This short session will welcome guests to the summit and set out the broad L7 agenda and how it reflects the priorities of unions and workers around the world. It is also a chance to hear from the UK government, which holds the G7 Presidency this year, on responding to the jobs crisis caused by the pandemic.
Chaired by Paul Nowak, Deputy General Secretary, TUC
Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation
Dr Therese Coffey MP, Secretary of State, Department of Work and Pensions
Kevin Courtney, General Secretary, NEU and TUC International Spokesperson
