Employment and Social Affairs Commission
Decent living and working conditions are at the heart of social Europe. Sustainable economic progress can only be achieved on the basis of fair working conditions for all. Employment has to be fostered and special attention has to be given to the most vulnerable groups on the labour market.
The Employment and Social Affairs Commission promotes the improvement of living and working conditions throughout Europe. Social cohesion, inclusion and integration policies play a central role for improving living and working conditions in Europe. Decent pay and retirement allocations, health and safety in the workplace, working time and achieving a good work-life balance are the focus of the CESI’s SOC Commission’s. Trade union rights and social dialogue are promoted as a means to strengthen Social Europe.
Social Europe needs to make more progress, but to do so Social Europe needs supporters and champions. Sustainable and decent living and working conditions need to be at least on an equal footing over more competition and market rules. In this way, Europe will engage more with its citizens and citizens will engage more in Europe.
In 2024, the SOC Commission will focus on topics including:
The portfolio of the SOC Commission can be accessed here (DE / FR / ES).
Two dedicated working groups operate in the frame of the SOC Commission:
Both working groups bring together members of interested member organisations and are supported in their work by the General Secretariat. They usually meet every 4 to 6 weeks and report to the SOC Commission on a regular basis.
Policy adviser, CESI General Secretariat
