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Miranda Ulens

Miranda Ulens is general secretary of the Belgian trade union confederation ABVV-FGTB.

European elections: beware the ‘little man’ sorcerers

European workers enjoy more social support than five years ago but the far right and strict austerity are looming threats.

Belgian trade union confederations this week led strikes and other actions to challenge the impact of inflation on purchasing power.

Tens of thousands of Belgian workers today demand better wages and purchasing power.