Historic world union congress concludes by electing first woman president
(13/12/2004) On Friday December 10, the Executive Board of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) elected Sharan Burrow, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, to the post of ICFTU President. Burrow will be the first woman to hold the position. [More]
Globalising solidarity : Congress approves the creation of a new international trade union confederation
(10/12/2004) As Congress delegates gathered for the final day, they were asked to approve the remaining seven resolutions to guide the future activities of the ICFTU, in addition to the eight adopted earlier. [More]
The Millennium Development Goals: The world’s trade unions need to unite in the global anti-poverty campaign
(9/12/2004) The world has the knowledge, technology and wealth required to greatly reduce poverty. However, is there the popular desire and political commitment needed to secure such changes? This Thursday’s debate questioned the political will, criticised the actions of the international financial institutions and called for a stronger trade union campaign against poverty. [More]
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