Brussels, 21/02/2012

Brussels, 22/02/2012 The ETUC expressed its full solidarity with the UGTT, which was at the forefront of the movement for democracy in Tunisia and more widely in the region, and joined in its call for the aggressors to be brought to justice and for the authorities to respect their engagements. To download the UGTT Executive Bureau statement , please click on the icon below.

Brussels, 21/02/2012 Mrs Ségol argued that any future relaxation of restrictive measures must be incremental, matching evidence of real and substantial progress. A document produced by the International Trade Union Confederation appended to the letter sets down “benchmarks” that trade unions insist should be met by the Burmese authorities leading to appropriate responses. - ETUC Letter

Brussels, 15/02/2012

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Brussels, 31/01/2012

Brussels, 30/01/2012 ‘Enough is enough’ – ETUC campaigns against austerity – Section dedicated to Belgium: http://www.etuc.org/a/9581 .

Brussels, 30/01/2012 Speaking at the EFITU Congress in Cairo on 29 January, Bernadette Ségol commented: "The Egyptian revolution has just begun. The Egyptian trade union movement has an important role to play in making Egypt a democratic country. The ETUC assures it of its full support and solidarity in this process. I will see to it that the message is passed on to the European authorities: burgeoning democracy in Egypt must be supported to enable it to take root and develop on a lasting basis. This is everyone's duty."

Brussels, 25/01/2012 In connection with a visit to the European institutions, a delegation composed of representatives from the trade union and employers' organisations, civil society and Labour Ministry of the Palestinian Authority met the ETUC General Secretary. The main subjects of discussion were the promotion of social dialogue and the implementation of a committee for economic, social and civil dialogue within the framework of a project by the International Labour Office (ILO) in Beirut.

Brussels, 25/01/2012 European trade unions met today, in Brussels,in a strong and coordinated response to the worsening economic and social situation. On the initiative of the ETUC, a European day of action will be organised on 29 February, the eve of the European Council. European trade union organisations will carry out actions in their own country to bring attention to the gravity of the situation. Jobs and social justice can no longer be kept off the European agenda.

Brussels, 18/01/2012 ETUC General Secretary Bernadette Ségol said: “We condemn this action inspired by the authorities in Ankara. Once more working people and their families are carrying the burden of austerity measures and privatisations in the electricity and communications sectors. We extend our solidarity to our colleagues in TURK-SEN and their members in EL-SEN and TEL-SEN”.