### 2. appreciates the foundation activities in helping transition and developing countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union ’s external relations policies; ### 2. welcomes the foundation activities in helping transition and developing union neighbouring countries , enlargement countries and central asian countries harness the potential of their human capital through the reform of education , training , and labour market systems , in the context of the union ’s external relations policies; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the foundation to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate;


### 3. recalls that the transparency and the effectiveness of the foundation ’s internal control systems have been undermined by the foundation not fully complying with internal control principle n. 12 of its own internal control framework and urges the foundation to fully comply with it and to record deviations from the rules and procedures in its register of exceptions; ### 3. takes note that the transparency and the effectiveness of the foundation ’s internal control systems have been undermined by the foundation not fully complying with internal control principle n. 12 of its own internal control framework and urges the foundation to fully comply with it and to record deviations from the rules and procedures in its register of exceptions;


### b. whereas cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths , accounting for 52 % of all work-related deaths in the eu; whereas carcinogens contribute to an estimated 100 000 occupational cancer deaths in the workplace every year5 ; ### b. whereas cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths , accounting for 52 % of all work-related deaths in the eu; whereas carcinogens contribute to an estimated 100 000 occupational cancer deaths in the workplace every year5 ; whereas between 50 and 70 substances or group of substances have been identified by different agencies , stakeholders , and the world health organization in priority lists of workplace carcinogens , mutagens and reprotoxic substances for which binding limit values are needed;


### c. whereas exposure to asbestos claims around 88 000 lives in europe annually , accounting for 55-75 % of lung cancers developed at work , and whereas asbestos is the main cause of lung cancer , responsible for 45 % of cases6 ; whereas it is estimated that mortality rates from this exposure will continue to increase into the late 2020s and the 2030s7 ; ### c. whereas exposure to asbestos claims around 88 000 lives in europe annually , accounting for 55-75 % of lung cancers developed at work , and whereas asbestos is the main cause of lung cancer , responsible for 45 % of cases6 ; whereas it is estimated that mortality rates from this exposure will continue to increase into the late 2020s and the 2030s7; whereas 2 % of the european cancer burden can be attributed to ionizing radiation and that indoor exposure to radon and its decay products is the second leading cause of lung cancer in europe;


### d. whereas over a quarter of workers in europe experience excessive work-related stress; whereas 51 % of eu workers say stress is common in their workplace and nearly 80 % of managers are concerned about work-related stress8 ; whereas there are significant variations between the member states’ legislation on psychosocial risks; ### d. whereas over a quarter of workers in europe experience excessive work-related stress; whereas 51 % of eu workers say stress is common in their workplace and nearly 80 % of managers are concerned about work-related stress8 ; whereas over half of all working days lost in the eu are caused by work-related stress; whereas there are significant variations between the member states’ legislation on psychosocial risks; whereas work-related stress can significantly increase the risk of triggering and exacerbating musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatic/chronic inflammatory diseases;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused a rapid increase in teleworking; whereas remote working is proven to have a strong impact on the organisation of working time by increasing flexibility and workers’ constant availability9; whereas it is expected that the uptake of remote working and teleworking will remain higher than before the covid-19 crisis or that it will even increase further10; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused a rapid increase in teleworking; whereas remote working is proven to have a strong impact on the organisation of working time by increasing flexibility and workers’ constant availability9 , frequently resulting in work-life conflict; whereas it is expected that the uptake of remote working and teleworking will remain higher than before the covid-19 crisis or that it will even increase further10;


### f. whereas people who regularly work from home are more than twice as likely to work in excess of the requisite maximum 48 hours per week and are at risk of resting for less than the requisite 11 hours between working days; whereas almost 30 % of teleworkers report working in their free time every day or several times a week11 ; ### f. whereas people who regularly work from home are more than twice as likely to work in excess of the requisite maximum 48 hours per week and are at risk of resting for less than the requisite 11 hours between working days; whereas almost 30 % of teleworkers report working in their free time every day or several times a week11 compared to below 5 % of ‘office’-based workers; whereas teleworkers are more likely to work irregular hours11a;


### g. whereas the covid-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerability of non-standard workers , including platform and self-employed workers; whereas platform work in the labour market is highly likely to continue growing; whereas self-employed workers are excluded from the scope of application of the strategic framework for health and safety at work , as they are not covered by the eu legislation on occupational health and safety; ### g. whereas the covid-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerability of non-standard workers , including workers via digital labour platforms and self-employed workers; whereas platform work in the labour market is highly likely to continue growing; whereas self-employed workers are excluded from the scope of application of the strategic framework for health and safety at work , as they are not covered by the eu legislation on occupational health and safety;


### h. whereas disturbing reports regarding breaches of cross-border and seasonal workers’ rights in terms of working and living conditions have surfaced during the pandemic; ### h. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has shown that businesses and workplaces are also major centres for spreading contagion; whereas disturbing reports regarding breaches of cross-border and seasonal workers’ rights in terms of working and living conditions have surfaced during the pandemic; whereas workers on short-term assignment often live in group accommodation where social distancing is difficult and increases their risk of infection; whereas large outbreaks of covid-19 infections occurred in industries such as food production;


### i. whereas the ilo recommendation advocates one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; ### i. whereas labour inspections play an important role in the implementation of occupational health and safety policies at regional and local level; whereas the ilo recommendation advocates one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; whereas according to eu-osha research , 85% of employers state that complying with the legislation is the main reason why they manage occupational health and safety;


### i. whereas the ilo recommendation advocates one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; ### i. whereas the ilo recommendation advocates one labour inspector per 10 000 workers , in order to carry out effective and timely inspections designed to stamp out all forms of abuse;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s strategic framework and , in particular , the introduction of the vision zero approach to work-related accidents and diseases; calls on the commission to expand the vision zero approach to other injuries and accidents , as well as physical and mental attrition; calls on the commission to significantly increase the focus on prevention strategies; calls for the ambitious implementation of the 7-year plan , also in the light of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic , and believes that strong legislative action is needed on several aspects of eu policy on occupational health and safety in order to complement the variety of soft measures envisaged in order to make vision zero a reality; calls for a clear focus on workers’ participation in the vision zero approach; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s strategic framework and , in particular , the introduction of the vision zero approach to work-related accidents and diseases; calls for the establishment of a roadmap containing clear , measurable and binding targets for the reduction of accidents and deaths at work , with adequate funding for member states and companies to complete the transition towards ‘zero fatalities’; calls on the commission to expand the vision zero approach to other injuries and accidents , as well as physical and mental attrition; calls on the commission to significantly increase the focus on prevention strategies; calls for the ambitious implementation of the 7-year plan , also in the light of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic , and believes that strong legislative action is needed on several aspects of eu policy on occupational health and safety in order to complement the variety of soft measures envisaged in order to make vision zero a reality; calls for a clear focus on the participation of workers and the social partners in the vision zero approach;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s strategic framework and , in particular , the introduction of the vision zero approach to work-related accidents and diseases; calls on the commission to expand the vision zero approach to other injuries and accidents , as well as physical and mental attrition; calls on the commission to significantly increase the focus on prevention strategies; calls for the ambitious implementation of the 7-year plan , also in the light of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic , and believes that strong legislative action is needed on several aspects of eu policy on occupational health and safety in order to complement the variety of soft measures envisaged in order to make vision zero a reality; calls for a clear focus on workers’ participation in the vision zero approach; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s strategic framework and , in particular , the introduction of the vision zero approach to work-related accidents and diseases; calls on the commission to expand the vision zero approach to other injuries and accidents , as well as physical and mental attrition; calls on the commission to significantly increase the focus on prevention strategies to secure that all employees , regardless of type or size of the employer , have a right to the highest level of protection regarding health and safety in the workplace; calls for the ambitious implementation of the 7-year plan , also in the light of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic , and believes that strong legislative action is needed on several aspects of eu policy on occupational health and safety in order to complement the variety of soft measures envisaged in order to make vision zero a reality; calls for a clear focus on workers’ participation in the vision zero approach; calls for the osh-summit in 2023 to focus especially on the progress of the "vision zero" approach;


