European trade unions plan action in support of EU charter of fundamental rights
By Europe on Tuesday, May 29 2007, 12:53 - Euractions - Permalink
Trade union delegates from 36 European countries today backed a call by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) to demonstrate, in view of the forthcoming EU Summit in Brussels on 21-22 June, for the European Charter of Fundamental Rights to be included as a legally binding part of any agreed treaty reform.
The trade unions, meeting at the ETUC Congress in Seville, Spain, condemned any move by EU leaders to downgrade or drop the Charter.
“We cannot accept this,” declared ETUC General Secretary John Monks. “We call for the full inclusion of the Charter in any text – no ifs, no buts, but the full inclusion, making it legally binding. And we propose to go on the offensive to achieve that.” This will be the first step in an ongoing campaign of action, with further activities to be announced shortly.
More information: Patricia Grillo Head of Press and Communications +32 (0)477 770 164 Pgrillo@etuc.org
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