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Social dialogue as an important pillar of economic sustainability and the resilience of economies taking into account the influence of lively public debate in the Member States (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Hyväksytyt on 29/10/2020
Viite: 
SOC/644-EESC-2020
Rapporteur: 
Cinzia DEL RIO (Workers - GR II/Italy), Vladimíra DRBALOVÁ (/Czech Republic) (Workers - GR II / Italy)
Täysistunto: 
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Oct 27, 2020 Oct 29, 2020

Social dialogue, at national and European level, plays a key role in shaping economic, labour and social policies that promote the upward convergence of living and working conditions across Member States. Growing globalised and interconnected economies have caused an evolution of social dialogue and require a common and coordinated approach at European level.  European social dialogue is an inalienable component of the European social model and is enshrined in the Treaty, supported by EU legislation and recognised in the European Pillar of Social Rights. The EESC encourages the European social partners to exploit all of the potentialities the Treaty offers them to engage in negotiations to address the new topics and rapid changes in the labour market.

ETSK:n lausunto: Social dialogue as an important pillar of economic sustainability and the resilience of economies taking into account the influence of lively public debate in the Member States (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)

Digitalisation, Al and Equity - How to strenghten the EU in the global race of future skills and education, while ensuring social inclusion (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Finnish Presidency)

Hyväksytyt on 25/09/2019
Viite: 
SOC/622-EESC-2019
Rapporteur: 
Tellervo KYLÄ-HARAKKA-RUONALA (Finland)
Co-rapporteur: 
Giulia BARBUCCI (Workers - GR II/Italy)

This opinion calls on the EU to develop a strategy to enhance continuous, learner-centred learning, with digitalisation and the deployment of trustworthy AI at its heart, and stresses the essential role of both public education and non-formal education to enhance  inclusiveness and active citizenship. Such a strategy requires an increased allocation of EU funds and more cooperation between policymakers, education providers, social partners and other civil society organisations.

ETSK:n lausunto: Digitalisation, Al and Equity - How to strenghten the EU in the global race of future skills and education, while ensuring social inclusion (Exploratory opinion at the request of the Finnish Presidency)

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

Hyväksytyt on 19/10/2017
Viite: 
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.

ETSK:n lausunto: Impact of the social dimension and the European Pillar of Social Rights on the Future of the European Union

Provision and development of skills, including digital skills, in the context of new forms of work: new policies and changing roles and responsibilities (exploratory opinion requested by the Estonian Presidency)

Hyväksytyt on 20/09/2017
Viite: 
SOC/562-EESC-2017-EESC-2017-01813-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Ulrich SAMM (Germany)
Co-rapporteur: 
Indrė VAREIKYTĖ (Lithuania)

Many atypical forms of work are now being developed and the associated social risks should be dealt with by means of coordinated efforts by all stakeholders. Automation and robots are having an increasing impact on work. While they have the potential to stabilise the economy in an ageing society, they are also affecting jobs: it is therefore essential that social dialogue on this point takes place at an early stage. In future, lifelong learning and professional training will be a necessity for everyone, but long-term developments can best be tackled through general education.

ETSK:n lausunto: Provision and development of skills, including digital skills, in the context of new forms of work: new policies and changing roles and responsibilities (exploratory opinion requested by the Estonian Presidency)

The role and opportunities of social partners and other civil society organizations in the context of the new forms of work (exploratory opinion requested by the Estonian Presidency)

Hyväksytyt on 20/09/2017
Viite: 
SOC/561-EESC-2017-EESC-2017-01866-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Franca SALIS-MADINIER (Workers - GR II / France)
Co-rapporteur: 
Jukka AHTELA (Finland)

At this time of far-reaching changes in the world of work, the key objectives and principles of social dialogue and collective bargaining still hold true. Their role is not to oppose changes, but to steer them for reaping the full benefits, whilst ensuring that fundamental workers' rights can still be asserted. There is a need for participative management, for collective rules to be drawn up, for the adaptation of social dialogue and to find innovative responses. Digitalisation and its effects on work is a priority

ETSK:n lausunto: The role and opportunities of social partners and other civil society organizations in the context of the new forms of work (exploratory opinion requested by the Estonian Presidency)

European Pillar of Social Rights

Hyväksytyt on 25/01/2017
Viite: 
SOC/542-EESC-2016-01902-00-04-ac
Referral: 
COM(2016) 127 final COM(2016) 127 final
Rapporteur: 
Gabriele BISCHOFF (/Germany), Luca JAHIER (Diversity Europe - GR III/Italy), Jacek KRAWCZYK (Employers - GR I/Poland) (Germany)

The EESC adopted this opinion after in-depth work carried out during the four meetings of the study group. The opinion also reflects the national debates with civil society organisations carried out in all Member States between 2 September and 2 November 2016. These discussions were coordinated by three members of the EESC ('trios') from the country concerned, often in cooperation with the European Commission (15 debates) or the national economic and social council (7 debates). Participants came from a wide range of employers' and trade union organisations and other civil society organisations, as well as, to a lesser extent, from the academic world. A total of 116 EESC members and nearly 1,800 representatives of civil society organisations participated in the 28 debates. The conclusions/recommendations of the national debates have been grouped in the opinion, while the reports on the national debates will be published separately.

ETSK:n lausunto: European Pillar of Social Rights

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