Activities of José Albino SILVA PENEDA
Plenary speeches (108)
Preparation of the Employment Summit - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Renewed Social Agenda - Active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (debate)
Preparation of the Employment Summit - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Renewed Social Agenda - Active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (debate)
Organisation of working time (debate)
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Risk to close down the company QIMONDA in Germany and Portugal and the loss of thousands of jobs in Europe (debate)
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Temporary workers (debate)
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European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (continuation of debate)
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Employment Policy Guidelines for Member States (debate)
Revision of Council Directive 94/45/EC of 22 September 1994 on the establishment of a European Works Council (debate)
Rising food prices in the European Union and developing countries (debate)
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The demographic future of Europe (debate)
Lisbon Strategy - Broad Economic Policy Guidelines for 2008-2010 (debate)
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Population and housing censuses (debate)
Common principles on flexicurity (debate)
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Quarterly statistics on Community job vacancies (debate)
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Modernising labour law to meet the challenges of the 21st century (debate)
Portability of supplementary pension rights (debate)
Decent work (debate)
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The future of the European Union's own resources (debate)
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Social services of general interest (debate)
Corporate social responsibility (debate)
Economic policy guidelines for 2007 – Member States’ employment policies (debate)
Preparations for the European Council (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
Establishing the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (debate)
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Economic and social consequences of restructuring in the automobile sector in Europe (debate)
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Posting of workers (debate)
Footwear from China and Vietnam (debate)
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A European social model for the future (debate)
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ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
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Economic and social consequences of business restructuring in Europe (debate)
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Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) (debate)
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Guidelines for Member States’ employment policies – Broad economic policy guidelines for 2006 (debate)
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Direct state aid as a tool of regional development
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Regional development
Textiles and clothing after 2005
Structural Funds
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Policy challenges and budgetary means
Economy, Employment, Social Policy
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Organisation of working time
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Social protection and good quality healthcare
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Social situation in the European Union
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Expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing
Health and safety at the workplace
Commission legislative and work programme (2005) (continuation of debate)
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Strategic political orientations
Financial perspective (continuation)
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Turkish Cypriot community
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Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 4 and 5 November 2004)
Reports (4)
REPORT Report on the Renewed social agenda PDF (274 KB) DOC (183 KB)
REPORT Report on a European Social Model for the future PDF (250 KB) DOC (202 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adoptin a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 PDF (124 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund PDF (582 KB) DOC (350 KB)
Opinions (3)
OPINION Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013)
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Comittee and the Committee of the Regions: Textiles and clothing after 2005 - Recommendations of the High Level Group for textiles and clothing
OPINION Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing an instrument of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (88)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 2 July 2008 on a renewed commitment to social Europe: Reinforcing the Open Method of Coordination for Social Protection and Social Inclusion COM(2008)0418,
Amendment 4 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 2 July 2008 on Non- discrimination and equal opportunities: A renewed commitment (COM(2008)0420),
Amendment 5 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 26 November 2008 on a European Economic Recovery Plan (COM(2008)0800),
Amendment 6 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 3 October 2008 on a better work-life balance: stronger support for reconciling professional, private and family life COM(2008)0635,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to Council 92/442/EEC of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems1, 1 OJ L 245, 26.8.1992, p. 46.
Amendment 8 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 25 June 2008 entitled "Think Small First" - A "Small Business Act" for Europe COM(2008)0394,
Amendment 13 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its declaration of 22 April 2008 on ending street homelessness1, ________________________ 1 Texts adopted, P6_TA(2008)0163.
