INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF BUILDING AND WOOD WORKERS XIX Congress 4-8 October 1993- The Hague, Netherlands Report of the General Secretary 1990-1993 Z 5997 Activities O Membership O Finances THUNDRED Y THE NEXT ORGANISING FITBB IBBH FITCM 4-8 OCT. 1993 THE HAGUE BWN BT FUTURE YEARS IBB BW FITBB IFBW IBBH IBTU FITCM IBTU FITBB FITCM 1 Published by the International Federation of Building and Wood Workers Geneva August 1993 Document No. 1 Contents ACTIVITIES 11. IV. Introduction. IFBWW Statutory Meetings XVIII Congress to XIX Congress Regions..... • Europe • Africa • Asia and Pacific • Latin America and Caribbean • North Report of the General Secretary Trade án Rights 1990-1993 61 79 VI. Education Ac VII. VIII. Press, Comm Activities Membership Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Wome Membership ● Finances Offi Staff Calendar of meetings 89 PART 2- ME MEMBERSHIP XI. New Affiliations 1989-1993 XII. List of all Affiliated Organisations 117 123 PART 3- FINANCES XIII. Auditors Repor List of IFE IFBWW XIX Congress 4-8 October 1993 The Hague, Netherlands 1993 139 * B PREZ S I.o taemo erit to hoqeA V1992 199 seer- peer 2900 qirlaedmeMesilivijoA Friedrich * Epert- Stiftung Bonn Bibliothek * Z 5997 aasigmo XIX WW& T geel rodoto0 8-1 abusledio ougsHodT I. II. III. - PART I ACTIVITIES Introduction........ IFBWW Statutory Meetings XVIII Congress to XIX Congress Regions IV. V. VI. VII. • Europe • Africa • Asia and Pacific • Latin America and Caribbean • North America Industrial Activities art • Wood and Forestry Committee Building Committee Trade Union and Human Rights • Solidarity Activities • Transnational Corporations Education Activities Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women VIII. Press, Information and Communications IX. • Publications • Electronic communications Offices and Staff........ X. Calendar of meetings 1990-1993 PART 2 MEMBERSHIP - XI. New Affiliations 1989-1993..... XII. List of all Affiliated Organisations PART 3- FINANCES XIII. 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Ms12 bris aeoitto ror ceet- beer egniteem to isbnels ..X TI EST 91H2A38MM- STRAS ceer- eset anoitsiliд weИ IX A enollseinsg10 betalliA ils to tell.IIX ect. etno to elnemets12\ ehogs erofibuA JUX .IIIX ХВИНА ɛeer- oeer enoto A ytisbilo tenoitsmeinl WWE to fal Part 1 INTRO Part 1 allenges Activities World Congress and the cr 1990-1993 time, ment. The buildi nstant decline pd expand its East. demo I tieq asitivitoA 29 eeer- oeer Istone bidd bas list daid Part 1 gd botqoba bas bad to sonslab ad not main bar obiw blow girisiedmem boqs of agisque I sig INTRODUCTION A bbmblow ingia som ed to smo The Challenges From Singapore in 1989 to The Hague in 1993- the period between the IFBWW's 18th and 19th World Congresses-the world has experienced enormous change. So, too, the IFBWW has developed and evolved to meet the challenges facing working people in our sectors. - The positive achievements of the IFBWW are the result of efforts to revitalise and systematically strengthen the International. In 1990, the IFBWW was facing a number of formidable challenges. There was a substantial loss of membership immediately after the 18th World Congress and the creation of an" International Institute" had raised a number of concerns within the IFBWW. The world had also entered a new stage of development the Cold War ended, the Berlin Wall fell. Communist Trade Union structures faded into obscurity and new or reformed unions eagerly sought contacts and assistance from the free and democratic trade union movement. Such unions made a wide range of new demands on the IFBWW. The IFBWW had to rise rapidly to the challenge, exploring, contacting and reporting on developments in newly opened societies. The challenges faced in this area were enormous and led the IFBWW rapidly to expand its work to assist free and democratic trade unions emerging in the East. At the same time, around the rest of the world, IFBWW affiliates faced record unemployment. The building industry, a major barometer of economic well- being, has been in constant decline and unions have been forced to battle" New Right" philosophies advocating the dismantling of standards and regulations established to protect workers. New trends and developments emerging in the building, wood and forestry industries also called for a comprehensive approach to the development of trade union policies to improve and protect standards for workers in our industries. 7 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The last Congress set new directions based on the IFBWW Action Programme which was adopted by the Executive Committee. The IFBWW's activities are now geared towards achieving a number of clearly defined objectives which will increase the size and strength of the International while providing concrete and practical services needed by affiliates. These objectives are reflected in the strengthening of the IFBWW's staff and structures in the Headquarters and the regions; in the expansion of educational services and publications; in the consolidation and revitalisation of industrial committees and industrial activities; the establishment and activating of mechanisms for the defence of trade union and human rights and the concerted IFBWW campaign to expand membership world wide. Organising After the 18th Congress, the IFBWW initiated an intensive organising campaign world wide. Not only was there potential in Central and East Europe, but also large pockets of potential membership existed in many other areas of the world. Some of the more significant first exploratory/ organising missions conducted by the IFBWW included missions to Poland, Czechoslovakia and Romania in 1990. In 1991 visits included: the IFBWW/ NBTF mission to Estonia, an IFBWW mission to Morocco, an IFBWW mission to Australia, a mission to Bulgaria. In 1992 visits included: the mission to Mauritius and Seychelles, the mission to Brazil, a mission to Russia and Ukraine, various visits to Latvia and Lithuania and the first IFBWW contacts in Mongolia and China. In 1993 visits were also undertaken to Albania. These missions have broadened IFBWW contacts world- wide and often resulted in new affiliations. - The international organising campaign was linked with new efforts to open and expand IFBWW structures, providing existing and potential affiliates with better opportunities to contribute and participate in the work of the International.dmun fts vistai Immediately after the 18th Congress, efforts were made to strengthen the IFBWW structures- to open the International's decision- making bodies to wider and increased participation from affiliated organisations. The IFBWW's Management Committee Meetings( Geneva and Tunis) and the Executive Committee endorsed new Bylaws for our Regional Committees and Conferences. These significantly increased the level of representation from developing countries- in most regions doubling the size of the Regional Committees. The Regional Conferences elected new expanded regional committees for Latin America& Caribbean, Asia& Pacific and Africa: ai gaigisme anoinu bat itsroomsb bas Jan ☐ oo The 5th Latin America& Caribbean Conference was held in the Dominican miRepublic, December 1990. ם gaibliud edT volgmenu reed and The 4th Asian& Pacific Conference, was held in Pattaya, Thailand, Novemas held ber 1991. olevab bas abrent wel.arealow Jostorq of □ The 5th Pan African Regional Conference was held in Harare, Zimbabwe, TO September 1992.bneje dostong bas evormi of asioiloq goiau bent to twen boow bai 8 562 levene Introduction The Executive Committee also launched a study for the creation of new statutes to be submitted at the next Congress. The statutory review is now complete and has achieved the aim of expanding representation and reconsidering procedures. Affiliations to the IFBWW have doubled our membership. In 1989 we represented 3.5 million workers. We then lost 350,000 American members. Today we represent almost 6 million members. Finances have stabilised. In 1989 the IFBWW had an annual income of affiliation fees of CHF 2.5 million. By 1993 the IFBWW received affiliation fees amounting to CHF 3.5 million. This increase is due to larger membership, higher levels of affiliation fees and greater discipline in collecting fees, especially in the regions. Trade union rights Despite the positive signs of growth, the demands on the International and appeals for solidarity are increasing. This is a result of the serious and complex situation facing building, wood and forestry unions world- wide. A systematic international approach was required to confront a range of problems. - Both the outright and the more subtle attacks on human and trade union rights are questions of growing concern for the IFBWW. Different responses have been called for due to different types of attacks. Recently, the IFBWW has come into direct conflict with a number of governments Thailand, Lesotho, El Salvador, Philippines, Pakistan, Korea and New Zealand. Attacks against IFBWW affiliates in these countries have resulted in the IFBWW lodging complaints with the ILO. The New Zealand Government's" Employment Contracts Act" representing one of the fiercest direct legislative attacks on trade unions since the rise of" Thatcherism"- has also raised global concern in the trade union movement. As a result of this changing and complex climate the IFBWW has strengthened its ability to act, often directly intervening and assisting unions involved in industrial disputes and providing information about international companies. It can clearly be seen over the last four year period that the IFBWW is increasingly becoming a day- to- day part of affiliates' efforts to defend members, research complex industrial issues and mobilise international solidarity. Between 1990 and 1993, the IFBWW sent out many circular letters and more recently, Urgent Action- FaxNews, informing affiliates of difficulties confronted in different parts of the world and calling for solidarity assistance. We have organised many major International Solidarity Campaigns, e.g., action in South Africa involving Mondi Timber Consortium, Group Five Construction and Pilkington tiles- strikes in which at least five workers were shot. The Yacyreta Paraguay Hydroelectric Power Project strike( where 4,500 workers were struggling for respect of the collective agreement in the face of brutal military intimidation) showed the importance of international solidarity in resolving a dispute. Two disputes represent ongoing problems-the dispute in the Philippines where the unions are struggling for recognition and the abolition of the repressive legislation, Policy Instruction No. 20, and the Highlands Water Development Project in poow, noitouan bod 9 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Lesotho where the union is still battling for the reinstatement or financial compensation for 334 workers sacked during a strike in 1990. In addition to launching campaigns and organising protests, the IFBWW has organised a number of specific conferences and seminars for affiliates in specific sub- regions to analyse and develop strategies to defend trade union rights in changing societies. Examples include: ם The" IFBWW Berlin Conference", November 1990, ㅁ the" IFBWW- IUF- TWARO Asian Sub- regional Conference on Trade Union niam and Human Rights", Colombo, 1991, man ם the" IFBWW Southern African Seminar on ILO Standards", Swaziland, 1991, national Corpora the" IFBWW Conference on Labour Legislation and Transnational Corporabitions in the Oceania Region", Wellington, May 1991, svilleoq edi stigas ☐ the" IFBWW Conference for Caribbean Building and Wood Workers Unions", Barbados, 1991, ㅁ ㅁㅁㅁ ם " Conference on the Transition of Societies", Budapest, February 1992. " Conference for Mediterranean Trade Unions", Palermo, March 1992, by a joint ITS" Conference on Human and Trade union Rights", Pakistan, August 1992, the" Southern African Conference on Trade Union Rights and Transnational Corporations", Namibia, November 1992, WWE and in June 1993, the IFBWW participated in the" IFBWW- IUF- TWAROICEF- IFJ- FIET North East Asia Conference on Trade Union Rights", Hong Kong. Resulting from the work of all of these meetings the IFBWW has developed a systematic manual and step- by step approach on Solidarity Actions and Corporate Campaigns. Joerib naflojos ide Solidarity actions and international corporate campaigns initiated by the IFBWW have become powerful mechanisms for assisting affiliates to get companies back to the bargaining table. In 1992, the IFBWW also concluded its first International Information and Consultation Agreement with a major transnational corporation in our sector, namely Spie Batignolles. Industrial Activities bas a xos yaam bezinagio evad Trade union and human rights abuses and subsequent IFBWW campaigns have not been the only areas of priority attention. As earlier noted, the building and wood work industries have been undergoing rapid change. Change has come as a result of newly emerging political philosophies. The" New Right" governments' campaigns for deregulation, weakening of safety standards, privatisation and self- employment are of growing concern. The increasing internationalisation of the world economy, and growing regional integration, have also affected companies in our industries and increased the number of workers involved in crossborder construction, wood or forestry activities. Much of the trend of internation10 erinteise latened Introduction vi 2 alisation, and employers' attempts to exploit workers has resulted in new forms of employment, particularly in the building and wood industries, such as contract labour, subcontracting and self- employment. At the same time as major structural changes take place, increasing global concern is mounting over the world's environment- of key interest to our industries. During this congress period, the IFBWW launched a restructuring of its Industrial committees with the specific intention of opening the bodies to more affiliates and making them more" action- oriented". Through the work of these committees, IFBWW identified a number of specifically targeted issues of global concern to workers and set about researching them, investigating problems and national practices, analysing possible variations in different regions around the world, and finally, adopted international policy stances. bas dospigge During the last four- year period the key issues addressed included: 66 libatoo Forest Programmes in Tropical and Temperate Zones"; alsvel Isqof •" Contract Labour, Subcontracting, Self- employment and the Informal Sector"; •" Privatisation". For each of these subjects, initial discussions and proposals were launched by the Industrial Committees. Regional conferences addressed the concerns. Finally, international meetings analysed the proposals from the regions and formulated international policy strategies for use in international United Nations organisations and for adaptation to national policy positions. In 1990 the IFBWW organised Regional Conferences on the" Preservation of the Tropical Rainforest" in Venezuela and Indonesia. The" IFBWW Tropical Rainforest Conference for Africa" was held in February 1991 in Dakar, Senegal. The " IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee" was held in April 1991 in Geneva and adopted the IFBWW international policy positions for submission to the Executive Committee. The work conducted was an essential contribution to the ILO's 2nd Forestry and Wood Committee meeting, held in April 1991. The policy position was also presented at the UNCED Brazil Conference in Brazil, 1992 The" IFBWW Latin American Conference on Contract Labour, Subcontracting and the Informal Sector", was organised just after the Latin American Regional Committee in Mexico in 1991. The" Asian and Pacific Conference on Contract Labour, Subcontracting and the Informal Sector" was held just prior to the IFBWW 4th Asian and Pacific Conference in November 1991 in Pattaya. lingA In September 1992 we ran the" Africa Regional Conference" and the African Region Meeting on" Contract Labour, Subcontracting and the Informal Sector" ( Harare). griogao ne nuri asoivisa lancitesube WWE odt moijibbs al Finally, in December 1992, we held in Geneva the" Global Conference on Construction", which dealt with Contract Labour, Subcontracting, the Informal Sector and Privatisation. The Conference adopted the IFBWW's international position on the issues. This policy stance was of great value to the Workers' group participating in the ILO 12th Session of the Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works committee also held in December 1992 11 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 In August 1992 we held our" Latin American Conference on Privatisation"( Brazil). In October 1992 our Asian and Pacific" Conference on Privatisation" took place in Singapore. emse adi JA lea bas go dua wo Other industrial meetings included our" International Experts Meeting on Asbestos"( Berne, December 1991). I ad ho Additional IFBWW industrial activities have addressed a range of current issues through concerted public relations campaigns including the creation of publications such as" Make Construction Work Safe"," Asbestos"," Man- Made Mineral Fibres" and" Solvents", which attempt to establish minimum guidelines and policies suitable for a global audience. The IFBWW's approach and revitalisation of industrial activities have largely succeeded in making the IFBWW the authoritative voice on trends and developments affecting workers' conditions in our industries at national, regional and international levels. по Education Many of the developed by the IFBWW Industrial Committee or special conferences also feed directly into the IFBWW's educational activities at national levels. IFBWW educational programmes continue to be one of the most important aspects of IFBWW work and a vital part of services we offer our unions in developing countries. The IFBWW has an extensive system of educational support. In addition, many of the initial exploration missions and contacts in Central and Eastern Europe have been followed by education programmes to assist affiliates and fraternal organisations in their transition to the market economy. Major IFBWW conferences, organised primarily for unions from Central and Eastern Europe, e.g. the" IFBWW Conference on Europe" held in Berlin, Germany, 7-9 November 1990, and the" IFBWW Conference on Transition of Societies and the Implications for Building, Wood and Forestry Workers", 10-11 February 1992, Budapest, Hungary, focused on assisting unions to defend their rights and develop policies in the face of challenges raised by new governments' marketoriented economic policies. Such conferences were followed by national training programmes focusing on the role of unions in a market economy. More recently, the" IFBWW International seminar for unions in Central and Eastern Europe", April 1993, Denmark, specifically focused on assessing the impact of past programmes while planning further educational activities for building and wood workers unions from this part of the world. morgen In addition, the IFBWW educational services run an ongoing series of activities in the regions aiming to monitor and improve the impact of IFBWW educational projects. While funds for educational activities are becoming more difficult to obtain, the IFBWW is expanding the range of donor organisations assisting us, to diversify the options available in support of IFBWW educational work. Demands for educa12 Introduction tional assistance have grown over the years, especially with new projects in Central and Eastern Europe. STAL Information XVIII Congress to XIX Congress More publications than ever before have been created by the IFBWW, especially on industrial issues. Our Bulletin and FaxNews series are regularly received around the world, keeping affiliates informed of major developments in our sectors. Women Comm We are also putting the third" W" in the IFBWW by launching and strengthening Women's activities at Headquarters and in regional programmes. Organising for the Future 1990 to 1993 was a busy period for the IFBWW reflecting the need for new trade union responses in a changing world. International trade union action has also become more important than ever, to assist unions to respond to challenges at mark national level- underlining the need for international solidarity. The IFBWW's 19th World Congress, on the theme" The Next Hundred YearsOrganising for the Future", reflects the celebration of the IFBWW's Centenary and the need to analyse constantly situations which trade unions are facing around the world in order to devise" pro- active" strategies to meet new challenges. GROUP 2: Belgium, L Fernandez 2nd Ad Kamp GROUP 3: Germany Konrad Gart Bruno Köbele La Centrale Gé ium) trale Géné ( Belgium) Bouw- en thond Erden FNV( Netherlands) 13 Ampliaubomial General Secretary, 1993 Tamoil zil), In October 1992 our place in Singapore. Other indus ( Berne, and Pacific" Conferenqol teac included our International Experts Meetiteltadrotal togoms Wward! vd beteens mood evad enoted reve meds aaoisasilduq 10M Abanger tinggi alamqoleyoblinois to bommelati esteilfftsspique bhow ad) biops tions such as" Make Constr Work Safe"," Asbes eral and attempt to esta ence. 008 138 pas gr succee Isnorget i bas et our ind nal levels. Tutu od zot galeinsgro Eshawontol besa edt gaitseler WW1 ads so boiisq yeud a aew ɛeel of oeer pale aed goitos goinu obert legpitscristal blow paigaados ni asanoqest goin Commu or specia JB asgnelled of bhoga 109291 of agony Jaisan of dove asil Jasomi stom smooed ences also fee nations eve SHT edt bas gaber Ex and fra Castern Europe have fraternal organisations Major IFBWW Eastern Europe, ed tion pro their to the rences, ised primarily for the" IFB 7-9 November 1990, and the ates from Central and rence on Europe held in Berlin, Germany, the Implications for Building, Wood and Fore Budapest, Hungary, focused on assis velop policies in the face of challe on Transition of Societies and Yorkers", 10-11 February 1992, gions to defend their rights and ed by new gov oriented economic policies. Such confervaves were followed by national programmes focusing on the role of unions in a market economy the IFBWW International seminar for unions in Central and April 1993, Denmark, specifically focused on assessing the im grammes while planning further educational acti workers unions from this part of the world. In addition, the IFBWW ed the regions aiming to monitor and imp recently, Europe" prowood of activities in impact While funds for educational activities are becoming more difficult to obtain, the IFBWW is expanding the range of donor organisations assisting us, to diversify the options available in support of IFBWW educational work. Demands for educa Statutory meetings II IFBWW STATUTORY MEETINGS XVIII Congress to XIX Congress Israel, Turkey notajamu bau sloH flad National Union JaxoH The IFBWW 18th Ordinary Congress was held in Singapore from 4-7 December 1989. hstitute: The Executive Committee was elected as follows: GROUP 1: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden( 2 members) Bertil Whinberg 1st substitute: Berdonsson Sv. Byggnadsarbetareförbundet( Sweden) Sv. Träindustriarbetareförbundet( Sweden) 2nd substitute: 1st ( bash Heikki Peltonen Ger Puutyöväen Liitto ry,( Finland) Bent Larsen ( 6 1st substitute: ChP.E.Skov Christensen ( bas Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet i Danmark( Denmark) Specialarbejderforbundet i Danmark( Denmark) 2nd substitute: Anton Solheim arry Sh Norsk Treindustriarbejderforbund( Norway) ( exodim ID GROUP 2: Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands( 2 members) Juan Fernandez La Centrale Générale( Belgium) 1st substitute: Erik Goethals La Centrale Générale( Belgium) M min dus bng minpsol 2nd substitute: azaM of Valerio de Mateis OGB- L( Luxemburg) Jan Schuller 1st substitute: Loekie Hendriks 2nd substitute: Ad Kamp T. Gueye Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) UGI Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) ide Construction& Alli Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) ( redmem I) basler! CQ( Seneg GROUP 3: Germany( F.R.)( 2 members) Konrad CarlotaU IG Bau- Steine- Erden Bruno Köbele IG Bau- Steine- Erden 1st substitute: Uniont : а чионо Todgotarido Anilo & Civil- bidu 15 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 2nd substitute: Otto Meier IG Bau- Steine- Erden WW Horst Morich eno Gewerkschaft Holz und espno 1st substitute: Peter Riemer Holz und Kunststoff X Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff 2nd substitute: Willi Schulze 19 Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff 81 WWE sďT .e8e1 GROUP 4: Austria, Switzerland( 2 members) asw settimmo evitusex edT Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) Johann Köteles 1st substitute: Hubert Wipplingeraban Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) 2nd substitute: Johann Driemer studitedua tal tebaud Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) François Portner ( bael FOBB/ GBH/ SEL( Switzerland) : stutitadue bлS nenatis iblioH 1st substitute: Roland Roost masⱭ 2nd substitute: deb FOBB/ GBH/ SEL( Switzerland) startita dua tal u yox2.3.9 Hans Baumann FOBB/ GBH/ SEL( Switzerland) stutitedua baS ( vEwIO) baudroheb GROUP 5: France, Italy, Portugal, Spain( 2 members) Manuel Garnacho 1st substitute: miedlo2 notДA FEMCA- UGT( Spain) zulmurgle& U Jean- Jacques Peyre CFDT( France) is BI 2nd substitute: Joaquim Martins( mi SETACCOP( Portugal) Francesco Marabottini FENEAL- UIL( Italy) 1st substitute: Natale Forlani sebasis aut studitedue del aledteo did stutitedua bas BistsM eb orrelaV 2nd substitute: Gianni Vinay FILCA- CISL( Italy) FILLEA- CGIL( Italy) ( abashedte) VM baoduoH as- wood stutitadua tal alibusH stleo.I : stutitadue bns qme21 ɓA GROUP 6: Great Britain, Ireland( 1 member) Colin A. Christopher 1st substitute: George Henderson Furniture& Allied Trades Union( Great Britain) Transport and General Workers' Union( Great Britain) gabra- 8ais12- USH DI пон studitadura tal eledol onura 16 cee- deerates Statutory meetings 2nd substitute: C. Kirwan Irish Transport and General Workers Union( Ireland) 29 GROUP 7: Cyprus, Israel, Turkey( 1 member) l itardo S. Dahan National Union of Building Workers( Israel) bag 1st substitute: Bayram Meral Yol- Is( Turkey) 2nd substitute: Andreas Klitou Cyprus Construction Workers& Miners Federation ( Cyprus) pog GROUP 8: North America( 2 members) aoiaU John Joyce International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 1st substitute: Gerald Carlisle Jo men 2nd substitute: Charles Jones International Union of Bricklayers and Allied CraftsGeneral Sec ЮНАЯТИЯ International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Edward J. Carlough the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association 1st substitute: Jack Barry 2nd substitute: William Duval International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Brotherhood of Painters 1st substitute: Salah Bejaoui U Prop GROUP 9: Africa( 2 members) Patrick Nzima trade National Union of Building, Engineering and General Workers' Union( Zambia) Fédération Générale des Travailleurs du Bâtiment et Bois UGTT( Tunisia) 2nd substitute: P.W. Mahlangu Building, Construction& Allied Workers' Union ( South Africa) Ousseynou T. Gueye SY.NA.CO( Senegal) 1st substitute: R.O. Sanyaolub of Nigeria Union of Construction& Civil Engineering 2nd substitute: Ayvi Messan Têvi Workers( Nigeria) SYNTRAGAVO( Togo) the IF W: IS 17 Rep Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 GROUP 10: Asia and Pacific( 2 members) S. Santhanasamy Hors 1st substitute: 1st Christine Nathan Peter Riemer ( I9sxal) 2nd 2nd substitute: W Proculo Fuentes K.A. Khan GROUP Joba 1st substitute: dua bas National Union of P.W.W National Union of P.W.W.D. Employees( Malaysia) verk Holz und Kunstst Indian Federation of Building and Wood Workers ( India) at Holz und Kunststoff 10W Baibling to goinU fenoifaИ Go asdeⱭ.2 Southern Philippines Federation of Labour( Philippines) itaqua b Indian Federation of Building and Woodworkers( India) Gewerkscha Bala Tampoe ( aunqy0) Hubert 2nd substitute: Koronado B. Apuzen ler Bau- und Holz Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial& General Workers' Union( Sri Lanka) National Federation of Labour( Philippines) col adol François FO witz edua tal elailte blered GROUP 11: Latin America and Caribbean( 2 members) FORR José Borges 1st substitute: FETRACONSTRUCCION( Venezuela) Ha Hector Blanco UNATROPYT( Costa Rica) dguol brewb 2nd substitute: José A. Ruiz GROU FENTICOMMC( Dominican Republic) José G. Teixeira FTICM( Brazil) Manu 1st substitute: booded stutijadura b Levi meillW 1st Caupolicán Pavez CTF( Chile) Jea 2nd substitute: 2nd em£) soid: 0.00 Eliecer A. Solarte FETRAMECOL( Colombia) SE France FI Isteas bas garseniga gaiblin to golau lenИ Congress unanimously re- elected Konrad Carl President of the IFBWW and Juan Fernandez Vice- President. Congress also elected Ulf Asp as the new General Secretary. ( siainu 1) T IGHLY aio The Congress also elected the Committee of Auditors, namely, Armin Frei ( FOBB Switzerland) President, Horst Morich( GHK- Germany), and Kjell Martinsen( Fellesforbundet- Norway). marti GROUP Gol Congress adopted 16 resolutions which had considerable implications, while also giving instructions to the Executive Committee to formulate a Work Programme for the IFBWW for this congress period and, if necessary, to adjust the IFBWW's affiliation fees for 1991-1993 and to conduct a review of the IFBWW's Statutes. ( ogoT) OVAÐAяTИY? ivy A 18 ceet- 08er Statutory meetings IFBWW Management and Executive Committee meetings, 1989–1993 ☐ 7 December 1989, Singapore- Executive Committee - - - The newly elected Executive Committee met directly after the closing of the 18th Congress to elect the remaining members of the Management Committee. The President K. Carl, the Vice President Juan Fernandez and the General Secretary- Ulf Asp were elected by the Congress. The President proceeded with the election of the three remaining members. E. Carlough- USA, M. Garnacho- Spain and B. Whinberg- Sweden were unanimously elected. ☐ 22 February 1990, Geneva, Switzerland- Management and Auditors meeting bae The first meeting of 1990 dealt with technical issues relating to the retirement of John Löfblad, the reorganisation of the secretariat and recruitment of new staff under the leadership of the newly elected General Secretary, Ulf Asp. The finances of the organisation were reviewed and it was noted that after the 18th IFBWW Congress, a certain financial restraint would have to be observed- particularly because of the high costs of publications for the Congress. The Management Committee agreed to propose to the Executive Committee an increase in affiliation fees as follows: CHF 1.35 for 1991 and 1992, and, CHF 1.50 for 1993. The agreed increases were to strengthen the IFBWW's solidarity and other activities in developing countries. Proposed IFBWW conferences were considered,-the European Conference, Tropical Rainforest conferences, a conference on trade union education policy and projects, a conference on contract labour( proposed by New Zealand) and a conference on asbestos( proposed by Switzerland). Work was initiated on the IFBWW Action Programme 1990-1993, based on the Congress resolutions. The Management Committee also launched the Revision of the Statutes. ם 18 April 1990, Geneva, Switzerland Auditors meeting aibus Management and The Management Committee deliberated on applications for reductions and exemption from payment of affiliation fees and reviewed new applications for affiliation received since the 18th Congress. The Committee considered Notices of Disaffiliation. The letter from the American affiliates, dated the 22 February 1990, stated the American affiliates' position, indicating that they deemed themselves to have withdrawn from the IFBWW. It 19 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 was noted that the letter had been circulated to all IFBWW affiliates. The Management Committee decided that the letter could not be treated as a" notice of disaffiliation" as the proper procedures stipulated within the IFBWW Statutes had not been followed. The Secretariat was instructed to inform the American Building and Wood union of this. than ( India) Concern was raised about the former IFBWW General Secretary's involvement in ese. the new American sponsored construction institute. 