Kumari, B. Ratna creator text xu| 2001 continuing ng p.3603-605 The European Union recognises equal opportunities for men and women to be at the heart of the reformation of the labour market. Member states have committed themselves to equality for the sexes at the workplace. This should be accompanied by the adoption of a gender mainstreaming approach to improve employability and encourage adaptability of businesses and employees, to reduce the disadvantaged status of women at the workplace. - Reproduced Women workers Economic and Political Weekly 180718