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Lara Wolters (PvdA) di 7 mrt 2023, 18:48

Today I met with @Anti_Slavery and representatives from across all continents to discuss forced labour, access to justice for victims and appropriate remedy. Their stories made clear once more: an EU corporate due diligence law can and must make a difference far beyond EU borders

Samira Rafaela (D66) wo 22 feb 2023, 18:56

Op bezoek bij @TonyChocolonely om te spreken over de eerlijke productie van chocola, praktijkervaringen en nieuwe EU-wetgeving zoals #CSDDD (due diligence) en forced labour ban instrument.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 21 feb 2023, 19:24

This morning, we met Mauritanian civil society representatives, the true cornerstone of the country's human rights protection.

They told us about problems that migrants and refugees face, including access to education and labour market, severely harming their future perspective.

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) wo 15 feb 2023, 06:37

Behalve extreem links had Labour nog een ander intern issue: “Antisemitism is an evil. It is a very specific type of racism, one that festers and spreads like an infection. Its conspiratorial nature attracts those who would have no truck with any other form of prejudice.” Dat dus

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) wo 15 feb 2023, 06:27

Stevig links heeft bij Labour afgedaan: Back me or quit Labour, Keir Starmer tells hard left

thetimes.co.uk/article/87405d…

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 25 jan 2023, 00:02

🇬🇧 As the Tory Government recklessly pushes Rees-Mogg’s #REULBill festival of deregulation through Parliament, I’m impressed with the responsibility demonstrated by the future Labour government.

That’s what a trustworthy EU partner looks like. @labour4europe @stellacreasy

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) do 8 dec 2022, 16:49

The rules as proposed will allow platform workers, labour inspectors and trade unions to challenge fake self-employment. In that case, it will be up to the platforms to prove that they work with truly independent workers free from their control.

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) vr 2 dec 2022, 11:32

Public procurement and strengthening labour inspectorates are tools for governments to increase the collective bargaining coverage rate.

I am very interested to hear which tools Social Affairs minister @peeppeterson will use for the Estonian national action plan!
#MinimumWagesEU

Paul Tang (PvdA) ma 28 nov 2022, 10:42

Higher labour mobility (due to of digitalisation + Covid) already created a race to the bottom in income taxes. Experts, including @delaFeriaR are warning us, but EU remains reluctant to address this
#taxmix2050

Lara Wolters (PvdA) di 11 okt 2022, 13:16

Glad to see Commissioner @MargSchinas meeting with Qatar’s Labour ministry today. Plenty to discuss: fair compensation and better circumstances for migrant workers at #Qatar2022

Samira Rafaela (D66) wo 14 sep 2022, 14:21

Finally! We have a @EU_Commission proposal on the forced labour ban. This is very welcome in light of rules and values based trade. My response: reneweuropegroup.eu/news/2­022-09-1…­

Samira Rafaela (D66) di 13 sep 2022, 08:05

We must defend human rights globally, and we need to ensure that products made by forced labour don’t end up on the EU market. I expect the presentation of an effective trade instrument to enforce this. @EP_Trade has a clear position: no forced labour products on our EU market!

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) do 8 sep 2022, 15:15

We have a date for the #uberhearing!
25th October @EPSocialAffairs will invite Uber whistleblower Mark McGann to discuss Uber's widespread lobby-practices and how they impacted labour and social rights of workers in the EU.

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) vr 5 aug 2022, 06:43

State of play in EU labour policy: my contribution on minimum wages. ⤵️

In her view, the EU knows that to get through the current economic and energy crises, “keeping up on purchasing power is really important.”– @EURACTIV euractiv.com/section/econo­m…­

Lara Wolters (PvdA) di 28 jun 2022, 16:35

Yum - a hamburger with a side of deforestation, slave labour and land-grabbing! 🍔 🍟 🤤

theguardian.com/world/2022/jun…

Rob Roos (JA21) vr 3 jun 2022, 22:30

If #France cannot protect defenseless civilians from North African cultural impoverishment, we should stop with the unblessed idea of the @EU_Commission to adopt more labour migrants from Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

It is time for integration first.
geenstijl.nl/5165340/anythi…

Dorien Rookmaker (OA-NI) vr 27 mei 2022, 07:10

“ boekte hij belangrijke tijdwinst, rekenend op schandaalmoeheid bij het publiek. Vier maanden later loopt er ook een politieonderzoek tegen Labour-leider Starmer, die op zijn beurt bleek te hebben geborreld tijdens de lockdown. Zodoende hij Johnson niet al te hard aanvallen.”??

