Ultimately, everything we do must be aimed towards creating jobs. This is why I find it remarkable that some trade unions are calling for a "No" vote. I heard vague talk from some of the union leadership about this being an austerity treaty. The unthinking implication of this is that if one votes "No" there will no longer be any need for austerity, which we know is nonsense. I have heard vague talk about putting in place a stimulus package. If we reject the treaty the stimulus we will feel will be the sharp sting of gradual economic isolation in Europe and not being able to access funding if we need it.