Brussels, 10/03/2011 The ETUC is strongly opposed to the way the concept of EU economic governance is being developed and to the current proposals on the so-called “Competitiveness Pact”. European trade union movement finds it totally unfair that working people are paying for the follies of financial markets. The current proposals are to exert downward pressure on wages, to interfere in collective bargaining and the autonomy of the social partners. If this approach is confirmed, the whole concept of social Europe is being placed in increasing jeopardy.

Brussels, 10/03/2011 FGTB action - The FGTB action will take place from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm , at Rue de la Loi. More details on the FGTB web site : http://www.fgtb.be/web/guest/home-fr Press officers’ contacts FGTB – ABVV: | Audrey Lhoest || +32 2 506 83 65||+32 476 90 16 30 | | Nora Cassiers || +32 2 506 82 43|| +32 477 18 50 06 | CSC action

Brussels, 08/03/2011

Bruxelles, 08/03/2011

Brussels, 04/03/2011

Brussels, 02/03/2011 The reforms proposed by the Government in Ankara not only restrict trade unions’ rights, but also cut wage and pensions, privatise public institutions and impose several anti-workers policies. The European trade union movement fully supports the action organised today by TURK-SEN. “The workers’ voice must be heard and the workers’ rights must be respected. I wish all the success in your continuing fight for decent work and decent life for all” said John Monks, General Secretary of the ETUC.

Brussels, 21/02/2011

Brussels, 14/02/2011 - President, welcome this opportunity to become involved in the discussions which are leading to a new system of extended economic governance system in Europe. - This is a matter of the greatest importance for the future of the EU - Get it right and there is the prospect of a more highly integrated EU economy with fiscal co-ordination to match the single monetary policy of the euro area.

Brussels, 14/02/2011 It is deeply unfair now to shift the burden completely to wages and workers, while those that profited from speculation are free to go about their business as usual. The ETUC warns it will not accept a system of economic governance or a change in the European Treaty turning wages into the single instrument of adjustment.

Brussels, 04/02/2011 The ETUC identifies the danger that cutting minimum wages and abolishing wage indexation systems in a few countries will only be the start of a process undermining wage formation systems and the bargaining position of workers and trade unions across the whole of Europe. The ETUC stresses that wage competition is a zero sum game; what some gain in the short run, others lose and, in the end, the whole of Europe suffers because demand is squeezed out of the internal market.

Brussels, 03/02/2011 The Global Reporting Initiative, the European Coalition for Corporate Justice, and the European Trade Union Confederation are making the calls as the Commission closes its consultation on non-financial disclosure by companies. [[Public consultation on disclosure of non-financial information by companies, European Commission, DG Internal Market, closed on 28 January 2011. http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/consultations/2010/non-financial_reporting_en.htm ]]

Brussels, 03/02/2011

Brussels, 31/01/2011