The European Social Partners in the pulp and paper sector, industriAll Europe and Cepi have signed a joint statement calling for EU policies that will secure the future of the sector and keep future-proof, high-quality jobs in Europe.
A quality job is one that provides a decent wage, ensures work-life balance, respects physical and psychological health and safety standards, and considers the conditions of both direct employees and those in subcontracting and supply chains.
Maintaining the strength of the European industry is vital for ensuring sustainable growth and quality jobs in Europe. This is especially important in today’s context of intense global competition, rising energy costs, the green transition, and demographic changes.
The maintenance of quality jobs is a crucial element for building a more resilient society, paving the way to a more just, peaceful, sustainable, and forward-looking transition.
In this joint statement we call to:
(1) Ensure a Just Transition for our industries and workforce with a strong Industrial Policy, which
should not be to the detriment of the EU’s environmental and societal goals,
(2) Develop a re-skilling and upskilling agenda,
(3) Promote social dialogue and involve social partners in the transition,
(4) Ensure a stable and coherent regulatory environment for our Industries.
Download the joint statement: An EU Industrial Deal focused on ensuring quality jobs in the European Pulp and Paper sector.
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