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	International Confederation of Free Trade Unions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alleging Communist domination of the WFTU's central institutions, a large number of non-communist national trade union federations (including the U.S., the British TUC, the French CFDT, the Italian CISL and the Spanish UGT) seceded and created the rival ICFTU at a conference in London attended by representatives of nearly 48 million members in 53 countries.
		The ICFTU also maintains close links with the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) (which includes all ICFTU European affiliates) and Global Union Federations, which link together national unions from a particular trade or industry at international level.
		The publication of that report is usually accompanied by extensive press coverage of the violations of trade union rights around the globe, often focussing on the numbers of people killed simply for being members of unions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Confederation_of_Free_Trade_Unions (490 words)

	Trades Union Congress - Iraq: unions and the law
		The mission was led by P Kamalam, Middle East officer of the ICFTU, and consisted of representatives of the TUC, the AFL-CIO, the UGTT of Tunisia (with the support of the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions - ICATU), and two global union confederations - the ITF (transport) and the EI (education).
		Unions are dealing with problems of vandalism (train drivers and airport workers slept on site during the worst of the looting to protect their workplaces), unemployment (running at over 50% generally, partly because of the demobilisation of the army) and inadequate management - failure to pay wages on time and so on.
		The ICFTU delegation discussed the possibility of joint work with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs’ committee for the advancement of women who were supportive, and that channel may get round problems of picking trade unions to work with.
	www.tuc.org.uk /international/tuc-7859-f0.cfm (3133 words)

	International Confederation of Free Trade Unions -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The ICFTU was formed in 1949 by Western trade union federations that had withdrawn from the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) after bitter disagreements with the communist-led unions in the WFTU.
		The CISL was formed in 1950 by the merger of the Free General Italian Confederation of Labour (Libera Confederazione Generale Italiana dei Lavoratori) and the Italian Federation of Labour (Federazione Italiana del Lavoro).
		(ICFTU), international labor organization created in 1949; formed by trade union federations that had withdrawn from the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) after internal disagreements with the Communist unions; stated purpose of new federation was to guarantee cooperation between the free and democratic trade union movements in the world; primary strength in the...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9042580 (869 words)

	New Statesman: Bill jordan - promoting the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions around the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The ICFTU was founded in 1949 as the world voice of free trade unionism in the battle against the evils of Soviet communism.
		Jordan talks fondly of a global "family" of bodies centred on the ICFTU in alliance with the trade union advisory committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the international trade union secretariats that represent the occupational and sectoral divisions between workers.
		There is no immediate prospect of the country's trade union organisation becoming an ICFTU member, but Jordan is ready to establish a dialogue, and he can visualise a future time when Chinese workers will be able to exercise their freedoms.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FQP/is_4503_129/ai_65329051 (1535 words)

	ICANN \| Yokohama Meeting Topic: Introduction of New Top-Level Domains \| Expression of Interest #26
		The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions is submitting this expression of interest, on behalf of a group of international trade union organisations and their national affiliated organisations.
		We would also expect that, at least in the early days, trade union organisations from the wealthier industrialised countries would make up a large proportion of the registrations, since the majority of workers with access to the Internet is currently based in these parts of the world.
		Although unions would be free to stick with their existing domain registrations, some union organisations might choose to switch their registrations to a trade union TLD.
	www.icann.org /yokohama/eoi26.htm (1441 words)

	GB.268/6C - Governing Body
		The ICFTU further alleges that a worker was shot by the police using live ammunition during a strike at a factory on 22 July 1994.
		In its communication of 29 May 1996 the ICFTU adds that section 3 of the Public Order Act of 1963 empowers the police to give or refuse permission for meetings and public gatherings and is applied to trade union meetings in Swaziland and thereby authorizes the police to be present.
		The ICFTU alleges specific acts of repression and interference by the police and government authorities in trade union rallies and meetings, as well as in general "stay-aways" and the arrests of several trade union leaders and members.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb268/gb-6c.htm (12565 words)

	Health, Safety & Environment (ICFTU Website)
		Global Unions deplore the fact that over two million women and men die each year from unsustianble froms of work and 160 million more become victims of work-related diseases.
		Trade unions are taking leading roles to better integrate sustainable development with occupational health and safety for workers and to strengthen the bases for promoting forms of Decent Work and the well-being for workers and communities.
		This is in keeping with the commitment to integrate the three pillars of sustainable development (economic, environmental and social) within public and trade union programmes of work.
	www.icftu.org /focus.asp?Issue=ohse&Language=EN (395 words)

