In support of EPSU’s resolution for the inclusion of binding social and environmental standards in the drafting of bilateral and multilateral European trade agreements.
(29 October 2014) The EPSU firefighters’ network notes with concern the ongoing negotiations between the EU and the US to agree a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the signing of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA), two agreements that aim at an increased liberalisation of trade transactions, including in the field of services; and which remove policies aimed to protect workers, citizens, the environment and serve investors’ rights to challenge domestic policies.
Firefighter unions believe that the primary purpose of TTIP and CETA is to extend corporate investor rights. The current negotiations also lack transparency and proper democratic oversight.
We remain unconvinced by official claims of job creation arising out of TTIP and CETA, and consider that the dangers to public services, workers’ rights and environmental standards outweigh any potential trade benefits.
Therefore the EPSU Firefighters Network supports the EPSU Resolution for the inclusion of binding social and environmental standards in the drafting of bilateral and multilateral European trade agreements and will engage in action in support of it.
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