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Trade union placards in Ireland in 2009 (Photo: infomatique)

Trade unions 'dare' EU to hold referendum on economic pact

Angry at economic governance proposals by EU leaders that aim to push down wages, public sector unions have "dared" governments to hold referendums over a 'Competitiveness Pact' currently being hashed out behind closed doors.

"Which of these EU government leaders dares to put the Competitiveness Pact, which goes so very far in asking for legal or constitutional changes to enforce budget deficit targets, to a referendum asking the people if they agree or not?" Jan Willem Goudriaan, the h...

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Trade union placards in Ireland in 2009 (Photo: infomatique)

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