Activities of Thomas MANN related to 2007/0300(CNS)
Plenary speeches (1)
Employment Policy Guidelines for Member States (debate)
Amendments (17)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – introductory part
Recital 2 – introductory part
(2) The examination of the Member States' National Reform Programmes contained in the Commission's Annual Progress Report and in the draft Joint Employment Report shows that Member States should continue to make every effort to achieve full employment, enhance job quality and equal opportunities and bring about social cohesion and to address the priority areas of
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – indent 1
Recital 2 – indent 1
- creating more and quality jobs, attracting and retaining more people in employment, increasing labour supply and modernising social protection systems,
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – indent 2
Recital 2 – indent 2
- improving adaptability and security of workers and enterprises, for instance in a flexicurity context, and
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 – indent 3
Recital 2 – indent 3
- increasing investment in human capital through better education and skills and expansion of lifelong learning opportunities.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Member States should take the Employment Guidelines into account when implementing programmed Community funding, in particular of the European Social Fund, the Regional Fund and the Globalisation Fund.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a In implementing the guidelines, the Member States shall: - take into account requirements linked to the creation of full employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health and - comply with the anti-discrimination Directives 2000/78/EC, 2006/54/EC and 2000/43/EC.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 1
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 1
- attract and retain more people in employment, increase labour supply by enhancing employability, and modernise social protection systems,
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 2
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 2
- improve adaptability and security of workers and enterprises, for instance in a flexicurity context, and
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 3
Annex – paragraph following Guideline 17 – indent 3
- increase investment in human capital through better education and skills and expansion of lifelong learning opportunities.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 1 – title
Annex – Section 1 – title
1. Attract and retain more people in quality employment, increase labour supply by enhancing employability, and modernise social protection systems
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 1 – Guideline 19 a (new)
Annex – Section 1 – Guideline 19 a (new)
Guideline 19a: Greater social integration and combating of poverty and social exclusion, e.g. by expanding job opportunities, vocational training and further training, plus greater involvement (instead of early retirement) for older workers in their firms, particularly in times of skilled-labour shortages, and expanding social services.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Title
Annex – Section 2 – Title
2. Improve adaptability and security of workers and enterprises
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 − Guideline 21 – title
Annex – Section 2 − Guideline 21 – title
Guideline 21. Promote flexibility combined with employment security and reduce labour market segmentation, having due regard toand take into account the rfole of the social partnerlowing four key components, through:
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 (new)
- flexible and reliable contractual arrangements through modern labour laws, autonomous collective agreements and organisation of work;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 a (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 a (new)
- comprehensive lifelong learning strategies to increase the adaptability and employability of not only young, but also older workers;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 b (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 b (new)
- effective active labour market policies (ALMP) not involving an active early- retirement policy, but, rather, integrating older and experienced workers into working life to a greater extent, that help people to cope with rapid change, reduce periods of unemployment and ease the transition to new jobs;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 c (new)
Annex – Section 2 – Guideline 21 – indent -1 c (new)
- modern social security systems that provide adequate income support, encourage employment and facilitate labour market mobility.