Brussels, 26/11/2008
Said Reiner Hoffman, ETUC deputy General Secretary: 'What matters now is the rapid and quick implementation of this recovery plan, in particular the 170 billion package that the Member States are supposed to provide. What also matters is social dialogue and social partners’ input to contribute to balanced policy packages avoiding social recession and downwards wage spirals. To organise this, the ETUC, together with employers' organisations, calls for an exceptional Tripartite Social Summit to take place before the European Summit'.