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 27 apr 2022, 13:13

Commission proposes to strengthen the rights and mobility of migrants permanently living in EU. Vital for their integration and the internal market. Commission also encourages Member States to step up labour migration; the only sensible way forward.
ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/p…

Lara Wolters (PvdA) wo 23 feb 2022, 10:15

Exploitation, child labour and environmental degradation: today, the European Commission will at last presents its proposal on corporate Due Diligence. An exciting day for the future of responsible business conduct and the transition to a sustainable economy. #DueDiligence

Liesje Schreinemacher ma 17 jan 2022, 18:36

I am committed to getting RBC legislation in place, which would oblige companies to tackle abuses such as forced labour and pollution. We have our own responsibility, if Europe does not act fast enough. That is why the Netherlands will introduce national legislation on RBC.

Liesje Schreinemacher ma 17 jan 2022, 17:55

I am committed to getting ICSR legislation in place, which would oblige companies to tackle abuses such as forced labour and pollution. We have our own responsibility, if Europe does not act fast enough. That is why the Netherlands will introduce national legislation on ICSR.

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) do 9 dec 2021, 14:52

And the proposal is a major breakthrough on algorithmic management! Something I fought hard for in the Parliament. An important step is taken towards creating a new category of digital labour rights for the 21st century. We must stop the constant surveillance of workers. (3/5)

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) ma 29 nov 2021, 17:12

The @EU_Commission will present its proposal on platform work next week. With colleagues, trade unions, and 5 EU labour ministers I am calling for:
- Access to fair working conditions through employment status.
- Rules on fair and transparent algorithms.

etuc.org/en/document/op…

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) ma 8 nov 2021, 17:39

“Earning nothing, while having to spend money. Then you are desperate enough to take on any job.”

Sociologist Herman Loos worked for seven years at the bottom of the labour market and wrote a hard-hitting book about his experiences.

mo.be/interview/herm…

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) di 2 nov 2021, 15:17

@DamonSilvers from @AFLCIO, the largest federation of labour unions in the US, will talk at our event on 16th Nov on the lessons learned from the struggle in the US regarding the #workingpoor and raising the #minimumwage.

Make sure to register below 👇
forms.gle/r4Jiw44wS3dkY8…

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) do 23 sep 2021, 16:00

Awareness is not the issue:
Everyone knows #SeasonalWorkers are being exploited on a daily basis in the meat industry, agriculture or logistics.

We need acts:
- revise the Temporary Agency Work directive
- propose the EU Social Security Number
- strengthen labour inspectorates

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) do 16 sep 2021, 11:49

A big win for platformworkers! The 🇪🇺Parliament adopted my proposals with a large majority 🎉
Now it's time for the @EU_Commision to turn these into law, so workers for platforms like Uber won't have to go to court anymore to get what they deserve: a fair pay and labour rights.

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) do 16 sep 2021, 11:47

A big win for platformworkers! The
🇪🇺Parliament adopted my proposals with a large majority 🎉
Now it's time for the @EU_Commision to turn these into law, so workers for platforms like Uber won't have to go to court anymore to get what they deserve: a fair pay and labour rights.

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) wo 15 sep 2021, 10:22

This year’s State of the Union? Started too self congratulatory on Corona (global vaccination!), but tone got better, certainly while addressing rule of law and media freedom. Some good progressive proposals (domestic violence, forced labour, media freedom). (1/2)

Samira Rafaela (D66) wo 15 sep 2021, 09:55

.@vonderleyen announces an instrument to address forced labour globally. An important step to tackle atrocities globally, such as in Xinjiang. We cannot accept products made with forced labour on our EU market. #soteu21

Bas Eickhout (GroenLinks) wo 15 sep 2021, 09:50

Very good: @vonderleyen announces the Commission will come with a proposed ban on products that has been made with forced labour.

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) di 14 sep 2021, 13:28

Platformworkers in court are fighting an uphill battle. We, the lawmakers, need to step in.

Digital labour platforms shouldn't create rules but should respect our social system based on solidarity.

Happy with the proposals under discussion in the 🇪🇺Parliament.

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) do 8 jul 2021, 15:18

This never again, is what we said after the Rana Plaza disaster. However, eight years down the line, and the situation is still not good enough.

Bangladesh has to step up it's act and walk the talk:
- end child labour
- no trade union repression
- have a safe workplace

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) do 8 jul 2021, 11:58

Bangladesh is keen on getting promoted from an EBA status to GSP+ in the near future. If they truly want to, they have to show a true commitment to improving labour rights and human rights, as they are not just window dressing.

