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The ETUC has welcomed European Commission proposals to increase minimum maternity leave entitlement from 14 to 18 weeks. However, it is disappointed that the new work-life balance package does not include concrete measures to extend childcare provision and says nothing about caring for other dependents including the elderly. The ETUC also argues that a comprehensive approach to work-life balance would include working time flexibility while improved care provision should also tackle the issue of the pay and working conditions of care workers.
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