1. Future of Work Current trends in European Labour Markets5 8b
Future of Work Current trends in European Labour Markets
Amana Ferro
Senior Policy Officer
European Anti Poverty Network
Eapn.eu

2. Reminder of the mandate and scope5 8b
Reminder of the mandate and scope
Format: Analysis and position paper, around 10 pages
Contents: Introductory information about how the paper was developed, an assessment of trends and country examples, Key Messages and Recommendations
The work will not constitute an in-depth, comprehensive report of the situation in different countries
 Aims:
mutual learning and consensus building among EAPN members
conduct effective advocacy and policy lobbying at a national and EU level
provide a basis for alliances and dialogue with likeminded stakeholders

3. 5 8b
Process in 2017
Exchanges in the EU ISG: during the March meeting in Valladolid,
and the June meeting in Brussels
Template fiche to collect national realities: BE, HR, CY, EE, DE, IE, IT, LV, NO, PT, RO, SE, UK
Research material - compilation of secondary sources
First draft prepared by Amana Ferro (EAPN Europe) for the June meeting
Second draft prepared by Dr Katherine Duffy (EAPN UK) for the October meeting
Challenges encountered:
scarce information from members, lack of information on the subject
nothing about, for instance, Uberisation
impact on poverty and social exclusion not always clear
nothing on basic income and new forms of redistribution.

4. Current structure of the paper5 8b
Current structure of the paper
Introduction
Key messages
Labour market trends and what they mean for poverty
Overview
Non-standard and atypical work
State of Play
EAPN assessment and concerns
Technological and policy driven new forms of work
State of play
Delocalisation, globalisation and social dumping
The way forward: EAPN’s proposals
Recommendations

5. 5 8b
Key Messages
1. The world of work is changing, not least in light of new technological advances, which prompt new business models and new contractual arrangements, bringing about increased risks of unemployment, inequality, poverty, and social exclusion.
2. Precariousness on the labour market and insecure employment are rapidly rising, both due to new forms of employment, as well as independently, particularly in the aftermath of the economic crisis, in an austerity-driven development model.
3. Transformation is not inevitable: while new trends can’t be stopped, they can be regulated to prevent negative social consequences, hence strong political will is needed to ensure nobody is left behind, and advances benefit all.
4. The current discourse and research on new labour market trends (particularly robotisation, digitalisation, globalisation) does not adequately account, if at all, for the inherent risks of poverty and social exclusion.
5. Solutions should support inclusive labour markets and ensure that the quality of work and employment, as well as employment rights, are suitably defined and defended for all forms of employment.
6. Civil and social dialogue, including the voices of people experiencing poverty, must form an integrant part of the design, implementation, and monitoring of policies to this effect.

6. 5 8b
Next Steps
Paper sent to members for more national examples (first half of November)
Katherine Duffy finalises paper based on this input (second half of November)
Amana Ferro prepares a 2-pager with Key Messages and Recommendations (December)
EU ISG endorses it by (over Christmas break)
Layout, dissemination (January 2018)

7. Thank you for your attention!5 8b
Thank you for your attention!
For more information, please contact Amana Ferro EAPN Senior Policy Officer