### 2. calls for directive 2004/37/ec of 29 april 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work to be updated on a continual basis and in an ambitious timeframe , ensuring that occupational exposure limits contained in the directive exist for a minimum of 50 priority substances by 2024; calls for the inclusion of reprotoxic substances and hazardous medicinal products in the scope of the directive; ### 2. calls on the commission to increase its ambitions on work-related cancer in the european beating cancer plan; calls for directive 2004/37/ec of 29 april 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work to be updated on a continual basis and in an ambitious timeframe , ensuring that occupational exposure limits contained in the directive exist for a minimum of 50 priority substances by setting occupational exposure limits for at least 25 additional substances or group of substances or process generated substances by 2024; calls for the inclusion of reprotoxic substances and hazardous medicinal products in the scope of the directive , as well as a new coherent , transparent and risk-based system to be established for setting exposure limits and to better take into account workers' exposure to a combination of substances;; stresses the need to establish comprehensive national registers for all member states , enabling europe-wide data collection on carcinogen exposure and that these registers should cover all relevant carcinogens; calls for a close cooperation between eu institutions , member states , eu-osha and relevant stakeholders , strongly involving social partners in actively using the data collection to follow up with necessary legislative and non-legislative measures to combat work-related cancers; calls on the commission to ensure involvement of social partners when setting occupational exposure limit values;


### 3. welcomes the commission’s commitment to present in 2022 a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos; calls on the commission to be ambitious in its endeavours to achieve the total ban of asbestos and with regard to its zero accidents at work vision , and to update the exposure limit for asbestos to 0.001 fibres/cm3 (1 000 fibres/m3); stresses the need for an eu framework directive for national asbestos removal strategies , including public asbestos registers; ### 3. welcomes the commission’s commitment to present in 2022 a binding legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos; calls on the commission to be ambitious in its endeavours to achieve the total ban of asbestos and with regard to its zero accidents at work vision , and to update the exposure limit for asbestos to 0.001 fibres/cm3 (1 000 fibres/m3); stresses the need for an eu framework directive for national asbestos removal strategies , including public asbestos registers;


### 3. welcomes the commission’s commitment to present in 2022 a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos; calls on the commission to be ambitious in its endeavours to achieve the total ban of asbestos and with regard to its zero accidents at work vision , and to update the exposure limit for asbestos to 0.001 fibres/cm3 (1 000 fibres/m3); stresses the need for an eu framework directive for national asbestos removal strategies , including public asbestos registers; ### 3. welcomes the commission’s commitment to present in 2022 a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos; calls on the commission to be ambitious in its endeavours to achieve the total ban of asbestos and with regard to its zero accidents at work vision , and to update the exposure limit for asbestos to 0.001 fibres/cm3 (1 000 fibres/m3); stresses the need for an eu framework directive for national asbestos removal strategies , including public asbestos registers; notes that optical microscopy is not the latest available technology to count asbestos fibres in the breathing air and that analytical transmission electron microscopy(atem) is more sensitive and makes it possible to distinguish and count asbestos fibres; calls for the use , where possible , of atem or similarly advanced methods for fibre counting; calls on the commission to prohibit the practice of encapsulation and sealing of asbestos and to put forward technical minimum requirements to lower the concentration of asbestos fibres in the air to the lowest level that is technically possible , making asbestos screening mandatory prior to the start of construction work , guarantee the representativeness of samples to measure the exposure of the worker , provide for medical follow-up and post-professional health surveillance by a qualified occupational physician , specialist in asbestos-related diseases , to all exposed workers and recognising and compensate asbestos related diseases;


### 4. believes that council directive 89/391/eec on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work has not proven effective enough for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; recalls its request that the commission include in the strategic framework for occupational safety and health the right to disconnect and , explicitly , that it develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the commission , in this regard , to step up the ambition of the strategic framework for occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aimed at the efficient prevention in the workplace of , inter alia , anxiety , depression , burnout and stress; calls on the commission to aim for the recognition of anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees , and to shift from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach; ### 4. believes that council directive 89/391/eec on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work has not proven effective enough for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; recalls its request that the commission include in the strategic framework for occupational safety and health the right to disconnect and , explicitly , that it develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the commission , in this regard , to step up the ambition of the strategic framework for occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aimed at the efficient prevention in the workplace of , inter alia , anxiety , depression , burnout and stress with a focus on psychosocial risks caused by structural problems such as work organisation; calls on the commission to aim for the recognition of anxiety , depression , burnout and rheumatic/chronic inflammation as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees , and to shift from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach and in line with the principles of hierarchy of prevention included in directive 89/391/eec;


### 4. believes that council directive 89/391/eec on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work has not proven effective enough for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; recalls its request that the commission include in the strategic framework for occupational safety and health the right to disconnect and , explicitly , that it develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the commission , in this regard , to step up the ambition of the strategic framework for occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aimed at the efficient prevention in the workplace of , inter alia , anxiety , depression , burnout and stress; calls on the commission to aim for the recognition of anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees , and to shift from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach; ### 4. believes that council directive 89/391/eec on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work has not proven effective enough for the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; recalls its request that the commission include in the strategic framework for occupational safety and health the right to disconnect and , explicitly , that it develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the commission , in this regard , to step up the ambition of the strategic framework for occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aimed at the efficient prevention in the workplace of , inter alia , anxiety , depression , burnout and stress; calls on the commission to aim for the recognition of anxiety , depression and burnout as occupational diseases , to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees , and to shift from individual-level actions to a work organisation approach and one in line with the prevention hierarchy principles contained in the framework directive (directive 89/391/eec);


### 5. welcomes the fact that the commission is strengthening the gender focus on occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a legal act based on the framework agreement on harassment and violence at work , and to ensure that the fight against workplace violence and harassment applies regardless of the reason for the harassment and that it is not limited to cases based on discriminatory grounds; calls on the member states’ governments to ratify ilo convention no 190 to put in place the necessary laws and policy measures to prevent and address violence and harassment in the world of work; ### 5. welcomes the fact that the commission is strengthening the gender focus on occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a legal act based on the framework agreement on harassment and violence at work , and to ensure that the fight against workplace violence and harassment applies regardless of the reason and the cause of the harassment and that it is not limited to cases based on discriminatory grounds; calls on the commission to secure that legislation on the employers’ obligation to prevent work-related violence and harassment includes an obligation to prevent third party violence and harassment (i.e. customers , clients , visitors or patients); calls on the member states’ governments to ratify ilo convention no 190 and recommendation r206 to put in place the necessary laws and policy measures to prevent and address violence and harassment in the world of work;


### 5. welcomes the fact that the commission is strengthening the gender focus on occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a legal act based on the framework agreement on harassment and violence at work , and to ensure that the fight against workplace violence and harassment applies regardless of the reason for the harassment and that it is not limited to cases based on discriminatory grounds; calls on the member states’ governments to ratify ilo convention no 190 to put in place the necessary laws and policy measures to prevent and address violence and harassment in the world of work; ### 5. welcomes the fact that the commission is strengthening the gender focus on occupational safety and health; calls on the commission to propose a legal act based on the framework agreement on harassment and violence at work , and to ensure that the fight against workplace violence and harassment applies regardless of the reason and motive for the harassment and that it is not limited to cases based on discriminatory grounds; calls on the member states’ governments to ratify ilo convention no 190 to put in place the necessary laws and policy measures to prevent and address violence and harassment in the world of work;


### 6. welcomes the commission’s intention to present by the end of 2021 a legislative initiative to improve the working conditions of platform workers; calls on the commission to ensure that the proposal guarantees rights for all platform workers for a healthy and safe working environment; ### 6. welcomes the commission’s intention to present by the end of 2021 a legislative initiative to improve the working conditions of platform workers; calls on the commission to tackle the misclassification of platform workers as self-employed and to ensure that the proposal guarantees rights for all platform workers for a healthy and safe working environment;


### 7. calls on the commission to guarantee that all workers , including non-standard workers , workers in platform companies and the self-employed are covered by occupational safety and health (osh) legislation and policies; ### 7. calls on the commission to guarantee that all workers , including non-standard workers , workers in platform companies and the self-employed are covered by occupational safety and health legislation and policies; calls to include workers on digital platforms in the framework directive on health and safety despite their status as workers or self-employed;


