07/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/30/2024 07:40
The ITUC welcomes the declaration from the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting (G20 LEMM) that closely aligns with workers' demands, as outlined in the L20 statement to the G20 LEMM.
30-07-2024
Throughout this discussion, social partners and key governments showcased their efforts to address the social impacts of climate change, promote decent job plans and develop skills within Just Transition strategies.
In the declaration, the G20 LEMM addressed several critical areas highlighted by the L20 Summit, 23-24 July, just before the LEMM. The commitments in the declaration resonate with trade unions' call for a New Social Contract. Specifically, the G20 Ministers pledged to:
ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle stated: "Under the leadership of Brazil, G20 Labour and Employment Ministers have shown strong support for key trade union priorities to build a just world and a sustainable planet. We look forward to further consolidating this progress during the South African Presidency to ensure the G20 delivers for workers."
Veronica Nilsson, General Secretary of TUAC, added: "Unions salute the constructive work of the Brazilian Presidency of the G20 and look forward to concrete action from G20 members. It is very encouraging that G20 Labour and Employment Ministers recognised the importance of promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining to achieve decent work, a just transition, sustainable economic growth, and social justice."