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Unions call for trade deals to protect workers' jobs and rights
UNIONS in Britain, Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to call for decent jobs and workers’ rights to be protected under any deals on trade.
In a joint statement published today, the TUC, Australian Council of Trade Unions and New Zealand Council of Trade Unions called for transparency and consultation with trade unions on the text of negotiations.
The statement highlights the importance of a UK-EU trade deal that locks in the highest standards of workers’ rights.
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