### 8. calls on the commission to include health and safety in all eu strategies and policies on the green and digital transitions , including on artificial intelligence (ai); ### 8. calls on the commission to include health and safety in all eu strategies and policies on the green and digital transitions , including on artificial intelligence (ai); stresses that ai solutions in the workplace must be transparent , fair and avoid any negative implications for the workers’ health and safety; calls on the commission to present a regulatory framework to clarify osh liabilities and responsibilities in relation to ai systems and new ways of working; stresses that education and training for workers and securing effective osh services is necessary for the introduction and use of ai at the workplace;


### 9. recalls the commitment by the commission to assess the need for further actions to improve the functioning of the existing eu regulatory framework for health and safety and the need to amend the biological agents directive; calls on the commission to conduct , without delay , a targeted revision of the biological agents directive , drawing on the lessons learned from the unprecedented crisis with a view to better preparedness and response planning in all workplaces; ### 9. recalls the commitment by the commission to assess the need for further actions to improve the functioning of the existing eu regulatory framework for health and safety and the need to amend the biological agents directive , inter alia , in pandemic situations; calls on the commission to conduct , without delay , a targeted revision of the biological agents directive , drawing on the lessons learned from the unprecedented crisis with a view to better preparedness and response planning in all workplaces;


### 11. calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework with a view to establishing minimum requirements for remote work across the union; stresses that such a framework should clarify working conditions , including the provision , use and liability of equipment , including as regards existing and new digital tools , and that it should ensure that such work is carried out on a voluntary basis and that the rights , workload and performance standards of teleworkers are equivalent to those of comparable workers; ### 11. calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework , in consultation with the social parties , with a view to establishing minimum requirements for remote work across the union; stresses that such a framework should clarify working conditions , including the provision , use and liability of equipment , including as regards existing and new digital tools , and that it should ensure that such work is carried out on a voluntary basis and that the rights , workload and performance standards of teleworkers are equivalent to those of comparable workers;


### 11. calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework with a view to establishing minimum requirements for remote work across the union; stresses that such a framework should clarify working conditions , including the provision , use and liability of equipment , including as regards existing and new digital tools , and that it should ensure that such work is carried out on a voluntary basis and that the rights , workload and performance standards of teleworkers are equivalent to those of comparable workers; ### 11. calls on the commission to propose a legislative framework in consultation with social partners with a view to establishing minimum requirements for remote work across the union; stresses that such a framework should clarify working conditions , including the provision , use and liability of equipment , including as regards existing and new digital tools , and that it should ensure that such work is carried out on a voluntary basis and that the rights , workload and performance standards of teleworkers are equivalent to those of comparable workers; stresses that such legislative initiative should be based on a comprehensive assessment of the psychosocial risks associated with digital work practises and permeable work environments;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes; ### 12. asks the commission to propose a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes; ### 12. calls on the commission to propose a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes; stresses that such a proposal must apply to all workers , irrespective of their employment status , their activities and the sector , and that right to disconnect is not only linked to working time but also to the workload and workload assessment;


### 13. welcomes the commission’s commitment to revise directive 90/270/eec laying down minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment; calls on the commission to be more ambitious in this regard and to propose a directive on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (msds); ### 13. welcomes the commission’s commitment to revise directive 90/270/eec laying down minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment; calls on the commission to be more ambitious in this regard and to propose a directive on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) and rheumatic diseases and calls on the commission to ensure that all work-related risks which may result in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are covered in the directive , such as heavy lifts , repetitive movements , vibration or standing/sitting for long periods of time; reminds that female workers are more affected by msds and reminds the commission that a proposal on work-related musculoskeletal disorders must include a strong gender dimension in the assessment , prevention and treatment of these diseases;


### 14. repeats its call on the commission to undertake an urgent study of the situation of the employment and health and safety conditions of cross-border and seasonal workers , including the role of temporary work agencies , recruiting agencies , other intermediaries and subcontractors , with a view to identifying protection gaps and the need to revise the existing legislative framework as well as pandemic-proofing; ### 14. reminds of the several cases of breaches of workers’ rights , especially for mobile and cross-border workers , including seasonal , migrant and precarious workers , during the pandemic who were exposed to unhealthy or unsafe living and working conditions , such as poor or overcrowded accommodation or lack of information on their rights; repeats its call on the commission to undertake urgent action to improve the situation of the employment , working and health and safety conditions of mobile and migrant workers , such as cross-border , posted and seasonal workers , including the role of temporary work agencies , recruiting agencies , other intermediaries and subcontractors , with a view to identifying protection gaps in the light of the principle of equal treatment and the particular health and safety challenges faced by mobile and migrant workers such as access to adequate equipment and facilities , quality accommodation , safe transport and decent meals , and addressing the need to revise the existing legislative framework as well as pandemic-proofing; calls on the commission to present a legislative initiative to establish minimum standards for accommodation arranged by the employer and calls on member states to enforce that worker accommodation , which is arranged by the employer , is safe , decent and meets the minimum standards; calls on the eu-osha and the european labour authority to work together to support the commission and the member states in improving the occupational health and safety of mobile and migrant workers;


### 14. repeats its call on the commission to undertake an urgent study of the situation of the employment and health and safety conditions of cross-border and seasonal workers , including the role of temporary work agencies , recruiting agencies , other intermediaries and subcontractors , with a view to identifying protection gaps and the need to revise the existing legislative framework as well as pandemic-proofing; ### 14. repeats its call on the commission to take urgent measures to improve the situation as regards the employment and health and safety conditions of mobile and migrant workers , as well as cross-border , seasonal and posted workers , including the role of temporary work agencies , recruiting agencies , other intermediaries and subcontractors , with a view to identifying protection gaps , in the light of the principle of equal treatment and of the specific health and welfare challenges confronting mobile and migrant workers , such as access to proper facilities and structures , quality accommodation , safe transport and decent meals , and the need to revise the existing legislative framework as well as pandemic-proofing; calls on eu-osha and the ela to work together to support the commission and the member states in improving the health and safety at work of mobile and migrant workers;


### 15. calls on the member states to implement the ilo recommendation of one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; calls on the commission to conduct a survey on how labour inspectorates conduct the inspections and on their scope and content; ### 15. underlines the essential role of labour inspectorates in securing compliance with health and safety legislation and prevention of work-related cancer; calls on member states to take initiatives to address the downward trend in the number of labour inspections and to enhance and secure their adequate funding; calls on the member states to implement the ilo recommendation of one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; calls on the commission to conduct a survey on how labour inspectorates conduct the inspections and on their scope and content; calls on the commission and member states to secure greater coordination , cooperation and training at european level;


### 15. calls on the member states to implement the ilo recommendation of one labour inspector per 10 000 workers; calls on the commission to conduct a survey on how labour inspectorates conduct the inspections and on their scope and content; ### 15. calls on the member states to implement the ilo recommendation of one labour inspector per 10 000 workers , with a view to conducting prompt and effective inspections to stamp out all forms of abuse; calls on the commission to conduct a survey on how labour inspectorates conduct the inspections and on their scope and content;


### 16. stresses the need to recognise and involve social partners in the implementation and enforcement of the osh legislative framework; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure the involvement of social partners in the formulation of all eu and national policies and in measures taken at all levels; ### 16. calls on the commission to require member states to report back on the targets set in the national osh-strategies and to secure adequate funding to support its implementation; reminds that social partners have not sufficiently been involved in the implementation or following up process of national osh-plans in several member states; stresses the need to recognise and involve social partners in the implementation and enforcement of the osh legislative framework; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure the involvement of social partners in the formulation of all eu and national policies and in measures taken at all levels; calls on the european commission to start research on concepts and practises of better participation of workers and their representatives in all phases of risk assessment and osh-policies on company level , and launch funded programmes for the improvement of workers participation in companies osh activities;


