26-02-2003: CESI renews demand for participation in Social Dialogue

In a resolution adopted on 25th February 2003 the Executive Board of the CESI calles again upon the European Commission for a participation in the Social Dialogue. "Today, the Social Dialogue is more than just a discussion round between the European Commission, employers and employees," says General Secretary Helmut MÜLLERS. "It is rather deeply involved in the decision-making process of the EU. Nevertheless, the Social Dialogue suffers from a deficit in legitimacy, as minorities are still excluded in actual fact," emphasizes MÜLLERS.
 
Therefore, in its resolution the CESI demands, that - with regard to the democratic principle of pluralism - younger Organizations get a chance for participation, too, instead of cementing the monopolies of other organizations. Furthermore, the CESI asks the European Parliament as a shelter and guarantor of pluralism in Europe for the support of the CESI in this matter. 
 
Besides the resolution, the Executive Board also adopted positions concerning the European Employment Strategy (reporter: Christian CHAPUIS, CGC, France) and a proposal for a directive on temporary workers (reporter: Valentin VELLISCO, FASGA, Spain). These papers can be found in the "Documents" section.