MY JOB – EQUAL RIGHTSO QU G SThe SAK policy programme for 2011–2016

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Strategic objectives of collective bargaining d th SAK ti itiand other SAK activities

1. A world of work that promotes social affluence2. A strong consensus society3 Full employment3. Full employment4. Comprehensive social security and

a high standard of welfare services5. Strong organisational capacity

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A world of work that promotes social affluence

Human rights in the world of workmore and better jobs

Decent work improves productivity and qualityco-operation, progress, enhancement of skillskill d lskills delegates

Meaningful work promotes wellbeingFlexible working hours promoting health and respectingFlexible working hours promoting health and respecting employee needsCulture as a foundation for wellbeing

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A strong consensus society

A powerful role for social partners and tripartismPrinciple of solidarity – joint action by trade unionsPay settlements must improve purchasing powerA foundation in pay norms guided by solidarity: equal pay for equal work and a better deal for the low paidq p

a minimum pay scale wage of EUR 1,800 per month

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A strong consensus society

Measures to prevent evasion of employment obligationsImprovements in liability for the obligations of subcontractors legal standing for trade unionsof subcontractors, legal standing for trade unions when employee rights are infringedJob security and a guaranteed minimum wage for employment bureau stafffor employment bureau staffPenalty fines for collective agreement infringements by employersImproved status for shop stewards and labour protection delegates

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Aiming for full employment

A better employment situation must be the main aim of economic and taxation policyVocational qualifications for allEffective, high standard employment policyRe-employment services available to all jobseekersRe-employment services available to all jobseekers within 3 months, with quality criteria for re-employment trainingEnterprise quotas for employeesEnterprise quotas for employees with reduced working capacity

26.5.2011 SAK 6

Aiming for full employment

Whole-career skills development and a training guaranteeA universal right to freedom from discrimination at workPromotion of cultural diversity in the workplaceDiscretion in use of foreign labour, regulatory control, immigrant integrationimmigrant integrationThe keys to growth in business policySupport for innovationBusiness liability, competition policy, the grey economy

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Security and services

I d f i l itImproved coverage of social securitySafeguards for the level and financing of earnings-related pensionsImproved unemployment benefits, and an end to means-testing for labour market subsidy

a shorter employment history conditiona shorter employment history condition for unemployment benefit

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Security and services

I ti i i l it f fl ibl l tIncorporation in social security of flexible elements providing incentive for workA sustainable policy for prolonging working careers

better working conditions, prevention of incapacity, increased employment rate

Flexibility in family leaveFlexibility in family leaveReduced health disparities and shorter guarantee periods for treatment

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Strong organisational capacity

Sensitivity and the ability to use new lobbying channelsMore flexible and member-oriented practicespA new trade union training strategy focused on supporting elected representatives and improving their skillsStrengthening of social lobb ing orkStrengthening of social lobbying workAn emphasis on electronic communicationsSAK is willing to initiate a debate gon amalgamating national labour confederations

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