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REPORT (COM(2024)0599 – C100084/2024 – 2024/0599(NLE))

On the proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

A-10-2024-0004

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs · Rapporteur: Li Andersson

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Parliament approves the Commission proposal for a Council decision on employment guidelines as amended, calling for quality jobs, social dialogue, and inclusive labour markets. The amended guidelines emphasize fair wages, collective bargaining, investment in education and skills, and measures to address labour shortages and demographic change. They also stress the importance of social protection, active inclusion, and support for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and Roma people.

Committee position. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs proposes that Parliament approve the Commission proposal as amended, with amendments focusing on quality employment, social dialogue, and inclusive labour markets.

Key points

  1. Parliament approves the Commission proposal as amended and calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly.
  2. Member States should promote quality employment, decent working conditions, and inclusive, resilient labour markets.
  3. Member States should address labour and skills shortages, invest in education and training, and reduce early school leaving.
  4. Guidelines should contribute to the full implementation of the European Social Pillar and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  5. The European Semester should integrate employment and social analysis, monitor social convergence, and engage social partners.
  6. Member States should strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining, implement wage transparency directives, and ensure fair wages.
  7. Member States should implement a package on quality employment, including legislation on telework, right to disconnect, and AI at work.
  8. Member States should eliminate discrimination, promote gender equality, and support employment of young people and older workers.
  9. Member States should foster democracy at work and ensure an enabling environment for social dialogue and collective bargaining.
  10. Member States should modernise social protection systems, ensure adequate minimum income, and address poverty and social exclusion.
  11. Member States should secure adequate and sustainable pensions, reduce the gender pension gap, and promote active and healthy ageing.

Who is affected

  • Member States and their labour markets, including workers, employers, and social partners.
  • Vulnerable groups such as young people, older workers, persons with disabilities, Roma people, and migrants.
  • Education and training systems, including vocational education and training and early childhood education.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 20 billion for the European Child Guarantee budget.

Legal basis: Article 148(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union