MEP Gaby Bischoff’s own-initiative report on “Democracy at Work” – adopted by an overwhelming majority in the Parliament’s Employment Committee today – calls for modernisation of EU legislation on workers’ involvement in decisions at work.

The report includes calls for  

• a new framework directive on workers’ information, consultation and board level representation,
• a revision of the European Works Council Directive,
• puts pressure on the European Commission to increase the involvement of workers in workplace decisions.

ETUC Confederal Secretary Isabelle Schömann said:

“The ETUC welcomes this important report and encourages voting for more democracy at work and good and effective workers’ participation. The Employment Committee correctly underlines the need to strengthen democracy in Europe including in the workplace. MEPs are right to emphasise that democracy at work strengthens trust in democracy and motivates workers to engage in democratic culture and practices. There is a need for society and businesses to recognise workers as citizens of the enterprises where they work.”

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