### a. whereas women in the eu are disproportionally more affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion than men , in particular women who experience intersectional forms of discrimination; whereas in 2020 , the risk of poverty and social exclusion (arope) in the eu was higher for women (22.9 %) than men (20.9 %); whereas since 2017 , the gender-poverty gap has increased in 21 member states12 ; ### a. whereas in the eu , the number of women in poverty remains permanently higher than that of men [1]; whereas women in the eu are disproportionally more affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion than men , in particular women who experience intersectional forms of discrimination; whereas in 2020 , the risk of poverty and social exclusion (arope) in the eu was higher for women (22.9 %) than men (20.9 %); whereas since 2017 , the gender-poverty gap has increased in 21 member states12 ; whereas poverty rates among women vary greatly between member states; whereas 1 in 4 children in the eu is at risk of poverty or social exclusion;


### b. whereas since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic , the employment rate of women has even fallen more sharply than it did during the 2008 recession and has also resulted in a lower labour intensity , leading to significant increases in women’s poverty; whereas according to estimates for 2019 in the eu-27 , women are particularly affected by the risk of poverty (arop) , with the poverty rate standing at 25.1 % before social transfers and 17.1 % after such transfers; ### b. whereas since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic , the employment rate of women has even fallen more sharply than it did during the 2008 recession and has also resulted in a lower labour intensity , leading to significant increases in women’s poverty; whereas according to estimates for 2019 in the eu-27 , women are particularly affected by the risk of poverty (arop) , with the poverty rate standing at 25.1 % before social transfers and 17.1 % after such transfers; whereas the measures developed to exit of the previous crisis have not worked to reduce the endemic poverty situation of women; whereas austerity measures have always been proven harmful more to women than to men , women’s rights and gender equality in previous crises due to a greater dependence on social services and allowances;


### c. whereas poverty in general , and thus also women’s poverty , is multidimensional , and therefore includes not only material deprivation , but also a lack of access to many different resources and even an inability to fully exercise the rights of citizenship; ### c. whereas poverty in general , and thus also women’s poverty , is multidimensional , and therefore includes not only material deprivation , but also a lack of access to many different resources and even an inability to fully exercise the rights of citizenship; whereas poverty results in social exclusion for women and lack of involvement in social life and political participation in terms of access to time , education , justice , lifelong learning , primary healthcare services , decent housing and nutrition , water and energy , digital sphere and finally condemns women in a kind of vicious circle of poverty and social exclusion;


### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to reduce the burden of women by ensuring affordable and quality care and services for people with disabilities , the elderly and other dependants; calls on the commission and the member states to adequately fund public services and social infrastructure , as this would allow more women to participate in the labour market and would also contribute to reducing the risk of women falling into poverty; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to reduce the burden of women by ensuring affordable formal child care , especially for children under age of three and quality care and services for people with disabilities , the elderly and other dependants; calls on the commission and the member states to adequately fund public services and social infrastructure , as this would allow more women to participate in the labour market and would also contribute to reducing the risk of women falling into poverty;


### 2. underlines that women’s poverty needs to be analysed from an intersectional approach , including migrant and ethnic origin , age , race and sexual or gender orientation; calls for the eige’s gender equality index to be incorporated into the social scoreboard; calls on the eige to provide data disaggregated intersectionally and by gender , and calls on the member states to use this data in order to better address country-specific challenges; ### 2. underlines that women’s poverty needs to be analysed from an intersectional approach , including migrant and ethnic origin , age , race and sexual or gender orientation; calls for the eige’s gender equality index to be incorporated into the social scoreboard; calls on the eige to provide data disaggregated intersectionally and by gender , and calls on the member states to use this data in order to better address country-specific challenges and national recovery plans , synergies among different packages , funds and policies is deserved;


### 3. calls on the commission to put forward a ‘care deal for europe’ , which should take a holistic , gender-sensitive and lifelong approach to care while envisaging legislative measures and investment at eu level; ### 3. calls on the commission to put forward a ‘care deal for europe’ , which should take a holistic , gender-sensitive and lifelong approach to care while envisaging legislative measures and investment at eu level; including legislative initiatives and financial investment , in order to set minimum standards and quality guidelines for care throughout the life cycle , and providing benefits for formal and informal carers , unpaid carers and the people they care for in the framework of the european care strategy;


### 4. stresses that the recovery efforts should boost jobs and growth , and the resilience and fairness of our societies , and should be complemented by a strong social dimension , paying attention to women who have a disability or who stay at home to care for a family member , as they are particularly at risk of falling into poverty; ### 4. calls on the member states to ensure equal economic opportunities for women during and after the covid-19crisis; stresses that the recovery efforts should boost quality jobs and growth , and the resilience and fairness of our societies , and should be complemented by a strong social dimension with inter-sectional approach , paying attention to more vulnerable groups , such as women who have a disability ,single mothers , older women , migrant women , young women or who stay at home to care for a family member , as they are particularly at risk of falling into poverty;


### 4. stresses the pivotal role of women working in the social , care and retail sectors that keep our societies functioning , as shown by the covid-19 crisis; calls for typically female-dominated work to be reassessed and revaluated and for cross-sector gender-neutral job evaluation tools to be developed and applied in order to better assess and more fairly remunerate female-dominated work; ### 4. stresses the pivotal role of women working in the social , care and retail sectors that keep our societies functioning , as shown by the covid-19 crisis; calls for typically female-dominated work to be reassessed and revaluated and for cross-sector gender-neutral job evaluation tools to be developed and applied in order to better assess and more fairly remunerate female-dominated work; urges a feminist approach to digital transition;


### 5. highlights that in order to tackle the multidimensionality of women’s poverty , it is necessary to overcome the segregation of unpaid domestic care work mainly performed by women and to introduce flexitime in order to allow women and men to better reconcile their professional life with their private life (time use policy); ### 5. highlights that in order to tackle the multidimensionality of women’s poverty , it is necessary to overcome the segregation of unpaid domestic care work mainly performed by women and to promote the “equal earner – equal carer” model and to introduce time use policy in accordance with workers needs and collective bargaining in order to allow women and men to better reconcile their professional life with their private life;


### 5. highlights that in order to tackle the multidimensionality of women’s poverty , it is necessary to overcome the segregation of unpaid domestic care work mainly performed by women and to introduce flexitime in order to allow women and men to better reconcile their professional life with their private life (time use policy); ### 5. highlights that in order to tackle the multidimensionality of women’s poverty , it is necessary to overcome the segregation of unpaid domestic care work mainly performed by women and to introduce a time policy in order to allow women and men to better reconcile their professional life with their private life;


### g. whereas investment in universal services , including care services , has a positive impact on women’s fundamental rights; ### g. whereas investment in universal services , including care services , has a positive impact on women’s fundamental rights; whereas the establishment of high-quality social services and facilities at affordable prices for early childhood education and care , or care for other dependent persons such as the elderly , is key for avoiding the increasing poverty , especially for women who are more dependant on those services because the structural inequalities in care responsibilities between woman and men; whereas social protection measures are absolutely key for tackling female poverty not only economically but in its multidimensionality;


### h. whereas poverty also makes women more vulnerable to gender-based violence; whereas this includes disproportionate vulnerability to trafficking and sexual exploitation; ### h. whereas poverty also makes women more vulnerable to gender-based violence; whereas this includes disproportionate vulnerability to trafficking and sexual exploitation so that women and their families end up being economically dependent of their abusers;


### i. whereas women have a lower employment rate and are disproportionally highly represented in low-paid , precarious and dead-end job sectors; whereas the gender pay gap stands at 14.1 %; ### i. whereas women have a lower employment rate and are disproportionally highly represented in low-paid , precarious and dead-end job sectors; whereas the gender pay gap stands at 14.1 %; whereas since 2010 the gender gap in earnings has increased in 17 member states , while the gender gap in income has gone up in 19member states , leading to an overall increase in gender inequality in earnings and income in the eu[1]


### j. whereas the pension entitlements gap averages at almost 30 % as a result of the imbalances created by persistent lifelong inequalities; whereas this pension gap means that women fall below the poverty line as they get older; ### j. whereas the pension entitlements gap averages at almost 30 % as a result of the imbalances created by persistent lifelong inequalities; whereas this pension gap means that women fall below the poverty line as they get older; whereas female expectancy is longer than male life expectancy , as many women end up their life in solitude deepening the consequences of poverty and social exclusion;


