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Social Employers members discuss EU Care Strategy & effects of the energy/cost-of-living crisis on social services
On 25 October, the Social Employers hosted an online workshop to discuss how social services employers can make use of this European Care Strategy at national level.
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New reports on long-term care in 35 European countries
The European Social Policy Network (ESPN) has published thematic reports on the national long-term care (LTC) provision in 35 European countries and the challenges ahead, with a focus on LTC for the elderly (65 or over).
New article highlights positive impact of Sectoral Social Dialogue at EU level for Employers
Euractiv, a EU-focused news site, has issued an article explaining the positive impact of EU sectoral social dialogue for both employers and trade unions.
Lithuanian Minister of Social Security and Labour welcomes the Social Employers
On the 22nd of June the president of the Federation of European Social Employers, Gregor Tomschizek, met the Minister of Social Security and Labour, Linas Kukuraitis, in the framework of a conference of the Lithuanian social services employers in Vilnius.
Eurofound Research Report - Involvement of the national social partners in the European Semester 2017: Social dialogue practices
The report presents Eurofound’s analysis of the involvement of national social partners in the European Semester process.
Social Employers update Cookie Policy and Privacy Statement
The Federation of European Social Employers updates its Cookie Policy and Privacy Statement in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Briefing Note on the Communication from the Commission on enabling the digital transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market
The European Commission’s "Communication on enabling the digital transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market; empowering citizens and building a healthier society" intends to promote the use of digital innovation in health and social care by addressing user’s needs and making it easier to have equal access to high quality care.
New members and discussions launched with EPSU
The Federation of European Social Employers welcomed new members from France, Finland, Spain and Poland and launched together with the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) discussions in view of establishing a joint workplan at EU level.
Briefing Note on the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Pillar of Social Rights sets out 20 key principles and rights to support fair and well-functioning labour markets and welfare systems.
Launch of the Federation of European Social Employers
The 20th October 2017 marked the launch of the Federation of European Social Employers, representing major Employer organisations in the field of social services in Europe
Employers in social services opt for creating a European structure
On 21st March, major Employers in Social Services from 6 European Union Member States launched a Common Declaration on the Contribution of Social Services to Europe. At both the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee, the Employers presented and discussed their views that establishing European Social Dialogue structures for social services would be an important factor in taking full advantage of the opportunities the sector offers in terms of social cohesion, economic growth and job creation.