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Feb. 02, 2012
Joint letter on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
A joint letter regarding the EU Canada trade negotiations (CETA) from the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), and the Canadian National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) and Trade Justice Network.
Feb. 09, 2012
New report on impact of EU Canada trade negotiations on health and social services
The Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) has published (7 February 2012) a new report on the position of health and social services in Quebec in the provincial and federal CETA offers on services and investment.
Oct. 25, 2013
Information Technology Agreement – countries are warned on consequences
The International Trade Union Confederation is leading a large coalition of unions and other organisations to draw attention to the negative impact of the Information Technology Agreement currently being negotiated at the World Trade Organisation.
Feb. 27, 2014
The Alternative Trade MandateWhat trade policy should be about
The Alternative Trade Mandate Alliance is an alliance of civil society and trade union organisations from all over Europe, developing an alternative vision of European trade policy that puts people and planet before big business.
Mar. 04, 2014
Transatlantic call for consultation on investor privileges
ETUC Press release - 3 March 2014 - Following campaigns by trade unions and civil society organisations in Europe, the Commission agreed to hold a public consultation on investor protection instruments that enable investors to sue governments for introducing democratically agreed policies which may affect their profits.