### l. whereas the current eu model of socio-economic governance is harmful to the eu’s commitment to reduce inequalities and eradicate poverty , in particular women’s poverty resulting from a lifetime of discrimination; ### l. whereas the current eu model of socio-economic governance is harmful to the eu’s commitment to reduce inequalities and eradicate poverty , in particular women’s poverty resulting from a lifetime of discrimination; whereas the focus has to be on primary distribution as well as redistribution and the eradication of structural gender inequalities;


### 12. calls on the commission to design a special programme to fight against women’s digital poverty in order to equip women with the necessary skills to operate safely in the digital environment; ### 12. calls on the commission to design a special programme to fight against women’s digital poverty in order to equip women with the necessary skills to operate safely in the digital environment and to improve women's digital literacy:


### 11. calls on the commission to propose proactive measures through the european agricultural fund for rural development to promote women’s employment and socio-economic development in rural areas; ### 11. calls on the commission to propose proactive measures through the european agricultural fund for rural development to promote women’s employment , the provision of social services and socio-economic development in rural areas;


### 14. calls on the member states to take the gender dimension into account when reforming pension systems and adapting the retirement age and to consider the differences between the work patterns of women and men and the higher risk of discrimination of women in the labour market , in particular older women; ### 14. calls on the member states to take the gender dimension into account when reforming pension systems and adapting the retirement age and to consider the differences between the work patterns of women and men and the higher risk of discrimination of women in the labour market , in particular older women; urges the member states to take specific measures to prevent and combat the risk of poverty for older and retired women in view of population ageing and the proportion of older women in disadvantaged or vulnerable positions;


### 15. underlines that gender mainstreaming has to be applied at all levels of the eu budgetary process in order to transform revenues and expenditures into social investment and to achieve gender equality and eliminate women’s poverty; ### 15. underlines that gender mainstreaming has to be applied at the statistical development at all levels of the eu policy cycle , including budgetary process in order to transform revenues and expenditures into social investment and to achieve gender equality and eliminate women’s poverty;


### 16. points out that the eu’s fiscal capacity urgently requires the revision of the current economic and social governance so that it contributes to reaching gender equalities and ending female poverty and does not just include austerity measures; ### 16. points out that the eu’s fiscal capacity urgently requires the revision of the current economic and social governance so that it contributes to reaching gender equalities and ending female poverty and does not just include deflationary bias and austerity measures;


### — having regard to the opinion of the european economic and social committee of 31 august 2020 on an eu legal framework on safeguarding and strengthening workers’ information , consultation and participation , ### — having regard to the study of the european economic and social committee of 31 august 2020 on an eu legal framework on safeguarding and strengthening workers’ information , consultation and participation ,


### a. whereas democracy in general and democracy at work in particular are core values of the european union and provide a very solid foundation on which to strengthen europe’s resilience and social contract; whereas these core values are also incorporated in the community charter of the fundamental social rights of workers and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; ### a. whereas democracy in general and democracy at work in particular are core values of the european union and provide a very solid foundation on which to strengthen europe’s resilience and social contract; whereas these core values are also incorporated in the community charter of the fundamental social rights of workers , the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european pillar of social rights;


### c. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , not least when trade unions and workers’ representatives are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas more democracy at work would be an effective way of addressing the inequalities at work and in society; ### c. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society , not least when trade unions and workers’ representatives are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas more democracy at work would be an effective way of addressing the inequalities at work and in society; whereas workers in democratically organised workplaces would have a greater trust in democratic values and motivate them to engage actively in political activities that could lead to a more robust democratic culture; acknowledges that democracy must be lived by citizens , also at work;


### h. whereas studies have shown that worker participation enhances productivity , innovation , work organisation , gender equality , decision-making and alternatives to crisis-induced employment reduction22 ; ### h. whereas studies have shown that worker participation enhances productivity , innovation , work organisation , gender equality , decision-making and alternatives to crisis-induced employment reduction22 ;


### 2. acknowledges the different legal frameworks for board-level worker participation in 18 eu member states and norway; highlights that the scope and intensity of worker participation in company boardrooms varies greatly; ### 2. acknowledges the different legal frameworks for board-level worker participation in 18 eu member states and norway; highlights that the scope and intensity of worker participation in company boardrooms varies greatly; highlights that digital and green transitions are greatly affecting the world of work and that the more resilient and sustainable companies are those with well-established systems of workers participation in company matters;


### 3. is convinced that the workers’ voice must be a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable corporate governance and due diligence on human rights; ### 3. is convinced that the workers’ voice must be a key component of eu initiatives to ensure sustainable corporate governance and due diligence on human rights , as well as to reduce social dumping in the internal market;


### 5. notes that through loopholes , the eu statute for a european company (societas europeae – se) is inadvertently enabling companies to circumvent national regulations , particularly on board-level employee representation; regrets the fact that the 2019 company law package24 is serving to perpetuate these shortcomings rather than resolve them; notes that cross-border mergers are also used to avoid representation rights; stresses that companies use complex corporate structures and supply or subcontracting chains to circumvent social standards; ### 5. notes that through loopholes , the eu statute for a european company (societas europeae – se) is inadvertently enabling companies to circumvent national regulations , particularly on board-level employee representation; regrets the fact that the 2019 company law package24 is serving to perpetuate these shortcomings rather than resolve them; notes that cross-border mergers are also used to avoid representation rights , resulting in wage and social dumping which leads to unfair competition in the internal market , undermining workers’ rights; stresses that companies use complex corporate structures and supply or subcontracting chains to circumvent social standards;


### 8. calls on the commission to make the necessary improvements to the frameworks regulating ses and european cooperative societies and to the company law package , and to amend council directive 2001/86/ec to introduce minimum eu rules governing employee representation on supervisory boards; ### 8. calls on the commission to make the necessary improvements to the frameworks regulating ses and european cooperative societies and to the company law package , and to amend council directive 2001/86/ec to introduce minimum eu rules governing employee representation on supervisory boards; including the need to adapt to new thresholds;


### 10. calls on the commission to deliver on its commitment to put forward without further delay a directive on binding human rights due diligence and responsible business conduct , including workers’ rights such as the right to organise and collectively bargain , health and safety , social protection and working conditions; stresses that this directive should establish mandatory due diligence covering companies’ activities and their business relationships , including supply and subcontracting chains , and should ensure the full involvement of trade unions and workers’ representatives throughout the whole due diligence process; ### 10. calls on the commission to deliver on its commitment to put forward without further delay a directive on binding human rights due diligence and responsible business conduct , including workers’ rights such as the right to organise and collectively bargain and worker's participation rights , health and safety , social protection and working conditions; stresses that this directive should establish mandatory due diligence covering companies’ activities and their business relationships , including supply and subcontracting chains , and should ensure the full involvement of trade unions and workers’ representatives throughout the whole due diligence process; underlines that both national labour inspectorates and the ela must be able to conduct inspections throughout the chain , are open to file complaints , and can offer mediation , on all eu companies and companies wanting to access the internal market;


### 11. is convinced that introducing and monitoring new digital technologies in the workplace successfully and in a trustworthy manner will require timely and meaningful information for and consultation with trade unions and workers’ representatives to ensure full respect for their health , safety , data protection , equal treatment and well-being at work and prevent undue exploitation and surveillance of workers , in particular via management by algorithms; underlines the fact that trade unions and workers’ representatives should have the necessary access and means to assess and evaluate digital technology; ### 11. is convinced that introducing and monitoring new digital technologies in the workplace successfully and in a trustworthy manner will require timely and meaningful information and consultation of trade unions and workers’ representatives to ensure full respect for their health , safety , data protection , equal treatment and well-being at work and prevent undue exploitation and surveillance of workers , in particular via management by algorithms; underlines the fact that trade unions and workers’ representatives should have the necessary access and means to assess and evaluate digital technology; stresses that social dialogue structures , collective bargaining , information , consultation and participation of trade unions and workers’ representatives are key to provide the necessary support for workers to better build and be part of the uptake and monitoring of sustainable digital technology at the workplace;


### 12. stresses the need to strengthen , enforce and consolidate all the relevant eu laws to ensure that information and consultation is an integral part of company decision-making at all levels within companies; ### 12. stresses the need to strengthen , enforce and consolidate all the relevant eu laws to ensure that information and consultation is an integral part of company decision-making at all levels within companies , from each local workplace to the transnational level in companies that are active on a european scale;


