Video: Unions report positive meeting with the PM
'We made sure we went to the meeting with one voice' - Bencini
Trade union representatives said this afternoon that they were optimistic that a solution could be found in their dispute with the government on the utility tariffs.
GWU General Secretary Tony Zarb, UHM General Secretary Gejtu Vella and MUT president John Bencini in comments after a meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said they had presented nine proposals which the government would now consider.
The proposals, they said, would not mean going back to the former tariffs position, but they were based on social justice and would not unduly burden households.
Dr Gonzi this morning also had a meeting with a delegation from the GRTU, following which director-general Vince Farrugia also said he expected a positive outcome.