📢The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reversed her initial decision and put quality jobs and social rights back in the title and portfolio of Executive Vice-President and Commissioner Roxana Minzatu. The backtrack comes after weeks and months of pressure from trade unions. The EFBWW welcomes this decision, but insists that this change needs to be more than just a symbol. 👷♂️👷♀️Construction, cement, wood, and furniture workers need a strong European Commission that will promote quality jobs. We expect that the Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights will come forward with a Quality Jobs Roadmap that will include a legislative proposal to limit subcontracting and promote direct jobs, ban intermediaries in posting and ensures that no more public money goes to exploitation. The announced revision of the Public Procurement Directives will be an important moment and must include mandatory social clauses, abolish the "lowest price option" and provide a legal framework to exclude companies involved in social dumping from public tenders. The EFBWW also expects a stronger mandate for the European Labour Authority with a focus on more effective enforcement across borders. The EFBWW is ready to work closely together with the new Commissioner.