Amendment 15 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the average unemployment rate in the EU remained until the end of 2008 at the levels reached in 2007 (7%); whereas certain regions are still confronted with higher unemployment ratesmajor negative consequence for the EU arising from the current financial and economic crisis will be the dramatic increase of unemployment which will more severely affect more vulnerable social groups; whereas higher levels of unemployment are associated with the increase of poverty, exclusion, criminality, insecurity and lack of trust,
Amendment 16 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, regardless of the current crisis, the EU already faced difficulties as a result of weak economic growth, an explosive demographic situation and the difficulty of living in an increasingly globalised world economy,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Europethe EU faces a demographic change of which the most important features are a life expectancy increase and a low fertility rate although some countries are showing signs of reversing the latter trend,
Amendment 35 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 39 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU has committed itself to the aim of socially and environmentally sustainable development, and whereas the opportunities for job creation that can arise from this commitment should be fully exploited,
Amendment 62 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls upon the Council and the Commission , given the economic recession, to reaffirm the importance of a strong social Europe, incorporating sustainable, effective and efficient social and employment policies; calls on the Commission to develop an ambitious Social Policy Agenda for the period of 2010-2015;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that this is not the time to reduce social expenditure but rather to reinforce structural reforms; adds that the EU should support the infrastructures of the Member States' social models by reaffirming the importance of their universal access, quality and sustainability;
Amendment 81 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasizes the need to find ways to strengthen the national social security systems with a long-term perspective, especially concerning pensions and health care services; stresses that there is potential to enhance the financial sustainability of pension systems as well as the quality and efficiency of health care services through the improvement of their organisation and access, respecting the principles of subsidiarity and encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors;
Amendment 85 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to make a proposal on a better reconciliation between private and professional life optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisationWelcomes the proposals included in the Commission's work-life balance package launched at the end of 2008; encourages the Commission to make recommendations to the Member States that are clearly lagging behind the objectives of the 2002 Barcelona European Council as regards the provision of childcare for 2010; invites the Commission further to encourage employers' openness regarding flexible work arrangements ,optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisation thus promoting the flexibility of work schedules and its compatibility with business, administration and school hours;
Amendment 91 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a more effective prevention and combating of early school leaving under the motto that 'school pays off'; calls for effectively organised education systems and school curricula adapted to tomorrow's economy and society's needs, including informal and non-formal learning that have proved to lead to higher participation of young people and adults than traditional school environments;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to the need for a more balanced approach between flexibility, security and wages aiming at integrating young and elderly people, long-term unemployed people and disadvantaged people into the labour market; calls in this respect upon the Council and the Commission to take into accountsuggests that the Member States reflect upon the Parliament's resolution of 29 November 2007 on Common Principles of Flexicurity when implementing national flexicurity strategies;
Amendment 108 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that social and employment policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for educationbe quickly activated as a response to the current economic crisis; adds that these policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity and should, to this end, facilitate affordable financing channels, such as credit guarantees, reduced interest rates or the capitalisation of unemployment benefits, while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for education; recalls the Commission's holistic approach to active inclusion which encompasses adequate income support, access to inclusive labour markets and high-quality social services;
Amendment 123 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists on the removal of bureaucratic obstacles for small and medium enterprises; calls for the further implementation of the principles proposed in the Commission's communication on a Small Business Act for Europe;
Amendment 126 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Suggests to social partners that they could discuss new methodologies for wage policies which could include higher fincorporation of companies' proceeds in employees' earningancial participation of employees in companies' proceeds through the use of schemes that mitigate the impact of inflation; considers that such schemes could allow for channelling employees' extra earnings to special capital funds created by companies; calls for a debate regarding incentives for companies to engage in those methodologies, and furthermore calls for a debate regarding a legal framework that regulates the access of employees to those funds in a gradual way over time;
Amendment 137 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the negative impact (possible brain drain) that immigration may have in the countries of origin and the effects of the economic crisis on the host countries as regards genuine job opportunities;
Amendment 143 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that a successful immigration policy needs,should promote a coherent and efficient strategy for the integration of migrant people on the basis of equal opportunities, to efficiently balance and a balance between rights and obligations;
Amendment 168 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a
Paragraph 25 a
25a. Considers it particularly important for the social dialogue to encourage policies on health and safety at work and, in general, promote improvements in the quality of life at the workplace;
Amendment 172 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes that social partners at a national level should make an effort to work with multiannual plans with specific calendars and deadlines aiming at a long-term sustainable strategy;
Amendment 180 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 194 #
2008/2330(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Considers that the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy should cover OMC priorities on social policya strengthened OMC and invites the Commission to further encourage Member States to define national quantified targets, namely as regards poverty reduction and social inclusion, particularly supported by new measurable and quantitative indicators;
Amendment 57 #
2008/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that the support of states for social economy enterprises should be interpreted as a genuine investment in creating solidarity networks that can strengthen the role of local communities and authorities in developing social policies;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Considers that social problems call for reflection, but that in the present circumstances what is most needed id action; considers that most social problems should be approached through local solutions, in order to deal with practical situations and problems; considers that, in order to be effective, such action calls for strict coordination and complementarity rules, which means a high level of cooperation between public authorities and social economy enterprises;
