LGBT workers, combined with the initiatives taken by at least some of the global unions, represents a significant development in the worldwide fight for equality and dignity in the labour force. Activists: take note! TABLE 1: GLOBAL UNION CONFEDERATIONS (2013) GLOBAL UNION WORKER/SECTOR BWI: Building and Woodworkers Building trades International EI: Education International Education workers IAEA Artists and Actors IFJ: International Federation of Journalists Journalists IndustriALL (merger in late 2012 of: Mining, Energy, Manufacturing (including International Federation (IMF), auto) Metalworkers’ International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and Unions (ICEM) General Workers’ and International Textiles Garment and Leather Federation (ITGLWF). Workers’ ITF: International Transport Transportation Workers’ Federation IUF: International Union of Food, Food, Agriculture Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering,
LGBT workers, combined with the initiatives taken by at least some of the global unions, represents a significant development in the worldwide fight for equality and dignity in the labour force. Activists: take note! TABLE 1: GLOBAL UNION CONFEDERATIONS (2013) GLOBAL UNION WORKER/SECTOR BWI: Building and Woodworkers International Building trades EI: Education International Education workers IAEA Artists and Actors IFJ: International Federation of Journalists Journalists IndustriALL (merger in late 2012 of: International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF), International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers’ Unions (ICEM) and International Textiles Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation (ITGLWF). Mining, Energy, Manufacturing (including auto) ITF: International Transport Workers’ Federation Transportation IUF: International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Food, Agriculture
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