	Labour Flash No. 1081
		Thousands of trade union activists across the country held demonstrations and courted arrest on 8 January to protest the "anti-labour and anti-people" economic policies of the Central Government that would harm the working class and create more unemployment.
		From all the rallies, declaration was made for a Parliament March on 26 February 2003 to prepare for a countrywide general strike in the subsequent phase.
		The government expects to pull up the working rate of women to 55 per cent by 2007, which could be a measure to cope with the aging society and the drop of the birth rate the country is facing.
	www.icftu-apro.org /flash/flash1081.html (535 words)

	Statement by Guy Ryder, General Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) , ...
		Trade unions understand that moves to sustainable production will have impacts on employment.
		The ICFTU insists on the primary responsibility of state and inter-governmental action for sustainable development.
		The international trade union movement has been forging partnerships with employers and employers' organisations which are genuinely committed to working with them.
	www.un.org /events/wssd/statements/icftuE.htm (715 words)

	Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Union delegations in various capitals of the world delivered protest letters to the Korean embassies and held demonstrations to demand the release of imprisoned unionists and the recognition of the Korean Government Employees Union.
		The preparation for the June 27 International Day of Action for the Release of Imprisoned Trade Unionists in Korea, jointly proposed by the International Metalworkers Federation (IMF) and the Public Services International (PSI), endorsed by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), and supported by the Global Unions, is fully underway.
		Other Global Union Federations, such as, the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) and International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW) have joined in the campaign, calling on their affiliates to take part in the action.
	www.kctu.org /index.php3 (3017 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Cambodian workers threaten strike
		The union officials were speaking at the launch of a guide by the International Labour Organisation to explain the country's labour law to employers and unions.
		The Cambodian unions say the quota system is being used as an excuse to crack down on workers' rights by using police to break up strikes and taking union officials to court.
		The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions has issued a report that accuses the authorities of undermining the country's reputation for good labour practices.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4537347.stm (347 words)

	CODES OF CONDUCT FOR TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS: AN OVERVIEW (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Trade unions, development organisations, solidarity groups and environmental organisations now directly approach and address corporations (or industry associations representing corporations) about their social and environmental behaviour.
		Unions often organize workers both in clothes and shoe industries; free trade zone solidarity organisations try to work for all in the zone.
		The NGOs and trade unions in the monitoring body would be charged with representing a variety of voices, including NGOs,unions and workers in the producing countries (the South) and the interests of consumers.
	www.cleanclothes.org /codes/overvieuw.htm (12600 words)

	GEFONT Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		October 22, Kathmandu: General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) condemns midnight attack on a leading FM Radio station of the country- the Kantipur FM Radio by the armed cops yesterday.
		With a Trade Union and Human Rights scheduled for Kathmandu this weekend, 10-12 September, the 20-million-member ICEM has again protested loudly to the King of Nepal over actions taken by royal police to suppress free assembly and free speech in the Himalayan kingdom.
		General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT), Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC), Democratic Confederation of Nepalese Trade Unions (DECONT) and Teachers Union of Nepal (TUN) were the main organiser of the conference.
	www.gefont.org (885 words)

	Labour Russia on the Net
		The ICFTU demands from Belarus President to stop all interference into legitimate trade union activities, to ensure that the Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus can take place as planned, to unblock the account of the organisation and to remove all threats against its leaders.
		The ICFTU urges trade unions to support Belarus protest actions on October 19 by sending messages of solidarity, by making representations to the Belarus Embassies, by arranging demonstrations or picketing of the Embassies if possible, and by approaching their own governments.
		IUF protest government’s interference in trade union activities and intimidation of trade union officers in Belarus.
	www.trud.org /index7.htm (1408 words)

	Free Trade Union Federation of Latvia - LBAS
		Latvian Free Trade Union Federation unites trade unions for the implementation of common tasks, to protect labour, economic and social rights and interests of trade union members and take part in the development of legal state and the democratic society.
		Latvian Free Trade Union Federation is the founder of the Baltic Trade Union Council, observer of European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the member organization of International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).
		Is the largest branch trade union of the Latvian Free Trade Union Federation, it unites the members working in the fields of educational and science or study in any of the educational establishments of this sphere.
	www.randburg.com /lv/lbas.html (731 words)

	CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE - TRADE UNION EDUCATION NETWORK Website
		The Confederation of the Trade Unions of the Republic of Moldova (CSRM) informs the International Labour Organization and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions that in Moldova forms of forced labour are applied.
		The project aims to strengthen trade union organisations in Central and Eastern Europe by emphasising the importance of tr...
		Free Trade Union Confederation of Ukraine (FTUCU) *
	www.education-cee.org (1301 words)

