I am happy that the TUC has issued a statement in support of Greek Trade Unions taking responsible action in Greece over the financial crisis which threatens the stability of Europe. It took some time for this to come but good that it has finaly happened. I am reproducing what the TUC has said. It is a shame that British Trade Unions take so long to respond to major events on the European continent? I would like to see, however, actions from the TUC and others that are not simply tokenistic in nature? There is a lot going on there and what is happening in Greece could easily spread to Spain, Italy, Portugal and Ireland all members of the 16 state Euro club. More debate is needed. Also amazed that the UL has not bothered to make a statement on the happenings there??
TUC statement
TUC supports Greek unions' General Strike: cuts won't create growth The TUC has expressed solidarity with the unions' General Strike in Greece today (Thursday). We believe that cutting back on public spending will reduce the growth that Greece needs to overcome its financial problems in the medium term, as well as increasing inequality and hurting the people least able to cope.http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-17952-f0.cfm
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