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9 Amendments of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2010/2278(INI)

Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the internal market needs to be corrected in order to provide secure services of general economic interest (SGEI) within a framework of universal access, high quality and affordability; takes the view that the Commission's proposal is not sufficient, and regrets that it does not make reference to any legislative proposal, except in respect of concessions and public procurement;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Is disappointed at the absence of any proposals on quality social services of general interest; takes the view that these proposals are a long way from the quality framework promised by Mr Barroso;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to introduce clear-cut legislation which defines SSGI on the basisve proposals based on Article 14, Protocol 26, and in accordance with the Charter of fFundamental rRights rather than economic prospects, strengthens the principles of subsidiarity and local self- government and excludes SSGI from the application of market rules; , which respects the principles of subsidiarity as defined in the Treaties, and prevents the intrusion of EU market rules which impede the prerogatives of Member State authorities, in particular local and regional authorities, in delivering services of general interest (SGI), and specifically defends their role in the delivery of social services of general interest (SSGI);
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Asks for the inclusion of a binding horizontal social clause in all relevant single market legisthe form of a regulation, with a view to ensuring that competition rules respect fundamental rightshich explicitly makes economic freedoms respect the fundamental social rights, giving priority to fundamental social rights in case of conflict and protectings and upholdings the right to collective action and the right to strike in the context of the four freedoms; demands the establishment of a special social chamber of the ECJ, with judges specialising in labour and social law;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a revision of the Posting of Workers Directive (96/71/EC1 ) with a view to protecting Member States‘ labour standards and industrial relations systems’ industrial relations systems and restoring the respect for the regulatory framework of labour standards and working conditions in the country where the work is pursued, including collective bargaining and different forms of collective action, and upholding the principle of equal pay for work of equal value rather than simply referring to minimum ratestandards;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that any reform of second-pillar pension systems should be aimed at reinforcing and complementing the first pillar, which guarantees adequate pensions; reminds the Commission that many Member States have a well-functioning first-pillar system in place; urges the Commission to take note of this and to use these examples as benchmarks across the EU; demands that the Commission assess the need for different rules affecting the pension funds and the need to improve the portability of pensions, including the portability of corporate pensions when changing employers; calls on the Commission to strengthen the regulations concerning the transparency of pension schemes, their investment strategies and solvency, involving social partners in the process and at an early stage;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission's intention to revise the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC2 ), and the introduction of a professional card which would contain – at the very least – information on qualifications, work experience and tax compliance while observing personal data protection rules; proposes that consideration be given to combining the skills passport with the professional card so that there is a single, uniform card at EU level; stresses the potential of a professional card in the fight against grey economy/undeclared labour in Europe;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the proposals supporting the innovative potential of the social economy; highlights the great resistance of many social economy enterprises to the economic and social crisis, their potential to democratize economy, their flexibility in responding to changing demands and their capacity to innovate, not only in economic and ecological but also in social terms; draws attention to the part of the social economy involving cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations, which plays an especially valuable role in creating sustainable employment and growth and combating poverty and exclusion; reminds the Commission that the level playing field for social economy actors must be ensured notably by improving the legal certainty in the field of services of general economic interest (SGEI);
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission initiative to enhance corporate governance, with the specific goal of increasing employee involvement and improving the transparency of information provided by businesses, including management remuneration; calls for a coherent approach that involves setting high minimum standards and promoting information and consultation rights for employees and their representatives, along with boardroom participation rights.; is of the opinion that the functioning of boards of directors and decision making bodies can be improved by including more women and persons with different backgrounds, experience and roles and that therefore measures should be taken to ensure diversity in the composition of these boards and bodies;
2011/01/27
Committee: EMPL