New rules for fair minimum wages in the EU
A minimum wage should ensure a decent standard of living Collective bargaining should be strengthened in countries where it covers fewer than 80% of workers The powers of national authorities ...
Tag: social rights
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
20 May 2021 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Find out the actions taken by the EU to improve accessibility and what to expect in the near future Union of Equality ...
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe presents her vision for improving the implementation of social rights in Europe
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, made public her proposals (SG/Inf(2021)13) for improving the implementation of social rights in Europe by reinforcing the European Social Charter system. Improving the implementation of social ...
The European Pillar of Social Rights: turning principles into actions
The Commission sets out its ambition for a strong Social Europe that focuses on jobs and skills for the future and paves the way for a fair, inclusive and resilient ...
Union of Equality: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
The European Commission presented an ambitious Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 to ensure their full participation in society, on an equal basis with others in the ...
The European Pillar of Social Rights in 20 principles
The 20 principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights are the beacon guiding us towards a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunity. The Commission has ...