4 Amendments of Britta THOMSEN related to 2010/2010(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines that only by raising the female participation in the European labour market can we fully utilize the growth potential and job potential in the new economy, since narrowing the gap between male and female employment rates has accounted for half of the increase in Europe's overall employment rate and a quarter of annual economic growth since 1995;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that, in the context of technical training and apprenticeships, greater account should be taken of women’s needs, including schedules and locations suited to their family roles and training appropriate to their skill level; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure affordable, flexible, high-quality childcare options;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need to increase women’s participation in trade unions in non- traditional employment sectors, since it is crucial to protect women’s rights ifthe protection of women's rights, such as the right to equal pay, maternity leave, fair working hours and a non-discriminating work environment, is decisive if the jobs in the new economy are to be socially sustainable;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to obligate public and private companies to develop plans to promote gender equality as well as a reporting system on the progresses achieved;