The Congress of Trade Unions says some progress has been made in talks with the Government on collective bargaining rights. The General Secretary said some progress has been made during discussions with a high- level group established to consider the issue earlier this year. Unions have been encouraged by European Union plans to introduce a directive on the issue. If that becomes legislation across the EU, it will be an immense help in the campaign to amend the constitution to guarantee the rights of trade unions to engage in collective bargaining.
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