21 Dec 2006

Petition to protect European public services

Collecting some greenery in the Slad valley this afternoon - for Christmas - my it was beautiful in the woods. Back in time for some tea before Parish meeting tonight. But hey if you have a moment do please sign this petition....

The European Trade Unions Confederation (ETUC) have launched a Europe-wide petition to protect and strengthen public services that are vital to the wellbeing of all European Citizens. They are under threat from corporations and possible new legislation. We have already seen the threats in this country growing - huge sums of money are going to private companies and shareholders rather than being invested in patient care.

This petition is timely in calling on us all to act to ensure everyone has access to good health care, schools and quality public services now and in the future. It is essential that the public interest is seen as more important than open markets and by reaching the target of one million signatures on the petition, the European Commission will see there is a public demand for action.”

You can read more and sign the petition at www.petitionpublicservice.eu

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