The SDGs give us the blueprint to address the problems the world is facing and the trade unions’ proposal for a new social contract shows how workers can make the changes that are needed. They’ll build the cities with clean water, green energy and sustainable infrastructure. They’ll run the industries of the future.

But to do this, they want their rights to be respected with security and equality at work, recognition through decent working conditions, living wages, social protection and a voice in decision-making through social dialogue.

Time is running out. Governments must act now, together with social partners, to accelerate action on SDG 8 and achieve the 2030 Agenda.

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