The Wales
TUC and the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) have signed a landmark agreement to
formally establish a working partnership.
First
Minister Rhodri Morgan and Wales TUC General Secretary David Jenkins will sign
a memorandum of Understanding entitled ‘Working together’.
The
document sets out the commitments, roles and responsibilities of the Wales TUC
and WAG, the anticipated benefits and a programme of Cabinet-level meetings.
The Wales
TUC and WAG have also jointly agreed five priorities
–
Economic
Development in Wales
–
Improved
levels of education and training
–
Modernisation
of public services
–
Promotion
of equal opportunities
–
Social
Partnership
David
Jenkins, General Secretary of the Wales TUC said: "This landmark agreement
is significant because it cements the relationship between the trade union
movement in Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government.
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"Public
attention has recently been focussing on the differences between trade unions
and the Westminster Government. This agreement sets us on a different path in
Wales, one based on mutual respect, understanding and a determination to create
a healthier, wealthier and smarter country."
Quentin
Reade