Amendment 75 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the freedom to provide services is a cornerstone of the European project; however, this has to and that it should be balanced against fundamental rights and the possibility for governments and trade unionpublic authorities and social partners to ensure non- discrimination and equal treatment;
Amendment 90 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the freedom to provide services is not superior to the fundamental right for trade unions to take industrial actionsocial partners to promote social dialogue; especially, since this is a constitutional right in several Member States;
Amendment 100 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Lisbon treaty and the fact that the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union is made legally binding; this includes the right of trade un, in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices, the right for workers and employers, or their respective organisations, to negotiate and conclude collective agreements at the appropriate levels and, in cases of conflicts of interest, to take collective action to defend their interests including strike action;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that Article 3(7) of the PWD clearly states that trade unions should be able to demandthe PWD allows public authorities and social partners to look for terms and conditions of employment which are more favourable to workers;
Amendment 113 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that recital 22 in the PWD states that provisions laid down in the PWD should have nthe mentioned Directive is without prejudice to the law of the Member States concerning collective action to deffect on the right to take industrial actend the interests of trades and professions;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of not allowing the verdicts to negatively effecat a clear and stable legal framework regarding the posting of workers within the EU is preferable to a case-by-case legislation which brings uncertainty to industrial relations and can constraint the potential of the internal market; adds that labour market models thatwhich already today are able to combine a high degree of flexibility on the labour market with a high level of security and, instead, of further promoting this approachshould be further promoted;
Amendment 133 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 142 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 154 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 165 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 175 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 184 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 190 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 201 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 213 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 220 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 238 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. UnderlinStresses that the ECJ has interpreted EU legislation in a way that was not the intention of the legislators; calls on the Commission, the Council and the EP to take immediate action to ensure the necessary changes in EU legislation to change the new practise of the ECJuropean Parliament should not judge the interpretation of European Law by the European Court of Justice;
Amendment 245 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 265 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 301 #
2008/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 6 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas undeclared work is a particularly worrying and persistent feature of European labour markets which risks destroyingcould endanger the financial sustainability of the European social model by obstructconstraining growth-oriented economic, budget and social policies; whereas, equally, it is responsible for distortions of competition in the internal market because it creates unfair competition in respect of other States or companies,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas undeclared work is the mainone of the factors behind social dumping and is therefore one of the key issues as far as modernising European labour law is concerned,
Amendment 19 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the problem of immigration is linked to undeclared work, given that immigrants,immigrant people, namely the ones who are oftein an illegal, are used to do undeclared jobs, often situation, are more vulnerable to become undeclared workers and to working in bad conditions,
Amendment 23 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas domestic workers are very often a major source of undeclared labour, are often victims of mass exploitationpeople who perform domestic services often work undeclared and a large number of these workers are essentially migrant workermigrants, many of whom are in an illegal or clandestinesituation,
Amendment 25 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas undeclared work is not included in the fiscal base and undermines the funding and distributprovision of social welfare and public services, also limiting the Member States’ capacity to offer social servic by Member States,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas to combat clandestinefight illegal employment effectively, it is vital to strengthen supervisory and sanction mechanisms with the assistance of labour inspectorate services, tax administrations and the social partners,
Amendment 35 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 40 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 51 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to consider establishing a database on the various approaches and measures implemented nationally by each Member State, to assess their feasibility and transferability to othodologies used to measure undeclared work by Member States aiming at promoting ther sectors and areas of work haring other Member Statf best practices;
Amendment 53 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 58 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 68 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to provide strong incentives for those who undertake to put undeclared work on a formal economic footing and to use atypical contracts for a limited period of time (two years)mote the regularisation of undeclared work;
Amendment 73 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 83 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 92 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that simplifying or reducing administrative burdens, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, could diminish th will promote buse of undeclared labouriness activity in Europe;
Amendment 126 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that there is a need to raise awareness amongst both workers and potential usemployers on the risks and costs relating to undeclared work and on the benefits of decregularising that work;
Amendment 133 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 136 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 142 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Takes the view that the issue of the illegal employment of illegal immigrantsmmigrant people in an illegal situation is a complex one which cannot be resolved simply by punishing employers, but which calls for cross-sector, wide-ranging measures;
Amendment 145 #
