ICFTU-APRO South Pacific and Oceanic Council of Trade Unions (SPOCTU)

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Founded

1990-07-27 Suva Fiji

History

27 Jul 1990, Suva (Fiji), at inaugural conference, following decision of a meeting of trade union leaders of the region, 28 Apr 1989, Brisbane (Australia). Comes within the framework of H-XA1667 - International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) as a sub-structure of E-XK0006 - ITUC - Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP). A similar organization, U-XU1623 - Pacific Trade Union Community, which had been set up in 1980 as Pacific Trade Union Forum, was dissolved 26 Jul 1990, in favour of SPOCTU. Ceased to exist.

Aims

Act as the trade union body of the region to give collective expression to demands and aspirations of trade unions as representatives of the working people; provide a permanent platform for exchange of views and experience and for formulation of policies and proposals for action to develop and strengthen free and democratic trade unions in the area; secure full recognition of rights of working people in the area to establish free and democratic trade unions for defence and advancement of their legitimate economic and social interests; promote mutual assistance to safeguard trade union rights and freedom against encroachments; represent the free trade union movement in international agencies in the South Pacific which perform functions affecting social and economic conditions of working people in the area; strengthen solidarity between free trade unions in the area and those of Asia and the world; facilitate effective coordination of solidarity support extended by international trade union bodies and related institutions, including individual affiliates of Australian and New Zealand confederations, to trade unions in the area; further the cultural, economic, political and social interests of the peoples of the area in accordance with principles and policies established by the international free trade union movement.

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Structure

General Conference (every 4 years). Steering Committee (meets once a year), consisting of Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons (one a woman) and one representative of each country. Executive Officer.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

UIA Org ID

XK0048

Last News

1998

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