SIGTUR Conference in Perth promises more international co-ordination

The Southern Initiative on Globalisation and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR) is a network of unions from countries in the southern hemisphere. It recently held its 10th Congress in the western Australian city of Perth. At the conference topics like work intensification, the growth of insecure employment, and health and safety were discussed as issues that affected workers in every country. It was resolved that building practical networks that facilitate actions will be the priority in the coming years.

The Southern Initiative on Globalisation and Trade Union Rights (SIGTUR) is a network of unions from countries in the southern hemisphere. It recently held its 10th Congress in the western Australian city of Perth. At the conference topics like work intensification, the growth of insecure employment, and health and safety were discussed as issues that affected workers in every country. It was resolved that building practical networks that facilitate actions will be the priority in the coming years.