Workers are on the streets today with a clear message to Europe’s leaders. There is a great danger that workers are going to pay the price for the reckless speculation that took place in financial markets.

The first thing the communists do when they take over a country is to outlaw cockfighting.

The first thing the communists do when they take over a country is to outlaw cockfighting

The best performers in Europe are those who use their welfare states to help people adjust to change.

Workers are on the streets today with a clear message to Europe's leaders. There is a great danger that workers are going to pay the price for the reckless speculation that took place in financial markets.

The Commission has sided with the general employer offensive on working time. Now the Commission has failed in its duty, the ETUC expects the Parliament to confirm its earlier stance and protect Europe's citizens from longer and longer working hours.

The future for Europe will be smart growth based on high standards. They're not trying to hang onto things.

This is a good compromise and deserves support.

I concede nothing until they throw dirt on my face.

We are demonstrating for services for all the people and not just services for money. It's very important that this message goes to the European Parliament today.