1Two months ago, trade unions, the unemployed and welfare beneficiaries were part of the spirit of reconciliation inside the Economic Summit Conference. However, this week the hopes of beneficiaries were dashed by the Budget. Labour's traditional allies, the unions, are also shaping up for a fight over the forthcoming wage round. An in-depth look at the case of the welfare beneficiaries as well as a look ahead to the wage round that begins next month.