Summary
The European Parliament approves funding for 2,287 Belgian workers made redundant by Caterpillar and its suppliers to support their return to the workforce. 10 08.06.2018
Other
economy
social policy
european union
employment and working conditions
Key points
- The European Parliament has approved financial assistance for workers in Belgium affected by industrial restructuring.
- The aid targets 2,287 workers made redundant at Caterpillar and five of its suppliers.
- A total of EUR 4,621,616 will be mobilized to cover 60% of the total costs incurred.
- The funding will support measures such as vocational training, job search assistance, and entrepreneurship promotion.
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 Belgium – EGF/2017/010 BE/Caterpillar)
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/010 BE/Caterpillar
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