World Bank: ‘Doing Business’ as usual31 October, 2012In the 2013 edition of its ‘Doing Business’ report, released on 23 October, the World Bank once again peddles the myth that weakening labour laws will stimulate job creation. This claim is in contradiction to the World Bank’s own research.
Banco Mundial : ‘Doing Business’ como siempre31 October, 2012En la edición de 2013 de su informe ‘Doing Business’ (Hacer negocios), publicado el 23 de octubre, el Banco Mundial vende una vez más el mito de que el debilitamiento de las leyes laborales estimulará la creación de empleo. Esta afirmación está en contradicción con las propias investigaciones del Banco Mundial.
World Bank: ‘Doing Business’ as usual31 October, 2012In the 2013 edition of its ‘Doing Business’ report, released on 23 October, the World Bank once again peddles the myth that weakening labour laws will stimulate job creation. This claim is in contradiction to the World Bank’s own research.
EU industrial policy must address social issues18 October, 2012While supporting the European Commission’s new industrial policies, trade unions argue that they contradict the austerity policies currently in force in Europe.
La política industrial de la UE debe abordar los problemas sociales18 October, 2012S bien apoyan las nuevas políticas industriales de la Comisión Europea, los sindicatos aducen que contradicen las políticas de austeridad que se están aplicando en Europa.
EU industrial policy must address social issues18 October, 2012While supporting the European Commission’s new industrial policies, trade unions argue that they contradict the austerity policies currently in force in Europe.
Small step but giant leap for the financial transaction tax17 October, 2012Eleven countries agreed to implement a Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) in the near future at a meeting of European Union finance ministers in Brussels on 9 October, however questions still remain on where the money will go.
Un petit pas mais un bond géant pour la taxe sur les transactions financières 17 October, 2012Onze pays ont approuvé la mise en œuvre d’une taxe sur les transactions financières (TTF) dans un avenir proche, lors d’une réunion des ministres des finances de l’Union européenne à Bruxelles le 9 octobre; toutefois certaines questions concernant la destination des fonds recueillis restent en suspens.
Small step but giant leap for the financial transaction tax17 October, 2012Eleven countries agreed to implement a Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) in the near future at a meeting of European Union finance ministers in Brussels on 9 October, however questions still remain on where the money will go.
Unions call for policies that favour development and equality20 September, 2012Addressing the UNCTAD Trade and Development Board, the ITUC shows that better policy choices can lead to better income distribution and reduce inequality
