Europe's leaders should recognise the magnitude of the European Trade Union day of action on 14 November

Brussels, 15/11/2012

ETUC General Secretary Bernadette Ségol commented: "Europe's leaders should recognize the full magnitude of yesterday's European mobilisation. Some 50 trade union organisations from 28 countries participated actively in this day of action. It is impossible to pursue the path of austerity, which is a total failure. According to a recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the austerity measures implemented in Greece are leading to violations of fundamental rights. We need to change course immediately. The social situation is urgent."