88e1 19dm909d Federation The agenda for the Executive Committee was reviewed and the IFBWW Plan of Action 1990-1993 was adopted. edt bas sobдs to The Management Committee endorsed a proposal expanding the membership of the IFBWW Building Committee and the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee and agreed with the proposal for the creation of the IFBWW European Committee. The Management Committee took note of the reports on educational and regional activities. A - to faemeriter edt of gaitaler aquasi Igpindot iw teeb 000 to idem efT ☐ 19 April 1990, Geneva, Switzerland Executive Committee The first Executive Committee meeting after the 18th IFBWW Congress discussed the American affiliates' indication of withdrawal from the IFBWW and raised concerns about the creation of the Hassan Fathy Foundation for Construction unions. 2988 heq The Executive Committee instructed the Secretariat to write to the American unions expressing concern about developments while stressing the need to find a satisfactory solution. ol The Executive Committee endorsed the Management Committee proposal for the increase of affiliation fees as follows: CHF 1.35 for 1991 and 1992, and, CHF 1.50 for 1993. oube goinu abest no cener imoo B The Executive Committee endorsed the review of the IFBWW Statutes with particular attention to creating better representation in IFBWW structures for unions from developing countries. It was suggested that a working party be created to undertake the review and report back to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee endorsed the IFBWW Programme of Action 1990-1993, guiding future work over the next congress period. The Executive Committee approved the proposed composition and expansion of the IFBWW's Building Committee, the Wood and Forestry Committee and the IFBWW European Committee. beteredileb esttimmo taemegensMedT The Committee took note of the reports on Educational and Regional Committees and took note of the current composition of the IFBWW Regional Committees. The Executive advocated the introduction of a new system of country groups within the Regional Committees in order to expand their representative nature. 20 II adt mont Jiw sved of asvisamed bemeeb vedt jadi gaitepibni Statutory meetings The Executive Committee also endorsed the proposal that the next IFBWW Congress be hosted by the Dutch affiliates, from the 4-8 October 1993, in the Haag Netherlands. The Manag ☐ 1090 24 September 1990, Tunis, Tunisia- Management Committee The Management Committee deliberated on requests for reductions and exemption from payment of affiliation fees. sow sudd bun The Management Committee received the report from Ulf Asp and Manuel Garnacho after the IFBWW visit to the Italian affiliates. Areas from the discussions focused on: mmo adT.noiaU ers sibling launching the IFBWW Mediterranean Activities a) b) the Hassan Fathy Foundation c) the affiliation fees paid by the Italian affiliates and the Italian trade unions' participation in the IFBWW Industrial and European Committees. The Tunis Management Committee considered the need for the expansion of the IFBWW Secretariat particularly after consideration of comparative information about staff levels in other ITS. The Management Committee endorsed the initial work underway for the review of the statutes, focusing on efforts to increase the representative nature of IFBWW structures, examine more efficient dues payments procedures and establish procedures for the linking of dues payments with voting rights. The Management Committee also endorsed the proposed IFBWW Regional Bylaws and Standing Orders should be uniformly applied in Regional Committees and at Regional Conferences. The new Bylaws established a new and expanded Committee representation for unions from developing countries to be elected by Regional Conferences. The reports from the first Working Party on Industrial Committees and the IFBWW European Committee were received and endorsed. The programme for the IFBWW's first European Conference was also agreed. The Management Committee fixed the dates for the forthcoming Regional Conferences to be conducted during the Congress period. It was agreed that the Latin American Regional Committee and Conference would be held 26-30 November 1990, Dominican Republic. The Asian and Pacific Regional Conference was scheduled for 1991, Singapore. The African Regional Conference would be held in 1992. The Management Committee took note of the progress of preparations for IFBWW Regional Conferences on Tropical Rainforests and of the report on educational activities. It proposed that supplementary educational coordinators be recruited to cover Francophone African activities and Far East/ Pacific activities. The Management Committee endorsed the first stages in establishing a comprehensive Action Plan to strengthen IFBWW work with Transnational Corporations. 21 T Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The Management Committee also launched IFBWW work to prepare for the documentation and celebration of the IFBWW's 100th Anniversary coinciding with the IFBWW 19th Congress. ☐ info Amer 6 November 1990, Berlin, Germany- Management Committee siainuTainoToeer zedmetge2 AS The Management Committee met very briefly just prior to the IFBWW Conference on Europe, 7-9 November 1990. The prime purpose of the meeting was to review the tasks for the Conference. The Management Committee also made a number of historic decisions reflecting the changes taking place around the world. After receiving recent applications, the Management Committee accepted into affiliation the Finnish Construction trade union, the Hungarian Building Workers Union and the Egyptian Building Workers Union. The Committee also decided to allocate CHF 10,000 to the FTAT project on wood dust cancer. по Hedt ( d 30 January 1991, Geneva, Switzerland- Management Committee rud bas Istabal An emergency meeting of the Management Committee was held in January 1991, following the murder of Bertil Whinberg and Ove Fredriksson during the IFBWW/ STATEMENT from the IFBWW Management Committee 30 January 1991, Geneva. With great sadness, the IFBWW Management Committee learned that Bertil Whinberg and Ove Fredriksson had lost their lives on the night of the 23rd January 1991 after a brutal attack in Tallinn, Estonia. Bertil Whinberg, the President of the Swedish Construction Workers' Union, an Executive member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, President of the Nordic Federation of Building and Wood Workers( NBTF) and a Senior Member of the IFBWW's Management Committee; Ove Fredriksson, President of the Swedish Wood Workers' Union, Treasurer and Executive member of the Nordic Federation of Building and Wood Workers'( NBTF) and a member of the IFBWW's Wood and Forestry Committee, were participants in an NBTF/ IFBWW Mission to Tallinn, Estonia, 23-24 January, 1991. These two colleagues were Champions in the defence of human and trade union rights, widely respected and admired by all of us in the IFBWW. Not only is this tragic event an unforgettable shock to the IFBWW- it is also a major loss for the International Trade Union Movement as a whole. We, the Management Committee members of the IFBWW, extend our heartfelt condolences to Bertil's and Ove's families. We also express our solidarity with the Swedish Construction and Wood Workers unions which have suffered the loss of their much respected leaders. We shall always fondly remember our two close friends. Yours sincerely, Members of the IFBWW Management Committee 22 Konrad Carl President Juan Fernandez Vice President Manuel Garnacho Ulf Asp Member General Secretary 0801-09 Statutory meetings NBTF mission to Estonia. The General Secretary provided the Management Committee with a report of the events surrounding the mission. по eT The Management Committee adopted a statement on the murders( see box). The Management Committee also considered applications for affiliations. The Committee agreed to the affiliation of the Czechoslovakian Federal Trade Union of Building Workers, of Workers in Production of Building Materials, Civil Engineering and Investments, Design and Research Organisations, with 640,000 members retroactively accepted as of 1 January 1991. Regiona The Management Committee also reviewed the calendar of events for 1991 and considered the IFBWW's financial position for the year. ☐ 24 April 1991, Prague, Czechoslovakia- Committee The Next Management edT od be beviss The Management Committee proposed that the vacancy in the Management Committee caused by the death of B. Whinberg be filled by B. Larsen( Denmark) and that J.Borges( Venezuela) fills the vacancy for the Americas Regions, caused by the disaffiliation of the American unions. The Management Committee also proposed that J.Munro( Canada) be named to the Executive Committee, filling a vacancy in the USA/ Canada Country group caused by the disaffiliation of the American Unions and that Heikki Peltonen ( Finland), Åke Wanman( Sweden) and Gunnar Karlsson( Sweden) fill Titular and Substitute positions for the Nordic Group in the Executive Committee. es- os ed bad 900 The Management Committee considered requests for reductions and exemption from payment of affiliation fees. The Committee decided to enact a new procedure for collection of affiliation fees for unions unable to export currency or unable to pay at the standard rates. The Management Committee agreed that such unions in developing countries facing financial difficulties could negotiate local agreements with Regional representatives for the payment of fees into local IFBWW accounts or direct local payment to the Regional Officers. The Management Committee deliberated on new requests for affiliation. It was also agreed on the 24th April 1991 to accept the American unions' request for disaffiliation, dated the 22.2.90 and the 25.5.90, effective as from 31.12.1990 according to the statutes. ם seel redevoй BI- TI 25-26 April 1991, Prague, Czechoslovakia- Executive bled Committee edT The Executive Committee endorsed the proposals presented by the Management Committee concerning interim appointments to the Executive Committee( and Management Committee) filling vacancies in the USA/ Canada country group and the Nordic country Group. 23 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The IFBWW General Secretary reported on activities conducted over the last period. The Executive Committee congratulated the General Secretary on the report and a discussion on major developments followed. bajqobs settimmo JasmegsnaM adT The financial statement for 1990 was adopted along with the Budget for 1991. ilggs bexobianos oels. settim MadT The Executive Committee considered the work conducted on the review of the Statutes and made a number of proposals for inclusion as new amendments. It took note of the new affiliations, requests for reductions or exemption from payment of affiliation fees and requests for resignation. Reports were received from the Building Committee, 7-11 March 1991, and the Wood and Forestry Committee, 15-16 April 1991. The Programme of Action on Tropical Rains Forests was adopted. project on wood cer. The report from the IFBWW Conference on Europe, 7-9 November 1990, was received and the Conference proposal for the creation of the IFBWW Committee for Europe was endorsed. It was noted that the first meeting of the Committee for Europe was held in Geneva, 5-6 March 1991. The Executive Committee adopted the terms of references for the Committee for Europe, approved the projects under consideration in Eastern Europe and endorsed the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation between the IFBWW- EFBWW- NBTF.HemA edi to nous ilmselb It noted and endorsed the report from the Working Party for the Mediterranean Area. reno 20 bblish jadi bas 800 Reports on the Regional Committee meetings conducted over the last year were received from the IFBWW Regional officers. It was noted that the Latin American Region Conference had been held on the 26-29 November 1990, Dominican Republic. A new Regional Committee had been elected. The Executive Committee endorsed the new composition of the Committee and took note of the resolutions from the Conference. The Executive Committee received a report on educational activities and human and trade union rights solidarity activities. A progress report on the preparations for the 19th Congress was considered. The Executive Committee concluded with the adoption of two resolutions:" Peace in the Middle East" and" A statement on the Hassan Fathy Foundation". ☐ Whole 17-18 November 1992, Helsinki, Finland Committee Management 0008 The Management Committee was held in Finland to welcome the new Finnish affiliate, the Finnish Construction Union. The Management Committee also held initial exploratory talks with the newly independent unions from the Baltic States invited as observers to the meeting. The Management Committee deliberated on requests for reductions and exemption from payment of affiliation fees and also considered applications for affiliation. 24 24 -beet sten Statutory meetings A report was received from the Working Party of the Building, Wood and Forestry and European Committees. The Management Committee held a lengthy discussion with B. Köbele on the need to intensify cooperation between the IFBWW and the EFBWW. A detailed discussion was held on the implications of the changes in the EFBWW Statutes proposed for adoption at the EFBWW Congress. It was generally agreed that efforts needed to be made to strengthen active implementation of the IFBWW/ EFBWW/ NBTF Agreement on Cooperation. Reports from Regional Committee meetings and educational activities were received. The Management Committee also took note of the report on the preparations for the IFBWW Congress and agreed to the creation of a Selection Committee for the election of the new President and Vice President. The Management Committee also endorsed the 19th World Congress theme" The Next Hundred Years- Organising for The Future". This meeting was followed by an information exchange and discussion with the Baltic States trade union representatives. ם 16 January 1992, Geneva, Switzerland- Management Committee mittee The Management Committee considered a number of important requests for affiliation. This meeting accepted many new Latin American unions and an historic application was accepted from CAWU South Africa, the first COSATU trade union to join the IFBWW. The General Secretary described the positive rate of growth of the IFBWW and explained that the International's improved activities and work had largely contributed to the new requests for affiliation. Naturally the increasing number of activities had put a strain on the IFBWW's finances during the previous year. The higher levels of expenditure had, however, been necessary in order to meet the external threats challenging the organisation. The Management Committee reviewed the 1992 calendar of activities and Congress preparations. Finally, this Management Committee meeting endorsed the proposal from the Asian and Pacific Regional Conference, creating a new country group in the Asian and Pacific Regional Committee, including Israel, Turkey and Cyprus. sli edi vd di sab noit ☐ 13 May 1992, The Hague, Netherlands Committee and - 29 ed and endo Management The Management Committee considered requests for reduction and exemption from payment of affiliation fees and requests for affiliation. The Management Committee proposed the creation of a selection committee to review and report back to the Management Committee on nominations for the 25 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 posts of President, Vice President and General Secretary to be elected at the 19th Congress. The Management Committee reviewed the agenda for the Executive Committee. T The FTAT of Great Britain proposed hosting the next meeting of the IFBWW Executive Committee and the offer was noted. The Management Committee endorsed the expansion of the African Regional Committee to include a new country group- North Africa, including Tunisia and Egypt. moO Ianoige mod aloqa The General Secretary informed Management Committee of the nomination of Poul Erik Skov Christensen to chair the IFBWW Building Committee, replacing Bertil Whinberg. The Management Committee endorsed the proposal. adt rol est bae oala settimmo ☐ bstbau s amad W dier ads on Buts 14-15 May 1992, The Hague, Netherlands- Executive Committee SY ttee BidT The IFBWW President opened the meeting thanking the Dutch affiliates for having hosted the event. Jan Schuller, President of Bouw- en Houtbond, addressed the Executive Committee. The General Secretary reported activities conducted by the organisation during the last period. The General Secretary informed the Committee of new affiliates having joined the organisation and presented the financial report, indicating that income had increased from 2.5 million in 1990 reaching a current level of 3.5 million in 1992. The IFBWW had received a greater number of requests for solidarity assistance during 1991. The solidarity fund had been depleted and there was a need to call for voluntary contributions to replenish resources for regional and humanitarian activities. Numerous Executive members commented and provided supplementary information on the report of the General Secretary. The Executive Committee took note of the Report from the Auditors and endorsed the budget for 1992. nellado ales de le The Executive Committee studied the progress for the review of the statutes and he sta proposed a number of new points to be included, such as, provision for interim elections in the event of vacancies arising in the Management or Executive Committees between Congresses. The Committee also suggested that the financial implications of changes in the Statutes be carefully considered. ad nagement The Executive Committee took note of the information dealt with by the Management Committee-potential affiliates, requests for reductions or exemption from payment of affiliation fees, candidates for disaffiliation and requests for affiliation. The Executive Committee took note of the summary report from the IFBWW Conference on Transition of Societies, 10-11 February 1992, Budapest Hungary, and endorsed the final resolution. 99 26 Statutory meetings The IFBWW Executive Committee took note of the summary report from the IFBWW Committee on Europe, 14 February 1992, Budapest Hungary, and endorsed the proposed future activities and the new composition of the Committee for Europe. The Executive Committee took note of the reports from the regions, the Report from the Fourth Asian and Pacific Regional Conference 16-17 November 1991 Pattaya Thailand, and endorsed the composition of the newly elected Regional Committee, also agreeing to the creation of a new country Group 5 including Israel, Cyprus and Turkey. The Executive Committee took note of the report from the African Regional Committee 7-8 October 1991 Abidjan Ivory Coast, endorsing the proposal for the creation of an additional Regional Committee country group, North Africa, including Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt. 001 The Executive Committee took note of the report on the Southern African Federation of Building and Wood Workers and endorsed the proposal for the creation of an IFBWW Southern Africa Committee. 919W The Executive Committee took note of the summary report from the IFBWW Mediterranean Conference and endorsed the final resolution. The Executive Committee took note of the reports on Educational Activities, Industrial Activities and Solidarity Activities, endorsed the recommendations and adopted the IFBWW Berne Manifesto on Asbestos. The Executive Committee took note of the report from the meeting of the IFBWW Building Committee, 12 February 1992, Budapest Hungary and endorsed, the future activities of the Building Committee, ⚫ the preparation of a public relations campaign on occupational safety and health in construction, wood and forestry, ⚫ the composition of the Committee. The Executive Committee took note of the report from the meeting of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee, 13 February 1992 Budapest Hungary, and endorsed: ⚫ the future activities of the Wood and Forestry Committee, ⚫ the IFBWW Global Forestry Policy Paper, the composition of the Committee. Reports on women's activities and youth work were received and endorsed. The Executive Committee also reviewed progress on the preparations for the 19th Congress and endorsed the Congress election procedures. tie odt to goitetaasiq edi reft It was decided that the next meetings would be held in Eastbourne, hosted by the FTAT. A statement on Occupational Health and Safety and ILO Action was adopted. A ib 27 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ㅁ 3-4 November 1992, Seville, Spain- Management Committee The Management committee dealt with applications for affiliation, and requests for reductions and exemption from payment of affiliation fees. Tot A discussion was held on the current situation faced by the International Federation of Plantation, Agricultural and Allied Workers, IFPAAW. The Management Committee agreed that discussions continue on the future of IFPAAW, particularly concerning possible international affiliation of IFPAAW forestry unions. A report on the possibility of purchasing office space in Geneva was received and analysed. The Management Committee agreed that the option of purchasing property should be pursued. bulant The Committee considered the progress report on preparations of the IFBWW Congress and noted that material was being prepared on the IFBWW's 100 years of existence. to stor bloot bo ex edT u to not A Progress Report on the review of the Statutes was received. It was noted that discussions on this issue were taking place at all Regional Committee meetings. Major areas for amendment and some re- arrangements were requested for the next meeting. The Statutes were to be redrafted. The two main areas still to be resolved included the composition of the Executive Committee and the question of voting rights linked to payments of affiliation fees. A point was raised suggesting that the Statutes should also take into consideration new sectors of workers being organised by IFBWW affiliates, for example, workers in environmental services or ceramics and other building materials. The Management Committee endorsed the general direction of review on the Statutes, along with, the proposed schedule and suggested that the redrafting should be submitted for the next meeting for an intensive examination. pro M. Garnacho reminded the committee of the unfortunate attack on J.Borges. The Management Committee agreed to send a message wishing him a speedy recovery. Som et mont trogen edit to ston loot settimmo evitussza edT The IFBWW General Secretary explained developments concerning the retirement of the IFBWW African Regional Representative. It was mentioned that a resolution was tabled at the recent African Regional Conference questioning the departure of C. Attah. It was explained that the IFBWW had assisted this individual for a number of years, but it was clear that the performance of the officer was not satisfactory. Further, the initial reason for employing the individual,( i.e. the military takeover in Ghana) no longer existed, hence he could return safely to his home country. nobas bas 889 After the presentation of the situation, the Management Committee instructed the General Secretary to maintain the IFBWW's offer of retirement for C.Attah. Soci ties, 10-11 Februar 992, B pest Hungary Ihas sa bas di Hanoitsqu Tran A 28 Statutory meetings ☐ 13 May 1993, Eastbourne, Great Britain- Management Committee GIONS The Management Committee meeting in Eastbourne was hosted by the FTAT at the T& GWU Centre. The Management Committee received a number of important applications for affiliation. The meeting accepted into affiliation the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians- UCATT, the General and Municipal workers and Boilermakers- GMB, the Latvia Forestry Union, the Rumanian Federation of Free Trade Union of the Wood Industry, the Paper, Printing, Wood& Allied Workers's Union of South Africa, the National Workers Union of Seychelles, the Building and Wood Workers Union of Mali, the Building Workers Union of Fiji along with the conditional acceptance of the Pakistan Federation of Building and Wood Workers which required immediate solidarity from the - IFBWW in their organising battle at the DAEWOO Motorway project. The Management Committee held detailed discussions on the preparations for the 19th Congress, reviewing the programme, nominations, the agenda, the revised statutes and proposals to be submitted to the Congress. ☐ 13-14 May 1993, Eastbourne, Great Britain- Executive Committee ren the Commit Following the report from the General Secretary on activities conducted during the year, the Executive Committee was dedicated to reviewing the preparations for the 19th Congress. The Executive held detailed discussions on the direction of the review of the IFBWW statutes to be submitted to the Congress and agreed that the statutes needed to be refined and circulated once again to the Executive