For.U.M. said in a statement today that it had been brought to their attention that the Economic Intelligence Unit report for June, Interalia, contained a paragraph saying, ” The EIU also remarks on the recent expansion of the Malta Council for economic and Social Development which now also includes For.U.M. and the Gozo Regional Committee, says that this is likely to hinder its effectiveness and make reaching agreement between social partners on issues such as wage indexation reform and pension system more difficult,”
The Forum of Maltese Unions said in its statement that it “strongly condems this disreputable, shameful and defamatory remark coming from the EIU.”
For.U.M. continued by saying that it “is convinced there must be a hidden agenda coming from a local organisation whose sole intention is to defame and slander both the For.U.M. and the Gozo Regional Committee.”
“It would be very interesting if EIU would reveal the source of such a scandalous remark. For.U.M. oficials have now already attended three MCESD meeting offering a valid, positive, sound and effective contribution for the benefit of the country and Maltese Workers,” Forum said.
“The Forum of Maltese Unions expects the MCESD Chairman, Government and Opposition to also condemn these manouvers,” the statement concluded.