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The ETUC newsletter n°98 - June 2015
WORKERS' VOICE


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Better regulation?

EU putting business interests above others

Trade union leaders expressed strong criticisms of the EU Commission’s ‘better regulation’ plans – accusing the EU executive of putting “the supposed needs of business above all others”.

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ETUC Declaration adopted at Executive Committee
EU needs to help Greece, not inflict more pain!
 
The EU and the IMF should not impose further pain on Greek pensioners and workers.
 
ETUC addresses PMs on labour mobility

EU leaders have to stop freedom of movement being exploited to drive down wages.
 
Good diagnosis - No cure
 


Commission's action plan on corporate taxation lacks clear actions.
 
Supporting 'Riga conclusions' on vocational education and training

The ETUC welcomes the adoption by the EU of a new set of priorities to improve Vocational Education and Training.
 
EU-CELAC Summit not listening to workers
 
The ETUC and the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) deeply regret the decision  to exclude the trade unions from the EU-CELAC Summit.
 
Social partners to set wages, not ‘Competitiveness authorities'

Trade unions would never accept a body separate from the social partners giving advice on wage negotiations.
 
Small step forward on migration crisis

The ETUC is disappointed to see the EU taking step forward on migration crisis.
 
ETUC key demands for the Climate COP21

Ahead of the December 2015 crucial UN Climate Summit in Paris, the ETUC reiterates its key demands to seal a new global agreement to fight climate change.
Montenegro


The ETUC supports the reform forces in the Montenegrin trade union movement.
 
0.8% increase in employment

Up to half the new jobs are precarious are precarious says ETUC.
 
ETUC welcomes investment plan adoption
 
No new Berlin walls!

The ETUC is shocked by the proposal to put up a wall between Hungary and  Serbia.
 
TTIP: 4 Big Questions

With MEPs set to vote on the controversial ‘Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership’, the ETUC sets out four big questions on what they will decide
 
Toolkit on Corporate Social Responsibility



New report on CSR practices rolled out by ETUC affiliates since 2006.
 
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