The eight public service federations have reaffirmed their commitment ot fighting discrimination and working for equality and have welcomed the signing of a charter by the government and HALDE, the authority for combating discrimination and promoting equality. However, the unions are disappointed that they were not consulted over the charter and also that it refers to only one public sector council rather than all three councils that preside over the three pillars of the public sector – the ministries, local and regional government and the health service.
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