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Trade Unions in Transformation: Global Economic Transformation

Publications and practical resources on global economic transformation, trade, macroeconomic policy and labour governance.

Global economic transformation is reshaping employment, production, trade and public policy. These resources explore how trade unions can influence macroeconomic and fiscal policy, support inclusive structural transformation, defend labour rights in trade agreements and strengthen labour governance in global value chains.

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Publications and resources

Brief 1 — Advancing decent work through macroeconomic policy coherence

First page of Brief 1 — Advancing decent work through macroeconomic policy coherence

Policy brief

Brief 1 — Advancing decent work through macroeconomic policy coherence

First page of Brief 1 — Advancing decent work through macroeconomic policy coherence

31 October 2025

Brief 2 — Fiscal policies to advance social justice

First page of Brief 2 — Fiscal policies to advance social justice

Policy brief

Brief 2 — Fiscal policies to advance social justice

First page of Brief 2 — Fiscal policies to advance social justice

31 October 2025

Brief 3 — Unions at the heart of inclusive, job-rich structural transformation

First page of Brief 3 — Unions at the heart of inclusive, job-rich structural transformation

Policy brief

Brief 3 — Unions at the heart of inclusive, job-rich structural transformation

First page of Brief 3 — Unions at the heart of inclusive, job-rich structural transformation

31 October 2025

Trade Unions, Labour Governance and Economic Upgradation in Value Chains

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Working paper

Trade Unions, Labour Governance and Economic Upgradation in Value Chains

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30 September 2024

Workers’ Organizations and Labour Rights in Trade Agreements: Ideas for Trade Union Action

Cover of Workers’ Organizations and Labour Rights in Trade Agreements: Ideas for Trade Union Action

Report

Workers’ Organizations and Labour Rights in Trade Agreements: Ideas for Trade Union Action

Cover of Workers’ Organizations and Labour Rights in Trade Agreements: Ideas for Trade Union Action

18 September 2026