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Social Protection in the European Social Model Ellen Nygren, LO Sweden 2012
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Social Security is a human right Universal Declaration of Human Rights art 22: ”Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security” ILO recommendation 202
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International obligations on social security, although a national responsibility ILO Council of Europe EU
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Why international obligations? National responsibility Social justice Goals Supervisory procedure
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Reasons for social security Investment in people Adjustment to changes in labour market and economy Automatic social and economic stabilizers Help stimulate aggregate demand in times of crisis Reduce poverty
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Content of social protection/social security? Definitions in conventions: Income security during unemployment, illness, old age, maternity Access to services like health care, education, nutrition
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National responsibility The content is defined in national legislation Individual rights according to legislation Application of interntional standards
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European coordination Free movement of workers requires coordination of social security to come true National definitions and conditions may vary Awareness raising and information
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Trade Unions have a role to play Monitoring Complaints procedure Claiming the application of international regulations Political pressure Awareness raising! Know your rights!
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