### 13. stresses the importance of ensuring timely and meaningful information and consultation across the eu before any decisions are made about policies or measures with cross-border implications; emphasises that workers’ representatives must have access to the requisite expertise to assess the implications of these cross-border policies and processes for the workforce; ### 13. stresses the importance of ensuring timely and meaningful information and consultation across the eu before any decisions are made about policies or measures , including those with cross-border implications; emphasises that trade unions and workers’ representatives must have access to the requisite expertise to assess the implications of these policies and processes for the workforce and to develop alternatives; stresses that a genuine dialogue must take place on those alternatives between trade unions and workers’ representatives on the one hand , and company decision-makers on the other hand;


### 13. stresses the importance of ensuring timely and meaningful information and consultation across the eu before any decisions are made about policies or measures with cross‑border implications; emphasises that workers’ representatives must have access to the requisite expertise to assess the implications of these cross-border policies and processes for the workforce; ### 13. stresses the importance of ensuring timely and meaningful information and consultation across the eu before any decisions are made about policies or measures with cross‑border implications; emphasises that workers’ representatives must have access to the requisite expertise to assess the implications of these cross-border policies and processes for the workforce , in order to eliminate social and wage dumping;


### 16. calls on the commission to introduce a new framework directive on workers’ information , consultation and participation for the various kinds of european companies , including subcontracting chains and franchises , and for companies that use eu company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards on issues such as anticipating change and restructuring , in particular at company level; ### 16. calls on the commission to introduce a new framework directive on workers’ information , consultation and participation for the various kinds of european companies , including subcontracting chains and franchises , and for companies that use eu company mobility instruments , in order to establish minimum standards on issues such as anticipating change and restructuring , in particular at company level , in order to eliminate social dumping and ensure that the internal market works properly;


### 2. expresses its satisfaction that the budget implementation rate stood at 99 ,9 % in 2019 (compared to 99 ,96 % in 2018); ### 2. expresses its satisfaction that the budget implementation rate stood at 99 ,9 % in 2019 (compared to 99 ,96 % in 2018); recognises the foundation's successful efforts towards optimal use of resources in this regard;


### 3. appreciates the foundation’s work to enhance and disseminate knowledge , and to provide evidence and expertise to support policies concerning the improvement of living and working conditions in the union; ### 3. appreciates the foundation’s high quality work enhancing and disseminating knowledge , and providing evidence-based support and expertise for european policy development in the field of living and working conditions , labour market and industrial relations across the union; stresses its importance , autonomy and added value in its field of expertise; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the foundation to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate;


### 5. notes that the foundation continued cooperation with other union agencies and implemented actions agreed in annual plans with the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) , the european union fundamental rights agency and the european institute for gender equality and continued its preparations in collaboration with the european centre for the development of vocational training (cedefop) for the fourth european company survey and signed an agreement with the european labour authority on the sharing of accounting services; ### 5. notes that the foundation has regular coordination and cooperation with the european centre for the development of vocational training (cedefop) , the european training foundation (etf) and the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) and implemented actions agreed in annual plans with the eu-osha , the european union fundamental rights agency and the european institute for gender equality; encourages the foundation to continue this collaboration which allows for creating synergies , sharing knowledge , expertise and best practises across the agencies , as well as avoiding overlaps by providing a common space where agencies can consult each other on the fulfilment of their mandate; notes furthermore its continued preparations in collaboration with the cedefop for the fourth european company survey and signed an agreement with the european labour authority on the sharing of accounting services;


### 12. notes the foundation’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest , and whistleblower protection; notes that not all the management board members’ cvs and declarations of interest are published on the foundation’s website; ### 12. notes the foundation’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest , and whistleblower protection; notes that not all the management board members’ cvs and declarations of interest are published on the foundation’s website; calls on the foundation to publish the cvs and declarations of interest of all the members of the management board and to report to the discharge authority on the measures taken in this regard;


### a. whereas there were 12.4 million eu-28 movers of working age in 2017 from which 76% were employed; whereas there were 1.4 million cross-border workers in the union in 2017; whereas the active movers represent 4.2% of the total labour force in the eu-28 member states in 2019; ### a. whereas intra eu labour mobility has followed an upwards trend in recent years; whereas there were 17.9 million eu-28 movers out of which 13 million were of working age and 78% were employed in 2019; whereas there were 1.5 million cross-border workers in the union in 20191a; whereas the active movers represent 4.2% of the total labour force in the eu; whereas 4.6 million a1 portable documents were issued posted workers in the union in 2019 which accounts for an estimated 3.06 million workers;


### a. whereas there were 12.4 million eu-28 movers of working age in 2017 from which 76% were employed; whereas there were 1.4 million cross-border workers in the union in 2017; whereas the active movers represent 4.2% of the total labour force in the eu-28 member states in 2019; ### a. whereas there were 13 million eu-28 movers of working age in 2019 , among whom 78% were employed; whereas there were 1.5 million cross-border workers in the union in 2019; whereas the active movers accounted for 4.3% of the total labour force in the eu-28 member states in 2019 and the number of posted workers reached 3 million;


### b. whereas the challenges concerning unfair competition based on labour exploitation and wage dumping remains significant across many members states; whereas one of the causes is the lack of effective enforcement of applicable union law as regards the principles of equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same place; ### b. whereas the challenges concerning unfair competition based on labour exploitation , fraudulent forms of contracting and wage dumping remains significant across many members states; whereas three forms of contracting work appear to be most affected by fraudulent usage: self-employment , fixed-term work and the posting of workers; whereas there is a lack of reliable data to establish the size of the problem especially in the context of posting of workers1c; whereas one of the causes is the lack of effective monitoring and enforcement of applicable union law , in particular as regards the principles of equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same place;


### b. whereas the challenges concerning unfair competition based on labour exploitation and wage dumping remains significant across many member states; whereas one of the causes is the lack of effective enforcement of applicable union law as regards the principles of equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same place; ### b. whereas the challenges concerning unfair competition based on labour exploitation and social and wage dumping remains significant across many member states; whereas one of the causes is the ineffective or partial enforcement of applicable union law as regards the principles of equal treatment and equal pay for equal work at the same place , which cannot be materially guaranteed if the principle of traceability and portability of rights is not respected;


### d. whereas the commission’s work programme for 2018 , dated 24 october 2017 , announced the intention to introduce a european social security number (essn); whereas the commission consulted stakeholders and citizens on the introduction of a essn between 27 november 2017 and 7 january 2018; whereas the european commission confirmed in its 2019 annual burden survey to be working on an initiative on a essn; whereas commission president ursula von der leyen announced in the state of the european union speech on 16 september 2020 that the commission would soon propose a secure european e-identity; whereas the european commission announced in the european pillar of social rights action plan that it would explore launching a european social security pass (essp) building on the initiative for a european e-id; ### d. whereas the commission’s work programme for 2018 , dated 24 october 2017 , announced the intention to introduce a european social security number (essn) with the aim to contribute to the overall objective of safeguarding fair working conditions for mobile workers , uphold social standards for all mobile citizens and ensure their proper enforcement; whereas the commission consulted stakeholders and citizens on the introduction of a essn between 27 november 2017 and 7 january 2018; whereas the european commission confirmed in its 2019 annual burden survey to be working on an initiative on a essn; whereas commission president ursula von der leyen announced in the state of the european union speech on 16 september 2020 that the commission would soon propose a secure european e-identity; whereas the european commission announced in the european pillar of social rights action plan that it would explore launching a european social security pass (essp) building on the initiative for a european e-id;


### e. whereas the european trade union confederation considers the essn a valuable instrument to fight fraud and social security abuses; whereas business europe published on 12 january 2018 a note stressing the potential of the essn to improve the coordination of social security in the eu; ### e. whereas the european trade union confederation considers the essn a valuable instrument to fight fraud and social security abuses , as set out in its action programme 2019-2023; whereas business europe published on 12 january 2018 a note stressing the potential of the essn to improve the coordination of social security in the eu;


### f. whereas the european labour authority (ela) was established on 3 april 2018; whereas the essn was not included in the ela regulation; ### f. whereas the european labour authority (ela) was established on 3 april 2018; whereas the essn was not included in the ela regulation; whereas the objectives of the ela is to ensure fair labour mobility by assisting member states and the commission in their effective application and enforcement of union law related to labour mobility and the coordination of social security systems;


