Objectives of the SDC:

• Advise the Commission on the initiatives related to the social policy and to the evolution of European policy which have a social impact on the European textile and clothing sector
• Encourage the Social Dialogue in the Textile and Clothing sector on issues of Community dimension to contribute to the development of employment and to promote the competitiveness of the sector

Discussion topics:

• The consultation of the social partners by the Commission on all the files that concern the sector (“vertical” issues)
• The reduction of indirect social costs (decreasing social charges and the tax burden on labour)

Euratex’ role:

• Expressing the concerns of its members and being attentive to the concerns of its trade-union partner and to the issues tackled by the European Commission in the field of employment and social affairs.
• Information to Euratex' members about European discussions, projects and activities on social affairs
• Coordination of Euratex' Social Affairs Working Group

Links:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/employment_social/index_en.htm