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German EU Council Presidency 16.05.2007

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German EU Council Presidency

"Jobs must be designed in such way that the employability of workers is preserved until they reach the pension age. The European Weeks are important campaigns to reach this aim. Our programmes on musculoskeletal disorders have already achieved many positive results in Germany. Between 2001 and 2005, the number of sick days caused by musculoskeletal disorders were reduced from 140 million to 98 million and the output losses were lowered from 12.4 billion Euro to 8.8 billion Euro. But losses and, above all, the associated human suffering, are still too high. If the Commission launches additional measures, they will be supported by Germany. As far as occupational safety and health is concerned, Germany will be pleased to take on a pioneering role in Europe."

Rudolf Anzinger, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs for the German EU Council Presidency

Our partners
European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF)
"For transport workers, especially women in physically demanding jobs, musculoskeletal disorders are on the rise. More attention must be given to gender-specific issues of this problem. It affects all the citizens of Europe since women ensure the future of our nations and worlds."

Erika Young, Chair off ETF Women’s Committee