Brussels, 16/03/2011 The European Private Company was first proposed by the European Commission in a draft Council Regulation on a Statute in 2008 as a measure designed to make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to do business in the Single Market.

Brussels, 14/03/2011

Brussels, 14/03/2011 To avoid that social issues are not scarified to the imperatives of the economy, the organisations believe that it is necessary to develop a strong riposte. Meeting the target of 75% of employment rate by 2020 requires taking into account persons with disabilities, who represent 15% of the working population of the EU. The framework agreement for the inclusive labour markets, signed by the European social partners on 25 March 2010, resulted to be a key instrument to achieve the targets of the EU 2020 Strategy.

Brussels, 11/03/2011

Brussels, 11/03/2011

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.