# Union federation Cosatu says the lack of a strong stimulus package and the cut to the presidential employment programme are weakening efforts to fight unemployment. The federation states while there is funding for some public services and infrastructure, it’s not enough to boost jobs or support recovery. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks argues the government has prioritised balancing the books over job creation:
Cosatu disappointed by cut to presidential employment programme [SOUND]
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