A global union federation is an international federation of national and regional trade unions organising in specific industry sectors or occupational groups, previously known as international trade secretariats [ITSs]. Federation can refer to: Federation - a state governed under the system of federalism. ... A trade union or labor union is an organization of workers. ... A profession is an occupation, vocation or career where specialized knowledge of a subject, field, or science is applied. ...
Most major unions are members of one or more global union federations, relevant to the sectors where they have their members. Normally, the individual union will also be affiliated to a national trade union center, which in turn can be affiliated to a world body such as the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC. A national trade union center is a federation of trade unions in a single country. ... The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is the worlds largest trade union federation. ...
The GlobalUnionFederation representing workers in the industry has asked urged the Jones Apparel Group to intervene promptly to secure the reinstatement of a workersÂ’ representative who was unfairly dismissed from one of its suppliers in Madagascar in defiance of Labour Ministry rulings.
The GlobalUnionFederation has also asked Jones Apparel what steps it is taking to ensure that its supplier is in compliance with national laws and international standards.
The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation is a globalunionfederation bringing together 220 affiliated organisations in 110 countries with a combined membership of 10 million workers.