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Document 11992E118

    TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
    TITLE VIII: SOCIAL POLICY EDUCATION VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH
    CHAPTER 1 : SOCIAL PROVISIONS
    ARTICLE 118

    /* CODIFIED VERSION OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY */

    OJ C 224, 31.8.1992, p. 45 (ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT)

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    11992E118

    TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY - TITLE VIII: SOCIAL POLICY EDUCATION VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND YOUTH - CHAPTER 1 : SOCIAL PROVISIONS - ARTICLE 118 /* CODIFIED VERSION OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY */

    Official Journal C 224 , 31/08/1992 P. 0045


    Article 118

    Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Treaty and in conformity with its general objectives, the Commission shall have the task of promoting close cooperation between Member States in the social field, particularly in matters relating to:

    - employment;

    - labour law and working conditions;

    - basic and advanced vocational training;

    - social security;

    - prevention of occupational accidents and diseases;

    - occupational hygiene;

    - the right of association, and collective bargaining between employers and workers.

    To this end, the Commission shall act in close contact with Member States by making studies, delivering opinions and arranging consultations both on problems arising at national level and on those of concern to international organizations.

    Before delivering the opinions provided for in this Article, the Commission shall consult the Economic and Social Committee.

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