members before presentation to the Congress. The Executive heard information on the nominations received for positions to be elected at the Congress. The programme and agenda for the Congress were considered along with all other technical preparations. The Executive Committee received reports on affiliation questions, finances, requests for reductions or exemption for affiliation fees payments, reports on IFBWW education work, women's activities, industrial committees and solidarity actions. The Executive Committee also took note of the reports submitted in the documents from the Regions. The Executive also discussed the situation faced by Salah Bejaoui of Tunisia. The Executive Committee adjourned further discussions on other matters until its next meeting due to lack of time. ebr Major Cor ferences Organi The IFBWW Conference on The DEBWW Conference onference on T Building Wood and Forestry Worl gary Europe included: Germany, Implications for 29 29 Regge for Secretary, RE 1990-1993 Nevarshor 1922 Emala fin bo D The ment commi applications for for A tion edmums bevis tremeganeMedT JamesModTexte UWDST edi Hifis not anodspilqga tast 33 booW A rete prog.poj edydaubal boo Molenia adt to goial 911 to notte19 W. A do to going ballA W booW bas sibling at sellado adi to sometqeoos lanoitibnoo add diw gnole i to nolaU edt mot tie- los otsibemmi beriuper doidweshow booW bas gaibliu& MOOWBAG oddseledanialangos The Committeto Congress and noted that material was bein the IFRWW's 100 roaib belistab bled WW add abnegs add anoitsaimon emmsoq edi gaiweiver easgo de ed A Progress Report onapthettimdue.ed at sleagong bas etuiets besiver discussions on this Major area next taking place at all Regional composition of the Executive Commi agoiteraqang adt gaiwaiver of betasibeb new settimmo evitusexi odt sy ods sida tion red by ww adt Comm gottsmolai brised evitusex Termo The Manageme cent 189 888 no Statutes, Flow should be submitte it for the next me lesiadost M. Garnacha is by T super рет vtitsbiloa bás Bestimmo laittaubai as The 15 Geo os a'asmow afrow oals evil boob resolution was tabled at the departure of C. Attah. ati litau tem redio no ago It was explained that the IFBW years, but it dear that the Furth in Gh redhut berrojba settimmo svitusex edT assisted this to soal& erbyntiem fxem mance of the officer was not sat individual,( ie. the military takeover turn safely to his home coun try: After the presentation of the situation, the Management Committee the General Secretary to maintain the offer of retirement III REGIONS Regions hoqmi bas a) Europe new IFBW Isua Since the last IFBWW Congress in 1989, Europe has undergone profound change. On November 9th 1989 the Berlin Wall opened marking the end of the cold war and reuniting Europe. The end of 1992 brought the launching of the European Community's Internal Market raising many questions about the implications for workers in our sectors. Discussions between EFTA and EC countries tended to change from an approach for harmonisation towards efforts for integration. In order to keep pace with all of these rapid changes in Europe, the IFBWW organised major conferences for analysis and consideration of the trade union responses to questions arising in our sectors. The IFBWW, also, in 1991 established its Committee on Europe with Juan Fernandez- IFBWW Vice President - as the Chairperson. of The terms of reference for the Committee are: 1. To promote the exchange of information, coordination of contacts and cooperation with trade unions in Eastern and Central Europe; 2. To monitor carefully developments with regard to the establishment of the internal market in Europe in 1993. These have implications for all countries in Europe and for all trade unions. Consultations are needed between unions in all European countries and some countries outside Europe; 3. To follow the negotiations between EC- EFTA which necessitate consultations between unions in these two groups of countries; ed in ente 4. To play a major role in clarifying tasks and promoting concrete areas of cooperation between the IFBWW, the NBTF and the EFBWW; 5. To provide a mechanism for the exchange of information for countries on the periphery of Europe and other regions around the world which will be affected in a variety of ways by the development of the EC internal market. The European Committee met: • 5-6 March 1991, Geneva, Switzerland • 14 February 1992, Budapest, Hungary 10 May 1993, Eastbourne, Great Britain. Major Conferences Organised by the Committee on Europe included: • The IFBWW Conference on Europe, 7-9 November 1990, Berlin, Germany, • The IFBWW Conference on Transition of Societies and the Implications for Building Wood and Forestry Workers, 10-11 February 1992, Budapest Hungary; 31 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 • The IFBWW International seminar for unions in Central and Eastern Europe, 13-16 April 1993, Nykøping, Denmark. During the last three year period the Committee on Europe has provided an important forum for discussion and exchange of information between Western and Eastern European trade unions in our sectors, providing possibilities for contacts and cooperation with newly emerging democratic trade unions. Many such Eastern European unions have become active IFBWW affiliates. A number are involved in IFBWW educational and organisational projects. egando bauolong agogisbau and eqo e8er at eargo W The Committee on Europe has also provided IFBWW European affiliates with an important forum in which to analyse the implications of European Integration on building, wood and forestry unions. Questions such as cross border activities, consultations with social partners, the social dimension in European integration and the implication of European Directives on national wages and conditions of work have all been key issues for analysis by the Committee on Europe. Finally the Committee on Europe has provided an essential means for cooperation and exchange of information between the IFBWW, the EFBWW and the NBTFresulting in the creation of the" Agreement for Cooperation". This was concluded between the three organisations in 1991, to promote mutual cooperation, exchange and encouragement of joint activities in Europe. 1918 99tiimmo od rot 10 to 20 201st odT Since the creation of the" Agreement on Cooperation" a number of joint efforts have been conducted in Europe: Baoigu obst djiw noit 19185 10Jinom oT. S • the Conference on Man- made Mineral Fibres, Helsingor, Denmark; • The Cement Industry Conference, Blankenberge, Belgium, Jeram lamistad • The Dumez Group Seminar, Ostende, Belgium; sqoxud abiatuo ⚫ the Spie Batignolles Seminar, Paris, France. 2010 Its not bas sqo Hogen er wollot of.8 nuos lo aquorg owl gasd ai emiau neswted to 29 o gaitomo bas last gardist at slor rojem s yalq oT WWE bas TaИ odd WWE add newjed noitateqo 2000 b) African moitamolai to eggedoxe da not mainadoom a obivong oT. beloetta ed like doidw blow adt bauons agoigen redio has eqozu to visdqiq Jexam Instai O eds to themqolovsb ed yd ayaw lo Introduction The political climate in Africa has changed greatly since the last Congress. Increasingly countries are turning to multiparty elections and the one- party state is in decline in many areas. Unfortunately, many advancements of general political rights have not been extended to trade unions. Struggles against state repression and abuses by employers continue to be prime concerns on the continent. Growing numbers of trade unions are turning to the IFBWW for affiliation and assistance. This Congress period has brought substantial growth in membership to the IFBWW from the African region.( see Part II- New affiliations). Special mention should, however, be made of some of the more historical affiliations e.g., affiliations that have sprung out of established bodies. Two new affiliates have come from South Africa: the Construction and Allied Workers Union- CAWU and 2 32 63 lesene er Regions the Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union( PPWAWU). Both COSATU affiliates have joined our existing affiliate BCAWU as members of the IFBWW. During this congress period, the IFBWW also accepted its first affiliate from Namibia, the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers' Union. so A ri The Egyptian General Trade Union for Building and Wood Industries has joined the IFBWW, strengthening the IFBWW's presence in Northern Africa. A new IFBWW Francophone African educational coordinator has been conducting seminars and expanding IFBWW contacts and affiliations. Joane be Portuguese- speaking African countries are also coming into new prominence within the IFBWW. The Building Workers' Union of Mozambique- STINTICIM is a new member and exploratory contact missions have been conducted to other Portuguese- speaking areas of the continent. - The changing political climate in Africa has created a more positive environment for expanding IFBWW membership. Further, the strengthened IFBWW services to members through educational and organisational seminars, special conferences on issues of concern in our industries and direct assistance provided to affiliates through solidarity activities have all contributed to creating greater awareness of the importance of international solidarity and affiliation among African unions LV - - Sem. ( ev W Staff and Offices During the period 1990-1993 the African Regional staff comprised the Regional Representative, Charles Attah, and three education coordinators- one for English- speaking West Africa, one for English- speaking Southern and Eastern Africa and one for French- speaking Africa. The office in Lomé, Togo also has a bilingual secretary and an assistant. The coordinator for Southern and Eastern Africa is based in Harare with one full- time secretary. The Regional Representative, Charles Attah, resigned at the end of 1992 and has not been replaced. Currently the IFBWW Lomé, Togo office is staffed by Vivon- Amegan Afatchao and Kanlipou Kossi. Michael Ofosu is the Education Coordinator for Anglophone West Africa and Abdou Ouedraogo is the Coordinator for Francophone Africa. Walter Mugadza and Charity Jessie Sachirarwe run the IFBWW Education and Project office in Harare, servicing unions in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa. Meetings of the African Regional Committee( AFRECO) and the Pan African Conference. ding wood The IFBWW held the following Regional Committee Meetings: als • XII Regional Committee, 17 September 1990, Dakar, Senegal; • XIII Regional Committee, 7-8 October 1991, Abidjan, Ivory Coast; • XIV Regional Committee, 17 September 1992, Harare, Zimbabwe. on ID 33 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The 5th Pan African Regional Conference 18 September, 1992, Harare, Zimbabwe. - 9036 0818 beniot evad sotsilis This Conference unanimously adopted four resolutions:" The Challenge of Change in Africa" calling for building and wood workers' trade unions to strengthen their work in African societies;" South Africa"- reiterating the call for the fullest possible pressure, including sanctions, to bring an end to Apartheid;" The Promotion of Women's Participation in Africa"-calling on IFBWW affiliates to promote and enact activities to assist women workers; The" Ghanaian Resolution" imes calling for consultations with the Regional Structures on IFBWW staff appointments in the Region and for the withdrawal of Charles Attah's resignation. MIDITY W ww The Conference also endorsed the" Conclusions from the IFBWW Regional Seminar on the Role of Trade Unions Influencing Change in Contract and Casual Labour, Migrant Labour, the Informal Sector and Self- Employment Areas of Work." amils lesitiloq gaigando odT Fia The Conference elected new African Regional Committe( AFRECO) members in line with the Regional Bylaws: GROUP 1: East Africa Titular Members SineV.B. Mutekanga( Uganda) hav Substitute ed in Europe: Wafula Wa Musamia( Kenya) the GROUP 2: Southern Africa Titular Members Edward Njekesa( Zimbabwe) Kester Kaamba( Zambia) Substitutes ponatroqmi eft to anexaws on Cooperation" anoi A joint efforts omo bas naje boneq edi gara A estado svitsineqe ano ashtA tas W gableege- dail arblesge- dool eno bassoir inetaisas as bas vistessa feugailid mit- flat sao di essH ni boaed at sortA Mathew Oliphant( South Africa) Justice Sello Tsukulu( Lesotho) seer to base ed in beagison, dettA aslado svit GROUP 3: West Africa- Francophone to ogoT amo.I WWI adyliner Titular Members 10 108b100 osoba ed ai ueolo lesdoiM iaao uoqilas Ousseyenou Gueye( Senegal) otsaibroo ed al ogosxbeuo uobdA bas soñA In Jean Pambho( Gabon) The Substitutes Inci Yaouvi Amento( Togo) is Nguetta Nzi Pierre( Côte Ivoire) cal right GROUP 4: West Africa- Anglophone Titular Members Gro George Mannah( Ghana) Joseph T Gbondo( Sierra Leone) to Substitutes me Joseph Taylor( Liberia) af R.O Sanyaolu( Nigeria) come from South Africa: the state W 30. FROM em bisterimle Tahoe VEX new affiliat have Const tion and Allied Workers Union- CAWU and 34 GROUP 5: North Africa thib Titular Member Salah Bejaoui( Tunisia) eSubstitute gaid To be filled( Egypt) ilding Regions di as TTOU s be 292 IBTS 990. CA The AFRECO elected Ousseyenou Gueye( Senegal) as Chairperson and Edward Njekesa( Zimbabwe) as Vice Chairperson. 30 anoitaɔilduq Major Educational and Industrial Conferences mumura A Trade union education has been significantly increased over this Congress period. The IFBWW's educational and industrial activities in Africa have assisted unions to strengthen their structures and activities, while also providing important forums for the intensive analysis of key issues of concern in our industries, for the development of appropriate policy positions. Some of the more significant events included: • the" Seminar for Unions in Construction and Wood Sectors in Francophone Africa", Dakar, Senegal- September 1990; ⚫ the" Tropical Rain- Forest Conference", Accra, Ghana, 1991; ⚫ the" Southern African Seminar on ILO Conventions", Mbabane, Swaziland, 1991; simxes i the" Project Preparation Seminar for Francophone West Africa", Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 1991; de ⚫ the" Regional Educators' Evaluation and Planning Workshop for Anglophone Africa", Mombasa, Kenya, 1991; ⚫ the" Trade Union Administration Seminar", Harare, Zimbabwe, 1992; A W ⚫ the Regional Seminar on" Contract Labour, Causal Labour, the Informal Sector and Self Employment", Harare, Zimbabwe, 1992; - ⚫ the" Seminar for French- Speaking African Countries Educational Methods", Lomé, Togo, 1992; - ⚫ the" Material Writing Skills Workshop- West Africa" Accra, Ghana, 1992; the" Seminar on Trade Union and Human Rights Southern Africa", Windhoek, Namibia, 1992. - It is important to highlight that this list of regional and sub- regional events represents a systematic approach aimed at strengthening affiliates in their dayto- day activities while assisting unions in the preparation of policy positions on key issues for building wood and forestry workers. These Regional events also enabled African unions to contribute to policy development at international level, such as the" IFBWW Tropical Rainforest Programme", the" IFBWW Policy on Contract Labour and the Informal Sector" and future areas of work such as" Privatisation". au boo od 35 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 North Africa soidA dirоM: QUOD The IFBWW has now affiliated the Egyptian General Trade Union for Building and Wood Industries, joining the Tunisian Federation of Building and Wood Workers- UGTT as the IFBWW's affiliates from North Africa. The IFBWW General Secretary also conducted a contact mission to Morocco in 1991, establishing initial relations with the UMT. The new Egyptian affiliate has been active in spreading information about the IFBWW among building and wood workers' unions from Arabic- speaking countries. Numerous IFBWW publications are now translated into Arabic and distributed. A summary information publication, drawing information from the IFBWW Bulletin and publications is also being translated. The Egyptian affiliate is sending this publication to Arabic- speaking unions.ied ou It is also important to note that at the end of 1992 to early 1993, the IFBWW was also engaged in a major trade union rights effort to defend Salah Bejaoui, the Tunisian Building and Wood workers Federation, who was the International Secretary and AFRECO and IFBWW Executive Committee member. While in prison, Salah Bejaoui lost his job and his trade union position. To add to пов The IFBWW underlined throughout this case that when governments act against known trade unionists, the trade union movement must react and defend basic human and trade union rights, supporting the individual's innocence until the authorities can prove beyond all doubt the guilt of the individual. The IFBWW's and affiliates' protests put pressure on authorities to examine carefully the trade unionist's appeal. He was found innocent and released. - eds West Africa( Anglophone) eer Byas, sandmoM Significant developments in this area involved Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ghana's military government bowed to pressure for multiparty democracy. The Government of Ghana also granted a general amnesty to political exiles. During the period under review the IFBWW launched a special appeal to assist one of the oldest affiliates in Africa, the National Timber, Wood, Construction and allied Workers' Union of Liberia. The union has suffered the ransacking of its offices and the dispersal of its membership during the many years of civil war. Frequent outbreaks of violence have made it impossible for the IFBWW from providing material aid for the re- establishment of the offices. Rebel activities in the Kenema area of Sierra Leone have also hampered some of the IFBWW's efforts to conduct education projects. ta bamia dasoqqa olan по впо GROUP 4: piloq lo noit West At a South& East Africa sds ni anoinu gaitaisas olidw aeitivitos veb- ot not bas boow gatblind solaceat beldage oals eve lengine adT A number of contact missions have been conducted in this area during the congress period, expanding IFBWW relations and increasing the number of IFBWW affiliates. as doua row to 28918 tutul Visits have been made to building and wood workers' unions in the Seychelles, Mauritius, Tanzania, Lesotho, Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa. 36 Beetst01302 leone ad Regions The missions have resulted in all major building and wood workers' unions from the Southern African zone affiliating to the IFBWW. For a number of years, affiliates from this area have been considering, the creation of an IFBWW Southern African Affiliates Council. The Southern African area has also been the focus of major IFBWW solidarity actions during the period. In Lesotho, 1990, CAWULE organised a strike against Spie Batignolles, a French construction company operating in the Lesotho Highland where a major water project is being undertaken. The strike resulted in over 300 workers losing their jobs. During the strike, armed police invaded workers' hostels and shot seven workers. Some still have bullets in their bodies. The strike led to the union submitting a formal complaint to the ILO through IFBWW. The complaint has gone through the Freedom of Association Committee and the verdict has been in favour of the union. The union is requesting that the Government of Lesotho, in line with the ILO recommendations, to ask Spie Batignolles to reinstate workers dismissed during the strike, or pay financial compensation. Efforts and negotiations to obtain benefits and justice for the workers affected are continuing. As usual, IFBWW affiliates in South Africa are working in a particularly harsh environment. During the congress period, the IFBWW has assisted the South African affiliates in many disputes and with legal representations on behalf of members. The IFBWW has protested to the South African Government over increasing violence in the country and the unilateral imposition of VAT taxes and has demanded an inquiry into the murder of ANC leader, Chris Hani. The IFBWW, as always, continues to develop close liaison and gives priority to the South African affiliates' struggle for the end of Apartheid. of Regional Report for Francophone Africa itsiliA enodgoods! II adj There is a profound political, social and economic crisis on the African continent, which has given rise to a growing demand for a new democratic order with social justice based on a fairer distribution of wealth. Particularly in Francophone Africa, there is a clear movement away from authoritarian government towards more democratic forms. The peoples of Africa are convinced that the solution to the present crisis is linked to democratic forms of government and respect for human rights. bas ispitiloq edi The role of the IFBWW has been to support its affiliate organisations in the search for alternatives to halt the continuing political and economic decline. Workers' education and training has taken on an increasingly significant role in this process and has given a boost to the participation of workers' organisations in the transformations taking place. Through its education programme, the IFBWW has sought to promote workers' sense of their own ability to act individually and collectively to obtain their goals. geer ni nobilis not beilqqa noinu obat abisV eqs 37 20-19 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The Trade Union Movement blind rojam fia ni betluast svad anolasim edT ThibBrads The trade union movement in many countries in Francophone Africa has been at the forefront of the movement for democracy. As a consequence it has suffered 19 many repressive acts. In 1991, in the Ivory Coast, 156 trade unionists were detained for criticising the government's anti- democratic practices and its eco- T nomic policies. In Niger, the protest movements headed by the trade union centre, s the USTN, were repressed by the government. The Labour Exchange was occu- 2 pied by the police force and trade unionists were arrested. In Mali, the military regime was defeated and the trade union movement, the UNTM, was recognised as one of the main actors in promoting democratic change. In March 1991, the UNTM called a general strike which resulted in the fall of the regime. However, in both Niger and Mali, the violation of the fundamental rights and liberties of the moo lam Touareg peoples continues to remain an unresolved problem. In Burkina Faso, a new constitution was adopted in June 1991. Presidential elections were held in December 1991 and legislative elections in May 1992.II However, solutions to the economic and social problems are yet to be found and b the political fragmentation of the country remains. In Chad, the trade union o centre was banned, but has now been officially reinstated under pressure from the ICFTU. A national conference on the future of the country is in session. In Togo, following a prolonged three month strike, the capital city, Lomé, has become a ghost town. Thousands of inhabitants have opted to leave for fear of continuing police and army violence. the The IFBWW in Francophone Africa vab pai as bebasmab and as WWE edT Affiliations to the IFBWW have increased over the last four years, particularly in Francophone Africa, following a decision by the XII Regional Committee to pursue a more active presence in these countries. Today, it can be confidently stated that the IFBWW has developed good working relations with the trade unions in virtually all Francophone countries, with the exception of the Central African T Republic and the Congo. olden эполиоздати ці 190 W90 B ched a imber ow to moitida is a no bez unvon has stered the ransacking of its abiswol insos DIOT YAWB Jaemevom Workers monc Portuguese- speaking Africa ng many years 1A 1o, esigos d sible The IFBWW has recently developed increased contacts in Portuguese- speaking Africa as a result of the political and economic reforms adopted by these countries. The trade union national centres have developed more autonomous political positions and have promoted the development of federations in industrial sectors. At the same time, they have been interested in developing contacts with the international trade union movement and the ITS. o Jaoods asvig and The IFBWW has maintained contacts with the construction workers' trade union in Mozambique for a number of years, and the union was accepted as an affiliate in 1992. A contact mission went to Cape Verde in mid- 1992 and a preliminary meeting to discuss cooperation on an education programme was arranged with the construction workers' unions from Sao Tome e Principe and Guinea Bissau. The Cape Verde trade union applied for affiliation in 1993. law and A 38 1002 levene Regions It has not been possible to pursue plans for a contact mission to Angola owing to the continuing civil war. The IFBWW has received substantial support for its work in Portuguese- speaking Africa from its Portuguese affiliate, SETACCOP. Human trade Concluding remarks noltautla nolau obat bas Laolillo The IFBWW is firmly established in all parts of Africa. IFBWW services for members have strengthened and developed building and wood workers' unions in almost all countries. The AFRECO has been expanded and made more representative. High level conferences have assisted unions to address complex issues of concern in our industries, contributing to the formulation of international policies while assisting in preparation of national policies. Trade union and human rights remain an area of prime concern for Africa. Many areas of Northern Africa remain a" NO- GO" zone for free trade unions. Information gathering and exploration of possible contacts need to be intensified. The situation in Southern Africa needs to be carefully monitored to ensure an end to Apartheid and guarantees for free trade unions in this area. - at potentia noiz eb Africa is not without its problems dictatorial regimes, absence of democracy, drought, disease and poverty. Multinational corporations are still finding close allies in many undemocratic countries. mittee for Since the last Congress period significant advances have been made in Africa by the IFBWW and its affiliates. The basis is now firmly laid for real advances for African building and wood workers over the next Congress period. distinction. c) Asia and Pacific Introduction erm sh ld hav JognoM M16W bloo bennel The four- year period since the last Congress in Singapore, has seen tremendous economic developments in this region. However, the political and trade union situation has not been as impressive. The Asian economies continued to experience high economic growth rates. South East Asia, particularly the ASEAN countries, had the fastest economic growth rates ranging from 7% to 10%, followed by Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Unfortunately, this fast economic growth in many countries has also created many social and other related problems. This impressive economic growth has not been experienced by the countries in the Pacific which are still affected by severe recession. Their situation is further aggravated by the attacks on human and trade union rights by right- wing and military Governments. 