The ITUC – representing workers in the globalised economy
ITUC General Secretary Guy Ryder today presented the theme report of the second ITUC World Congress “Now the People – From the Crisis to Global Justice”. Silence fell over the packed plenary room at the Vancouver Convention Centre as Guy Ryder reflected on the dramatic changes that had taken place since the creation of the ITUC barely four years ago.
“O siem!” Congress delegates honoured with vibrant aboriginal welcome
The Second World Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation was launched against the backdrop of the steep coastal mountains which frame Vancouver’s industrial harbour front, a location rich in cultural and labour history. The opening session featured some of Canada’s finest aboriginal artists, including Inuit throat singing and intricate hoop dancing.
Second ITUC World Congress opens in Vancouver BC, Canada: Now the people – from the crisis to global justice
The second ITUC World Congress was officially opened today in Vancouver BC, Canada. More than 1400 delegates from around the world will debate the future of the trade union movement under the theme Now the People, from the crisis to global justice. With a total of 311 affiliated organizations, representing a total membership of 175 million workers from 155 countries and territories, the ITUC is, after four years of existence, incontestably the global voice of labour in this period of economic and financial crisis.
Congress pre-meeting: The world’s youth demand decent work
In the lead up to the ITUC Congress that takes place this coming week in Vancouver, Canada, young trade unionists from all over the world got together and discussed the situation of young people at the workplace. The ITUC Youth Committee is a body set up by the ITUC General Council and is very proud to be completely equal in its composition, with two men and two women under 35 years old from each region: Asia-Pacific, Africa, Americas and Europe.
Now the People — From the Crisis to Global Justice
One thousand delegates representing 176 million members from 155 countries and territories will take part in the Second World Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). They will deal with issues related to labour’s demands for restructuring and reform of the global economy with an emphasis on workers’ rights, migrant workers, climate change and HIV-AIDS.