European Economic and Social Committee
The Workers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) expresses its solidarity with the thousands of Belgian workers taking to the streets of Brussels and taking industrial action across Belgium today to demand better wages and purchasing power. While the cost of living and inflation are soaring, wages are not keeping up and workers are struggling to make ends meet. In the meantime, the profit margins of Belgian companies have notably increased in past years.
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), just a week ahead of the EU Council Summit, adopted its second Resolution on Ukraine, strongly supporting the country's unconditional candidate status to the EU. The European civil society will be working hand in hand with Ukraine for Ukraine on the reconstruction of the country delivering a stronger, greener, more resilient and sustainable European partner.
The Workers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) joins with the international trade union movement and civil society organisations, in condemning the attacks on independent trade unionists and civil society in Belarus.
On 9 May, we mark the anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for what is now the European Union.
On April 25, after spending more than four years in prison without conviction, civil rights activist Osman Kavala was sentenced by a Turkish court to life in prison on charges related to the nationwide protests of 2013 and the failed coup attempt of 2016.
The Commission proposal for a Directive on improving working conditions for Platform Work is a positive step. Clearly defining worker in an all-encompassing manner, to ensure legislation is not distorted to avoid its reach, is fundamental. Platform workers must enjoy equal treatment in all member states and platforms.
This year’s commemoration of the International Women’s Day is marked by the covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Both events make it clear that women’s rights tumble-down during times of political, social and economic instability.
This early morning, Russia attacked Ukraine, paving the way of what could be a full-scale invasion of the country. We condemn this war of aggression against a sovereign country and a friend, and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
After three postponements, the EU Commission finally presented a draft EU supply chain law today. The Workers Group of the EESC calls for better support for victims of human rights abuses, labour rights violations, and environmental damage.
We would like to congratulate Ms Roberta Metsola on her latest appointment as President of the European Parliament and wishes her a big success on her work to drive Europe through the current social, economic and environmental challenges.
