For Information : ETUC calls for vote in favour of the EMPL Committee Report on the TPWCD

Brussels 12/11/2018

Dear MEP,

I am contacting you on a matter of crucial importance, the Report on The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive.

This proposal is one of the key legislative measures under the European Pillar of Social Rights. It is a crucial piece of social legislation for Europe as it is setting out new EU rules to protect Europe’s most vulnerable workers, in particular those that do not have stable or permanent employment. It will set a threshold of decency for all workers regardless of their employment contract or number of hours worked.

For the ETUC the report as adopted in EMPL on 18 October is a positive outcome and a good basis for trialogue negotiations where we will seek the necessary amendments. The ETUC wishes trialogue to start as soon as possible.

The ETUC urges you not to challenge the mandate for trialogue. If there is a vote that you vote in favour of the mandate.

The importance of taking meaningful action in this field is highlighted in the recent special Eurobarometer comparing expectations and perceptions with regard to the EU budget, see attachment.

Yours sincerely

Esther Lynch

ETUC Confederal Secretary