Quotes: European Official on Workers’ Austerity Protests

Austerity Protests in Berlin
Protesters carry a banner during a demonstration against the German government's austerity package in Berlin
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“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.”

– JOHN MONKS, head of the European Trade Union Confederation, on Wednesday’s austerity protests throughout the continent (Via The Telegraph)

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