39 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The growth of trade unions specifically in the construction, wood and forestry industries did not correspond with the tremendous economic growth. Anti- labour legislation and inept government policies restricted the organisation of workers in the construction, wood and forest industries. de for In Nige Political and trade union situation There is a slight improvement in the political situation in the Asian and Pacific region. For the first time in three decades, the people of South Korea have succeeded in electing a civilian as their President. We hope that with this presidential election in December 1992, the trade union situation will improve. In Thailand, a new civilian government was voted in by the people in September 1992, after a bloody struggle with the military, costing many lives. We hope that this new civilian government will respect human and trade union rights in Thailand and restore the right of the state enterprise workers to form and join trade unions of their own choice. In Bangladesh, General Ershad was replaced with an elected government. However, the country is still undergoing severe economic and social problems. The trade union situation is not expected to improve until the economy improves. In Fiji, there is a newly elected government after two military coups. The relationship between the government and the Fiji Trades Union Congress( FTUC) is expected to improve. yd som sointA ai abam need svad asevbs Jas bois The collapse of the monarchy in Nepal in 1990, after a widespread popular protest, brought about the growth of free and democratic unions in this country. The Nepali Trades Union Congress which was banned for 30 years by the monarchy has been revived to represent workers in the country. On 22 and 23 February, 1993, the NTUC had its Constitutional Convention. With the end of the Cold War, Mongolia broke free of Soviet control and denounced the centrally- planned economy in preference for a free market economy. Trade unions in the country previously controlled by the communist party, are now free and independent of any party or government control. They have had elections to elect new leaders and are looking towards the ICFTU and ITSs to provide international leadership. WOH Н подет ni atasmqoleveb In Sri Lanka, the ethnic violence continues to disrupt the island's peace and has hampered the pursuit of development. The Government, using the Civil War as a pretext has suppressed human and trade union rights in the country. In Pakistan, the government of Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has, in order to attract foreign investment, compromised the country's Constitution by suppressing trade union rights in the new economic zones. In the case of the Pacific region, many benefits previously enjoyed by the trade union movement have been dismantled under the controlled labour market established by extreme right- wing governments. union A 40 40 CORT- 0001 02 Imone ad Regions With the recent introduction of the Employment Contracts Act in New Zealand, the process of sub- contracting and self- employment is flourishing and wages and other social benefits are being denied or curtailed. The occupational safety and health of workers is also in jeopardy. noillid 000 me Human and trade union rights - The IFBWW has submitted three complaints to the ILO. One complaint concerned Korea the Hyundai Construction and Engineering Company- for refusal to deal with the representative and democratic union- the Korean Federation of Construction Trade Unions( KFCU). Another complaint submitted to the ILO concerned the government of the Philippines, relating to unjust legislation promulgated in the country. The case specifically concerns Policy Instruction No.20, which prohibits the organisation of project employees in the construction industry. The third complaint was made on 20 January 1993, against the government of Pakistan for contravening ILO Convention No.87 concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to organise. For the first time, we also became a Party to the ICFTU's complaint to the ILO against the government of Thailand following the military government's action on 16 April, 1991 banning trade unions in state enterprises. In November 1991, the ILO Committee for Freedom of Association demanded that the Thai government restore the fundamental rights of state enterprise workers to organise into trade unions of their choice. In early June 1992, the ILO Freedom of Association Committee called on the Government of the Philippines to repeal Policy Instruction No. 20 in its entirety. The ILO Freedom of Association Committee reiterated that all workers without distinction, whether permanent or fixed term, should have the right to join organisations of their choice. The IFBWW, in collaboration with the IUF and TWARO, organised a conference on Human, Trade Union and Democratic Rights for South Asia, in Sri Lanka, March, 1991. This was the first time the three ITSs have come together to organise such a conference. One of the recommendations of the conference was to hold country conferences in each of the five South Asian countries in the coming years. our preceding the As a result of this, the IFBWW in collaboration with three other ITSs, namely, IUF, TWARO and APRO- FIET, held a Country Conference on Human, Trade Union and Democratic Rights in Pakistan in August, 1992. A similar conference is now planned for Hong Kong in June 1993, with five ITSS cooperating to discuss human and trade union rights in Mongolia, China, Hong Kong and Korea. boow The Building industry The building workers in this region still remain the least organised sector. This 41 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 situation continues to exist despite the rapid economic expansion and related development and infrastructure projects being undertaken by many governments in this region. It is estimated that this region- excluding Japan- will generate more than 500 billion construction projects over the next five years. How lo disod Since the industry has not provided permanent jobs for construction workers, unions in this region are confronted with many problems in organising them. The problems have become more complex due to sub- contracting, contract labour, independent work and migrant labour- both foreign immigration and rural/ urban migration. Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong are facing labour shortages in the building industry. These positions are readily filled by migrant workers from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the South Asian countries. Many migrant workers are badly treated in the host countries receiving low wages, inadequate housing and other basic amenities. Occupational accidents among migrant workers are also high. - In the South Asian countries, the construction industry is the only industry that is still providing ready employment for workers who migrate from villages to cities. Some of these cities are over- populated and cannot provide social amenities for the influx of labour from rural areas. Therefore, the construction workers and their families live in makeshift camps adjacent to the construction sites with no sanitary or washing facilities. Lack of adequate sanitation and the poor living conditions of these workers results in many workers suffering disease and malnutrition. jsdt be bebas mobeer abst dgir le In the last five years, our efforts to assist construction workers to organise themselves have shown some results. In Thailand, a new Federation for building workers has been formed. In the Philippines, our affiliates are now in the process of organising the building workers in the country. With our assistance, the Bangladesh Building and Wood Workers' Federation( BBWWF) has organised more than 10,000 stone and quarry workers. In Malaysia, the Union of Employees in Construction Industry( UECI) has gained strength in membership. In Hong Kong, a new trade union called" Construction Site Workers' General Union" was formed, and in Nepal, we are attempting to form a union for construction workers. In other countries like Taiwan, Korea, India and Pakistan, our affiliates were able to strengthen their membership and their influence in society through our trade union education programme. vit adj od dose ai esom Forest and wood industries pea rnment, using the Civil War as a ait to use a RA blad-ЯTA bas OЯAWT UI The forest and wood industries are experiencing serious challenges. In November 1988, the government in Thailand banned logging. In the Philippines, a total ban on logging in 40 regions was imposed in 1990, with serious repercussions on the industry. This in turn, has affected all our affiliates whose membership were wood enjoyed by and forestry workers. union The forestry industry in South East Asia in particular, has caused tremendous environmental problems. There is a need for all parties concerned, including trade 42 کتے 2007-000 Regions unions, to establish strategies to protect the forest and the environment. At the same time, strategies to protect the employment and the membership of unions must be established. This is not an easy task but we cannot ignore mental problems caused by the industry. aint bearob the environThe IFBWW continued to be actively involved in assisting the organising of timber and forestry workers in the states of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. The SFI Industries Employees' Union was able to get recognition from their employer in January 1993. The union attributed this success to our trade union education programme. ( asqal- oy oldeoY The Timber Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia was able to increase its membership to over 14,000, with the aid of the education programme. This is an increase of more than 6,000 members. It is expected that this union will continue to expand its membership, not only in the wood- based industry but also in the rattan, bamboo and furniture industries. The Serikat Buruh Perkayuan of Indonesia which has been receiving our assistance for trade union education for the last nine years, has been able to remain neutral and not become a part of the government- controlled trade union. IRA In Papua New Guinea, our first preparatory seminar which was held in 1989 recommended that a trade union project be started in this country. The Timber Workers' Unions are in the process of forming a national federation. han, ou 4th Asian and Pacific conference to MAGRA ( bual : 8 TUO The 4th Asian and Pacific Regional Conference was held on 16 and 17 November 1991, at the Sigma Resort and Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. One hundred and fifty delegates from our affiliated organisations in the region were present. The conference was declared open by our General Secretary, Bro. Ulf Asp, and was addressed by Bro. Takashi Izumi, General Secretary of ICFTU- APRO. bas no G dA The conference elected a new committee for the region and adopted nineteen resolutions. Among the resolutions adopted were resolutions calling upon the Thai government to lift the ban on public sector unions. Resolutions also called upon the Government of New Zealand to repeal the Employment Contracts Act; and called upon the Fijian Government to abolish the recently- introduced repressive Labour Reform Law. The conference also adopted a comprehensive resolution on contract labour and self- employment based on the recommendation of a seminar preceding the conference. The conference unanimously resolved to send a congratulatory message to Mr. Frederick Chiluba, the former President of the National Union of Building Engineering and General Workers of Zambia, when he was elected as the President of Zambia. The seven- member Regional Committee, elected during the 3rd Asian and Pacific Regional Conference, continued to hold office until the 4th Asian and Pacific Regional Conference held in November 1991 in Pattaya, Thailand. aimsins 43 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 At the 4th Asian and Pacific Regional Conference, a new Committee of ten Titular and ten Substitute Regional Committee members were unanimously elected. The Executive Committee of the IFBWW which met in May 1992 in The Hague, Netherlands, endorsed this decision. The committee members are as follows: IFBWW Regional Committee for Asia& Pacific GROUP 1: Far East( Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong) Titular Members stubal 182 Yoshio Suzuki( Kensetsu Rengo- Japan) q Lin Wu Tung( ROC Construction Workers' Union- Taiwan) Substitutes Shiojro Nakauchi( Zenrinya- All Forestry Workers' Union-Japan) Kim Ra Ki( Federation of Korean United Workers' Union) GROUP 2: Pacific( Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji) ased and doinw sisenobal to asuva AUT Titular Members ubo golais Trevor Smith( Australian Timber and Allied Industries Union) Ashley Russ( New Zealand Building Trades Union) ocial am Substitutes edT edT Chris Northover( Australian Timber and Allied Industries Union) Len Wilson Parr( New Zealand Furniture Union- Canterbury and Westland Branch) and GROUP 3: ASEAN( Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, ThaiIn the last he last land) Titular Members gi lat Mohd. Khalid bin Atan( Timber Employees Union Peninsular, Malaysia) Ibarra Malonzo( National Federation of Labour, Philippines) Substitutes 03 Abdullah Talib( Building Construction and Timber Employees Union, Singapore) Saralen Purba( Serikat Buruh Perkayuan- Timber and Woodworkers Union, Indonesia) GROUP 4: Indian Subcontinent( India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) basiss betqobs cals sons Titular Members moss silt no beand theyolqme- les bas quoda K.A. Khan( Building Mazdoor Union India) Saeed Malik( All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions Pakistan) Totaludarnos a base of bev Substitutes ylauominsa MR. Chowdhury( Bangladesh Building and Wood Workers Federation) Bala Tampoe( Ceylon Mercantile Industrial and General Workers' Union) GROUP 5: Middle East( Israel, Turkey, Cyprus) T 100 110 mem- ne T Titular Members et litar solo blod of begaitas Benjamin Albo( National Union of Wood Workers, Israel) ent ormen: ems. Ther concer luding 44 01008 lesene ed Regions Tamer Eralan( CIMSE- IS, Turkey) Be Substitutes CoBro.David Galano( National Union of Wood Workers, Isreal) Bro. Niyazi Duzgun( Yon- Sen, Cyprus) vad doidw I The Regional Committee held its first meeting to elect a Chairperson. The Committee decided to have a rotating Chairperson between each of the country groups over the next four period, for a one year term per chair. Regional committee meetings 0801 stal Jaem ST asebaA adi al During the period under review, The Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific met on four occasions: the 20 October 1990, Pasir Ris Singapore; the 15 November 1991, Pattaya Thailand; the 9-10 October 1992, Pasir Ris Singapore and; the 2 October 1993, The Hague, Netherlands. The committee meetings were, except for the 1993 meeting, preceded by regional seminars: in 1990 on Tropical forests; 1991 on Contract labour and 1992 on Privatisation. The committee, in its meetings, discussed developments in the region and the activities of the IFBWW. Trade union project and education office sq The IFBWW Trade Union Education and Project Office was established in Singapore in July 1991, with Bro. Ivan Baptist as Regional Representative. Sis. Christine Nathan, our Regional Education Coordinator, moved to our Singapore office in February 1992. Sub- regional office- Tokyo Japan ένα ng of 60 On 19 March 1993, the IFBWW established a Sub- Regional Office for the Asia/ Pacific region, in Tokyo, Japan, with Bro. Takeo Ikawa as coordinator. T Iston a good and shad bos b Carlo d) Latin America and the Caribbean 01 ni arshow 000,001 to to Jasmysq ed doing ebant vasm Structural adjustment policies have hit the working people of Latin America very badly as international financial institutions and governments have failed to take into account the social costs. The numbers of families living below the poverty line has actually grown over the last four years. Unemployment is on the rise in the vast majority of countries, basic services are being privatised and investment in social infrastructure reduced. Neo- liberal policies geared to growth are not producing the expected results. In 1991, at a regional level, the GNP per capita was equivalent to that of 1977. Inflation eats into earning power and the foreign debt in the region is about US$ 450 billion. 45 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 While formal democracies have been established in some countries, there is at the same time a worrying trend towards more authoritarian and corrupt practices which have limited popular participation in decision- making. In Central America there have been some significant advances in the peace process, where now the main challenge is how to tackle social and economic injustice. Panama continues under US military occupation, its economy geared to the transport of goods and provision of services while the working people suffer increasing deprivation and social problems, brought on by the rise in unemployment. In the Andean region, in the late 1980s, there were positive signs of progress with the inauguration of democratically elected governments but these have failed to provide much needed solutions to economic problems. There has been increased social polarisation, resulting for example in the coup attempts in Venezuela and the dismantling of democratic institutions in Peru. In Colombia the enormous social, economic and political problems remain unresolved. In the Southern Cone, there has been a more stable democratic transition but the economies remain dominated by corporate interests, and the Armed Forces, particularly in Chile, have not relinquished their influence upon government. soffto moltsoubs.bas bas abitsaub dust The Trade Union Movement off as Jaitqs nevI.on diw Throughout the continent, the trade union movement has maintained a critical attitude towards the implementation of neo- liberal economic policies and mobilised to protest at the privatisation of basic services, increasing unemployment, and anti- trade union policies. The combative work of the Central American Coordinating Committee( COOCENTRA) and the trade union centres in the Southern Cone should be emphasised. Con The IFBWW in Latin America Employees Hoiger There has been a notable increase in the number of affiliates over the four years. 10 new organisations have affiliated and IFBWW now reports a total membership of 700,000 workers in construction, forestry and wood in Latin America. Payment of affiliation fees has not unfortunately increased at the same rate but many trade unions have become more aware of their responsibilities in this area and there has been a 23% increase in dues payment to the International.ten Through its education courses, health and safety campaigns, as well as its solidarity and information work, the IFBWW has become a well- known and respected organisation, recognised as working for greater unity among its affiliates. The quality of the services offered by the Regional Office has also improved. The IFBWW has provided valuable advice and guidance to trade unions and through the education programmes, helped many organisations define more precise and realistic goals. juoda ai 46 ceer- ocery 2 latened or Regions The IFBWW celebrated its 5th Regional Conference in the Dominican Republic between 27-29 November 1990. The newly elected Latin America Regional Committee is as follows: blad O bevon President Hector Blanco, UNATROPYT, Costa Rica - im Honorary President for Life- José Borges, FETRACONSTRUCCION, Venezuela Vice President Southern Cone- Ramon Elvio Benitez Vice President Andean Zone- José de Jesus Cabrera Vice President Central America- Francisco Javier Ugalde tion GROUP 1: Southern Cone Titular Members Ramon Elvio Benitez( UOCRA, Argentina) Caupolican Pavez( CTF, Chile) Substitutes Bacaino Gomez( SINATRAC, Ayolas, Paraguay José Di Santo( USIMA, Argentina) GROUP 2: Andean Zone Titular Members José de Jesus Cabrera( FETRACONS, Venezuela) 10 José G.Texeira Dos Santos( FTICM, Brazil) Substitutes Eliécer Solarte( FETRAMECOL, Colombia) Hugo Davila( FETIMAAP, Peru) GROUP 3: wwar Central America Zone Titular Members M Froqque alam and WWI vibilev anivlovni adt al Héctor Blanco( UNATROPYT, Costa Rica) Francisco Javier Ugalde( SITRACE, Mexico) Idatobianoo reitmot ni ang José Eugenio Ruiz( FENTICOMMC, Dominicana Republic) Substitutes Luis Gonzalez( FENATRACOMP, Panama) Nilo Salazar( SCAAS, Nicaragua) alovA DAЯTAMIE Bow evad ebia ow Carlos Lopez( SOICSES, El Salvador) que The following Regional Committee meetings have been held: aminon • XII Regional Committee, Caracas, Venezuela, 24-26 November 1990; • XIII Regional Committee, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, 15-16 July 1991; • XIV Regional Committee, Federal District, Mexico, 27 October 1991; • XV Regional Committee, Brasilia, Brazil, 13-14 August 1992; Red wal uper got Coordination between the Regional Committee and the Regional Office has improved, with regular meetings and work evaluations. Communications with the Geneva Secretariat and general administrative procedures have also improved. T 47 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The IFBWW regional office counted upon a staff of 7 people in 1993, including the Regional Education Secretary and the Coordinator of the Occupational Health and Safety Project. It is a highly motivated team and the level of service provided to affiliates over the last four years has improved considerably. Over 40 field missions each year have been carried out, mainly to enable staff to act as resource persons in education programmes and to supervise on- going cooperation projects but also to participate at the National Congress of affiliates or provide solidarity support in cases of violations of trade union rights. ment. Major Solidarity Campaigns The IFBWW at regional level has carried out important solidarity campaigns in defence of the trade union and human rights of workers in its sectors. While trade union rights have been eroded by restrictive reforms to Labour Codes in many countries, the IFBWW has become more active in defending freedom of association and other fundamental rights. 9, aslovA DAST Notable campaigns in Central America have included solidarity with Salvadorean construction workers employed by the Italian multinational COGEFARIMPRESIT and at the national company ARCO SA. In Honduras, the IFBWW gave support over a recognition dispute involving the affiliate STINCAH and in Guatemala, over registration of the public works' union FESINTROP. In Panama, the IFBWW has supported protests concerning unjustified dismissals of SITRAPRODEC trade union members and most recently, a dispute over the validity of the collective contract at the La Fortuna hydroelectric dam project, involving the Swedish multinational, SKANSKA. JAAMIT In the Southern Cone, the IFBWW has carried out prolonged solidarity campaigns in support of the rights of sub- contracted workers on two major hydroelectric projects in frontier areas in Paraguay, in conjunction with its two affiliates, SINATRAC Ayolas in Yacyretá and STICCAP in Alto Paraná. These campaigns have won IFBWW considerable recognition. In Alto Paraná, a four month strike was finally concluded when a general strike on both the Brazilian and Paraguay side of the project was organised, a result of the growing collaboration between the two national centres, the CUT in Paraguay and the CUT in Brazil. Other campaigns included support for strike action taken by trade unions in forestry in Chile, at FORVESA No. 3 and MADEX Industries at the request of the IFBWW affiliate, the CTF, and at CONCRETA SA and Mueble Banado at the request of CNTC, Chile. The IFBWW has supported a number of campaigns together with its Argentine affiliate, UOCRA, including the case of Pico Truncado and provided solidarity for the victims of the Hudson volcano eruption at Comodoro Rivadavia. The IFBWW has denounced cases of human rights violations in El Salvador, in particular the assassination of trade unionists who collaborated with its affiliates SOISCES, and the death threats received by members of the Guatemala affiliate, FESINTROP, supposedly on account of their support for Rigoberta Menchu, winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Price and defender of the rights of indigenous peoples. 48 ceet- oeet Regions Furthermore, the IFBWW protested at the assassination of Pedro Huilca, leader of the Peruvian construction workers, calling for a full investigation into the crime. Future Challenges e beli ad ave There are many challenges ahead, not least the need to develop a stronger financial base for the IFBWW affiliates in the region and to find ways to increase their capacity to influence the national debate. The threats posed by the growth of neo- liberal policies, of Solidarista Associations and increased government corruption will make more demands on our resources in the coming years. The regional office intends to develop a better research and information centre, capable of providing the necessary data to affiliates and friendly organisations and to continue to improve its publications output. The office has moved to larger premises in the centre of Panama City and equipment is being modernised. We in Latin America are living in moments of great uncertainty and danger. If the governments and employers are to listen to the voice of the workers, it is imperative that we exercise our right to organise in trade unions. Latin American trade unions have rights but also the responsibility to contribute to creating the transformations which will really benefit workers and society as a whole. pe and fore tration and e) North America are being dep Since the 31.12 1990, the IFBWW has one affiliate in North America, namely the IWA Canada. - equivale The previous American affiliates; Certain stri ment of The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Ironship Builders, Blackates smiths, Forgers and Helpers; d .The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; ible The International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trade; The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen; The International Union of Operating Engineers; • The Sheet Metal Workers International Association; in re deemed themselves to have withdrawn from the IFBWW after the 18th IFBWW Congress, preferring to conduct their international activities through the Hassan Fathy Foundation. The IFBWW has maintained contacts and dialogue with the former American affiliates with a view to exploring possibilities of re- establishing relations. The IFBWW has also had a number of new contacts with other unions in North America. 49 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The situation in North America has been extremely difficult for the unions over the congress period. High unemployment, 11.2% in Canada and 7.4% in the US in 1992 has hit particularly hard the building, wood and forestry workers. Trade unions in North America have been united in their opposition to Governments' North American Free Trade Agreement( NAFTA)- foreseeing the flight of jobs to low wage and poorly unionised areas. eard infor The IFBWW was represented at the IWA- Canada Conventions in September 1990 November 1992, Vancouver. Representatives from the IWA- Canada also assisted in the IFBWW Latin American Tropical Rainforest Conference in 1990. lliw nois com tae maiupe hases.od her funda regasb bas nis hgs Berg to atasmom ni gaivil ens soiemA nitel ni W No mala, over IFBWW has SITRAPRODEC tra validity of the involving the Swedish altinatio In the Southern Cone, the IFBW gpgap ads oele tud eldgraved themed wilgen void agai nion FESINTROP Verning unjustified bers and most recently dispute rtuna hyd dam p плой sohemA rihoй( 9 prolonged sou eno eed WW er sr.IE of some on two mi or vary projects in frontier areas in Paraguay, in co conjunction SINATRAC Ayolas in Yacyretá and have won IFBWW considerable recog obliuidamal of the project was two nationa In Alto Paran lenoits result of the galahan 110 adi sbar baillA bas asinis to boodieritor legoissetul ced support for IFBWW affiliate, the ELC beille bas aravali goial Other camp forestry in Chik request of CNTC, Chile together WW C69 The IFF unced ced cas ken by tra the asljivije isnot metni ziedt toubaos of gainetung 88073000 holtsbauo vilist tion in El Salvador, in peoples. 