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Annual Activity Report 2020
The Social Employers presents its Annual Activity Report 2020, highlighting the main activities and achievements of the last year.
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EU Action Plan for Social Economy: The Social Employers position & Joint Statement with EPSU
The Social Employers submitted its position on a future EU Action Plan for Social Economy, as well as a joint statement with EPSU highlighting the importance of developing social dialogue in the Social Economy.
B-WISE, new project to tackle digital skills gaps in Work Integration Social Enterprises
On 22 April, the Social Employers participated in the first Advisory Board meeting of the B-WISE project. The meeting was hosted online by the European Network of Social Integration Enterprises (ENSIE).
New Video: Welcome to the Social Employers!
The Social Employers launched a new video presentation to provide information about the federation’s work and increase its visibility.
Annual Activity Report 2020
The Social Employers presents its Annual Activity Report 2020, highlighting the main activities and achievements of the last year.
The Social Employers welcomes new members
On 26 March, the Social Employers held its Governance meetings online. On this occasion, the Federation welcomed two new member organisations, agreed on one full membership and on one new Board member.
New EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child calls for access to key social services for all children
On 24 March, the Commission adopted the first EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child. The Commission also launched a proposal for Council Recommendation to establish the European Child Guarantee, to promote equal opportunities for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion.
New Erasmus+ Call for Proposals 2021
On 25 March the EU Commission published the new Erasmus+ call for proposals 2021, including a Guide Programme.
The Commission launches an Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
In November 2017, the European institutions adopted the European Pillar of Social Rights, aiming to lead the way towards a strong Social Europe. The European Commission has just released an Action Plan to implement these principles, which will have many consequences for the social services sector.
Social Employers and Unipso launch a new project to strengthen social dialogue and reinforce the attractiveness of social services across Europe
On 22 March, the Social Employers launched together with Unipso, the leading partner, a new project called FORESEE. The project focuses on capacity building of EU and national-level social partners in social services and aims to promote the attractiveness of the sector.
Call for Tender: The Social Employers is looking for a researcher/research team
The Social Employers is looking for a researcher/research team to produce a study on the impact and consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in the social services sector, and the role of social partners and social dialogue in managing the crisis.
European Commission launches the new Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
The new Strategy covers a wide range of topics relevant for social services providers, and highlights the need for more staff, better working conditions and to enhance the attractiveness of social services professions, to ensure high-quality, accessible, person-centred and affordable services for persons with disabilities.
What social services employers expect from the future EU Strategy on Health & Safety at Work
The Social Employers submitted its feedback on the European Commission’s public consultation on a future EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at work, highlighting specific issues and needs from the social services employers’ perspectives.
Commission proposes measures for strong EU Social Dialogue
The Cabinet of the Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit has published a report on strengthening EU social dialogue. The report was written by the special advisor on Social Dialogue, Andrea Nahles.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+): Political agreement reached
The European Parliament and EU Member States in the Council just reached a political agreement on the European Social Fund+, the EU’s main financial tool to strengthen the social dimension of the Union.
Which services could ensure the autonomy, independence and rights of older people and enable their participation in society?
It is one of the questions asked by the European Commission’s Green Paper on Ageing published on 27 January 2021. It aims to discuss how to identify key issues and trends related to ageing and support suitable policy-responses and launches a 12-week public consultation, ending on 21 April 2021.
“Towards recovery and resilience”, Eurofound programming period 2021-2024
Eurofound is a tripartite European Union Agency, with who the Social Employers collaborates. Eurofound provides knowledge to assist in the development of better social, employment and work-related policies.
Social Employers and EPSU, partners in EU-OSHA campaign “Healthy Workplaces – Lighten the load”
The Social Employers and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) are joining the EU-OSHA 'Healthy Workplaces - Lighten the Load' campaign as official partners.
Representativeness of the European social partner organisations in social services
Eurofound has published its Representativeness Study for social services, a key report for the sector at EU level. The Social Employers are identified as the most representative employers’ organisation for the non-profit and for-profit parts of social services.