2008/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Considers that the fight against a growing informal economy and, in particular, against the exploitation of clandestine migrant workers in an illegal situation, can be based not only on a policy of prosecution and deportation but also on preventive instruments and mechanisms to prevent and combat the exploitation of migrant workers, making provision for the recognition of and respect for fundamental human rights and the work of illegal immigrants;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Nice European Council of 7 to 9 December 2000 set the EU objective to achieve a decisive and measurable reduction in poverty and social exclusion by the year 2010; whereas progress towards that objective has been insufficientshould be improved,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Income support sufficient to avoid social exclusion: Member States should, according to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, define minimum income schemes, related benefits and social assistance mustwhich should be easily accessible and provide sufficient resources to lift people who cannot work out of poverty and prevent social exclusion; active inclusion policies must promote greater equity of social protection systems and also provide specific flanking measures (e.g. rehabilitation, training, counselling, childcare, housing, language training for migrants, support services) to enable people to lead a dignified life;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Link to inclusive labour markets: Active inclusion policies mustshould aim at creatfostering stable and secure high-quality employmently skilled jobs, improving their quality of jobs, providing specific support measures and services to accompany people into employment and promoting job retention, providingincrease employability and promoting the maintenance of people in the job market, providing job search assistance high- quality education, vocational training, further training and lifelong learning;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point d
Paragraph 2 – point d
(d) Gender mainstreaming, anti- discrimination and active participation: Active inclusion policies must ensure the promotion of gender equality and contribute to the elimination of discrimination in all three pillars mentioned above; good governance, participation and integration of all relevant actors mustshould be promoted by directly involving those affected by poverty and social exclusion, as well as social partners and non-governmental organisations, in the development, management, implementation and evaluation of strategies;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 68 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 135 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point ii
Paragraph 14 – point ii
(ii) providing personalised pathways to secure and stable, high-qualityly skilled employment in accordance with people’s needs and capacities;
Amendment 136 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point iii
Paragraph 14 – point iii
(iii) assisting job retentionfostering employment and maintenance in the job market by supportive measures (e.g. on-the-job training and lifelong learning opportunities) and also work arrangements that help marginalised people reconcile employment with their efforts to deal with social disadvantage (e.g. lack of housing, care responsibilities or health problems);
Amendment 144 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that ‘make-work-pay’ policies should address the problem of the low-pay trap and the low-pay/no-pay cycle at the lower end of the labour market whereby individuals move between insecure, low-paid, low-quality, low- productivity jobs and unemployment and/or inactivity; stresses that higher levels and duration of unemployment and social benefits should be addressed as a matter of prioritywelfare systems should actively motivate people to look for new job opportunities while encouraging openness to change by mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for education;
Amendment 148 #
2008/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to phase outrethink ‘activation policies’ that are based on too restrictive eligibility and conditionality rules for benefit recipients, force people into low quality jobs that do not pay for a decent living standard nor lead to social inclusion;
Amendment 23 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Member States, in the light of the Lisbon strategy and the need for action to keep the social security and pensions systems sustainable, to make more progress in shifting from a social expenditure to a social activation outlook and to attract and retain more people in quality employment, increase labour supplyfoster growth and job creation, modernise social protection systems and increase investment in human capital through better education and training;
Amendment 39 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the core of European social models is solidarity between economically active and economically inactive people,the principle of solidarity and that they are primarily financed by work- related earnings, such as social security contributions or labour taxation; nevertheless points out that the ageing population will put serious pressure on the active work force; stresses that this could jeopardise solidarity and as a consequence European social models; stresses the significant importance, therefore, of rethinking solidarity, including finding a new, fair funding balance;
Amendment 48 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that a decreasing work force will, if the present situation continues, lead to a decrease in the total number of hours worked; considers that it may be necessary to compensate this deveaiming at the correction of this trend, the emplopyment by increasing the hours worked by the remaining workers or reducing the number of people who work part-timerate of the potential workforce should be maximised;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that the long term impact of immigration in the ageing of the population is uncertain as it depends on the behaviour of migratory flows, on family regrouping and on fertility rate of migrant people. Considers that immigrant people can lead to a better balance of social security systems if legally employed and therefore contributing to its financing;
Amendment 72 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Draws attention to the existing discrimination against vulnerable groups in what concerns access to and conditions in the labour market, which leads to lower employment rates and lower wages and therefore fewer opportunities for those groups to built up adequate pensions; insists on the need to provide equal opportunities for all;
Amendment 83 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that increasing public spending on pensions could be reduced by a Considers that a greater use of alternatives to State-funded pensions could be promoted. Alternatives could include occupartional switch to privately funded schemepension schemes provided by employers or other collective organisations and associations, and those based on personal savings; emphasises that a stronger focus on privately funded pensions would increase the need for appropriate regulation of private pension funds;
Amendment 94 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Observes that it is predominantly women who take care of children, and of dependent people, voluntarily or involuntarily under the pressure of cultural attitudes and social norms or of the poor quality or lack of childcare facilitiesand long term care facilities and therefore have more interruptions in their professional lives; stresses the need to compensate women and to provide them with real choices as regards having children, without fearing possible financial disadvantages or suffering detriment to their career progression; welcomes action by Member States to prevent and compensatione this situation;
Amendment 97 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Suggests Member States to discuss new methodologies for wage policies which could include higher incorporation of companies' results in employees' earnings through the use of schemes that mitigate inflation impacts. Considers that such schemes could allow for the canalisation of employees' extra earnings to special capitalising funds created by companies. Calls for a debate regarding tax incentives for companies to engage in those methodologies. Furthermore calls for a debate regarding a legal framework that regulates the access of employees to those funds in a gradual way throughout time;
Amendment 109 #
2007/2290(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists on the importance of preserving the values and principles underpinning all health care systems of the European Union, which comprise universal coverage, solidarity in financing, equity of access and the provision of high quality health care, notwithstanding the need for rational consumption of scarce resources; stresses the existing potential for both higher quality and financial efficiency of health services through the improvement of their organisation and provision, according to the principles of subsidiarity;