We see all over Europe, workers going on strikes. Rightfully.
It is time now that we deliver on the European promise of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
The first step is a quick implementation of the Directive Adequate Minimum Wages.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/a_jongerius/status/1662498797606273025
Next we need to achieve the 80% collective bargaining coverage rate.
The Portugese took the first step on national level but we also need a European initiative.
We need to put our money where the law is, and revise the public procurement directive.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/a_jongerius/status/1662498801087553543
The @EU_Commission suggests in the spring package to quit the energy support programs because they are too general. But without coming up with a solution for the vulnerable, this is not feasible.
We need to ensure affordable acces to essential services to those in need.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/a_jongerius/status/1662498803730063361
We need to deliver on our promise of a social future for all Europeans.
This is my main message at the Porto Social Forum.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/a_jongerius/status/1662498806250733569