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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)
ACTSA, the successor to the Anti-Apartheid Movement, campaigns in support of peace, democracy and development in Southern Africa. 28 Penton Street, London N1 9SA Tel: 020 7833 3133 Fax: 020 7837 3001.

American Federation of Labour-Congress of Industrial Organisations (AFL-CIO)
The American equivalent of the TUC, the AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of America’s unions, representing more than 13 million workers.

Amnesty International, UK Section
17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA Tel: 020 7033 1500 Fax: 020 7033 1503 e-mail: sct@amnesty.org.uk

Australian Council of Trade Unions
The Australian equivalent of the TUC, the ACTU is made up of 46 affiliated unions representing around 1.8 million workers.

Banana Link
Banana Link's website gives information on the many social and environmental issues that effect the banana trade.

ETUCO Documents on European Works Councils
The ETUC currently comprises 78 member organisations from a total of 34 countries in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as 11 European industry federations, making a total of 60 million members. The ETUC is a united, yet pluralist organisation which determines its policies independently through the deliberations of its Congress and its Executive Committee.

European Commission (UK Representation)
8 Storey's Gate, London SW1P 3AT Tel: 020 7973 1992 Fax: 020 7973 1900.

European Commission, Forum on European Works Councils
Free registration is needed to access the site.

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Interesting surveys on gender issues, work/life balance and working conditions in the EU.

European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
The European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO) is a monitoring instrument offering news and analysis on European industrial relations. Its aim is to collect, analyse and disseminate high-quality and up-to-date information on key developments in industrial relations in Europe. It aims primarily to serve the needs of national and European level organisations of the social partners, governmental organisations and EU institutions.

European Movement
The European Movement argues that the European Union should be reformed to become more democratic and effective, and campaigns to ensure that Britain can play a full role in its development. Its members come from across the political spectrum. 2nd Floor, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TJ Tel: 020 7881 8989 Fax: 020 7881 8988.

European Works Council in Action - A TUC Case Study


ICFTU Global Campaign to Stop Child Labour
As part of this campaign, the ICFTU are collecting signatures for a petition which will be presented in September to representatives of Governments, employers' organisations and the IMF and World Bank.

IUF - International Union of Foodworkers
IUF, International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations, website. Use search engine to find news on European Works Councils.

International Centre for Trade Union Rights
Campaigning worldwide for trade union rights. Membership open to organisations and individuals. UCATT House, 177 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9RL Tel: 020 7498 4700 Fax: 020 7498 0611 e-mail: ictur@gn.apc.org

International Labour Organisation
UN specialised agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.

Justice for Colombia
Justice for Colombia is a coalition of British trade unions and other organisations that support the Colombian people and trade union movement in their campaign for basic trade union and other human rights and their struggle for peace with social justice. The organisation was started in response to the appalling situation faced by trade unionists in Colombia – the most dangerous place in the world to be a member of a trade union.

LabourStart
International trade union news and discussion forums.

Liberty
Liberty is a leading human rights organisation. Their Legal Advice Line is 020 7378 8659 which provides free, confidential advice to individuals. 21 Tabard Street, London SE1 4LA Tel: 020 7403 3888 Fax: 020 7407 5354 e-mail: info@liberty-human-rights.org.uk

Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign
The NSC is a political and human rights organisation which works in partnership with progressive organisations in Nicaragua and the UK that promote the values of the Sandinista Revolution: social and economic justice and popular participation. The NSC carries out campaigning and lobbying work in the UK and the development of political and economic solidarity at all levels between the UK and Nicaragua. 129 Seven Sisters Road, London N7 7QG Tel: 020 7272 9619 Fax: 020 7272 5476 e-mail: nsc@nicaraguasc.org.uk

Support Caribbean Bananas
If the European union goes ahead and removes banana quotas for the Caribbean it will be condeming the industry to death. Almost all Caribbean banana exports come to the UK, and the economies of the islands will be unable to replace the loss of this trade. Caribbean farmers and farmworkers need your support now.

Trade Union European Information Project
Provides full text of the fourteen issues of the European Review.

UNI (Union Network International)
UNI is the skills and services international launched on January 1, 2000. UNI has nearly 1,000 affiliated unions in 140 countries around the world, representing more than 15 million members. UNI is a global union and our job is to help affiliated unions and their members to put people first in this increasingly globalised economy. UNI encourages solidarity across borders, raises issues of common concern with employers, governments and international bodies and promotes trade union rights worldwide

UNI Commerce Sector (Union Network International)
UNI Commerce is the biggest Sector of UNI (Union Network International) with close to five million members worldwide. Mergers and takeovers in retail and wholesale trade have created new giant corporations and changed the whole industry. UNI’s role is to make the voice of working people in commerce heard on global and regional levels. In dialogue and negotiations with multinationals and international employers’ associations, UNI Commerce promotes stable employment and good jobs.

War on Want
War on Want fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. They campaign for workers' rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice. Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT. Tel: 020 7549 0555 Fax: 020 7549 0556

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