50 olaz of Peace Pr 0001-008 Industrial activities IV INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES events and 199M nobo In the last Congress period the IFBWW has strengthened its industrial activities. It has done this through policy development, a re- organisation of structures, and cooperation with other organisations. The systematic approach has been to run conferences on specific industrial issues within regions. For example, in the building industry focus has been placed on improving health and safety standards. The rates of fatal and non- fatal accidents in construction remain higher than in many other industries. IFBWW activities have, therefore, attempted to address these issues through a concerted public relations campaign consisting of publications such as" Make Construction Work Safe"," Asbestos"," Man- Made Mineral Fibres" and" Solvents", which attempt to establish minimum guidelines and policies suitable for a global audience. In addition, issues such as contract labour, non- permanent employment and privatisation are increasing in the building industry as a result of deregulation policies by governments and new employer personnel policies. In the wood and forestry industries global restructuring has been taking place resulting in concentration and internationalisation of the industry and lower rates of employment. This is especially true for the forestry industry where the world's forest resources are being depleted. Policies have been developed to counteract destruction and utilise sustainable forestry methods to protect forests and employment. Attention has been placed on ensuring that regional standards established for these issues are equivalent to those recognised at international levels. Certain structural developments have facilitated development of such policies and standards. IFBWW industrial committees have been expanded to include affiliates. The committees have become more theme- focused allowing for dialogue and discussion between invited experts and relevant parties. They have become accessible mechanisms which can be utilised by affiliates. Conclusions reached in regional conferences are transformed into policy guidelines by the head office in Geneva providing the basis for establishing an international platform on which the issues can be addressed. IFBWW publications and education programmes are also strengthened by these advisory committees. W bas The IFBWW has raised its international profile. It has increased its representation with the ILO and cooperation with the United Nations and other international organisations- particularly those concerned with the environment, health and safety and development. It cooperates with organisations such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation( UNIDO), International Tropical Timber Organisation( ITTO) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation( FAO). Relationships between national organisations and IFBWW affiliates have been established to encourage further regional contribution. For example, an informal agreement between national WWF organisations and IFBWW affiliates has been 51 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 established which enables comprehensive preparation for international meetings such as those of the International Tropical Timber Organisation( ITTO). Coordination Meetings Tropical Timber( 11 The first Executive Meeting held in Geneva, April 1990, decided to set up Coordination Meetings on the Activities of the IFBWW Industrial Committees and the IFBWW Committee on Europe, to be convened every year. A Coordination Meeting was held in Geneva, 6-7 September 1990. Discussions included the tasks to be undertaken by the committees during the following year. Issues discussed were: the ILO Tripartite Meeting of Experts on safety and health in construction, asbestos, multinational companies, contract labour and self- employment, environmental activities and the IFBWW regional seminars on tropical rain forests, aidtiw technology and employment. TdTabrebasta ytelse bas dil neta vielse bas dilsed gaivorqmi Boitivijos WWE.as bai Tedjo yasm ai asdt sdgid aismes note t ato Istel- nog bas a) Wood and Forestry activities of betqmetta enolasevad NOW Motor ADM 88 8 anosoudng to gai Boldog to gaitaianos misqmes anoiteler In 1990 the IFBWW initiated Regional Tropical Rainforest Conferences for the Wood and Forestry sectors. In October 1990 a regional conference was held in Jakarta. In November 1990 a regional conference was held in Caracas and in February 1991, a conference was held in Accra. as doura noiteluge al asioiloq lea edt ai gaiaseni bas atne bas boo noopoo dues sola gables need and garu das Ledoly seiau IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee Geneva, April 16, 1991 - This Conference dealt with two items: The IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Action Programme and preparations for the ILO Forestry and Wood Industry Committee meeting. A volqme qof abodem qme bas alaszol aquaai 9a9dt To zol bedeildstes abrabasta lemoiger tedt gaituens no besig Following the three IFBWW regional Tropical Rain Forest Conferences( Jakarta, Caracas and Accra), the Secretariat submitted a draft IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Action Programme to the conference. This Action Programme sets out demands developed by the IFBWW, to be promoted in liaison with relevant international organisations( FAO, UNEP, ITTO, ILO, etc.), and for the introduction of compulsory labelling of tropical timber. The aim is that, in future, only timber and wood products produced under sustainable forest management should be allowed into the market. The Programme further provides for the promotion of sustainable forestry management to be included in regional education work and regional programmes. soube bas enoidasilduq sasdj benedig Preparations for the ILO Forestry and Wood Industry Committee meeting focused on filling the official posts for this conference: ILO reports were discussed along good bas OII with policy documents drawn up by IFBWW. ☐ OA diw estereo molvab has vistas boss ub 2nd session of the ILO Forestry and Wood Industries Combas bas( OTT) noising10 mittee, Geneva, 17-25 April, 1991 10 Isnoitaa sewed The Second Session of the Forestry and Wood Industries Committee of the International Labour Office was held at the ILO building, Geneva, from 17 to 25 1990 9V 52 8081-06 Industrial activities April 1991. This Session discussed the General Report, dealing particularly with action taken in the light of conclusions and recommendations adopted at the First Session of the Forestry and Wood Industries Committee. It dealt with steps taken by the Office to carry out the studies and inquiries proposed by the Forestry and Wood Committee at its First Session and previous meetings, as well as recent events and developments in the forestry and wood industries. The Committee examined a report on" Technological changes in the wood industries with special emphasis on training needs and employment opportunities". It also dealt with " Occupational safety and health in the forestry industries". Member countries of the Committee participating in the session included Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Sweden, USSR, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela. Countries not participating in the session were Guyana and Congo. The Governments of Chile and Portugal were represented by observers. The International Federation of Building and Woodworkers successfully coordinated the workers' interests. This is reflected in the Conference resolutions. The Workers' Group elected J. Munro( Canada) as Chairman, U. Asp( IFBWW) as Secretary, C. Northover( Australia) as Vice- Chairman in the Subcommittee on occupational safety and health in forestry, H. Morich( Germany) and G. Karlsson ( Sweden) as Vice- Chairmen in the Subcommittee on technological changes in the wood industry. 10 The Committee adopted the following conclusions and resolutions: Conclusion( No. 7) concerning technological changes in the wood industries 10 with special emphasis on training needs and employment opportunities; • Conclusion( No. 8) concerning occupational safety and health in forestry; 9.03 • Resolution( No. 9) concerning contract labour in the forestry and wood industries; • Resolution( No. 10) concerning the informal sector of the forestry and wood industries; I bas booW edT • Resolution( No. 11) concerning freedom of association in the forestry and wood industries; • Resolution( No. 12) concerning occupational safety and health in the wood industries; dependent work was dis• Resolution( No. 13) concerning multinational enterprises in the forestry and wood industries sector; • Resolution( No. 14) concerning forestry, the environment and development; • Resolution( No. 15) concerning future ILO activities in the forestry and wood industries. bigg da usiaco dot, sosiq how e 53 59 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ㅁ IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee- 13 February 1992, Budapest, Hungary The second meeting of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee in Budapest, focused on ILO activities in the field of wood and forestry industries and on the implementation of the IFBWW Tropical Forest Action Programme. The participation of fraternal organisations from Central and Eastern Europe in the Committee meeting resulted in many questions being posed concerning the wood and forestry industries in these countries. 209951 The Committee also discussed the results of the 2nd Session of the ILO Forestry and Wood Industries Committee. The implementation of the IFBWW Tropical Forest Action Programme is a permanent task for the IFBWW and was discussed by the Committee. The Committee considered the preparation of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which took place in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. A delegation represented the IFBWW at this conference. The IFBWW attended FAO's 10th World Forestry Congress in Paris and will encourage affiliates to participate in the development of National Forest Action Plans. The activities of ITTO were also considered by the Committee. IFBWW affiliates are active in the implementation of the IFBWW Tropical Forest Action Programme. H. Morich, President of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee, reported on a joint declaration by Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff and two employers' organisations in Germany, for the Protection of Tropical Forests. This unique common position paper demands environment- conserving and sustainable forest management methods and the creation of a certificate of origin for tropical timber. A. Yasukuchi( Zen Rin Ya, Japan), reported on the developments in Japan and stated his union's view on the conservation of tropical forests. He stressed the necessity of training courses for specialists in developing countries and that adequate assistance should be provided for land- use plans for protection and conservation. The Management Committee in Helsinki prepared an IFBWW Global Forest Policy Paper for the UNCED Rio Conference in June 1992. Roger Gerdin, Woodworkers Union of Sweden, presented a discussion paper on Forestry in the Temperate Zone. products produce The Wood and Forestry Committee's priority activities will consist of consultation and coordination for the implementation of the IFBWW's Tropical Forest Action Programme and monitoring implementation of the conclusions of the ILO Forestry and Wood Industries Committee. It will also monitor FAO activities. op filling bas ם for this eports were discus gaisonos( 81 o) moiuleas IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee, Eastbourne, Great Britain, 11 May 1993 - situation and The theme for discussion" The wood and forestry industries perspectives" was introduced by Horst Morich, Chairperson of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee. The wood and forestry industries are undergoing rapid technological change. This has had a major effect on working conditions, safety and health in the work place, job content, skill and training requirements and 54 2081-0001 ans Industrial activities employment levels. It has also resulted in structural changes in the industry, with increased specialisation and greater emphasis on product design and range. The wider use of advanced technology and new work practices urgently require intensification of training programmes for wood and forestry workers. Training is needed to help prevent accidents occurring from the mishandling of new and technically advanced equipment and to prevent the misuse of environmentally dangerous substances. ons Case studies on" New company strategies- the case of IKEA in Sweden" and" The state of the forests within the Russian Federation- answers and perspectives" were presented by unionists from the respective countries. The Committee reviewed the follow- up activities of the IFBWW forestry programme. me Concerning the cooperation of IFBWW with other international organisations from the wood and forestry sectors, the Committee: • endorsed the IFBWW statement concerning the renegotiation of the International Tropical Timber Agreement within the International Tropical Timber Organisation; • recommended further cooperation with FAO; • endorsed the joint IFBWW/ ILO project to set up a logging school in Sarawak, Malaysia; • endorsed the future participation of IFBWW in the Forest Stewardship Council, and recommended closer cooperation with World Wide Fund For Nature ( WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature( IUCN) in follow- up activities to the IFBWW Forest Action Programme. Conventi 18noitaquL300 ious schemes of non- perman no jeblood lado soube deilding WWE face beeggua pale asw 31squeam part- time, casual bas mo workers rights. b) Building activities ם USA discus - 087110 elect IFBWW Building Committee Geneva, Switzerland, 7, 8 and 11 March 1991 This meeting was held in the form of a conference and dealt with two subjects: Contract labour and independent work; preparations for the ILO Meeting of Experts on occupational safety in construction faced The IFBWW's future policy on contract labour and independent work was discussed on the basis of presentations by representatives of the International Labour Office Member States from all regions and on a policy document drawn up by the IFBWW Secretariat. This meeting in Geneva was the first of a series of events devoted to the subject and held in various regions. A mon In preparation for the ILO Meeting of Experts on occupational safety in construction, the Committee discussed the draft submitted by the International Labour Office for guidelines on occupational safety in construction and a policy document drafted by the IFBWW Secretariat. 55 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ם ed W IFBWW Building Committee- Budapest, Hungary, February GAT 12, 1992 bease The IFBWW Building Committee evaluated the Meeting of Experts on Asbestos which was held from December 15-16 1991, in Bern, Switzerland. One result of this Expert- meeting was the IFBWW Bern Manifesto on Asbestos, which calls for a worldwide ban on asbestos. This manifesto details guidelines for an IFBWW policy on asbestos and the action plan provides affiliates with a number of proposals relevant to their day- to- day work. The Committee discussed new ILO Guidelines for occupational safety and health in construction. The objective of the ILO Code of Practice is to provide guidance on legal, administrative, technical and educational work for safety and health in construction. This Code also provides essential guidance for the implementation of the provisions of the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988( No. 167) and the Safety and Health in Construction Recommendation, 1988( No. 175). Participants considered the new Code of Practice to be a significant step forward in the fight to protect workers in the construction industry. ers in the c a industry. Preparation for the 12th Session of the Committee on Civil Engineering and Public Works held from December 2-10, 1992 in Geneva was a major item on the agenda. Together with the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee, a joint meeting was held for the first time to analyse the results of the IFBWW regional seminars in Pattaya and Mexico. Initial discussions were also held on the IFBWW's strategy for protecting all forms of work and employment. The Joint Committee discussed the preparation of a public relations campaign on occupational safety and health in construction, wood and forestry. It proposed that regional asbestos conferences be organised to follow up the Bern Asbestos meeting. It was also suggested that the IFBWW publish educational booklets on asbestos and on the ILO Code of Practice on safety and health in construction and a brochure on wood dust. iblin B of Sweden, Co selfivi d a di paper on Fox Forest ry in the montbling WW □ IFBWW Global Conference on Construction Switzerland, 30 November 1992 BAZ VO - Geneva, As preparations for the Twelfth Session of the ILO's Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee( 2-10 December, Geneva), the IFBWW organised a Global Conference on Construction. -aib asw ebneqsbai bas quodal Jos no voiloq sudut a WW dosta edT The objective of the Conference was to discuss recent world trends in the construction sector and to determine a common trade union position for the ILO Committee. Jei bat Delegates from Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Korea, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom attended the conference. and heal ia the work place, job content JBMIEJS 56 ceet- 008t netene? Industrial activities Participants painted a gloomy picture of the situation in the construction sector. Adverse economic trends are compounded by the anti- union policies now being pursued in many countries. An important issue for the IFBWW Building Committee was the move to privatisation in the construction industry. In a series of IFBWW conferences, participants concluded that the introduction of privatisation has often lead to unemployment or poorer living conditions for employees. It has often been accompanied by attacks on trade unions, including the exclusion of unions from negotiations and restrictions on the right to strike. 12th Session of the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee, Geneva, 2-10 December 1992 Almost 200 delegates, representing governments, employers and workers from 39 countries met at the Twelfth Session of the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee, in Geneva( 2 to 10 December 1992). The meeting stressed the vital importance of the construction industry. The construction sector is a main provider of jobs and a cornerstone for development. The Session was held against the background of deteriorating conditions for millions of workers, who, as the economic recession deepens, face uncertain job prospects and are subjected to increased health and safety hazards. They have to cope increasingly with various types of insecure employment making it very difficult to enforce international standards in the industry.o - The Workers' Group was particularly satisfied that high priority was given to the issue of contract labour, which is a serious problem in the construction industry. It is hoped that this issue will be on the agenda at the 13th ILO Construction Industry Committee Meeting. The IFBWW called on the ILO to create an ILO Convention to protect all who work under various schemes of non- permanent, part- time, casual, contract or who are self- employed and who are denied basic workers' rights. Isqof oa bas For the 12th Session, P. Lenahan( UK, UCATT) was elected Chairperson of the Workers' Group and W. Adams( Germany, IG Bau- Steine- Erden) and J. Joyce ( USA, Bricklayers Union) were nominated to speak for the Workers' Group in the discussion on skill requirements, training and retraining in construction. The IFBWW General Secretary, Ulf Asp, was the Secretary of the Workers' Group. The main aim of the Workers' Group during the Session was to improve conditions faced by workers in the construction industry worldwide. The efforts of the Workers' Group are reflected in the record number of five resolutions adopted by the Committee. The IFBWW provided essential background support to the work of the Workers' Group, and the IFBWW Global Conference on Construction that preceded the ILO Committee's Session. It offered participants a timely update on trends and problems in the industry. The following conclusions and resolutions were adopted: adopted: mun edT • Conclusions concerning skill requirements, training and retraining in the building, civil engineering and public works industries; Jasq 57 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 • Resolution concerning future ILO activities in the field of construction; • Resolution concerning contract labour and other forms of employment in construction; • Resolution concerning freedom of association in the construction industry; • Resolution concerning women workers in construction; Resolution concerning occupational safety and health in the construction industry. The delegates decided that the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee would change its name to the Construction Industry Committee. The next Session will be held in 1997. ם - IFBWW Building Committee Eastbourne, Great Britain, 12 May 1993 kers in HA 12500 , edT The main theme" The construction industry- facing the crisis" was introduced by Poul Erik Skov Christensen, Chairperson of the IFBWW Building Committee. The participants discussed trade union responses to the crisis and possible common strategies on how to fight increasing unemployment, create new jobs and stabilise the situation in the construction industry. The Committee considered proposals for: legoits held on diw.viga 9310 of Musib • making governments adopt more active policies to stabilise the situation in the construction industry by providing appropriate financing and economic support; and a 38 80098 903 no ed dj fed begod ai • improvement of training and upgrading of skills, health and safety standards, protection of all kinds of employment( migrant work, temporary, part- time, informal and self- employed); the reduction of working time in construction; incorporation of technical and social clauses in contracts with multinational edcompanies and in Build- Operate- Transfer privatisation schemes. des soyol bas( asba amebA W bas quo quoni TOW ● The Committee endorsed: ajdgr ABU) ⚫ the IFBWW/ EFBWW Helsingør declaration on man- made mineral fibres in wqeA HU the building industry; he ILO's Bu Se ⚫ the IFBWW action plan" Build better homes for all". Jaubai noitsijanos yd betqobs anoituloes lo ing, Civ ni anexow yd beast after 916 quo foW TOW IFBWW White- collar Workers' activities ameldong has abent The number of white- collar workers in the building, wood and forestry industries is increasing. Unions which organise white collar workers must improve their efforts. The first discussion on this subject was held in February 1992 in Budapest. As a result, the IFBWW Executive Committee in the Hague agreed that a 58 Trade Union Industrial activities working party should prepare IFBWW guidelines and future activities for whitecollar workers in the building, wood and forestry industries. The IFBWW Whitecollar Working Party met on 28 September 1992 in Geneva. RIGHT met on 2 Conclusion The fate of the bu The fate of the building, wood and forestry industries has implications for the global community. They are the industries which reflect swings and trends- in many cases the most vulnerable sectors to economic downturns and policies which affect on employment rates and individual well- being. Protection of these industries means the protection of the rights and living standards of many workers. Protection of the natural environment which is the context and resource for these industries means the protection of the natural order as well as improvement in housing and living conditions. Promoting sustainable practices in these industries is a hedge against potential dangers and deprivation for future communities. Ensuring growth and offsetting possible negative impacts of deregulation will result in boosts to economies and subsequent benefits to workers both within and beyond these particular sectors. IFBWW will continue to support such activities. de for workers ITSS, national development where a dispute is taking place ace, and ev e) sending missi D) making direct companies invo to the com g) lodging official Organisation's Free been lodged against Major year include: funding far in the International Labour ee. Complaints her lippines, Lesotho, ve been targeted over the last Dumez Constr Impreglio Italy COGEFARIMPRE DAEWOO Constru Salvador) HYUNDAI Blue Sple Batig Korea( conflict in Africa) 59 Bauve antenatal Secretary, 1990-1993 allebting tead of stoo abow etidWWW.PL.edabot has beawaaiblind ad ai auzow, vellos sveae ai seel redmatge2 88 ao tem ytre gabfoW xalloo struction; • Resolution concerning freedom of association in the constructi • Resolution concerning women workers in construction; industry: nolaulono • Resolution concerning occupational safety and health in the construction inedolanottasilqmi asd esixiaubai tasol bas boow gaibliud edt lo atsl adT ai- abaert bas agniwe joeller doidw asistaubai edit 918 vedTytinummos ledolg Tot dielestä based ob bloodgientov moms ban Cem new bivil bas aidgin add to moitostaną ant ansom asint saarit not soxoaer bas txatnoo edt al doidw taomnozivne lezuten edi lo noilostor отч ni inamovoxqmi es llew as nebo Istutsa ed to moitos org erit angem esijaubai as IFBWW Building Committee- Eastbonsoitibentivi bastagiauod Isita boda ai sertaubat seeds ni asolios oldanistaus gimn estatu nohoitaviqob linsenbyneb lo atqmbovitage Coldiatoq bas 12 common strategies on how to fig and stabilise the situation in the const idos dous doggpotezatan i WWI ction industry. The Committee considered proposals fort governm adopt tive policies to stabilise the situation in the construction industry by providing appropriate financing and economic support; impro training and upgrading of skills, health and safety ds, protection of all kinds of employment( migrant work, temporary part- time, mployed); the reduction of working time in informal incorporation echnical and so Build- Operate- T es in contracts with privatisation schemes. nal companies The Committe EFBWW Helsingor declaration on man- made mineral fibres in the building industry; the IFBWW action plan" Build better how IFBWW White- collar Workers' activities The number of white- collar workers in the building, wood and forestry industries is increasing. Unions which organise white collar workers must improve their eff The first discussion on this subject was held in February 1992 in Budapest. As a result, the IFBWW Executive Committee in the Hague agreed that a ceer- 00 Trade Union and Human Rights TRADE UNION AND HUMAN lemia V RIGHTS to redmua tasgral adjust y ( a) SOLIDARITY ACTIVITIES The IFBWW's work in defence of trade union and human rights was intensified during the period between 1990 and 1993. A systematic approach was developed to strengthen capability to respond to trade union and human rights violations. The IFBWW launched more than 100 solidarity actions in defence of affiliate organisations under attack. The IFBWW responds to attacks on trade union rights in a wide number of ways: a) writing direct protests to governments and companies; b) informing affiliated organisations of national disputes and encouraging unions around the world to send protest letters; c) providing and collecting humanitarian assistance funds for workers who are on strike or sacked and for legal expenses; d) launching well- researched international information campaigns for affiliates, ITSS, the ICFTU, Amnesty International, the ILO, the United Nations, interes national development assistance agencies which may be funding projects br where a dispute is taking place, and eventually the press; e) sending missions to the site of the dispute or to meet local managers; ed f) making direct representations to world headquarters of the subsidiaries of g direct companies involved in disputes; g) lodging official complaints against governments in the International Labour Organisation's Freedom of Association Committee. Complaints have so far been lodged against the Governments of Thailand, Philippines, Lesotho, Korea, Pakistan and El Salvador. Major transnational corporations which have been targeted over the last year include: Dumez Construction- France( conflict in Paraguay) Impreglio Italy( conflict in Paraguay) - COGEFARIMPRESIT- Italy( conflict in El Salvador) DAEWOO Construction- Korea( conflict in Pakistan) HYUNDAI Construction and Heavy Engineering- Korea( conflict in Korea), Blue Circle Cement- South Africa( conflict in South Africa) Spie Batignolles- France( conflict in Lesotho) ( See Section"( b) Transnational Corporations".) yas gays e8e1 redmatge? I maged 61 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 The IFBWW has also assisted a number of affiliates involved in disputes with national corporations. o assisted a number of affiliates involved in By far the largest number of solidarity actions over the last year have been targeted against governments.