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German unions join protest against trans-Atlantic trade pact
Source: AP
BERLIN (AP) — A powerful grouping of German trade unions says it will help organize protests this fall against a planned trans-Atlantic free trade pact.
The Confederation German Trade Unions, known by its acronym DGB, says it has joined other groups calling for a mass demonstration on Oct. 10.
DGB spokeswoman, Maike Rademaker, confirmed the move first reported Wednesday by German business daily Handelsblatt.
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