TRADE unions said yesterday that ending “social dumping” now depends on the European Parliament after Monday night’s “disappointing” deal in Brussels.

Employment ministers from the 28 member states agreed limited rights for “posted workers” imported from low-wage countries to the pay and conditions of their host country.

The agreement, which must now be approved by MEPs, includes equal treatment for temporary workers and limits the terms of posting from 24 to 12 months — with a possible six-month extension.