( See annex," International Solidarity actions, 1990-93"). Considering appeals from affiliated organisations, governments in Latin America tend to be the worst violators of human and trade union rights, particularly for building, wood and forestry unions. Paraguay, El Salvador, Guatemala and Chile have been major offenders. moins b mun bas moing sbst to soneteb ni row a WWI edT Complaints from affiliates in Asia and the Pacific are also on the increase. Major solidarity actions in this region have focused on the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Korea, Thailand, Burma and the Solomon Islands. IFBWW affiliates in New Zealand have also provided ongoing information about the deteriorating climate for trade union rights in that country resulting from the introduction of the Employment Contracts Act of 1990. In 1993 the NZCTU submitted to the ILO a complaint against the Government of New Zealand and the IFBWW supported the complaint on behalf of its New Zealand affiliates. The impact of the" New Right's" philosophy has now firmly reached Australia, where, in 1992, the IFBWW's Australian affiliate was involved in brutal struggles to defend trade union rights in Victoria and Tasmania. Tot bas bezoe South Africa, as usual, has been the major target in the African Region. The IFBWW has also been involved in protests against the Governments of Lesotho, Malawi and Tunisia.Vem doidw 99stainas Jasmqoleveb lenoiden fista ввото erit vllaudasve bas, easiq gablet ai stugaib& Stew axegenam ispol team of nó stugaib edit to stie sdt of anoiaaim gaibasa( a Campaigns and Financial Solidarity Appeals, 1990-1991 astuqeib ai bevlovni asinsqmoo A South Africa astal edt ni atemisvog janisgs ataislqmo leiofflo gaigbol( g niglamp estimme moitsijose to mobe I a'noitesin The IFBWW continued its constant pressure on the South African regime calling for the full and total dismantling of Apartheid, actively supporting the IFBWW affiliates in South Africa. In January 1990 an international appeal was launched in support of BCAWU during the conflict with Orange Potteries. This legal strike started on 16 October 1989, in support of a wage demand. The average minimum rate paid by the company was R 60.00 per week while the average paid in the area was R 100.00. The workers were demanding an increase to R. 95.00 per week. The company offered R 68.00 per week, deemed unacceptable to the workers.il TIE Fifty workers were involved in this dispute and relief assistance was given during the strike. YVBOH boa noitoutano IAⱭИUYH Boylan McGuickin Construction. This company was under- paying workers, ignoring the Industrial Council rate. The company rejected approaches from the union saying any worker who was not satisfied with the rates could leave. A strike began 1 September 1989. The case went to court. The court ruled in the union's 62 8991-09 Trade Union and Human Rights favour. The company said it could not pay and used an administrative tactic claiming bankruptcy, dismissing all workers and re- opening operations under a different name. One hundred and thirty workers were made jobless. The IFBWW provided relief assistance. In March 1990 the IFBWW launched an international appeal for the Building, Construction and Allied Workers Union,( BCAWU) during the strike at Mondi Timber. During the dispute the union and management failed to resolve a wage claim. Serious violence broke out at the site two union members were assaulted. One worker was shot and a large number detained. In April, assistance was given to BCAWU for workers dismissed at Mondi Timber and Seating Transkei. - Also in March 1990, the IFBWW supported BCAWU and launched an International Appeal during the conflict with Group Five Building Combrink Construction. During negotiations about the annual leave bonus, the company locked out 300 workers. The IFBWW provided relief assistance. The IFBWW also supported the Paper, Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union relief support during a conflict with Mondi Board Mill. 1910W beillA bas In May 1990 the IFBWW sent assistance to BCAWU during the Cullirian Refractories dispute in which court injunctions were served against the entire work force occupying plants. The company brought in contract scab labour, escorted by police. At least four workers were detained and the entire work force brutally evicted. In December 1990 the IFBWW provided humanitarian relief for workers involved in the Pilkington Tiles mass dismissal. Paraguay In June 1990 the IFBWW was contacted by the" Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Construccion de Ayolas" and the" Union de Trabajores con contracto ERIDAY UTE" concerning the Yacyreta- Paraguay Hydroelectric Power Project strike, where 4,500 workers were struggling for respect of the collective agreement. Forty workers conducted a hunger strike in the face of brutal military intimidation. Workers had been on strike for 82 days in 1990. The strike was against the joint Paraguayan- Argentinean Government- owned authority," Entidad Bi- Nacional Yacyreta"( E.B.Y) which was responsible for the construction of the Yacyreta Hydroelectric Power Plant. Two international construction companies were also involved in the project, namely, Dumez and Impreglio Construction. During various attempts to organise demonstrations in the capital Asuncion, armed forces prevented workers from leaving Ayolas. On 10 May 1,500 strikers marched on the capital, and at least 100 workers were detained by the military forces. 63 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 On 21 May 1990 the military encircled the town of Ayolas, preventing any workers from leaving and used the local radio and public address systems to threaten and intimidate workers and their families. By far the solida arity actions over the IFBWW protested to the Government insisting that actions by the armed forces were directly aimed at suppressing the union's activities. The IFBWW launched an international appeal asking all affiliates to protest to the government and the companies involved, and to send solidarity messages to the union. At the request of the IFBWW, French and Italian unions put pressure on the French construction company Dumez and the Italian Company Impreglio. The IFBWW also collected solidarity funds from affiliates for transport of the strikers for demonstrations in the capital and for humanitarian relief. In September 1990 the IFBWW was informed by the union of the satisfactory resolution of the conflict. International action had been crucial in forcing the government and company to negotiate. Since 1990, relations at this project have continued to be difficult and industrial action has been needed again on a number of occasions. the Lesotho beill FBW Mbusoff theOM Joiler In July 1990 the IFBWW was contacted by the Construction and Allied Workers' Union of Lesotho,( CAWULE) which was involved in a major conflict with Spie Batignolles, a French construction company working on the Highland Water Project. Klepa 1.brow priture et bas benisteb new exeToW wol Jasel JA ow zot.solog oilog yd bat Spie Batignolles had been contracted to build tunnels at the first phases of the Highlands Water Project. Cawule organised the workers at the site and established a recognition agreement with the company. ww Campai and nancial e com During, and after, a strike over wage negotiations CAWULE suffered the dismissal of 334 of its members. A court case, and appeal, were lost- resulting in the strike being declared illegal. There was significant victimisation of union officials and organisers by security and military officials. Seven Executive Committee members were shot and a CAWULE Organiser was murdered. The IFBWW launched an international campaign in support of Cawule, conducted frequent visits to meet the workers affected and made representations to the local employers involved. The IFBWW also filed a complaint against the government of Lesotho in the ILO Freedom of Association Committee. The IFBWW has since had discussions with Spie Batignolles world headquarters, on behalf of CAWULE. These discussions resulted in the establishment of the IFBWW's first international" Information and Consultation Agreement". olleg lovat oals arew CAWULE continued organising efforts at the site and has established a recognition agreement with the Lesotho Highlands Water Venture. By March 1993, Cawule had also reorganised a majority of workers at the Lesotho Highlands Project Contractors and was entering into recognition negotiations. The IFBWW continue to monitor developments in the country closely. 1989. The 64 ceet- 09 Trade Union and Human Rights Turkey In March 1990, the IFBWW was informed of a strike at both public and private cement factories in Turkey, involving more than 20,000 workers, following the employers' refusal to negotiate on union demands. After the strike was announced the Government lifted taxes on imported cement. iw bebaoqaer idw asteilmA The IFBWW informed all affiliated organisations of the strike and protested to the Government, urging a rapid settlement. Norway also Philippines In March 1990 the IFBWW was informed of difficulties in the Philippines as a result of employers' continuous application of repressive labour directives which had been abolished. les has vas Trade unions were protesting against the Labour and Employment Policy Instruction 20 which was being used by companies, and defended by the courts, for the dismissal of union members. This law provides building company employers in the Philippines with the possibility to facilitate the discriminatory dismissal of project employees who have engaged in trade union activity and in exercise of their basic rights of freedom of association In September the IFBWW was also informed of violence during strikes and wrote to the Prime Minister protesting about the use of scabs escorted by armed police during a strike at Asian Designs Manufacturing. The IFBWW lodged a complaint against the Government of the Philippines. The ILO Freedom of Association committee ruled in favour of the IFBWW, against the Government. ATU- TUCP informed the IFBWW that on 23 November 1992 the Supreme Court dismissed the union's second motion for reconsideration, disregarding the conclusions of the Freedom of Association Committee. As a result of the Supreme Court's ruling the union and its members will be held liable for damages amounting to 3,232,128.32 Pesos( approximately USD 130,000) IFBWW has asked the ILO to bring this violation of ILO Standards and Conventions to the immediate attention of the Government of the Philippines. IFBWW also asked the ILO to request the Government to investigate the Supreme Court ruling which was made with complete disregard for the conclusions of the ILO Freedom of Association Committee. I& M Campaigns and Financial Solidarity Appeals 1992-1993 The IFBWW has launched a number of financial appeals to protect human and trade union rights during 1992. USIATI Liberia. Following years of civil war in Liberia, the National Timber, Wood, Construction& Allied Workers' Union was almost completely destroyed. The 65 55 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 union membership dispersed and the union offices were looted. Union officials regrouped to re- establish the union, one of the oldest IFBWW affiliates in Africa. Just before the IFBWW was to visit and purchase equipment, fighting again broke out. The IFBWW is holding the funds to assist the union when calm again returns. Affiliates which responded with contributions to the IFBWW Solidarity Appeal included: O IFBWW Japanese Affiliates- JAC O Svenska Malareforbundet. Fren panies in compa Du and Italian unions put the Italian Company ut pres asniqqu South Africa Blue Circle Cement Dispute. In May 1992, the new IFBWW affiliate in South Africa, CAWU, informed the IFBWW of a strike by 400 workers against Blue Circle Cement. The IFBWW protested to the Government and the company and called for solidarity actions in support of striking workers. T Affiliates which responded with contributions to the IFBWW Solidarity appeal included: asqmoo gaibliud asbivorq wisi aidTaedmem noinu to leesimaib edi nol O Rakennustyöläisten Litto r.y., the Finnish Construction union and adj mi 819 ○ Specialarbejderfobundet, the General Workers' Union in Denmark. lo Isaaim baas to mobesil to aidgit ɔiasd the Co The strike lasted 44 days. по is tion and ww 19x9 ers' Mangiae meje, ta meta A. ts: Mozambique. The new IFBWW affiliate in this country actively assisted in the process of democratisation of Mozambique The union requested the IFBWW to provide assistance for the organisation of their Congress which restructured the union, after years of existence in a one- party state. The IFBWW collected and forwarded relief aid collected from the Trade Union Solidarity Centre of Finland. ant Russia- Tchernobyl. During the IFBWW mission to Russia in May 1992, the Russian unions asked the IFBWW to assist the children of union members affected by the Tchernobyl disaster. The IFBWW launched a Solidarity Appeal and raised funds. Affiliates which responded with contributions to the IFBWW Solidarity Appeal included: O FTAT- Great Britain These in the hm O Malareforbundet- Norsk Arbeidsmands O BAT- Denmark and GHK Germany informed the IFBWW of direct contributions. - Marth Gawide hati also reorganised a Paraguay ITAIPU. 170 Workers at the Itaipu dam construction project in Paraguay went on strike on 1 November 1992 and were threatened with dismissal and other reprisals. On 12 November 1992, 400 workers from the CONTEC sub66 6901-02 Trade Union and Human Rights contracting company also joined the strike action. The workers were demanding trade union recognition and the right to negotiate a collective contract. The IFBWW protested to the Government and the companies involved. The conflict has continued for a number of months and the situation is still very uncertain at the site. The IFBWW launched a Solidarity Appeal to support the families of striking workers. Affiliates which responded with contributions to the IFBWW Solidarity appeal included: IG- Bau Steine Erden- Germany and SIB- Switzerland( The LONorway also provided funds). the El Salvador- Blokitubos. In July 1992 trade union officials were dismissed at this company. The IFBWW provided legal relief assistance. late the - fre om of El Salvador ARCO. Workers employed by the ARCO S.A., in central San Salvador, went on strike in July 1992 in protest at the dismissal of 50 trade unionists, members of SOISCES. The IFBWW sent strong letters of protest to the company and Salvadorean authorities and appealed to affiliated unions to send similar messages in defence of the trade unionists. The IFBWW launched a Solidarity Appeal. Affiliates which responded with contributions included: O SID- Denmark O LO- Norway also provided solidarity funds of The IFBWW was able to support the families of striking workers. edi belas l ds Solomon Islands. In November 1992 the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers( SINUW) informed the IFBWW of a conflict with the country's two biggest plantation companies. The union was struggling against employer plans to introduce contract labour and a subcontracting system of employment in a reforestation programme, depriving workers of their rights and undermining the union. The IFBWW launched a Solidarity Appeal. Affiliates which responded with contributions included: O IFBWW Japanese affiliates- JAC. RING CONT The IFBWW was again able to provide support for the striking workers. Bermuda. In July the Bermuda Industrial Union( BIU) fought a major battle against the Government, in defence of the union's right to strike. Following this experience, the BIU needed to establish a legal fund in order to be able to respond to government challenges in the future. The IFBWW made a donation to assist the union to defend workers' rights. The ILO Fr 67 Re Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Actions with Intergovernmental organisations RECENT COMPLAINTS SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION IEB Complaint against the Government of Lesotho bedonual WW HT The conflict between Spie Batignolles and CAWULE in 1990 resulted in the IFBWW lodging a complaint in the ILO Freedom of Association Committee. The strike had resulted in the dismissal of 334 workers.( abaut babiv In May 1992, the 283rd Session of the International Labour Office's Freedom of Association Committee met in Geneva and examined the IFBWW complaint. It ruled decisively in favour of the IFBWW and gave firm instructions to the Government to: compar Af inc for solice it ions in supp " explain the scope of the provisions of the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Law 1964 to protect workers against dismissal for strike action and to indicate, in particular, if they apply protection against dismissals based on the common law" bloeddem ajainoinu " regarding the dismissal of a final total of 334 workers who took part in reqmoo the strike called by CAWULE, the committee recalls the importance of the right to strike and calls on the government to approach the employer in the present case and give serious consideration to the possibility of reinstating the persons thus sanctioned, and to keep the committee Moza informed of developments." bilos slimis T dit O The Freedom of Association Committee in its conclusions regretted that the Government of Lesotho remained silent about the alleged detention of union leaders, and also regretted that the Government provided no specific information about judicial inquiries on the shooting of trade union activists. It asked the Government to provide the ILO with a copy of the Court judgment in the case of the murder of the trade union member killed on 30 August 1992. Basla revolame taniegs prilygsta sew noiau edTasinsqmoo noit The ILO Committee also asked the Government to return all union property confiscated during May Day celebrations and trusted that the Government would refrain from such interference with the union in the future. It is also important to note that as a result of the IFBWW/ CAWULE complaint against the Government of Lesotho, the ILO has assisted the Lesotho Labour Ministry in the revision of the Lesotho Labour Laws in order to provide for the possibility of legal strikes. The 287th Session of the Committee( May 1993) examined the reply from the de P16 BBW WIT Government of Lesotho, following consideration of the IFBWW's charges and the ILO Interim rulings. al shunned edi The Lesotho Government denied the acts of violence which the IFBWW documented, i.e. the shooting of seven union officials and maintained that the incident only" involved the shooting in the thigh of one person who was resisting arrest." However, the Government also admitted," No inquiry was held into the shooting... because the circumstances under which this person was shot seem clear enough. " 68 cept- 06 Trade Union and Human Rights MOITOUATE ( The IFBWW and CAWULE have well documented proof that the seven trade union officials were shot in the legs.) ua ad iw bobivoiq OPPARC ирия The Lesotho Government also illustrated its" respect" for the ILO by responding to the ILO's call for reinstatement of dismissed strikers in the following manner: ..." it is vexatious and an abuse of the ILO machinery to seek to obtain retrial of an issue which has been determined by the court of a sovereign state." The ILO Freedom of Association Committee recommended that the ILO Governing Body adopt the following recommendations. Regarding the Lesotho Government's charge that the ILO was interfering in the sovereign decisions of the high court concerning the dismissal of the 334 strikers, the Committee underlined that "... where national laws, including those interpreted by the high courts, violate the principles of freedom of association, the committee has always considered it within its mandate to criticise the laws..." The committee also noted that more than 19 months had passed since the murder of a CAWULE shop steward and expressed the hope that the Government will"... try the accused and punish him if found guilty". Further, while noting"... discrepancies in the Government's version and the complainants' accounts", the ILO condemned the shootings of any strikers and insisted on a formal inquiry. Finally, among other recommendations, the ILO stressed that the dismissal of union members participating in a strike violates ILO conventions on freedom of association while noting that"... the construction enterprise has left Lesotho." It "... asks the Government, nevertheless, to take measures to provide financial compensation to those workers who were fired for their participation in this strike". Mainoiny Complaint against the Government of the Philippines In 1992 IFBWW submitted a complaint against the Government of the Philippines on behalf of all the IFBWW Philippine affiliates. Following the submission of the IFBWW complaint, in May 1992, the ILO Freedom of Association Committee noted that this case involved two issues: the rights of temporary workers to join a trade union, and the particular case of ALGON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION's action in having dismissed workers, using Policy Instruction 20 as justification. The ILO noted that although the Philippines Government states that Policy Instruction 20 is no longer relevant, it was never expressly repealed, and the example of Algon Construction Company's abuses of the outdated law were found to lend credence to the IFBWW charges that, indeed, employers were still using the" irrelevant law" to dismiss workers. The ILO Freedom of Association Committee called on the Government of Philip69 69 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 pines expressly to repeal Policy Instruction 20 in its entirety, and asked to be provided with the Supreme Court ruling on the case of dismissals of ALGON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION workers as soon as possible. Baibaogas yd ili oals themevo odjoes. I adT sd The ILO Freedom of Association Committee reiterated that all workers, without distinction, whether permanent or fixed term should have the right to join organisations of their choice. The con les od C in the Complaint against the Government of South Korea di iqobs vbo gai On 26 March 1992 the IFBWW submitted to the International Labour Organisation Committee on Freedom of Association a complaint against the Government of South Korea for violation of trade union rights in contravention of the ILO Constitution. One of the IFBWW's affiliates in South Korea, the Korean Federation of Construction Trade Unions( KCFTU) is not legally recognised by the Government. Legal restrictions have been used by certain corporations( e.g. Hyundai) to restrict and deny trade union rights. In February 1993, the 286th Session of the ILO Freedom of Association Committee examined the IFBWW case and among other recommendations called for the Korean Government to: bas " Amend section 3( 5) of the Trade Union Law so as to enable workers to establish and join the organisation of their choice, without restriction. " 00 The IFBWW complaint was examined together with complaints from the KTUC, the Teachers' Internationals( WCOTP& IFFTU), the Korean Teachers' and Educational Workers' Unions and the IFJ. The Freedom of Association Committee also underlined the rights of public sector workers to join trade unions and to undertake strike action. The Committee regretted the dismissal of workers for having formed trade unions outside existing structures and that a number of trade unionists were still detained in prison. The ILO called on the Government to take immediate measures to reinstate teachers dismissed and warned" that the detention of trade unionists, even for reasons of internal security, may constitute a serious interference with trade union rights." The KFCTU received legal recognition on the 16th June 1993. eded atdais artra Complaint against the Government of El Salvador In January 1993, IFBWW formally complained to the ILO's Committee on Freedom of Association about the Government of El Salvador's contravention of ILO ention of I Conventions 87 and 98. 90 - This case arose from rulings in July 1992, which declared illegal a strike organised by the IFBWW's affiliate in El Salvador Sindicato de Obreros de la Construcción, Similares y Conexos de El Salvador( SOICSCES)-at the Marcado Tinetty( San Salvador) construction site, and the use of military and security 70 ceet- 0901 Trade Union and Human Rights forces to inhibit the work and activities of SOICSCES. This case has yet to be heard. Complaint against the Government of Pakistan at On the 29 January 1993, the IFBWW formally submitted to the ILO's Committee on Freedom of Association a complaint against the Government of Pakistan for contravention of ILO Convention 87- Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise. The complaint is being submitted on behalf of one of the IFBWW affiliates in Pakistan- The Forest Employees and Workers Union, which organises workers in Khuzdar, Balochistan Province. The union has recently been deregistered by the High Court of Balochistan. This case has yet to be heard. internatio ed the importa Complaint against the Government of Pakistan involving the DAEWOO Group of South Korea In May 1992, the Pakistan authorities offered the DAEWOO Group a generous package of concessions and incentives to develop the DAEWOO Pakistan Industrial Complex, covering 500 acres in Port Qasim area( Karachi). Amongst the incentives was total exemption from labour law and regulations of workers' rights. The project involves the construction of a Rps 25 billion, 400 km long, motorway- linking Lahore and Islamabad- apparently funded by the World Bank. The All Pakistan Federation of Labour( APFOL), through its Tarbela Construction Federation of Labour, assisted in the organisation of the Daewoo Motorway construction union. On 18 December 1992, the Awani Labour Union- Daewoo Motorway Project was formed. On 19 December, the founding meeting approved the constitution, elected officers and resolved to seek registration. The union submitted a request for registration on 21 December 1992. Soon after the formation of the union, 50 union members were fired. In the negotiations and protests which followed, it became clear that, while the company was prepared to make minimal concessions in a few cases, it was not prepared to reinstate workers nor to accept the right to organise. tatio On 27 January 1993, 32 union officers were arrested. For a period of approximately one week these unionists were detained without charges, at a secret, isolated location, in crowded, inhumane conditions, without decent food or water. Reports were made of workers being hanged upside down from the ceiling, the administration of electrical shocks and workers being forced to sit naked on slabs of ice throughout the night. When all the unionists were finally released on bail on the 6th of February, they were charged with unlawful assembly under Section 144 of the Pakistan Penal Code. By February 1993, the union was involved in litigation against the company. The Awani Labour Union has continued to intensify organising efforts. The IFBWW is twee 71 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 continuing to support the Awani Labour Union in several ways: a solidarity appeal is collecting funds for legal action; copies of protest letters and messages of solidarity have been sent to the workers. The issue has been raised with the World Bank calling for respect of International Labour Standards in international development assistance projects and in industrial complexes, i.e. Export Processing Zones. In May the IFBWW accepted as an affiliate the Pakistan Federation of Building and Wood Workers- APFOL, and the ICFTU and IFBWW submitted jointly a complaint against the Government of Pakistan in the Freedom of Association Committee. It called for the immediate registration of the Daewoo Workers' Union and a cessation of anti- trade- union tactics at the work site, along with full respect for human and trade union rights. The IFBWW is also targeting Daewoo Corporation for a concerted international campaign for the respect of trade union rights. tion of Constr Government. L Trade res hay World Bank and the IMF by ce ons( e.g. edi gaivioval metable to tamo sdt tenisgs inisiqmo The ICFTU has, over recent years, been strengthening its profile with the World Bank and the IMF in order to draw greater attention to governments' human and trade union rights records. The international trade union movement has pressed international financial institutions to consider the trade union rights records of governments applying for development assistance funds. A notable example exists in Malawi which has been refused development assistance after the ICFTU complaints regarding the arrest of C. Chihana, SATUCC General Secretary in May 1992. The ICFTU is currently targeting Chad for similar treatment. The IFBWW has been trying to develop this strategy by seeking information about the funding of major infrastructure construction projects, particularly where IMF or World Bank funds may be involved. er 81 begrot The industrial relations practices at these projects can then be monitored and any difficulties arising brought to the attention of the World Bank or the IMF. In August 1992, the IFBWW complained to the World Bank about the shooting of tribal peoples by forest guards at the Narmada Dam Project India, which was being sponsored through World Bank funds. igim im exism of been aw 819xrow statanis U rec orage to boq so befesTIS 190 going cep YIBUS TS DO Cooperation with other ITSS and the ICFTUow she plotem gi goiteool botsfoai The international trade union movement as a whole is intensifying work in the field of human and trade union rights. Urgent attention needs to be focused on the protection of trade union rights, partly as a result of the increasing number of violations around the world, and, partly because of the aggressive and disruptive attitude of employers. This is shown in their interventions in the International Labour Office, orchestrated by the International Organisation of Employers ( IOE). International agreements, standards setting and work on ILO conventions have become increasingly difficult. The ICFTU and the IT'Ss recognise that unless a major campaign is launched to protect and preserve trade union rights, current 72 ceet- 00 Trade Union and Human Rights standards and instruments could be eroded or dismantled. ents could be eroded or The ICFTU has established a new Human and Trade Unions Rights Committee chaired by B. White, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. The IFBWW participates in the work of this Committee. The ICFTU has also established a new Trade Union Rights Department. The ITS Conference of January 1993 agreed to the launching of a Joint ITS Human and Trade Union Rights Programme. Discussions were held in March 1993, initiated by the International Federation of Journalists, to strengthen intersectional cooperation on human and trade union rights work between ITSs. Issues to be looked at include joint ITSs activities, ITSs and the ICFTU, Information, communications and networking on solidarity campaigns and ITS preparations for the United Nations Human Rights Conference and involvement in the UN Human Rights system. In all of these activities the unions involved have recognised the importance of international solidarity. The substantial support from IFBWW affiliates, in coming to the aid of workers in trouble in other parts of the world, has made the IFBWW Solidarity Actions powerful mechanisms in our daily work in defence of human and trade union rights. Isionsmit mem blow en no duq of noitiaoq a ni ed am 90J 10 sidiesoq gainin medions, elqmaxe not stump ada tiwar b) TRANSNATIONAL COMPANIES( TNCs) ACTIONS infor AND STRATEGIES conf usbi jorg The IFBWW Executive Committee meetings endorsed an action plan outlining a systematic approach for the launching of International Corporate Campaigns. The approach as outlined below has been developed through comparison of experiences and information from other ITSs and from the discussions within the ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on Multinational Companies. The objective of this systematic approach is to assist national affiliates to resolve disputes with multinational corporations. The IFBWW also aims to create" International Consultation and Information Agreements" with major multinational corporations in our sectors. The approach involves seven steps. 