	Press Release (ILO/01/30): ILO symposium to promote social concerns at World Bank and International Monetary Fund - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		While the international financial institutions gradually have become more receptive to dialogue with global trade unions, a discussion paper prepared for the symposium argues that their policies still fail to address the negative consequences of globalization for workers around the world.
		The document, entitled "Trade unions and the global economy: An unfinished story," points to a number of instances where the policies of the financial institutions run contrary to ILO core Conventions, namely on the right to bargain collectively, and to universally-accepted provisions for social protection.
		While discussing the evolution in relationship between trade unions and relevant international institutions, participants will formulate strategies aimed at influencing reforms engaged by the Bretton Woods institutions and the WTO and at promoting constructive dialogue with the labour movement.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2001/30.htm (506 words)

	Global Union Research Network - GURN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The aim of the research network is to give union organizations better access to research carried out within trade unions and allied institutions, while enabling them to exchange information on matters of joint concern and to develop the capacity to make analyses and take part in debates and policy formulation.
		One of the Global Union Research Network's first pilot projects enabled trade unionists to debate the report on migrant workers which was tabled for a general discussion at the International Labour Conference in 2004.
		If you know about a trade union research institute or trade union department dealing with research which is not in the list, we would very much appreciate to hear from you.
	www.gurn.info (625 words)

	Production Sharing (from international trade) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		Among the items commonly traded are consumer goods, such as television sets and clothing; capital goods, such as machinery; and raw materials and food.
		Trade fairs are organized at regular intervals, generally at the same location and period of the year, and usually last for several weeks.
		An international organization designed to supervise and liberalize world trade, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was created in 1947.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-202823 (801 words)

	Chasing the holy grail of free trade, by Dorval Brunelle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Removing trade barriers means that the strong get stronger, and drives weaker countries further into dependence, preventing them from fashioning policies to meet the needs of their populations, especially in agricultural matters.
		Shortly thereafter, in parallel with the third trade ministerial meeting held in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) in May 1997, representatives of the trade union organisations of the Americas met with delegates from various anti-free-trade groups at the third trade union summit.
		The most innovative of the measures adopted at the trade union summit was the decision to launch the Hemispheric Social Alliance (HSA), thereby establishing a broad-based coalition with a view to developing "viable and concrete alternatives to the FTAA" (9).
	www.monde-diplomatique.fr /en/2001/04/05americassummit (2556 words)

	Aotearoa New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
		The Council of Trade Unions is committing to working with Australian unions to continue opposition to the worst changes to their workplace relations system in decades, Council of Trade Unions President Ross Wilson said today.
		The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed the latest Labour Cost Index figures showing the wage movements across all sectors averaged 3% in the last year, but is pledging to continue the campaign for better wages for workers.
		The union movement was leading the way in the struggle for work-life balance in New Zealand and internationally, Council of Trade Unions secretary Carol Beaumont said today.
	www.union.org.nz (1027 words)

	ipedia.com: International Confederation of Free Trade Unions Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Claiming 157 million members in 225 affiliated organisations in 148 countries and territories, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions came into being on December 7, 1949 following a spli...
		That constitution lists no fewer than seventeen aims of the organization and without wishing to sound cynical, it does appear that the ICFTU from its very beginning set itself goals which it would be impossible to achieve -- particularly with a small staff and budget.
		For example, the organization's constitution requires it "to carry out a programme of trade union and workers’ education" or give "assistance to those suffering from the consequences of natural and industrial disasters".
	www.ipedia.com /international_confederation_of_free_trade_unions.html (538 words)

	Global Union Links
		He also serves as the president of the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
		Ten Global Union Federations (GUFs) are the international representatives of unions organizing in specific industry sectors or occupational groups.
		Labor unions are a fundamental institution for democracy and economic development.
	www.aflcio.org /aboutunions/globalunions (371 words)

	Scoop: Cambodia murderers of union leaders enjoy impunity
		Chea Vichea, President of the Free Trade Union of the Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) and Ros Sovannareth, President of the Trinonga Komara Garment Union and a Steering Committee member of the FTUWKC were killed in broad daylight on 22 January 2004 and 7 May 2004 respectively.
		In view of the recent wave of police interference, physical assaults and murders, the ICFTU suspects that incentives for the Cambodian government to respect international labour standards have decreased owing to the phasing out of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, which expires at the end of 2004.
		The increase in harassment and targeting of trade unionists may therefore not be coincidental.
	www.scoop.co.nz /mason/stories/WO0410/S00351.htm (876 words)

	International Confederation of Free Trade Unions - African Regional Organisation (ICFTU-AFRO)
		International Confederation of Free Trade Unions - African Regional Organisation (ICFTU-AFRO)
		AFRO pays a lot of attention to human and trade union rights, socio-economic issues including research, gender equality, education and training, organizing and recruitment, HIV/AIDS at workplace and conflict resolution...
		This is a report on the activities the International Confederation of Free Trade Unons, African Regional Organisation carried out between 2001 and 200...
	www.icftuafro.org (230 words)

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