1. www.ituc-csi.org Globalisation context Massive inequality within and between countries Deficit of decent work / no choice Demographic trend – need for labourforce Greed / skills for lower price Climate change

2. www.ituc-csi.org Balanced development is needed Multilateral framework that puts people first Combating poverty, building DW – in the centre Work / life balance VET Life long learning Skills recognition

3. www.ituc-csi.org Positive side In host countries: taxes and spending, work done Remittances (150b), but … Returnees Multiculturism

4. www.ituc-csi.org International arena International (WTO GATs Mode 4): labour as commodity, narrow focus on temporary and circular migration to fill gaps IOM, GFMD Bilateral agreements (HRs, skills, transfer) European court of justice

5. www.ituc-csi.org Why unions? All the workers Size “marked feature of global economy” Risks and vulnerabilities

6. www.ituc-csi.org What? Advocacy Help and assistance Resource and analysis Organising and representation

7. www.ituc-csi.org ITUC work Workshop in 2006 SAPs International platforms: 2004 – ILO 2005 – global commission on international migration and development 2006 – HL Dialog of the UN GA on IMD 2007 – GFMD, statement 2008 – GU Forum on MD, before GFMD

8. www.ituc-csi.org Human rights are precondition to any fair model of globalisation Labour is not a commodity Normative frame: Ratification and implementation: accountability of governments: ILO Multilateral Framework No racism and xenophobia: awareness, training etc. Equal rights, coverage and treatment: FoA. Also undocumented: exploitation of some workers threatens all the workers. Control over private agencies (Co.181) + ethic code Development agenda: DW, ODA (0.7), quality public services, legal mechanisms. Migration has to be a free choice International agreements and partnerships: strengthen cooperation, involvement of social partners and CSOs…), legal channels

9. www.ituc-csi.org Policy making All the relevant structures to be involved Consultations and decision making with social partners, institutionalisation Agreements have to have social dimension

10. www.ituc-csi.org Union examples Native speaking organisers / officers (CSC, TUC, LO- N…) Structures to follow migrants (CISL, EAKL…) Certification (CISL) Vouchers / collective use of union services (FNV, Belgians…) Participation in quotas setting (FNPR) Affiliation and cooperation of “migrant unions” (KCTU, HKCTU, EMU - IGBau…) Agreements of co-support (LBAS, Lo-S, LPSK etc.) Materials in native languages (CGT, TUC, ZSSS etc.)

11. www.ituc-csi.org Union examples UNISON/TEHY membership transfer Overseas Nurses Networks Joint membership (3F…) UNI Passport and IUF reciprocity agreement BWI world cup

12. www.ituc-csi.org Conclusions: ITUC Congress action programme Ratification and implementation Tripartite consultations Respect of rights, transferability ILS in agreements Joint union actions Cross-border work Awareness and education Campaigning and advocacy ILO Multilateral Framework – implementation Alliances with CSOs