Statute for a European mutual society: involvement of employees

The Commission adopted 9 of the 27 amendments proposed by Parliament, including: - the prohibition, in the event of transfer of the registered office of the EMS from one Member State to another, on changing the consultation/information system without prior agreement between the administrative board and the workers' representatives; - extending the scope of application of consultation/information: .to include proposals potentially susceptible of having an impact on the future prospects of the EMS, on terms of employment and working conditions, and on any decision requiring approval by the administrative board; .vocational training and workers' safety and health, and their participation, on a joint basis, in the development of health and safety programmes and policies within the EMS; - the possibility for the workers' representatives to be assisted by experts when preparing the consultation meetings; - greater protection for the workers' representatives against penalties and improper dismissals, and the possibility for them to exercise their mandate during working hours. �