1. Information collection 2. Research and analysis ed redw ibai elodws as yaaqmoo add diw et vllsortioga and WWI edTalqmox 90018 need aad aidTagiaqma staroq lanoitamistal as 3. Targeting of company- intervention 4. Representation and consultations redmem ati jan gaiwollot anotarego aallongita raised by T 5. Information dissemination on results of representation 6. Escalation or negotiations 7. Establishment of recognition and rights to information and consultations between IFBWW and the TNC 73 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 1) Information collection. The IFBWW collects direct information from affiliates' organisations concerning the Industrial Relations Practices of different Transnational Corporations in our sectors. Such direct information helps to establish international patterns of activities and general relations with unions in different parts of the world. When a major conflict with a specific company is raised with the IFBWW, the IFBWW collects direct information from affiliates about the company's operations and industrial relations practices. Publicly accessible company databases and research centres are also used when requests for information about a specific corporation are channelled to the IFBWW. It should, however, be recognised that the information available from public databases is usually limited,( i.e.., profits, operations, joint ventures and major contracts underway). batin под medeya atdigi aamuH 2) Research and Analysis. When an affiliate is involved in a serious confrontation with a transnational corporation, the IFBWW acquires internal company reports on the current global operations and public information such as future operations, projects or investments, joint ventures, the current financial situation and so on. Such research and analysis of the company's operations and current financial situation assists in determining possible" pressure points" around the world- identifying where, for example, another affiliate may be in a position to put on pressure or raise matters with the company in solidarity with the affiliate involved in a dispute. Through such analysis, the IFBWW can also study sensitive areas or current projects which the company may be involved in or for which it is in or for which bidding. Research and analysis also involve examination of the sources of funding for major projects of the company. sainilipo malo moitos as beerobas agitsem saimmo Wed he indus al relatio ed.pnd any 3) Targeting of Company. Intervention, over the last year a number of companies have been targeted for international solidarity actions. Specific targeting of a company for an international campaign involves assessment of the situation or conflict in which an affiliate may be involved; estimation of resources available and ability to mount a systematic campaign. Finally, there must be consideration given to the chances for a successful result- not only in assisting the individual union in conflict, but also in establishing an international relationship ternatio with the company as a whole. noitselfoo noitsmotal Example. The IFBWW has specifically targeted Spie Batignolles of France for an International, Corporate Campaign. This has been since 1990 when the IFBWW affiliate in Lesotho, CAWULE, undertook strike action against Spie Batignolles operations following the breakdown of wage negotiations. During and after the strike CAWULE suffered dismissals and violence against its members. The IFBWW launched an International Corporate campaign which involved: a) Protests to the world headquarters of Spie Batignolles and to the Government of Lesotho; 74 cest Trade Union and Human Rights b) Circular letters calling for similar Urgent Action by IFBWW affiliates worldwide; c) Informing other ITSS and the ICFTU and calling for supportive solidarity action; d) Lodging a complaint against the Government of Lesotho, charging the Courts with having defended Spie Batignolles' dismissal of workers on strike; the ach e) Requesting meetings with Spie Batignolles through the IFBWW's French affiliates. In 1990, letters sent to the company did not receive positive replies. In 1991 they responded, denying that the events in Lesotho involved Spie Batignolles; asw paijeem A f) The ILO Freedom of Association Committee( May 1992), in its interim decisions, ruled decisively in favour of the IFBWW, calling for the Government of Lesotho to: bae SIUV ddiw - approach Spie Batignolles for the re- instatement of the retrenched workers, - review the national laws to bring them into line with ILO standards, including provisions for the conduct of strikes, to mobes 03 T - to ensure that security forces cease all intimidation of union officers and members. moitos 4) Representation and Consultations oiyoor to to taem In a letter dated 19 June 1992, the IFBWW wrote directly to Spie Batignolles informing the company that the ILO Freedom of Association Committee had confirmed the IFBWW's initial charges. The IFBWW again requested a meeting to discuss the situation before contemplating further international action. On 23 July 1992 Spie Batignolles agreed to a first meeting, held on 22 September in Geneva. A second meeting was held on the 25 November in Paris.edit sey& Sono Jassi ta bled od biode egin shitesm 5) hib of( d Information dissemination on results of representation Throughout this process, the IFBWW remained in contact with CAWULE, regarding the local situation, and with all IFBWW affiliates through the IFBWW FAXNEWS and Bulletin. Affiliates were asked to keep the IFBWW informed of any developments in their countries concerning Spie Batignolles. 6) Escalation or negotiations exismen pnibulono During the IFBWW/ Spie Batignolles meeting of 25 November, it was agreed that national level negotiations should be promoted. volat dliw beau Following an exchange of views on the current situation and grievances raised by CAWULE, the IFBWW and Spie Batignolles representatives agreed to propose a meeting between the Lesotho Spie Batignolles representative( s) and CAWULE representative( s), with a view to discuss and examine CAWULE grievances. 75 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 a) provision of uninhibited access for CAWULE organisers or representatives, to meet with workers during lunch breaks( without prejudice for similar requests which may arise from other unions); b) the question of, or examination of, the possibilities for the reinstatement of the+/- 160 remaining workers who were dismissed during the 1990 strike and investigating whether these workers have suffered discrimination since the strike; c) examination of the possible renewal of a collective agreement between CAWULE and Spie Batignolles. A meeting was held between local company representatives and IFBWW/ CAWULE in December 1992. The company is now represented in Lesotho by an International Consortium- Lesotho Highlands Project Contractors, LHPC. National demands have not yet been met, but the LHPC has agreed to meet again with CAWULE and consider recognition discussions. The company assured CAWULE that there will be no further victimisation of union members. It is also important to note, that as a result of the IFBWW complaint lodged in the ILO Freedom of Association Committee, the Lesotho Government with the assistance of the ILO, has reviewed its Labour Laws which previously restricted strike action. re, for example, a put on 7) Establishment of recognition and rights to consultation and informavotion ispu At International level, the IFBWW/ Spie Batignolles meeting concluded with the proposal for an agreement of understanding between the IFBWW and Spie Batignolles to continue contact. It was agreed that, in order to further promote dialogue and understanding between the IFBWW and Spie Batignolles internationally: com A.sv number of a) information and consultations meetings should be held at least once a year b) to discuss, among other issues which may be raised by either of the organisations, current and future projects and operations undertaken by Spie Batignolles, c) including joint discussions on industrial relations practices and examination of issues arising from national operations. Example. The Concluding remarks Spie Batignolles has already informed the IFBWW that major future operations are planned in Nigeria and( the former East) Germany. Meetings will be held in 1993 after collection of further information from affiliates in these countries. The approach outlined above has developed as part of the overall solidarity activities undertaken by the IFBWW. This corporate work is particularly aimed at 76 Trade Union and Human Rights assisting affiliates at national level to re- open discussions with an international company after a conflict has arisen. The systematic targeting and intervention has resulted in the development of a relationship between such companies and the IFBWW. International consultations will continue between the company and the IFBWW to review the company's operations worldwide and to discuss industrial problems experienced by affiliates. In the Spie Batignolles case, many of the necessary elements existed to make a strong case. The IFBWW has an undertaking to meet with Spie Batignolles annually. It is hoped that a written undertaking and wider consultations will be achieved. effectiv ding to th respond Good relations with donor organisation have enabled of resources for these activities, despite some economic countries. A comprehensive structure to provide central IFBWW education work been consoli gional courses and seminars has been org ing IFBWW Education has been improved, bulletin, a catalogue of projects and a numbe ugh IFBWW Education Staff and Structures The IFBWW Education Secretary, June 1990. Before then he was respo ew F Fairclough ble for National Education Centre in London. In January pointed Education Secretary, and for education initiatives for IFPAAW One of the strengths coordinators we hav to wor good commun in planning projects. We ar that of our educatio and that it provi significant devel have an E Project Office for cific Region the A of en opened in Singapore. Ivan Baptist was been app Nathan, the IFBWW Education based in Singapore since February Director of this office. Christine formerly based in Bombay, has been Education Coordinator for the French Speaking African es has been appointed. He is Abdou Ouedraogo, from Burkina Faso, now based in the IFBWW Togo office. ing West Africa. He is Michael Ofosu covers programmes in Eng-speaking based the IFBWW Togo office. 77 bed leiterbai investigating bas abiwblow Jaamqolovob sds at be dogg tem of bataixe atmemele visaasosa edit to yana sano selloagita eiq edi al pollogaite aig? di Jeam at anciensbau, ne ed WWI T A meeting bos go au astirow start beqod ei yllenge beveidos company rep CAWULE in December 1992. The International Consortium tional demands have not with CAWULE and CAWULE that there will pany is now repres Lesotho Highlands Project Contracts been met, but the LHPC has agreed recognition discussio It is also important to note, that as a result of the IFBWW comp ILO Freedom of Associal ance of the ILO, has revie action. Committee, the Lesotho Governmen its Labour Laws which previously ike 7) Establishment of recogn tion At International level, proposal for an Batignolles to continte cont and rights to IFBWW/ Spie Batignolles nderstanding to furthe romote dialogue internationally: a) information and tions should be It was agreed that, in between the IFBWW. b) to discuss, and tions, current Batignolles, c) including issues arising from national Spie Concluding remarks Spie Batignolles has already informed the IFBWW that are planned in Nigeria and( the former Germany. Meetings will 1993 after collection of further information from affiliates has developed bach outlin undertaken by the IFBWW. This corpor part particu aimed Trade Union Education VI TRADE UNION EDUCATION*****.* ni somo lenorge edt mi besed of Introduction Education continues to be one of the most important aspects of IFBWW work, and a vital part of the services we offer to our unions in developing countries. In the four year period since 1989, IFBWW has been able to maintain and develop an effective system of education support to unions in developing countries, as well as responding to the extensive new needs of unions in Central and Eastern Europe. Good relations with donor organisations have enabled IFBWW to sustain the flow of resources for these activities, despite some economic difficulties in the donor countries. A comprehensive structure to provide central and regional support for IFBWW education work has been consolidated. An extensive programme of regional courses and seminars has been organised. The flow of information concerning IFBWW Education has been improved, through publication of an education bulletin, a catalogue of projects and a number of education and training manuals. decline lo go mber of baa aaoisaim Tonob rol at IFBWW Education Staff and Structures The IFBWW Education Secretary, Andrew Fairclough, took up his position in June 1990. Before then he was responsible for education programmes at the TUC National Education Centre in London. In January 1992 Nora Wintour was appointed Education Secretary, with particular responsibility for Latin America, and for education initiatives relating to women workers. She worked previously for IFPAAW. -тет этот п djiw One of the strengths of the IFBWW Education Service is the network of education coordinators we have in the Regions. These make possible a close cooperation and good communications in the planning, implementation and reporting of the projects. We are convinced that this system is essential for the effective operation of our education work, and that it provides good value for money. A number of significant developments have strengthened this coordination: ם an Education Project Office for the Asia- Pacific Region has been opened in Singapore. Ivan Baptist was been appointed as Director of this office. Christine Nathan, the IFBWW Education Coordinator formerly based in Bombay, has been based in Singapore since February 1992. ם an Education Coordinator for the French Speaking African countries has been appointed. He is Abdou Ouedraogo, from Burkina Faso, now based in the IFBWW Togo office. ㅁ nd to for internation Michael Ofosu covers programmes in English- speaking West Africa. He is based at the IFBWW Togo office. ial assis pm 79 79 7 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ם Walter Mugadza is Education Coordinator for Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as the Seychelles and Mauritius. and Mauritius. ם he Seychel IMU ЗДАЯТ Vicente Carerra, was appointed as Education Secretary for Latin America, based in the Regional Office in Panama. ם Martin Sandoval has worked with the IFBWW Latin America region, particularly in the area of health and safety. bas how WW O bozial eno ed of saunimos moitsub The work of the education coordinators involves the following functions: sq istive me goloveb bus aistrism o. side • planning of education project activities in conjunction with national unions one scrutiny of proposals and budgets to ensure they meet IFBWW and donor criteria stage of be • advice and support on project implementation Froqque lenorges bas courses surolo wolt erT.beainegro ob ddiw edenga boo 1 to • acting as trainers and resource persons on relevant national and regional ed asd exanimee boe Beatos Is.norg ensuring adequate reports and financial information, and checking of project financial accounts noitsoube to admua a bas abejong to sugoisto snitellud making arrangements for donor missions and evaluation of education projects. 2 bas naje moltsouba wa National Education Projects werbaA a WWE edT OUT sdt s soube aldianoqasr aew ad mert eros.oger saul, The heart of the IFBWW education strategy rests in the national education projects which are implemented by unions in developing countries with IFBWW support. Above all we try to make sure that these projects provide effective practical education which will have concrete results. We do not promote education for its own sake, we want to see stronger union organisations, with more members, more active participation, more industrial strength, able to fight to defend workers and improve their quality of life. To meet these aims we have to make sure that the projects address the real needs of the workers and their unions, and are able to build strong grass- roots foundations for the unions. Local activists and members must be involved. Women in particular must be encouraged and given a voice through education programmes which meet their needs.qolovob theoflingia The IFBWW is currently supporting about 70 national education programmes worldwide. An up- to- date list of the programmes is published regularly in the IFBWW Catalogue of Education Projects. The basic approach underlying these projects has been: ad se sonia • the union itself plans and runs its own education programmes, with IFBWW help beand won.08 mologoarbeno obdA ai eH • emphasis on tackling practical problems and developing trade union skills ⚫ participatory and active education methods soffio ogo WWE od te besed • education for local representatives and members as well as for union leadership 80 aneter Trade Union Education • education to build trade union organisation and unity, and strengthen democracy. rat work Steps have been taken to improve the quality of the planning and implementation of these programmes. A manual for project coordinators has been published, with guidance on project planning, implementation, administration and reporting. Several regional courses have also been held on these themes, and the IFBWW Project Coordinators have been able to advise and train local officers to improve the skills needed. These efforts are essential to meet the rising standards required by donor organisations. They also have a positive effect in raising the general level of administrative competence in unions. In a number of cases, for example the Philippines and English- speaking West Africa, projects in one country or region which were previously carried out by separate unions have now been brought under the umbrella of a single project. These country or regional projects encompass activities which before might have been covered by five or six separate projects. Such an approach aids cooperation and coordination, and can simplify fund- raising and administration. While such an approach may lead to a reduction in the number of projects, it does not indicate a decline in the volume of resources or of the number of unions being assisted. ΠΟΙ sband Jadi euane of joejong of Beatlebig we tai nest bag beiti Donor Relations noinu ebazt em nemow In the 1992/3 project year over CHF 2.5 million was raised from donor organisations to fund these activities. Despite some economic difficulties in the donor countries, we have been able to maintain the level of funds available for this work, and to continue to strengthen the close working relationships we have with the donor organisations. projec om One of our aims has been to safeguard future funding by ensuring that IFBWW is not too dependent on any one donor organisation. We are successfully increasing the assistance we get from certain countries, particularly Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and Finland. We are also exploring funding possibilities with other agencies such as the ILO and the EEC. This will provide us with more security for the future. To make this possible, we have to ensure that donor organisations have confidence in the administrative effectiveness and the practical educational value of our work. I am happy to say that the reputation of IFBWW Education work remains high. Wa ogze badaiw e a svad aW Our affiliated unions in the donor countries play a vital role in the process of maintaining good relations with the donor agencies, and we work hard to ensure that they are kept informed and involved in discussions. In turn it is important that we find ways to make sure that trade union members are told of the work which their organisations are supporting in developing countries, to make them more aware of the wider world, and to sustain public support for international development assistance in difficult economic and political times. We also welcome more direct union involvement in our projects, and have for example been able to implement a number of programmes with financial assistance from the Nordic 7 81 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Federation of Building and Wood Unions, Swedish Construction Workers, the Swedish Forest Workers, GHK Germany and the Danish Carpenters Unions. Vice Capan based in The Regional Office ரே Regional seminars and courses laup adt evo of mein need evad aqeda We have continued to provide a programme of regional seminars and activities to bring together union representatives, and to consider key questions and policy issues facing construction and wood workers. In this way education is developing the capacity of trade unionists and contributing to the making of IFBWW policy. The Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Germany has provided important help for our regional seminar programmes in 1992, as have the Nordic Federation of Building and Wood Workers. Costs of these activities continue to grow, and we sometimes have to make economies to ensure seminars can go ahead. We feel it is better to do this than to limit such work, and we ask our unions to accept the need for this. A list of all IFBWW regional education initiatives in the 1989-1993 Congress period is printed at the end of this report. yd bersvoo ased seinimbs bas gaia baut ilgais as bas, noiteaib1000 bas Women and Trade Union Education v edi mi sailsba IFBWW has been working to ensure that trade union education contributes to increasing the role of women in trade union activities. New guidelines for project planning insist that the needs of women members are identified, and taken into account in the aims and programme of the project. We are also encouraging unions to run special courses for women where appropriate, and to increase the number of women educators active in the programmes. A new programme for women's education beginning in 1993 should increase the quantity of materials available concerning women workers and their educational needs. It is also important that education programmes raise the awareness of men concerning the need to combat discrimination against women. doua elidW Central and Eastern Europe more memamis up to 900 no yas go tobasqabool Joa mo Since 1990 a wholly new area of education work has developed in Central and Eastern Europe( CEE). In 1992 nearly 40 seminars and education planning missions took place. We have been trying to respond to the urgent need for information and advice from unions facing the transition to market conditions, and needing to create the necessary structures and policies to meet this situation. We have never wished to export a" West European model" to these unions, but we feel that the information and education we have been able to provide has been helpful to the unions in the CEE countries as they re- orient themselves and try to tackle their problems. We very much appreciate the help from our West European unions in providing resource persons for these courses, and the CEE unions' hospitality and administrative work to ensure that the courses can go ahead successfully. For the future we are trying to put this work on a longer term footing, through provision of suitable education materials, including the IFBWW Education Handbook" Trade Unions in Transition", through training programmes for educators in 82 Trade Union Education the CEE countries to ensure future self- reliance, and in some cases through " twinning" arrangements which provide a basis for longer term education collaboration between unions in East and West within an IFBWW coordination framework.amb bas 8981009 A Conference to review the first three years of education assistance to the CEE countries was held in Denmark in April 1993. The results of this are being studied carefully to ensure that future programmes are able to meet the long term needs of the unions involved. Cooperation with other agencies IFBWW continues to collaborate with other agencies involved in the field of workers' education, including ICFTU, other ITSS and the Workers' Education Department of the ILO. IFBWW attends regular meetings convened by ICFTU which help to exchange information and ideas. ILO has helped with materials and with study grants, and had enabled a number of trade unionists in Asia to attend courses organised by TUTA in Australia. IFBWW Japanese affiliates have also sponsored participants for these courses. We have also been able to send participants on a number of courses organised by the Afro- Asian Labour Institute in Israel. A sp tional Education D IFBWW Education Publications An increasing number of educational publications are being prepared by IFBWW Geneva. They include the Education News Bulletin, the IFBWW Project Manual, materials for Central and Eastern Europe and a series of health and safety booklets financed through an LO Norway- funded health and safety education project. The new IFBWW Women's project will begin to produce a series of education materials in 1993. In addition regional training courses have been held to train education officers of unions with the skills necessary to produce local materials. struc to the " Education News" aims to provide information for everyone interested in IFBWW education activities, including IFBWW affiliates, union education officers, other ITSS and donor organisations. It is being published twice yearly, and includes information about current activities articles about particular projects and donor organisations Women are reports from seminars and education events de uni details of education publications checklists and hints to help planning and running of education projects advice about education methods and approaches a regular section on women's trade union education. es for women. 