EU Commission slammed for Covid-19 'mid-threat' ranking. 04/06/2020
2020
epidemic disease ; biological risks ; classification ; EU Decision ; trade union attitude ; ETUC
European Union
https://euobserver.com/coronavirus/148547
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Trade unions regretted the EU executive's decision and called on member states to implement stricter measures to protect workers until a treatment or vaccine is available.
The European Commission on Wednesday (3 June) classified the coronavirus as a "mid-level" threat to EU workers - drawing criticism from socialist MEPs and trade unions as the classification allows businesses to apply less stringent safety measures in the workplace...."
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