Call to EU institutions and national governments to protect workers now and in the future.

The ETUC Youth Committee is deeply concerned about the spread of coronavirus throughout Europe, particularly in countries such as Italy.  Such concerns relate to the repercussions this is having on the lives of thousands of people, as well as on economic activities, employment and the social dimension and resilience of the entire European Union. 

The Youth Committee fully supports and endorses the statement made on this matter in the last ETUC Executive Committee.   It is essential that Europe shoulders its responsiblity and shows its support by taking all necessary measures to stop and contain the spread of the virus, and to manage the health and economic effects of this unprecedented pandamic.

In this context, as young European trade unionists, we consider it a priority that all actions should be taken to protect the health of citizens and workers and to ensure that no one citizen or country is left alone to manage this crisis and its consequences on public finances, public services and, ultimately, the well-being of each European.

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