European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
European Social Charter - Resolution/Declaration adopted by ETUC Executive Committee on 20-21 October 2011
In times of crisis when social rights are being challenged, and even undermined, it is all the more important that social standards set a minimum of protection. Member States trying to reduce fundamental social rights such as Greece, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, Spain and Portugal would have to justify these measures in view of their obligations deriving from the European Social Charter.
12th ETUC Statutory Congress in Athens
The 12th Statutory Congress of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) takes place on 16-19 May 2011 in Athens.
The event is a crucial step in the development of the European trade union movement strategy for more employment and quality jobs, equality and social justice, in the context of a financial, economic and social crisis which is deep and far from ended.
This is why the European trade unions have often taken to the streets in the last months.
