11 Sep 2008 -
World Day for Decent Work, 7 October 2008

7 October 2008 has been designated the first ever Global Unions Day of Action. Originally chosen by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) it has now been adopted as a common day by the entire Global Unions family to demonstrate the vital importance of global trade union solidarity in an increasingly globalised world economy.

Build Rights, Build Unions - The Informal Economy View a film on trade unions and the informal economy

The ITF is calling on all its affiliates around the world to give their full support to this day of action, the main purpose of which is to underline the need for closer links between the national and global trade union movements.

There are three main areas which the ITF is prioritising: Precarious work Organising young workers The right to collective action

You may also wish to focus on other key issues, which are already on the agenda of ITF sections and regions but which tie in with the concept of “Decent Work”.

Please let us know about your planned activities via mail@itf.org.uk

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