World Federation of Trade Unions

GPTKB entity

Statements (81)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Union
gptkbp:advocates_for collective bargaining
workers' rights
decent work
decent work for all
gptkbp:affiliated_with national trade unions
gptkbp:challenges globalization
gptkbp:conducts research on labor issues
research on labor rights
gptkbp:coordinates global campaigns
gptkbp:coordinates_with regional trade union federations
gptkbp:founded 1945
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:City_Council
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on youth employment
workers in the informal economy
gptkbp:has_a_health_and_safety_committee World Federation of Trade Unions Health and Safety Committee
gptkbp:has_a_presence_in over 100 countries
gptkbp:has_a_website www.wftu.org
gptkbp:has_consultative_status_with gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:has_history anti-imperialism
anti-imperialist activism
gptkbp:has_partnerships_with gptkb:NGOs
gptkbp:has_publications World Federation of Trade Unions Review
gptkbp:has_role global economic policy discussions
international solidarity campaigns.
gptkbp:headquartered_in gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Athens,_Greece
gptkbp:held_in congresses every few years
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label World Federation of Trade Unions
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:International_Trade_Union_Confederation
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for worker representation
international solidarity actions
gptkbp:is_active_in environmental sustainability initiatives
gptkbp:is_committed_to gender equality in the workplace
defending public services
gptkbp:is_funded_by member contributions
gptkbp:is_involved_in education and training programs
human rights advocacy
global labor movements
advocacy for migrant workers
education and training for workers
labor rights campaigns
social dialogue with employers
gptkbp:is_known_for its solidarity actions
gptkbp:is_opposed_by neoliberal policies
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:World_Federation_of_Trade_Unions_Women
World Federation of Trade Unions Women's Committee
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:United_Nations
various governments
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its historical significance in labor movements.
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Committee
general secretary
regional secretaries
gptkbp:membership over 100 million
gptkbp:motto Unity and Struggle
gptkbp:network affiliated unions worldwide
gptkbp:organizes protests and demonstrations
international conferences
gptkbp:participates_in gptkb:International_Labour_Organization
international labor standards discussions
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:social_justice
gender equality in the workplace
solidarity among workers
gptkbp:provides training for trade union leaders
gptkbp:publishes reports on labor issues
gptkbp:reach labor movements
gptkbp:region gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Latin_America
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:supports gptkb:social_justice
collective bargaining
strikes
trade union rights
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of universal labor rights
gptkbp:was_involved_in major labor strikes
gptkbp:works_with other international organizations
gptkbp:youth_programs gptkb:World_Federation_of_Trade_Unions_Youth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4