RevolutionaryMarxist
4th November 2006, 02:36
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is the world's largest trade union federation. It was formed on 1 November 2006 out of the merger of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and the World Confederation of Labour (WCL). The Founding Congress of the ITUC was held in Vienna and was preceded by the dissolution congresses of both the ICFTU and the WCL.
The ITUC comprises the affiliated organisations of the former ICFTU and WCL together with eight other national trade union organisations that will for, the first time, affiliate to a global body. These groups are expected to include the Confédération générale du travail in France and the Argentine Workers' Center. The World Federation of Trade Unions, previously the world's third largest global union federation, will remain independent.[1]
The ITUC represents 166 million workers through its 309 affiliated organisations within 156 countries and territories. It is led by Guy Ryder.[2]
www.ituc-csi.org
As with all unions, it appears to be social-democratic:
Originally posted by ITUC Website
The ITUC defends trade unionists whenever their fundamental human rights are violated as a result of their trade union activities. It also takes action against other labour rights violations, and other violations of human rights especially where these affect working people.
Scores of trade unionists are killed each year due to their union activities.
Several thousands more are imprisoned, beaten in demonstrations, tortured by security forces or others, and often sentenced to long prison terms.
Each year, tens of thousands of workers lose their jobs merely for attempting to organise a trade union.
Throughout the world, millions of workers, often women and children, are forced to work against their will. The ITUC fights against forced labour wherever it occurs.
In many countries, workers are discriminated against for political, ethnic, religious or other reasons. The ITUC confronts governments and employers that are responsible for such situations.
The ITUC comprises the affiliated organisations of the former ICFTU and WCL together with eight other national trade union organisations that will for, the first time, affiliate to a global body. These groups are expected to include the Confédération générale du travail in France and the Argentine Workers' Center. The World Federation of Trade Unions, previously the world's third largest global union federation, will remain independent.[1]
The ITUC represents 166 million workers through its 309 affiliated organisations within 156 countries and territories. It is led by Guy Ryder.[2]
www.ituc-csi.org
As with all unions, it appears to be social-democratic:
Originally posted by ITUC Website
The ITUC defends trade unionists whenever their fundamental human rights are violated as a result of their trade union activities. It also takes action against other labour rights violations, and other violations of human rights especially where these affect working people.
Scores of trade unionists are killed each year due to their union activities.
Several thousands more are imprisoned, beaten in demonstrations, tortured by security forces or others, and often sentenced to long prison terms.
Each year, tens of thousands of workers lose their jobs merely for attempting to organise a trade union.
Throughout the world, millions of workers, often women and children, are forced to work against their will. The ITUC fights against forced labour wherever it occurs.
In many countries, workers are discriminated against for political, ethnic, religious or other reasons. The ITUC confronts governments and employers that are responsible for such situations.