Brussels, 04/03/2008
A top priority for debate is the trade union reaction to the recent Viking and Laval rulings in the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The meeting will also firm up arrangements for the European demonstration for better pay in Ljubljana on 5 April.
Trade union leaders are assessing the state of play relating to negotiations on revision of the European Works Council (EWC) Directive. They will be considering the ETUC's response to the current consultation on the European Commission's Social Agenda, and agreeing the next steps in the European Social Dialogue process.
Other important items on the agenda include climate change and energy, ETUC positions on the Single Market for 21st century Europe and on active inclusion, and the EU budget review.