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20.7.1.2. Read the text “The Main Provisions of the Social Charter in the EC” and tell the group

Which provision of the Social Charter in the EC seems most impressive to you. Substantiate your

Answer.

The Main Provisions o f the Social Charter in the EC

Living and working conditions

“The development of a single European labour market must result in an improvement in the

living and working conditions of workers within the EC.”

This provision calls for, amongst other things, a maximum working week.

The right to freedom of movement

There must be no discrimination between workers on grounds of nationality.

The right to social protection

“Subject to the arrangements proper to each member state, any citizen of the EC is entitled to

adequate social protection.”

A reference to social security or a minimum wage.

The right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

“Every employer and every worker has the right to belong freely to the professional and trade

union organization of their choice.”

The right to vocational training

This includes the provision of leave for training.

The right of men and women to equal treatment

The right to information, consultation and worker participation

The right to health and safety protection at work