International Trade Union Confederation

4^th ITUC World Congress• News

07-12-2018

The 4th ITUC World Congress concluded in Copenhagen today with the re-election of Sharan Burrow as General Secretary of the 207 million-member movement.

More than 1,200 participants took part in five days of debate to shape the policies and priorities for the international trade union movement for the next four years. The Congress was addressed by Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen and International Labour Organization Director-General Guy Ryder.

06-12-2018

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary wins ITUC’s World’s Worst Boss Poll

Michael O’Leary was announced as winner of the world’s worst boss at the 4th International Trade Union Confederation World Congress in Copenhagen. The ITUC, representing 207 million workers, is meeting in Copenhagen with more than 1200 delegates from 132 countries.

05-12-2018

Global Union Movement Says Refugees Welcome

The global trade union movement stands with the world’s 68 million refugees. While on a visit to Malmö, Sweden, trade union delegates from around the world demonstrated their support for the equal treatment of refugees and migrants so people are not exploited.

04-12-2018

ITUC World Congress: A fractured world needs strong unions

The ITUC World Congress in Copenhagen has opened with a debate on peace, democracy and rights which is fundamental for the security of workers and their families.