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Support for Finnish Retail Workers via EGF

Summary

The European Parliament approves a financial contribution to help Finnish retail workers affected by the rise of e-commerce. Approximately 1,500 workers will receive support through training and coaching to reintegrate into the labour market.
10 06.01.2018
Other
economy
social policy
public finance and budget policy
employment and working conditions

Key points

In force from 30/11/2017
  • The European Parliament has approved financial support for workers in Finland affected by changes in global trade.
  • The decision is based on specific criteria regarding structural changes in the economy, particularly the rise of online shopping.
  • Approximately 1,500 workers will benefit from a total funding amount of roughly 2.5 million euros.
  • The support package includes training courses, career coaching for those over 50, and grants to help start new businesses.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (application from Finland – EGF/2017/005 FI/Retail) Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/005 FI/Retail
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