Brussels, 20/10/2011
Everyone recognises the gravity of the situation and the crucial nature of the European Summit coming up on 23 October. Citizens and workers are reaching the end of their tether. Urgent measures commensurate with the situation need to be taken.
Bernadette Ségol, ETUC General Secretary, stated: “The financial sector is at the origin of the crisis. Citizens are paying for it. They are the ones creating growth and paying taxes. They are the ones rescuing the euro and the banks. Instead of recognising the value of their efforts, their rights are under attack. Workers expect European leaders and institutions to act for more democracy to support and not undermine social Europe, trade union and labour rights, including collective bargaining.”
A letter accompanied by the Statement adopted by the European trade unions has been sent to the leaders of the European institutions and the Heads of State and of Government of the Member States.
- ETUC Declaration on the current economic situation : http://www.etuc.org/a/9124
- ETUC letter: http://www.etuc.org/IMG/pdf/201011_ECON_23_Oct_11.pdf