Activities of Regina BASTOS related to 2011/2067(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Agenda for new skills and jobs (debate)
Agenda for new skills and jobs (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the Agenda for New Skills and Jobs PDF (350 KB) DOC (225 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard the Commission staff working document on ‘Progress Towards the Common European Objectives in the Education and Training’ (SEC(2011)0526),
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to the communication from the Commission of 3 October 2008 on a Commission Recommendation on the active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (COM(2008)0639) and its resolution thereon of 6 May 2009,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 7 March 2011 on the European Pact for Gender Equality for the period 2011-2020,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas globalthe unemployment currently affects 23.1 million people; whereas youth unemployment stands at 20.4% and long term unemployment continues to increaserate in the European Union currently stands at 9.5%, which represents 22.828 million people in total, of whom 19.4% are long-term unemployed; whereas youth unemployment stands at 20.4%, reaching as much as 40% in some Member States,
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the combination of demographic change, decreasing workforce and changes in production chains calls for better employment, education and work organisation strategies in order to maximise the competitiveness of the European economy, minimise the loss of human capital, better utilise the asset that older workers present and create new job possibilities for workers of all ages;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that national flexicurity arrangements must be strengthened and adapted to the new socio-economic contexts of each individual Member State, in accordance with its specific needs, in order to ensure a flexible and act, active and inclusive labour market, efficient training and secure social security systems; warns against one-size- fits-all solutions;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges the Member States to develop training programmes for teachers that will provide them with a basis on which they can better adapt to changes on the labour market and develop the corresponding skills at all levels of education;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to reinforce an evidence- based policy exchange on the transition from education and training to work and on learning mobility which contribute to the development of the skills and the employability of young people;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers it necessary to improve mutual recognition of competences, diplomas and skills at EU levelUrges the Commission, in the forthcoming legislative initiative on professional qualifications, to move towards a mechanism for the enhanced recognition of competences, diplomas and skills in the Member States, including skills acquired through informal and non- formal training, with the same recognition being extended to workers from third countries;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Takes the view that the External Action Services (EAS), particularly the EU delegations in third countries, could play an important role by providing information on the skills required in Europe and the jobs available, as well as assisting in the procedures necessary for coming to Europe;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that as a result of demographic change there is a significant number of older potential volunteers which is a huge untapped resource in our communities; calls on the Commission to promote opportunities for older volunteers, and to develop a Seniors Action Programme for the increasing number of very experienced senior citizens who are willing to volunteer that might run in parallel with and complement the Youth in Action Programme, and furthermore to promote specific programmes for intergenerational volunteering and for mentoring;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses, however, that flexicurity alone cannot remedy the crisis and calls on the Commission, Member States and the social partners to pay special attention to workers from disadvantaged groups, such as women, young people, older workers, low-skilled workers and workers with disabilities;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Emphasises the importance of creating appropriate conditions so that older workers can stay longer in the labour market and of mainstreaming intergenerational solidarity and cooperation within the employment context and the implementation of initiatives promoting longer working lives such as job sharing and phased retirement;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges the Commission and Member States to step up the development of the social economy, which is responsible for 10% of jobs in the EU and plays a key role in the EU's economic, social and territorial cohesion;