My thoughts in @POLITICOEurope Trade newsletter.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 19 mei 2021, 16:26

Our Green colleague Damian Boeselager calls on the Member States to stop competition but cooperate on a rights-based labour migration policy, which creates a win-win for migrants and societies.

Paul Tang (PvdA) do 22 apr 2021, 21:10

Biden keeps going!

His latest plan doubles capital gains taxes, so that earnings from big fortunes are taxed the same as earnings from labour.

That is only fair, isn’t it? Time for Europe to follow!

news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-repo…

Marcel de Graaff (FvD) wo 17 mrt 2021, 16:27

The governing Labour Party in Denmark:

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) ma 15 feb 2021, 12:43

👇 Throwback to when I visited labour organisations in HK in 2005. The situation has gotten much worse since then.

That is why today I stand in #SolidarityWithHKUnion.

China needs to show the @Europarl_EN that it is serious about human rights before we can ratify the #CAI.

Paul Tang (PvdA) do 4 feb 2021, 10:20

By shifting from labour taxes to environmental taxes, we get a double dividend. Our society will be fairer and more prosperous. Creating this fair and sustainable tax system is one of the pillars of the work of @EP_Taxation

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) di 26 jan 2021, 17:50

Workers’ rights should be protected at all costs.
It is unacceptable that S Korea is not upholding the labour commitments in their trade agreement with the EU. Today I asked the #CTEO how the @EU_Commission will react to these findings. Follow-up actions are needed!

Paul Tang (PvdA) di 5 jan 2021, 11:43

Wishing the new @AlphabetWorkers Union at Google all the succes in their fight for ethical product development, better labour standards and good tax practices!
ft.com/content/89dde1…

Esther de Lange (CDA) wo 11 nov 2020, 19:16

Team Kaag vindt duidelijk nul inspiratie in de eigen partij. Merkel en Ardern zijn inderdaad vrouwen maar vooral christen-democraat en Labour. Dan stem je dus beter op het origineel, lijkt me...

Jeroen Lenaers (CDA) do 24 sep 2020, 08:33

Dat staat er duidelijk: “member states are responsible for deciding on the number of persons they admit for labour purposes”(p.25). Dus Nederland gaat hier gewoon zelf over. Een EU-kader kan lidstaten wel helpen het talent dat ze nodig hebben ook echt aan te kunnen trekken 10/16

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 16 sep 2020, 13:25

My colleague @jcoetjen stresses, rightfully, that legal labour migration must be an essential pillar of the expected Migration Pact. We need legal avenues for labour migration, for asylum policies to succeed #SOTEU @YlvaJohansson @vonderleyen

Samira Rafaela (D66) wo 29 jul 2020, 19:46

#China is systematically oppressing the #Uighurs. They are forced to do labour including possibly the production of our masks and clothing. I asked the @EU_Commission if they can deny that these products flow onto our market and if not, what they will do about it.

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) wo 29 jul 2020, 17:42

Kijk @wkoolmees @ABUnl @NBBU in Duitsland 🇩🇪 pakt men wel door: weg met uitzendbureaus in de vleessector, fatsoenlijke huisvesting en meer controles.

German labour minister announces stricter standards in the meat industry euractiv.com/section/agric­u…­

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) do 23 jul 2020, 17:00

+1Commission President @vonderleyen promises to deliver upon

- reinforced Youth Guarantee
- fair labour conditions for platform workers
- new occupational health & safety strategy
- binding pay transparency

When she sticks to this, she will find me on her side to fight for it!

Agnes Jongerius (PvdA) do 18 jun 2020, 14:45

Cross-border and seasonal workers are not disposables!

We need:
- strict rules for temporary agencies in a revised directive
- norms for decent housing
- more labour inspectors and enforcement

I trust that @NicolasSchmitEU will come up with strong proposals!

Kati Piri di 2 jun 2020, 15:28

Important issue for EU-Georgia: protecting rights of workers by anti-discrimination legislation, social dialogue & a robust labour inspection.

I hope that all progressive parties, including ruling party Georgian Dream, will support this bill.

europeaninterest.eu/article/interv…

Kim van Sparrentak (GroenLinks) di 19 mei 2020, 17:47

The flexibility of the labour market is creating even more stress during the Covid-19 crisis. I want to hear from the people who are finding themselves in a difficult situation, because they are forced to be self-employed by big platforms. Get in touch ⤵️

europa.groenlinks.nl/en/survey-plat…