International: unions ask G8 leaders for a fairer globalization

During a meeting of the Labour Secretaries from the G8 group, taking place since May 6 until todTuesday May 8, a union delegation gave to Angela Merkel, currently chairing the G8, its requests concerning globalization's social dimension, as well as an international regulation of investment funds activities. (Ref. 070404)
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During a meeting of the Labour Secretaries from G8 countries (Germany, Canada, United States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Russia), a union delegation from these countries, as well as members from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), gave Angela Merkel their requests in preparation for the G8’s next summit (on June 6, 7, and 8 in Heiligendamm, Germany). The EU and the G8’s presidency want to make the guarantee of a social minimum an integral part of the G8’s future policy.

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