Activities of Juan Andrés NARANJO ESCOBAR related to 2008/2330(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Preparation of the Employment Summit - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - Renewed Social Agenda - Active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market (debate)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasizes the need to find ways to strengthen the national social security systems with a long-term perspective, especially concerning pensions and health care services; stresses that there is potential to enhance the financial sustainability of pension systems as well as the quality and efficiency of health care services through the improvement of their organisation and access, respecting the principles of subsidiarity and encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to make a proposal on a better reconciliation between private and professional life optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisationWelcomes the proposals included in the Commission's work-life balance package launched at the end of 2008; encourages the Commission to make recommendations to the Member States that are clearly lagging behind the objectives of the 2002 Barcelona European Council as regards the provision of childcare for 2010; invites the Commission further to encourage employers' openness regarding flexible work arrangements ,optimising the use and knowledge of ICT and new forms of work organisation thus promoting the flexibility of work schedules and its compatibility with business, administration and school hours;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that social and employment policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for educationbe quickly activated as a response to the current economic crisis; adds that these policies should actively motivate people to look for job opportunities or start their own entrepreneurial activity and should, to this end, facilitate affordable financing channels, such as credit guarantees, reduced interest rates or the capitalisation of unemployment benefits, while also mitigating income loss and providing opportunities for education; recalls the Commission's holistic approach to active inclusion which encompasses adequate income support, access to inclusive labour markets and high-quality social services;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the negative impact (possible brain drain) that immigration may have in the countries of origin and the effects of the economic crisis on the host countries as regards genuine job opportunities;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a
Paragraph 25 a
25a. Considers it particularly important for the social dialogue to encourage policies on health and safety at work and, in general, promote improvements in the quality of life at the workplace;