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New Ways to Work 2000European TeleworkAnnex 1:JOINT STATEMENT FOR THE LISBON SUMMITCover letter:March 9 th , 2000His Excellency Mr António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres,The employers and trade unions in the telecommunications sector are pleased to submit a joint statement as acontribution to the Lisbon Summit.The Lisbon Summit is a valuable opportunity for Member States and European institutions to progress themodernisation of European economies and societies. Economic reform, growth and social cohesion in today'seconomic environment face unprecedented challenges that must be responded to at all levels.We believe that effective partnership between employers and trade unions is necessary to respond decisively to thosechallenges. Change should be managed through cooperation rather than through conflict and we are working togetherat European level to ensure that our employees and our companies are better equipped and prepared to tackle thechanges brought about by the Information Society. Europe must be able to face the challenges ahead and we wish tocontribute to this process.As the attached statement shows, we have developed a partnership for training and education and a partnership forwork organisation in response to the recommendations outlined in the Commission’s paper ‘Strategies for jobs in theInformation Society’. As employers and trade unions we have a responsibility to help employees to utilise their fullpotential for their benefit, for the benefit of industry as well as for Europe as a whole.Therefore, the employers and trade unions in the telecommunications sector reaffirm their commitment to worktogether through an effective partnership. This will enable them to enhance their contribution to the advancement ofEurope, the companies and their employees.Yours sincerely,Dr Luis Penedo NevesDr Manfred H. BobkeHead of Telecoms DepartmentSenior Executive Vice PresidentUNI-Europa TelecomHuman ResourcesDeutsche Telekom,on behalf of the employers listed at the end of the Joint Statementcc:His Excellency Dr Eduardo Luís Barreto Ferro Rodrigues, Minister of Labour and Solidarity, President of the Council ofMinisters of the European UnionHis Excellency Dr Vasco Valente, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Portugal tothe European UnionMs Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou, Member of the European Commission in charge of Employment and SocialAffairsMr Allan Larsson, Director General, Directorate General Employment and Social Affairs, European CommissionMs Odile Quintin, Deputy Director General (a. i.), Directorate General Employment and Social Affairs, EuropeanCommission- 150 -
New Ways to Work 2000European TeleworkJoint Statement:EMPLOYERS AND TRADE UNIONS IN THE EUROPEAN TELECOM SECTORJOINT STATEMENT FOR THE LISBON SUMMITNew work organisation and skills for modernisation, growth and competitiveness in the InformationSocietyIntroductionMarch 2000The Employers and Trade Unions in the European telecommunications sector wish to contribute to thechallenges addressed by the Lisbon Summit, namely building a competitive and inclusive knowledge-basedeconomy in Europe.We consider the Information Society to be an opportunity that must be grasped by European economies andsocieties. This new economy will bring challenges and benefits to companies, employees and to society as awhole. In the digital marketplace where the flow and quality of data and information is crucial, thetelecommunications sector is a fundamental driver for the whole economy.In this context, the employers and the trade unions in the sector wish to make a joint contribution to theCommission's Communication "Strategies for Jobs in the Information Society". An active partnership betweenemployers and trade unions is essential to make the most of the opportunities ahead.Our contribution focuses on the key issues which, from the perspective of the Lisbon Summit, are ofparticular relevance for the employers and the trade unions. Training and the modernisation of workorganisation are the key elements to ensure the emergence of a better trained, more motivated and flexibleworkforce which will be the main asset for more efficient, modern and competitive companies and theEuropean economy as a whole.1. ICT Training for all employees: the learning organisationEmployees must be prepared to tackle the new technological challenges, while the companies, in a rapidlychanging environment, need a well trained, more flexible, satisfied and adaptable workforce. A focus onlearning and development with commitment and investment from governments, employers, employees andunions is essential to ensure that Europe has the right people with the right skills at the right time to exploitthe opportunities that the IT revolution will bring within national boundaries, on a pan European basis and inthe global markets that the communications industry is creating.Reskilling and training will enhance employability in a world of change, while increasing job satisfaction andcapacity to adapt to an ever changing environment in our dynamic industry which will be at the heart ofeconomic development. It is not an option for companies or employees, it is a matter of survival.However, upgrading and updating skills is not only a career decision, it is also a personal and lifestyle choice.Employees will benefit from their ICT skills at home with the internet providing ever increasing access to onlineinformation, entertainment, and education in a digital environment. This in itself will provide an extendedconsumer base and provide a further mutuality of interest between employers and employees.- 151 -
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