Trade
Date
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.
Nov. 26, 2013
Stop the Corporate Giveaway! A transatlantic plea for sanity in the EU–Canada CETA negotiations
On 18 October 2013 European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper announced the conclusion of the negotiations on a European Union – Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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.
May. 05, 2014
EPSU/NUPGE send joint letter on CETA to EC Commissioner and EU and Canadian governments
In the joint letter (30 April) EPSU and NUPGE repeat concerns over the possible inclusion in CETA of investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) provision and ‘negative listing’ of commitments that exacerbate liberalisation of public services.