# It comes information about the conversation the Minister of European Commissioner Marianne Thyssen #
23.04. Krakow (PAP) – There is no true freedom and European solidarity without respect for the freedom of movement for workers – said on Thursday, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Władysław Kosiniak- Kamysz on organized in Krakow III European Congress of Labour Mobility.
“Do not resist two values (…): the defense of labor rights and freedom of movement. They are two sides of the same coin, and they can not be separated” – emphasized Kosiniak- Kamysz.
The special guest of the Third European Congress of Labour Mobility was a European Commissioner. Employment, Social Affairs, skills and mobility of workers Marianne Thyssen.
“We need to debate the mobility work, listen to each other, to listen to the opinions and look for common elements. Then we will be able to go forward (…)” – said Thyssen.
As assured, the priority is to deepen the European Commission in the labor market. “We must overthrow the remaining barriers and obstacles. This requires action by the Commission and the Member States. We also need to gradually reach to the common principles that will be used on domestic markets” – she pointed out.
According to the Commissioner, if we allow for the free movement of workers between countries, we need clear rules to avoid quarrels, abuse and unilateral actions by individual countries.
Thyssen felt that you should discuss whether EU regulations 1996. Dot. Posted workers fit into the European reality, or whether we need to make some changes. She said that the European Commission is working on a “mobility package”, which should be ready by the end of the year.
“Free movement of workers and freedom to provide services remain inviolable, it was decided, but we can not turn a blind eye to problems in countries that adopt the employees and the countries from which they come” – she pointed Thyssen.
As noted in the discussion of the effects of labor mobility for local markets and social security systems of individual countries have to reach for the facts and hard numbers, not guided by emotions. She emphasized that labor mobility offers great economic benefits, but it is necessary to fight against fraud. “Our priority is to prevent errors and fraud,” – she added.
Thyssen reported that 8.1 million Europeans currently live and work outside their own country. This is 3.3 percent. European workforce. When it comes to sending workers to other countries, the most active in 2013. Were Poland, Germany and France, and when it comes to accepting Germany, France and Belgium.
Min. Kosiniak- Kamysz noted that entering the Schengen area symbolically raised the barriers and today it “can not be canceled out by special interests.”
“Do not build the walls of the economic and social walls and repeat the slogans of social tourism. Because they destroy trust. Trust in the Member States together, the EU institutions, the confidence of Europeans among themselves. Without maintain and strengthen this value we will be able to win the competition with Asia, Africa, South America and the United States, “- said the head of the department of labor.
He said that if Europe wants to be a continent of innovation, “must go further in the integration process, regardless of the ambitions and aspirations of the various political forces.” He stressed that the quality of services provided by the Poles became a brand. “It is a recognizable and desirable brand in Europe and in the world. The quality and stability must be strengthened”, – said Kosiniak- Kamysz. He added that this is intended to limit proposed in Poland futures contracts.
Kosiniak- Kamysz said that many EU countries have established a minimum wage. “We have nothing against the minimum wage in Germany, but we can not agree with the amount of the administrative burden associated with the introduction of the minimum wage for transportation. We can not agree to extend these provisions much wider than it was in the good manners of the EU” – said the Minister.
He added that even the best directives, laws and regulations are no substitute for good manners, and Poland performing on the “transfer rules for cross-border transport” represented the interests of many countries.
The Minister estimated that a large part of the problems in hiring staff outside the country is not due to the reluctance of the use or non-compliance with the Posting of Workers, but may be due to the lack of accurate information and the fact that “some Member States raise administrative burden, requiring more than you need. ”
“I hope that will flow from Krakow strong message about the need to protect workers and to guarantee the freedom and opportunity to make professional activity and the posting of workers that these values will never be opposed themselves” – said Kosiniak- Kamysz.
After the session the minister met with Commissioner Marianne Thyssen. As he told reporters, talked to her about the consequences of the introduction of the minimum wage in Germany for Polish transport companies. “Please explain the procedure between the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Commission. I appealed and asked for an early decision in this matter, because they are expected not only by Polish carriers, but a large part of the EU member states who want a clear position KE. Have obtained the answer that it will be as soon as possible. The Commissioner Thyssen sees importance of the matter, “- said Kosiniak- Kamysz. He added that he is confident that will be taken, “the settlement in favor of the Polish and the single European market.”
The leading theme of the third European Congress of Labour Mobility in Krakow is a conflict between the free movement of services and the protection of workers’ rights.
On Thursday evening gala awards gala Labor Mobilis – awarded for his contribution in popularizing and facilitate Poles work legally in the EU. This year, it will receive Laszlo Andor, EU Commissioner. Employment, social affairs and inclusion in the years 2010-2014. Laureate, as explained chapter, was honored “for preventing to the freedom to provide services in the European Union has been reduced to a single delegation”.
The organization of the Third European Congress of Labour Mobility is responsible Job Mobility Initiative Association in collaboration with the University of Economics in Krakow. One of the media sponsors of the event is the Polish Press Agency.
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