to meeting the demographic challenges by promoting better work-life balance for women and men. Women still face particular problems in gaining access to employment, in career advancement, in earnings and in reconciling professional and family life. It is therefore important inter alia: - to ensure that active labour market policies are made available for women in proportion to their share of unemployment; - to pay particular attention to the gender impact of tax and benefit systems. Wherever tax-benefit structures are identified that impact negatively on women's participation in the labour force, they should be reviewed; - to pay particular attention to ensuring the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equivalent value; - to give particular attention to obstacles which hinder women who wish to set up new businesses or become self-employed, with a view to their removal; - to ensure that both men and women are able to benefit positively from flexible forms of work organisation, on a voluntary basis and without loss of job quality; - to ensure the conditions for facilitating access by women to education, continuing training and lifelong learning, in particular access to training and the necessary qualifications for careers.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18a (new)
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18a (new)
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18 b (new)
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18 b (new)
Guideline 18b: Member States will, where appropriate with the social partners: - strengthen their efforts to reduce the gap in unemployment rates between women and men by actively supporting the increased employment of women, and consider setting national targets in accordance with the objectives set out in the conclusions of the Lisbon European Council; - take action to bring about a balanced representation of women and men in all sectors and occupations and at all levels; - initiate positive steps to promote equal pay for equal work or work of equal value and to diminish differentials in incomes between women and men: actions to address gender pay gaps are necessary in the public and private sector, and the impact of policies on gender pay gaps should be identified and addressed; - consider an increased use of measures for the advancement of women in order to reduce gender gaps. Reconciling work and family life Policies on career breaks, parental leave and part-time work, as well as flexible working arrangements which serve the interests of both employers and employees, are of particular importance to women and men. Implementation of the various directives and social-partner agreements in this area should be accelerated and monitored regularly. There must be adequate provision of good quality care for children and other dependants in order to support the entry of women and men into, and their continued participation in, the labour market. An equal sharing of family responsibilities is crucial in this respect. Those returning to the labour market after an absence may also have outmoded skills, and experience difficulty in gaining access to training. Reintegration of women and men into the labour market after an absence must be facilitated.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18 c (new)
Annex before Guideline 19 – section 1 a (new) – Guideline 18 c (new)
Guideline 18c: In order to strengthen equal opportunities, Member States and the social partners will: - design, implement and promote family- friendly policies, including affordable, accessible and high-quality care services for children and other dependants, as well as parental and other leave schemes; - consider setting a national target, in accordance with their national situation, for increasing the availability of care services for children and other dependants; - give specific attention to women, and men, considering a return to the paid workforce after an absence and, to that end, they will examine the means of gradually eliminating the obstacles to such return.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – title
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – title
Guideline 21. Promote flexibility combined with employment security and reduce labour market segmentation, having due regard to the role of the social partners, and take into account the following four key components, through:
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – title
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – title
Guideline 21. Promote flexibility combined with employment security and reduce labour market segmentation, having due regard to the role of the social partners, through. This also involves:
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 (new)
- contractual arrangements through modern labour laws, collective agreements and organisation of work;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 a (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 a (new)
- comprehensive lifelong learning strategies to ensure the continual adaptability and employability of workers, particularly the most vulnerable;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 b (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 b (new)
- effective active labour market policies (ALMP) that reduce periods of unemployment and ease the transition to new jobs;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 c (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 c (new)
- modern social security systems that provide adequate income support, encourage employment and facilitate labour market mobility.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent 1
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent 1
- the adaptation of employment legislation, reviewing where necessary the different contractual and working time arrangements and, in the process, strengthening the rights of workers regardless of their employment status,
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent 5
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent 5