### 2. welcomes the commitment by the commission in the action plan on the european pillar of social rights to present at digital essp; calls on the commission to move forward the launch of the essp from 2023 to 2022; ### 2. welcomes the commitment by the commission in the action plan on the european pillar of social rights to start a pilot in 2021 to explore by 2023 launching a digital essp; regrets however that the commission has decided not to build on their previous commitment and work done on the essn over the years; expresses concerns about the content , timeframe and transparency of such actions which may lead to a negative impact of the level on ambition of such instrument; calls on the commission to step up its ambition as regards both the content and the timing , launching an impact assessment in parallel with the pilot with a view to put forward a concrete proposal for a essp already in 2022 , based on the work done so far;


### 2. welcomes the commitment by the commission in the action plan on the european pillar of social rights to present at digital essp; calls on the commission to move forward the launch of the essp from 2023 to 2022; ### 2. welcomes the commitment by the commission in the action plan on the european pillar of social rights to present a digital essp; notes the serious delay in submitting the relevant legislative proposal , which is preventing several million european workers , particularly mobile , cross-border and seasonal workers , from fully enjoying their fundamental rights , and calls on the commission to move forward the launch of the essp from 2023 to 2022 , in order to ensure the portability and traceability of workers' rights as soon as possible;


### 3. calls on the commission to ensure that any initiative on a digital essp or a essn includes a legislative proposal for a european personal labour card (eplc) with a view to provide national authorities and trade unions with an instrument to effectively enforce union law; recalls that a essn initiative must be without prejudice to national social security systems , national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners; ### 3. calls on the commission to ensure that any initiative on a digital essp or a essn includes a legislative proposal for a european personal labour card (eplc) with a view to provide national authorities and trade unions with an instrument to effectively enforce union law and monitor compliance with worker’s rights with regard to place of work , place of employment , identity , working time , training , social security and insurance as well as tax payments; recalls that a essn initiative must be without prejudice to national social security systems , national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners; underlines that a essp or essn and eplc must not constitute a requirement to be able to exercise one’s freedom of movement , but primarily should aim to facilitate access to information and improve enforcement of applicable rules on social security coordination and labour mobility in cross-border situations;


### 3. calls on the commission to ensure that any initiative on a digital essp or a essn includes a legislative proposal for a european personal labour card (eplc) with a view to provide national authorities and trade unions with an instrument to effectively enforce union law; recalls that a essn initiative must be without prejudice to national social security systems , national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners; ### 3. calls on the commission to ensure that any initiative on a digital essp or a essn includes a legislative proposal for a european personal labour card (eplc) with a view to providing national authorities and trade unions with a tangible instrument to effectively enforce union law; recalls that a essn initiative must be without prejudice to national social security systems , national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners;


### 4. believes that the essn initiative with a eplc must cover all european citizens including self-employed , as well as third country nationals , working in the eu; ### 4. believes that the essn initiative with a eplc , for the purpose of real-time identification and verification and to facilitate access to information and improved enforcement of applicable rules in cross-border situations between member states , must cover all mobile european citizens including self-employed , as well as migrant third country nationals; considers that the practical implementation of the essn and eplc could build on the european health insurance card (ehic) and the electronic exchange of social security information (eessi) , including with a view to be extended to other areas of social security coordination and eu labour law;


### 5. considers that a essn initiative with a eplc should aim to: ensure effective identification , traceability , aggregation and portability of rights; improve enforcement of eu rules on decent working conditions , labour mobility and social security coordination in the labour market in a fair and effective way to ensure a level playing field for eu companies; enable quick verification of insurance status and contributions; combat exploitation , wage dumping , fraud and abuse of social security benefits; enable labour inspectorates and social partners , where they are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , to verify compliance , via cross-referencing between databases , and better prevent social fraud in relation to issues such as abusive subcontracting , false self-employment , bogus posting , letterbox companies , undeclared work and non-payment of social security contributions; enable immediate checks of workers’ place of work , place of employment , identity , working time , education and training , social security , insurance and payment of taxes; ### 5. considers that the introduction of an essn initiative with a eplc should aim to: ensure effective identification , traceability , aggregation and portability of rights; improve enforcement of eu rules on decent working conditions , labour mobility and social security coordination in the labour market in a fair and effective way to ensure a level playing field for employers in the eu; enable real-time verification of insurance status and contributions; combat exploitation , social dumping , fraud and abuse of social security benefits; enable labour inspectorates and social partners , where they are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , to verify compliance , via cross-referencing between databases , and better prevent social fraud in relation to issues such as abusive subcontracting , false self-employment , bogus posting , letterbox companies , undeclared work and non-payment of social security contributions; enable immediate checks of workers’ place of work , place of employment , identity , working time , occupational health and safety standards , relevant certificates , education and training , social security , insurance and payment of taxes;


### 5. considers that a essn initiative with a eplc should aim to: ensure effective identification , traceability , aggregation and portability of rights; improve enforcement of eu rules on decent working conditions , labour mobility and social security coordination in the labour market in a fair and effective way to ensure a level playing field for eu companies; enable quick verification of insurance status and contributions; combat exploitation , wage dumping , fraud and abuse of social security benefits; enable labour inspectorates and social partners , where they are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , to verify compliance , via cross-referencing between databases , and better prevent social fraud in relation to issues such as abusive subcontracting , false self-employment , bogus posting , letterbox companies , undeclared work and non-payment of social security contributions; enable immediate checks of workers’ place of work , place of employment , identity , working time , education and training , social security , insurance and payment of taxes; ### 5. considers that a essn initiative with a eplc should aim to: ensure effective identification , traceability , aggregation and portability of rights; improve enforcement of eu rules on decent working conditions , labour mobility and social security coordination in the labour market in a fair and effective way to ensure a level playing field for eu companies; enable quick verification of insurance status and contributions; combat exploitation , social and wage dumping , fraud and abuse of social security benefits; enable labour inspectorates and social partners , where they are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , to verify compliance , via cross-referencing between databases , and better prevent social fraud in relation to issues such as abusive subcontracting , false self-employment , bogus posting , letterbox companies , undeclared work and non-payment of social security contributions; enable immediate checks of workers’ place of work , place of employment , identity , working time , education and training , social security , insurance and payment of taxes;


### 6. believes that workers , their trade union representatives and national labour inspectorates should have up-to-date access to information about their employment relation , their wage entitlements and labour and social rights , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or national legislation where applicable; considers that a essn initiative with a eplc with real time data-access would allow for national competent authorities to verify social security coverage for workers at any given point in time and thereby strengthen labour inspections; underlines that a essn would also make it easier for workers to track their social security contributions and entitlements , such as pension rights; ### 6. believes that workers , their trade union representatives and national labour inspectorates should have up-to-date access to information about their employment relation , their wage entitlements and labour and social rights , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or national legislation where applicable; considers that a essn initiative with a eplc with real time data-access would allow for national competent authorities and trade unions to verify social security coverage for workers at any given point in time and thereby strengthen labour inspections and support collection of evidence in joint cross-border labour inspections1d; considers that a essn with real time data-access should allow enforcers to verify social security coverage for workers at any given point in time and thereby strengthen labour inspections; underlines that a essn would also make it easier for workers to document their rights and track their social security contributions and entitlements , such as pension rights;


### 6. believes that workers , their trade union representatives and national labour inspectorates should have up-to-date access to information about their employment relation , their wage entitlements and labour and social rights , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or national legislation where applicable; considers that a essn initiative with a eplc with real time data-access would allow for national competent authorities to verify social security coverage for workers at any given point in time and thereby strengthen labour inspections; underlines that a essn would also make it easier for workers to track their social security contributions and entitlements , such as pension rights; ### 6. believes that workers , their trade union representatives and national labour inspectorates should have up-to-date access to information about their employment relation , their wage entitlements and labour and social rights , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or national legislation where applicable; considers that a essn initiative with a eplc with real time data-access would allow for national competent authorities to verify social security coverage for workers at any given point in time and thereby strengthen labour inspections; underlines that a essn would also make it easier for workers to track their social security contributions and entitlements , such as pension rights , facilitating their portability;


