"It is far from clear if this is a step in the right direction. There is still a lack of any precise idea about what form a strengthening of the Posted Workers Directive would take. Is the President of the Commission recognising the case for equal pay, for equal work for Posted Workers? It is disappointing that he has not made any move on the ETUC proposal for a Social Progress Protocol. These points must be pursued and clarified in the Parliament, and the ETUC will be taking them up with the President."