(16 November 2007) The proposals of the Commission on opening up the market for gas were the main topic of discussion in the European social dialogue committee gas. The employers and trade union representatives agreed that the Commission proposals take insufficient account of the implications on employment in the gas sector. The social partners are concerned that the proposals, and especially on ownership unbundling, will contribute to worsen the job perspectives in the gas industry. Workers are at the receiving end of the Commission proposals and many are leaving due to the endless restructuring imposed on them. This raises concerns for security of supply say the social partners. They asked the Commission to take more account of their views and will seek further dialogue with the Commission.
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