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Non-standard employment and platform cooperatives in the digital transformation of industry (own-initiative opinion)

Ongoing (updated on 17/06/2021)
Reference: 
CCMI/182-EESC-2021-2021-02589
Rapporteur: 
Giuseppe GUERINI (Diversity Europe - GR III / Italy)
Co-rapporteur: 
Erwin DE DEYN (Belgium)
Plenary session: 
565 -
Dec 08, 2021 Dec 09, 2021

In the rapid transformation process of the global industrial landscape, digitisation has assumed a fundamental strategic function. It now covers the entire cycle of the value chain of products and services and involves both large enterprises as well as small enterprises and micro enterprises. In this process, the need for flexibility and speed of adaptation often lead to the need to outsource parts of the production process to professionals who often have the position of "freelancers".

Information memo: Non-standard employment and platform cooperatives in the digital transformation of industry (own-initiative opinion)

The European Pillar of Social Rights – evaluation of the initial implementation and recommendations for the future (own-initiative opinion)

Adopted on 25/09/2019
Reference: 
SOC/614-EESC-2019
Rapporteur: 
Bernd SCHLÜTER (Diversity Europe - GR III / Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Cinzia DEL RIO (Workers - GR II/Italy)

EESC opinion: The European Pillar of Social Rights – evaluation of the initial implementation and recommendations for the future (own-initiative opinion)

Transparent and predictable working conditions

Adopted on 23/05/2018
Reference: 
SOC/572-EESC-2018-00300-00-01-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2017) 797 final 2017/0355 COD
Rapporteur: 
Christian BÄUMLER (Workers - GR II / Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Vladimíra DRBALOVÁ (Czech Republic)

The EESC supports transparent and predictable working conditions for all workers, including in atypical employment, as a concrete step towards implementing the European Social Pillar. The definition of worker and employer should be clarified in the Commission's proposal and on-demand workers be guaranteed a minimum number of hours or pay. The EESC finds the provisions relating to minimum requirements relating to working conditions acceptable, but recommends clarification of certain aspects, recommending a strong role for social dialogue and that responsibility be left up to the national level.

EESC opinion: Transparent and predictable working conditions

Impact of the social dimension and the European Pillar of Social Rights on the Future of the European Union

Adopted on 19/10/2017
Reference: 
SOC/564-EESC-2017-02692-00-00-AC-TRA
Referral: 
COM(2017) 206 final COM(2017) 206 final COM(2017) 206 final COM(2017) 250 final COM(2017) 251 final
Rapporteur: 
Gabriele BISCHOFF (Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Jukka AHTELA (Finland)

Delivering on balanced economic growth and social progress should be the guiding principle for the debate on the social dimension of Europe. A clear road map for the implementation of European Pillar of Social Rights is advisable with clear assignment of tasks coupled with accountability. The social dimension debate is connected to the debate on deepening the EMU. Social policy has to be embedded in a different EU economic policy. A strong EU can shape globalisation and digitalisation to the benefit of all.

EESC opinion: Impact of the social dimension and the European Pillar of Social Rights on the Future of the European Union

The changing nature of employment relationships and its impact on maintaining a living wage (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

Adopted on 25/05/2016
Reference: 
SOC/533-EESC-2016-00137-00-00-ac-tra
Rapporteur: 
Kathleen WALKER SHAW (United Kingdom)

The nature of work and employment relationships is developing rapidly. The impact on the labour market and standards, economy, tax and social security systems and the living wage need to be assessed and grey areas in rights and protections addressed. The challenge is to encourage innovation and deliver positive outcomes for a sustainable and competitive social market economy. The EESC considers it a priority to develop social welfare models adapted to cover more flexible forms of employment. This should be given consideration in the development of the EU Pillar of Social Rights.

EESC opinion: The changing nature of employment relationships and its impact on maintaining a living wage (exploratory opinion requested by the Dutch presidency)

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