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Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans
Social democrats will ensure health systems are well-resourced, supported by excellent public services, affordable and accessible to all – this is a fundamental part of Europe’s social model and social cohesion. This is the message in a joint declaration adopted by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).
Put fair wages and platform work at the top of the EU agenda, PES urges new EU Presidency
The Social Europe Network (SEN) of the Party of European Socialists reaffirmed today its commitment to fair wages and proper regulation of platform work. The network demanded that the ongoing French Presidency put these issues at the top of the Council’s agenda, and deliver results.
Socialists commend Commissioner Schmit for action on platform work
Online or offline, all workers deserve strong rights and fair working conditions. This is what European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit is delivering through the proposal for a directive on platform work unveiled today.
PES welcomes progress on pay transparency directive
Proposals for the directive on pay transparency proposed by Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, will create a more equal EU. The EU Council’s adoption of a common position brings this aim closer to reality, the Party of European Socialists said today as it welcomed progress on pay transparency.
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