Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-04-16
Political Position
The politician supports the government-initiated draft bill 377 SE, which addresses working while on sick leave and the transposition of the occupational safety directive, viewing it as the correct step forward. However, he sharply criticizes the government's regional policy, particularly the centralizing effect of the public library reform and the resulting job losses in county centers. His political framework is policy-driven, focusing on the specifics of legislation and ensuring regional sustainability.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge in the field of social and employment law, detailing amendments to the Health Insurance Act and the transposition of the European Union directive. He/She uses technical terminology (e.g., reproductive toxicant, carcinogen, mutagen) and presents statistical estimates regarding the draft bill's impact (17,000 employees, 5,000 of whom would be willing to work). He/She thoroughly explains the employer's obligations concerning health checks and data retention.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and analytical, focusing on the detailed dissection of draft legislation content and the explanation of legal amendments. The tone is informative and explanatory, but shifts to critical and questioning when the centralization of regional policy is discussed. The appeals are primarily logical, relying on laws, directives, and practical examples (e.g., the dilemma of a council member).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary sessions, submitting presentations and questions to the minister. They refer to their previous activities, including participation in the sessions of the Social Affairs Committee and the submission of questions regarding public libraries during a prior information session.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the government's regional policy, specifically faulting the centralization achieved through the public libraries reform, which results in jobs moving from county centers to the capital. The criticism is policy-driven, focusing on the lack of regional sustainability and the deterioration of local services.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker supports the government-initiated bill, which demonstrates a willingness to back policies that he/she deems appropriate. He/She mentions that the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior are consulting on proposals put forward by bankruptcy trustees and bailiffs, signaling a readiness for inter-ministerial coordination regarding future legislation.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus, sharply criticizing the centralizing effect of the public library reform on county centers and the resulting loss of jobs. The importance of the work carried out by local government council members is also emphasized, and questions are raised regarding the government’s priorities when funding regional sports facilities.
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Economic Views
Supports measures that encourage workforce participation, such as allowing part-time work while on sick leave after 60 days. It is stressed that this generates income for the employee while also filling the state coffers through various taxes, indicating a positive approach to increasing tax revenue via increased work activity.
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Social Issues
It focuses on social issues and occupational safety, emphasizing the need to protect workers from reproductive toxic substances (such as lead) and ensure health monitoring in accordance with the EU directive. It also addresses the flexibility of social security to allow individuals to work under adapted conditions while on sick leave.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on Bill 377 SE, which amends the Health Insurance Act, the Employment Contract Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The goal is to allow partial employment while on sick leave and to transpose EU Directive 2022/431 concerning exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. The speaker is a supporter and detailed presenter of the draft law.
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