The Irish trade union movement is fully behind the ETUC campaign to force a change of direction in Europe and we wish you well with the April 4 demonstration.
We know from harsh experience that the policies pursued by the EU since the onset of crisis are simply not working. In fact they are making the situation worse.
Citizens are being sacrificed to pay for the sins of high finance and Social Europe has been hollowed out by the Troika and the Commission.
Once Europe was about raising standards for all – now it is about reversing gains made by working people over many decades.
On April 11, Irish unions will host a major international conference outlining how we can restart growth and begin investing to create jobs, boost growth and restore hope.
We need a new path for Ireland and a new path to recovery across Europe.
