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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 106866 |
| CIS number |
07-781 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-90-9021256-2 |
| Year |
2006 |
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| Author(s) |
White A. |
| Title |
Making a world of difference: Global unions at work |
| Bibliographic information |
International Press Centre, Résidence Palace, Block C, 155 rue de la Loi, Bruxelles, Belgium, 2006. vi, 216p. Illus. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
This book examines the work of the Global Union Federations and their campaigns for the promotion of fairness, decent work and social justice. Programmes for confronting the challenges of poverty, education and child labour, gender equality, migration and health, safety and the environment are described. These include activities concerning mine safety in China, ship breaking in India, safety of media staff in conflict zones and the eradication of child labour. Includes a brief survey of the history of international trade unionism and a listing of the Global Union Federations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
role of workers' organizations; employee rights; international cooperation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
child labour; conditions of work |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
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| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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| Browse category(ies) |
Child labour
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