The European Social Charter

The European Social Charter

 Verhaeghe (2016) defines The European Social Charter as a treaty adopted in 1961 by The Council of Europe to guarantee fundamental human social and economic rights. These concerns are housing, education, employment, fair remuneration, collective bargaining, social protection, and welfare without discrimination. The European Social Charter is viewed as the continent’s voice that champions human rights in all spheres.

U.S. firms dealing with European unions need to understand how vital The European Social Charter is since the charter covers European Union countries. Vulnerable people such as the physically challenged, migrants and older people should be guaranteed enjoyment of rights and be protected devoid of discrimination. Additionally, U.S. companies, through understanding The European Social Charter, need to continually ensure safe, conducive working and employment conditions, social protection, and medical care (Bruun et al., 2017). The interrelation of human rights, affirms that social rights are equal to political, civil rights.

Employers in the U.S. should be aware that The European Social Charter advocates for the security of workers who live lawfully within the borders. The workers have a right to decent remuneration plans. It is in their power to join the trade unions and be members to enjoy and reap the fruits of collective bargaining. In regards to job security, workers ought not to be dismissed or expelled from work unless they go against the work ethics, offend public interest, or pose a danger to state security. It is essential to protect a country’s borders, for instance, the U.S. – Mexico border where crimes from illegal immigration have promoted social vices and illicit activities such as the Mafia in the past. Orrenius and Zavodny (2019) say that the border issue has brought the debate on whether immigration aggravates crime and other social vices.

In conclusion, The European Social Charter is meant to fight for human dignity and rights, especially for the vulnerable. It is the continent’s guide and also a global guide on human rights advocacy as a whole. The world can be a better place if this charter is to be adhered to and followed to the letter. This essay, therefore, shows why U.S. firms need to be aware of the importance and the contributions of the European Social Charter.

References

Bruun, N., Lörcher, K., Schömann, I., & Clauwaert, S. (2017). The European social charter and the employment relation. Hart Publishing.

Orrenius, P., & Zavodny, M. (2019). Do Immigrants Threaten U.S. Public Safety?. Journal On Migration And Human Security, 7(3), 52-61.

Verhaeghe, P. (2016). European Social Charter: the tool to achieve social justice. Caritas.eu.