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Ed
Sweeney, TUC, Trade Justice Parade rally
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The
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU)
held the first ever Global Unions' Day of Action on Friday
9 November 2001
on the theme of Making Globalisation Work for People.
The TUC supported
the Day of Action through a variety of activities and encouraged
trade unionists to get involved. Click here
to read our guide for the Global Unions Day of Action which has background information
and action suggestions.
On
3rd November the TUC supported a Trade Justice Parade with NGOs
in Central London. It was a colourful event with a turn-out of about
5,000 people. The message to the government was make trade work
for people, particularly the poorest.
More
photos here.
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Unions round
the world, on the 9 November, said "No" to globalisation where
trade undermines the values and living conditions of workers.
Instead we
want globalisation underpinned by solidarity and justice that:
- advances
workers' rights and job security
- supports
quality universal education and healthcare
- helps
the poor, not just the rich
- is open
and democratic
- benefits
all people
- delivers
true global justice and equality
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