The European Works Council of the French based multinational EDF rejects the proposals of the European Commission in the third package. They will lead to further job losses and increased prices for citizens. They signify the end of regulated tariffs. To read more, open document below (in French).
Résolution des représentants du personnel du CEE d’EDF du 05 décembre 2007:

Different from Europe, liberalisation of electricity is an issue for the states in the US. Some states have liberalised, many have not. The extend of liberalisation is also different from state to state. And also in the US deregulation is failing workers and citizens. US trade unions and a broad coalition of citizen groups have organised themselves in a coalition TAKE BACK THE POWER. They demonstrate what liberalisation is doing and how it is hurting citizens and communities. Information is (...)

EPSU calls on European Council: Focus on real problems and reject Commission’s forced ownership unbundling

Contributions to the EPSU Energy Conference