The Assembly takes place at a crucial time for women workers. We are living through a persistent global economic and jobs crisis, worsening impacts of climate change, deepening social and economic inequalities in many parts of the world, and the rise of populist misogyny and nationalism. Trade union organising and activism is all the more important if we are to change course and create the future we want for ourselves, for our families and for our communities.
The four priority themes of the Conference, shaped around the ITUC Count Us In Campaign, are:
The methodology of the Organising Assembly will be highly participatory, placing art, activism, education, and culture at the heart of organising.