### 7. stresses that the union’s data protection rules must be strictly applied and that the social security data is only made available to the worker and the competent national authorities concerned; considers that in member states where social partners are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , the access to social security data of workers from other member states must be ensured for social partners without jeopardizing the data protection provisions; ### 7. stresses that the union’s data protection rules must be strictly applied and that the social security data is only made available to the worker and the competent national authorities concerned , and not be shared for any other purposes than the enforcement of eu rules on social security coordination , labour law and labour mobility; considers that in member states where social partners are carrying out or are involved in labour inspections , the access to social security data of workers from other member states must be ensured for social partners without jeopardizing the data protection provisions;


### 8. underlines that a proposal for a essn initiative with a eplc should be complementary to existing practices in those member states where social id card schemes are operated by the social partners at national level; stresses that a legislative act at eu level should not replace national practices but should be built on , and be complementary to , such existing practices; ### 8. underlines that a proposal for a essn initiative with a eplc should be complementary to existing practices in those member states where social id card schemes are operated by the social partners at national level; stresses that a legislative act at eu level should not replace national practices but should be built on , and be complementary to , such existing practices; underlines that any legislative initiative must be without prejudice to the autonomy of national social partners and working conditions set out by applicable collective agreements in accordance with national law and practice;


### 9. notes that there is currently no alternative to pd a1 forms as regards the verification of social security coverage of posted workers; acknowledges the limitations and challenges related to the pd a1 procedure in particular with regard to the application of pd a1 forms by companies as well as their verification by the competent national authorities in the context of the provision of services in another member state; ### 9. notes that the pd a1 is an important but currently the only instrument for the verification of social security coverage of posted workers; acknowledges the limitations and challenges related to the pd a1 procedure in particular with regard to the application of pd a1 forms by employers , depending on the level of digitalising of social security systems in member states , as well as their verification by the competent national authorities in the context of the provision of services in another member state; notes that the limitations and challenges related to the pd a1 are an obstacle to obtaining accurate information on the number and characteristics of posted workers in the eu;


### 10. considers that the essn should complement the electronic exchange of social security information , which must become fully functional as soon as possible , to facilitate exchanges between social security institutions , speed up the handling of individual cases and improve the enforcement capacity of ela; ### 10. considers that the essn should build on and complement the electronic exchange of social security information; calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that the eessi becomes fully functional as soon as possible , to facilitate exchanges between social security institutions , speed up the handling of individual cases and improve the enforcement capacity of ela; calls on member states to use the opportunity of the national plans under the recovery and resilience facility to fully implement eessi and further digitise public administration; underlines that increased digitalisation must not result in less enforcement or undermine safeguards in place to counter social fraud; considers that speedy procedures must be made available to destination member states to request authorities in the member state of origin to initiate the process of the withdrawal of pd a1 certificates , in case they were fraudulently obtained or relied on; believes that in the absence of such procedures to address fraud , destination member states must be entitled to requalify concerned workers as habitually employed in that member state;


### 11. calls on the commission to closely cooperate with social partners when it comes to the development and introduction of a essn; ### 11. calls on the commission to closely cooperate with social partners when it comes to the development and introduction of a essn and eplc , ensuring full respect for the autonomy of social partners and national labour market models;


### 1. highlights the important role that union agencies play in helping union institutions to design and implement policies , especially by carrying out specific technical , scientific and managerial tasks; expresses its satisfaction with the high quality work performed by the agencies working in the area of employment , social affairs and inclusion; ### 1. highlights the important role that union agencies play in helping union institutions to design and implement policies , especially by carrying out specific technical , scientific and managerial tasks; welcomes the importance and the high quality work performed by cedefop , eurofound , eu-osha and etf , the agencies working in the area of employment , social affairs and inclusion; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing them to continue implementing their work programmes with a very high activity completion rate;


### 12. notes that the geographical balance of staff of union agencies follows the population of the member states as a percentage of the eu27 slightly more closely than the geographical balance of staff of the commission; notes an underrepresentation for eight member states , an over representation for seventeen member states and an approximate balance for two member states; ### 12. notes that the geographical balance of staff of union agencies follows the population of the member states as a percentage of the eu27 slightly more closely than the geographical balance of staff of the commission; notes an underrepresentation for eight member states , an over representation for seventeen member states and an approximate balance for two member states; regrets the lack of policies across agencies to improve diversity among its staff; calls on agencies , as well as the european union agencies network (the 'network') , to put forward plans to achieve this goal;


### 18. notes with concern that it remains the case that not all agencies have published on their websites the declarations of interest for members of the management boards , executive leadership and seconded experts; regrets the fact that some agencies still publish declarations of absence of conflicts of interests; highlights that it is not up to the board members or executives to declare themselves to have an absence of conflicts of interests; reiterates its calls for a unified model of declarations of interest to be implemented by all agencies; stresses the importance of establishing an independent ethics body to assess conflict of interest and revolving door situations throughout the institutions , agencies and other bodies of the union; urges the member states to ensure that all seconded experts publish their respective declarations of interest and cvs on the respective agency websites; ### 18. notes with concern that it remains the case that not all agencies have published on their websites the cvs and the declarations of interest for members of the management boards , executive leadership and seconded experts; regrets the fact that some agencies still publish declarations of absence of conflicts of interests; highlights that it is not up to the board members or executives to declare themselves to have an absence of conflicts of interests; reiterates its calls for a unified model of declarations of interest to be implemented by all agencies; stresses the importance of reinforcing the existing rules , improving their implementation and encouraging the homogenisation to assess or deal with conflict of interest and revolving door situations throughout the institutions , agencies and other bodies of the union; urges the member states to ensure that all seconded experts publish their respective declarations of interest and cvs on the respective agency websites;


### 2. appreciates the work of the foundation in supporting the reform of vocational training in the union’s partner countries by assisting the commission in the implementation of various vocational training programmes; ### 2. welcomes the work of the foundation in supporting the reform of vocational training in the eu neighbouring countries , enlargement countries and central asian countries by assisting the commission in the implementation of various vocational training programmes; highlights the need of ensuring adequate human and financial resources allowing the foundation to continue implementing its work programme with a very high activity completion rate;


### 6. notes that the foundation has several anti-harassment measures in place and that the foundation adopted new a policy on protecting staff dignity in 2019; ### 6. welcomes that the foundation has several anti-harassment measures in place and that the foundation adopted new a policy on protecting staff dignity in 2019;


### 7. notes the foundation’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevent and manage conflicts of interest , and protect whistleblowers; notes that the foundation identified a potential conflict of interest within a selection procedure in 2019 and that the director took the decision to modify the composition of the selection assessment board accordingly; notes that the foundation has one ongoing whistleblowing case and that consequential actions are undertaken in the context of a disciplinary procedure; calls on the foundation to report to the discharge authority on progress made; ### 7. notes the foundation’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevent and manage conflicts of interest , and protect whistleblowers; notes with satisfaction that the declarations of interest and cvs of the governing board and senior management are published on the foundation’s website; notes that the foundation identified a potential conflict of interest within a selection procedure in 2019 and that the director took the decision to modify the composition of the selection assessment board accordingly; notes that the foundation has one ongoing whistleblowing case and that consequential actions are undertaken in the context of a disciplinary procedure; calls on the foundation to report to the discharge authority on progress made;


### 260. recommends strengthening the institutional capacity of the commission; ### 260. considers it necessary to strengthen the institutional capacity of the european parliament;


### 261. looks forward to working with the commission on the revision of the eu general pharmaceuticals legislation; ### 261. calls on the commission to carry out urgent revision of the eu general pharmaceuticals legislation;


### 263. welcomes regulation (eu) 2022/2371 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing decision no 1082/2013/eu , which represents a step towards a ‘european union of health’ , with the adaptation of eu competences in the area health security and a reinforced role of the european parliament in the decision‐making process under crisis management; ### 263. considers that regulation (eu) 2022/2371 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing decision no 1082/2013/eu , which represents a step towards a ‘european union of health’ , with the adaptation of eu competences in the area health security and a reinforced role of the european parliament in the decision‐making process under crisis management;