Democracy and the rule of law is vital for trade unions, but trade unions are also vital for a healthy democracy. This session will look at how workplace organising can help strengthen democracy at all levels of society, and how workers around the world are dealing with increasing threats to freedom and the persistent inequalities dividing our societies.

Chaired by Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary

Richard Trumka, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Reema Nanavaty, Director, Economic and Rural Development of Self-Employed Women Association (SEWA)
Patrick Roach, General Secretary, NASWUT Teacher’s union
Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

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