Vote on Strengthening social dialogue
09-06-2023 - 18:52
Members of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted on a motion for resolution on Strengthening social dialogue on 8 May, as a reaction to the Commission Communication and proposal for a Council recommendation on reinforcing and promoting social dialogue at EU level. On 26 April the Committee adopted 2 questions for Oral answers to Council and Commission on this topic.
Social dialogue is a crucial element of the European social model and plays a vital role in driving economic and social resilience, competitiveness, fairness, and sustainable growth. It helps to find balanced solutions to the new and existing challenges faced by the labour market and working conditions. Unfortunately, the percentage of workers covered by collective agreements has witnessed a significant decline over the past 30 years, with the EU average estimated to be around 66% in 2000 and dropping to approximately 56% in 2018.