ITUC
CLAC is a founding member of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), which represents 168 million workers in 155 countries and territories and has 311 national affiliates.
ITUC’s primary mission is the promotion and defence of workers’ rights and interests through international cooperation between trade unions, global campaigning, and advocacy within the major global institutions. Its main areas of activity include:
- trade union and human rights
- economy, society, and the workplace
- equality and non-discrimination
- international solidarity
ITUC adheres to the principles of trade union democracy and independence, as set out in its constitution. It is governed by four-yearly world congresses, a General Council, and an Executive Bureau.