83 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 After piloting and revision, the final version of the IFBWW Education Project Manual was published in 1992. This aims to advise unions developing education projects on assessment of needs, planning of programmes, preparation of submissions to donors, budgeting, financial administration, accounts and reporting. The manual has been used as the basis for a number of regional training courses, and has been welcomed by unions and a number of donor organisations. Further manuals in this series, on Education Methods and Writing Materials are in preparation. const IFBWW has been able to produce a series of information/ education booklets with the help of an LO Norway- funded education project. Titles produced in 1992 are: " Asbestos"," Make Construction Work Safe" and" Solvent and Paint Hazards". orkers. Costs es UTHOI yd bea கர் W WEET enegrow 988 offer clot saedroad shodhua a boldens bad banalang ybuja djiw oals eved astailis sesasqal WWI.silextauA ni ATUT yd beainegro asaros initeq base of olds ased oals ved oW 898Twoo esed not atanqioitisq beroenoge Beinegro 8000 to admus no atmaq trade union education contributional New guidelines for project identified, and taken into IFBWW has been working to increasing the role of women in tra planning insist that the needs account in the aims and progr to run ecial courses for wo wwadi of Iliw Glood T ng blad mood evad asexuoo gainis lanoiger moltibbs al eget ni alatistam notube Isool soubong od visaassen allible edt ddiw anoiau to assoffto aofisoube aiant of Central Eastern Europe .alsitetsm Sipwalf and export a" West European feel that the helpful to the mation and educat ons in the their unions in providi For the future we ion of suitable book Trade Unions 84 head, aedonggs bos ab be joods esivba to this wo term ing. through training for educators in Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women PROMOTION OF EQUAL oitos ytilaups betqoba svad sgoing obex la lo эпо ( v) VII OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN all three regions adopt work to promote structures for wom asmow( iv) develop its up sp A policy and programme to promote women's equality of opportunity was adopted by the Executive Committee in May 1992 in The Hague. Since then, the IFBWW has sought to address four main areas: information, research, education and women's structures within the IFBWW. wheels bluoda alszoqonq Joejor ai ao edt mot aftened idiesoq bas absen tieds Htiw someb Information Work .as arotesibai deildates of beger 19 gied 918 anoiau abert A regular women's section of the IFBWW News Bulletin is now appearing and a number of affiliates have indicated their appreciation of this initiative. The ICFTU Women's Bulletin has used some of the articles. At regional level, the Latin American regional bulletin now has a regular women's section and other regions are being encouraged to provide greater attention to equality issues. A special edition of FaxNews was produced to commemorate 8 March International Women's Day in 1992 and 1993. Education News, produced by the IFBWW Education Department, has also featured a special section on women's issues. imple Research ston a woda be woda beseer bas 86 T nu yasM qqA.asnil The IFBWW has begun to compile information and documentation in the Secretariat on women's issues. A questionnaire was circulated to all affiliates requesting information on the participation of women in the work force of their sector, the numbers of women members, and any trade union affirmative action programmes or women's structures. A preliminary report on the findings of the survey was presented to the Wood and Forestry Committee meetings in September 1992 and a final report is being compiled for the Congress.biano gaied exe aqedarr ts betqobs voiloq UT margonq moitsoube ai moitsq Ta893000 blow dial adj sail ai themqoleve bas as W go coitu The main findings so far include the following: ati bas UTII ad not alles ( i) the traditional view of building, wood, and forestry trade unions as exclusively male industries is not true. Women are reported to make up 11% of total trade union membership in those trade unions responding to the questionnaire; sare ( ii) women workers are less likely to be unionised than male workers; goo lo ( iii) many trade unions do not keep records of whether a member is male or no female; ahoinu obe neeqour bas estutiteni gniniext a'nemow to redmun s vanbai gaibliud edt ai jasayolga a'gemo ow lo no xg edi ( iv) one third of all trade unions have developed specific structures for women; 85 ASIA X Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ( v) one quarter of all trade unions have adopted equality action plans; ( vi) where records are maintained, women members are more likely to particire maintained, women members are more like pate in trade union training courses than men; trade sions F0440 0990 ( vii) women are very poorly represented in decision- making bodies in the trade has unions. atomoq of am org bars voilog A Education And Training The IFBWW has now approved new sets of guidelines on education projects. Project proposals should clearly indicate how women will participate in and benefit from the activities and how the design promotes women's participation in accordance with their needs and possibilities. Iszorg Trade unions are being encouraged to establish indicators to measure the impact of the project on women. In particular, when defining a target group for any activity, it is important to make information available about how many project participants will be male and female as well as the socio- economic characteristics of these groups.com e esd won nitell A hiyong of her we paid on T The IFBWW now insists that the trade unions report whether the resources of the project have also benefited women. Statistics are now being collected on women's participation in union education programmes although not all trade unions as yet are providing this information. Also women themselves should be given the opportunity to assess the project's impact. Many unions in all regions have responded very positively to these new guidelines. Applications for 1993 and 1993/94 show a notable increase in trade unions proposing to carry out women- specific activities or including discussions on gender issues in their programmes. Unions have opted either to call upon the services of the trade union centre to provide resource persons and materials or NGOs specialised in gender issues. Some unions, which cover sectors with a very small percentage of women in the workforce, are considering carrying out training programmes with the female relatives of members. bie bo Further steps are being considered concerning the promotion of women's participation in education programmes in line with the present ICFTU policy adopted at the 15th World Congress. The ICFTU Resolution on Women and Development calls for the ICFTU and its affiliates" to establish targets for the distribution of resources for international cooperation so that women will be commensurately represented as beneficiaries". It was also agreed that trade unions implementing programmes should adopt measures to enable women to participate in the planning, control and use of development cooperation funds. sup Skills training for women in non- traditional occupations has been a further area of concern. The IFBWW attended a Conference on Women in the Building Industry across Europe in January 1993 which was a useful opportunity to link up with a number of women's training institutes and European trade unions working on the promotion of women's employment in the building industry. nemow rol around flieqa baqolaveb eved anoinu ebis Ile to bridt sao( vi) 86 Specific Structures Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women INFORMATION The May 1992 Executive Committee endorsed a proposal to develop specific structures for women at regional and international level. These proposals were also discussed at the Regional Committees in Africa, Asia and Latin America and all three regions adopted resolutions which call upon the IFBWW to develop its work to promote women's participation and to consider further setting up specific structures for women workers. In keeping with the ICFTU policy, a Women's Officer has been appointed at the IFBWW Secretariat. Initially, this post will be 30% time, and if funding is made available, the post will be increased to 50% time. Duri new Other Areas information The imp ical chan The IFBWW was instrumental in placing women's concerns on the agenda of the ILO Building Committee and a draft text submitted by the IFBWW through the workers' group was adopted by the Committee as a whole. The IFBWW has also collaborated with the ILO on other initiatives, particularly related to the education of women workers. The IFBWW participated in a number of international and regional meetings on women workers during 1992. In conclusion, the IFBWW has begun to lay the groundwork for a new profile as an ITS committed to equality of opportunity for women workers. Over the next few years, the IFBWW will be in a position to implement a series of programmes and action policies to further that commitment and increase the participation of women in all IFBWW activities. som ns hay The IF W Language code; A( Ar ( Swedish) F( French), G( German), R( Russian), SP SW Periodicals This category includes thre IFBWW FoxNews The FaxNews is meant for providing fast communication and is published bi weekly in English. In FaxNews we include brief coverage of the important eve in the life of our Federation, about the developments among our affiliates, and occasionally, general tion tion on what movement rade union happening human the internafeature produced, International overnight, to affiliates, friendly organ The technologically advan purchased recently the Secretariat makes it possible to send FaxNews to ove 87 Panowie Go to onemog one quarter of all trade uni ( valosq sowądradesival timone bas soremA nits. 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Ils ejt qolsvab of WW1 od noqu ils doidw ofliseqa qu gnitjes edhut rebianoo of bas noitaqisitisq a'asmow atomos of drow Pariskhow momow of sexu ชั่ง มา 3 Dodlashporno e'nsmow a voiloq UTHOI od dtiw gaiqeed al abam ai saibouti bas smit 08 ed iw teog aids laitial Jane W W now appro The IFBW W Project prop indicate how women will pa parti benefit from the accordance with ities and how the design promotes women's eir ne eeds and possibilities. in 8891A 19dio Trade unions are being encouraged to establish indicators to measure the impact gift to sbags and go on a nemow saios lagi letnemurtant asw WWE T add devoids WWE advd boljimdura xet fierbe bas setiimmo gait slows as estimo add vd besgobs agw QUOTE now halusineq aevitsiini 1930 no O. ei ddiw bestodelloo aranow nemow to noi oels and WWaded participants bube edi of beisler The IFBWW now insists that the trade unions report whether the rged and WWE adt ale plougelo viilaups of be goitingga nted w WW B of the пэтом owbators Bey wet jxen ed evo areow namow Jasmiimmoo jadi redit of beisiloq noijos bus sesong to asixes a tremolqmi Many unions in abitividoe Willis lines. Applications for 1993 and pr gen to carry out men- specific issues in their NO GOs specialised in gender of the trade notable as fles in trade ions or including discussions on Unions have opted either to call upon the provide ource persons and materials or eover sectors with a very considering carrying out training Some unions, small percentage of women in the workforce, programmes with the female relatives of me Further steps are being considered concerning the promotion of women's partici pation in education programmes in line with the present ICFTU policy adopted at the 15th World Congress. The ICFT ition on Wemen and Development calls for the ICFTU and its affiliates blish targets for the distribut resources for international cooperation so that women will be comm represented as beneficiaries". It was also agreed that trade unions implementing to enable women to participate funds. ning, and pment co Skills training for women in non- traditional occupations has been a further area of concern. The IFBWS attended& Conference on Worden in the Building Ind try across Europe in January 1998 whi a useful opportunity to link up with a number of women's training institutes and European trade uni working on the promotion of n's employment in the building industry. VIII Union Action GE of J800 beoub Press, Information and Communications PRESS, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS by the for Trade घरा 90 free and will be trans IFBWW Publications 918 810 TUO ai eb edit most hoqez belistab asbuloni aitellua odT assigaue During the past year the IFBWW Secretariat produced a considerable number of new publications. Affiliation of the new members from the former centrallyplanned, state- owned, command economies poses a particular challenge to our information and publication policy. The implication of these historical changes for the IFBWW is that we now have to plan and develop our publications to meet the needs of users whose knowledge and life experience differ widely. Another difficulty in our information and publication policy is the language barrier. There is no lingua franca in the former Soviet bloc countries. Russian is perhaps a language which is spoken by the largest number of trade unionists there yet for historical reasons we cannot rely on this language as the only medium for communicating with the affiliates in the region. As our membership diversifies, affiliates are coming not only from Central and Eastern European countries but also from other regions, often from large countries. We are finding that the 5 working languages of the IFBWW are barely adequate to communicate with the growing number of affiliates. For this reason some of our publications have also been translated into Arabic and Chinese. rota aoism Jasms The IFBWW publications can be classified into several groups. dot dw Language code: A( Arabic), E( English), F( French), G( German), R( Russian), SP( Spanish), SW ( Swedish) the Manuals series begins with the Project Periodicals pide A otai bats This category includes three titles IFBWW FaxNews ent bas which lines hat re the fr The FaxNews is meant for providing fast communication and is published biweekly in English. In FaxNews we include brief coverage of the important events in the life of our Federation, reports about the developments among our affiliates, and, occasionally, general information on what is happening within the international trade union movement. Trade union and human rights issues feature prominently in FaxNews. yllut jon M Once produced, FaxNews is sent overnight, to affiliates, friendly organisations and International Trade Secretariats. The technologically advanced Fax machine purchased recently for the Secretariat makes it possible to send FaxNews to over 89 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 150 users, during off- peak hours, at a reduced cost. The IFBWW URGENT ACTION appeals are disseminated in the same way. NT ACTION appeals are d ГИОТАЗИИMMO? СИА • IFBWW Bulletin" Building and Wood"( E, F, G, SP, SW) The IFBWW Bulletin" Building and Wood" is published 8 times a year, in all the 5 working languages of the Federation. We have been successful in improving the Bulletin in both substance and form. The Bulletin includes detailed reports from the conferences and seminars held under the auspices of our Federation. Analysis of recent trends in our sectors are often illustrated with relevant statistical information. The Bulletin also covers major ILO activities in the building, wood and forestry sectors. The increased number of affiliates and friendly organisations( most notably from the former Soviet Bloc) is reflected on the pages of the Bulletin where the information about trade union activities in that part of the world can be found. The Women's Section, introduced last year, carries information designed to raise the awareness of readers on the rights and role of women in the world of work. ar voilog шо ai maieauЯ.asistuuoo sold teivo? 18mot eri ni goл pugnil on ai T ted IFBWW Bulletin" Education News"( twice a year)( E, F, SP) mals aqedasq vlag ed 6 998 aids vier torneo ew anoans( soojai rottey.exed The Education News Bulletin, initiated last year, appears as a bi- annual publication. Its main purpose is to report to affiliates about IFBWW education activities which form an important part of our work. As well as reports about seminars and workshops, trade unionists can also find some instruction material and useful information for their own educational work. ow edmua adi diiw 916 of strupsba Both" Building and Wood" Bulletin and" Education News" contain photographs which supplement major stories. aquorg Istevea otni boilizaslo ed ass anoitesildoq WW ed Information si ) S( name)( done)( dailyn)( oidaxA) A: sboo ogairgrad ( delbew8) Introducing the IFBWW( A, E, F, R, SP, Chinese) The IFBWW has produced a brochure that introduces the aims and structure of our Federation. The brochure has been translated into Arabic, Chinese and Russian. As a result, first- hand information about our Federation has now become available to millions of workers who do not use any of the major European languages. -id bedeilduq at bas aoitsoinummoo Jael gaibivorq not tasem ai aweИxe edT IFBWW Solidarity 19vos teind ebuloni ew awexe' aldailynai ybloow etnemgolevabad tuoda atroger moitsrebe o to stil odt at to Handbook on Trade Union Rights( E, F, R, SP) i lereng vllanolasooo bre The defence of trade union and human rights is a major concern of the Federation. Many trade unions are not fully aware of their rights and of the procedures with which they can defend them. For this purpose a" Handbook on Trade Union Rights" has been produced by the IFBWW. The Handbook covers such topics as 1970 of aweИxe base of sidiaaoq ji asalem Jei tot vltrex beadq 90 Press, Information and Communications recent world developments in the area of trade union rights. It It also provides evidence about attacks on trade unions and outlines strategies to promote and defend trade union rights. Detailed procedures for submitting complaints by the IFBWW affiliates to the ILO are described in the publication. Checklists for Trade Union Action and for International Appeals should help the unions to react quickly and precisely in all cases of violation of workers' rights. The Handbook should be of particular use to unionists in those countries where only recently the free and democratic trade unions have been allowed to function. The Handbook will be translated into several languages including Russian. T IFBWW Policy Papers IFBWW Forest Action Programme( E, F, SP) IFBWW Bern Asbestos Manifesto( E, F, G, SP, SW) H bas not afrow The IFBWW has produced two policy papers. The Forest Action Programme served as our major background document for the Development and Environment Conference in Rio, in June 1992. The Bern Asbestos Manifesto, which calls for the global ban on the use of asbestos in construction, resulted from an IFBWW Expert Meeting on asbestos, held in Bern, Switzerland. IFBWW Education Manuals Project Manual( E, F, SP) deubal ins ● Teaching Trade Unionists- Education Methods( E, F, SP) They ● Writing Education Materials( E, F, SP) Trade Unions in Transition( E, R) from our The significant increase in our educational activities has resulted in a number of publications for trade unionists who are responsible, in their organisations, for the planning and implementation of educational programmes. The Education Manuals series begins with the" Project Manual" which outlines all necessary procedures to plan, run and report on educational projects. Another valuable publication is a comprehensive handbook" Trade Unions in Transition" which is addressed mainly to trade unionists from those countries which are undergoing a transition period from state- owned, centrally- planned economies to market- oriented ones. In this handbook, basic concepts that relate to the free market economy have been described- as well as the role and functions of trade unions. The handbook has been produced in English and Russian. ( Я) seel van IFBWW Health and Safety Series reader of informat Ban Asbestos( E, F, SP) Make Construction Work Safe( E, F, SP) ● Wood Dust-- No, Thanks!( E, F, SP) o ban booW of the mation, se s; won issueoigeЯ as9081 91 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Solvent and Paint Hazards( E, F, SP) 9001 edi ni ai atasmqolevab blow перет ● Man- made Mineral Fibres in the Building Industry( E, F, SP) bive edt vd atrialq mos Jimdua beliste erg goiau obat baclob With its publications in the Health and Safety Series, the IFBWW has made a significant contribution towards increasing awareness among trade unionists of the occupational dangers existing in our sectors. The brochures cover Occupational Safety and Health issues related to the use of asbestos; hazards associated with solvents and paints; dangers involved in exposure to wood dust and to manmade mineral fibres like ceramic fibres, glass wool and other fibre based insulation. Our handbook" Make construction work safe" deserves a separate mention, as the rate of accidents is highest among construction workers. The booklet presents a brief review of the main points at issue in making construction work safe. It highlights the main points in ILO Documents such as the Convention on Safety and Health in Construction( No. 167) and the Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Construction. It also suggests action points for unions which wish to work for better health and safety for construction workers. IFBWW Discussion Papers We mo it no med ledolg Privatisation- the IFBWW view: For Social Justice in Structural Adjustment( E, F, G, SP, SW) ● Non- Permanent Employment- the IFBWW view: Protecting All Forms tion. of Employment( E, F, G, SP, SW) which form an As wellas ● Changes in the Cement Industry- the IFBWW study: Concentration and infor Globalization( E, F, G, SP, SW) inoinU short gridonsT The IFBWW contributes to discussion about current global developments in our sectors with its Discussion Papers. So far we have presented the Federation's view on such issues as Privatisation, Non- Permanent Employment and Changes in the Cement Industry. The papers are based on the work of our Research Department and draw extensively on analysis of the regional situation as presented in the regional conferences and seminars. fiditetomelqmi bas gaiaaslq.ed While taking positions on the above mentioned issues, the IFBWW emphasises the need to pursue the goals of social justice and full employment. 19101 IFBWW Conference Reports betas 9101903 Conference on Europe, Berlin, 7-9 November 1990( E, F, G, SP, SW) ● Conference on Transition of Societies and the Implications for Building, Wood and Forestry Workers, Budapest, 10-12 February 1992( E, R) Conference on the Mediterranean Region, Palermo, 27-29 April 1992( E) The defend Ma and h Finally, there is a series of reports on major conferences organised by the IFBWW. These were Conferences on Europe; on Transition of Societies and on the Mediterranean Region. W ( 92. 92 92 Press, Information and Communications Electronic communications Recently, the IFBWW has expanded its information activities by setting up electronic communication services and joining the network of trade unions and other labour- related organisations. The IFBWW is a member of GEONET which serves the non- commercial sector, and is administered from London by Poptel, a technology project run by Soft Solution, a workers' cooperative. Poptel runs electronic hosts on the GEONET system in Britain and in the USA. Many nongovernmental organisations( NGOs), including ICFTU and several International Trade Secretariats use GEONET for fast and cost- efficient communications. With electronic communications we hope to strengthen our services to members. In particular we expect our solidarity actions to become even more effective by relaying cases of violation of human and trade union rights to a wider audience. We are also in a better position to respond rapidly to solidarity appeals from other organisations. There are three ways in which we are using our electronic, computer connections. ( i) There are several Bulletin Boards( BBS), sometimes also called" conferences", set up on GEONET, which are of interest to our Federation. Among these, " ITS- BBS" is meant for the exchange of information among the( electronically active) International Trade Secretariats. ICFTU, IUF, ITF, ETUI, ICEF and IFBWW are the principal users, although the frequency with which they utilize the" ITS- BBS" varies. On the ITS- BBS, we post news items based on what features in the FaxNews. They appear on the Bulletin Board as" IFBWW POST- selected items from our newsdesk". Each issue of the FaxNews is slightly revised for the Bulletin Board, i.e. we include only those stories which are of interest to the international audience. The" IFBWW POST" is also sent to another Bulletin Board," LABOUR". The " LABOUR" BBS has more users than" ITS- BBS"; most of them are labour- related not beau ad organisations.o- ear ai ameldonq 10 x9 bas IFBWW information items regarding human and trade union rights are, in addition, posted on the" HUMAN- RIGHTS" bulletin board. The material posted on the electronic network loses some of its graphical impact on readers as current technology does not make it possible to retain all the formatenhancing features while sending text electronically. This loss of format is more than compensated for by the increased number of users of our information services. sb ( ii) Apart from posting news items on the Bulletin Boards, the IFBWW is also a reader of the information sent to the network by other organisations. Some of the material found on the network is a duplication of" paper- based" information, sent to us by Fax or mail( for instance, the ICFTU TELEX NEWS). Some information is, however, available to us only through GEONET eg. materials on Occupational Health and Safety; cases of human rights violations; women's issues. e Legoit 93 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 ( iii) Thirdly, our electronic mail box can serve as a convenient way for receiving, very rapidly, information for further use and processing by the Secretariat. Other organisations, also members of GEONET, can send us various information items, research papers and reports which can be immediately used. A text sent to our electronic mail box is in an electronic form so it can be processed further by our officers on their computers. The whole operation for a text to be sent, say, from SOMO( Netherlands) via GEONET mail box to a computer on a desk in the Secretariat does not take more than 5 minutes and costs very little. Commercial databases Electronic communications make it possible to access commercial databases. Online databases offer a wide variety of information, much of which is up- dated frequently. There are several databases with profiles of multinational companies. There are specialised databases that store information on Occupational Health and Safety issues. The Economist and Financial Times as well as some other newspapers are also stored in an electronic form so one can search through recent or past issues for any reference. gaiau es ew dɔidw - Yet all these databases tend to be expensive to search and download. Most information on commercial databases has been prepared for other commercial companies and by analysts who do not have the same interests as trade unionists. Its quality is guided largely by the reporting requirements in each home country and this can vary greatly. Therefore they must be used with discretion. Moreover, access to commercial databases is expensive and, because of their size, the search is time consuming. Basically, we are still waiting for the organisation of information useful to trade unions, including a labour movement database. TUO MO adelled edd no seqqs vedT In view of our financial and human resource constraints, the Secretariat has resolved not to use commercial databases for the time being. Instead, we rely on the" information brokers", such as SOMO to provide us with necessary information. Industr The rch Department are based Ed 288 AU Finally, electronic communications can be used for direct user- to- user contacts and exchange of information. This is not free from problems, in particular for international organisations like ours, with members both from technologically advanced countries and from developing ones. obs www.lepidge Constraints edi no daoq isistem edT ex of sidiaaoq di elem to seob ygolondoss Electronic communications, rapidly gaining in popularity across the industrialized countries, raise some new issues which have to be borne in mind before we decide on a greater use of this modern technology. (( F) The main issue is democracy and access to information but there are others: drowien edt of Jasa nola ed to ⚫the international imbalance in the availability of information and technology Fix between the countries of the North and South; - • serious problems of organising the resources- financial, technical, organisational and human; 94 Press, Information and Communications English language domination of electronic communications which clearly favours English- speaking users of the technology; TAFF ⚫ for the same reason, access to databases is severely restricted and encourages the concentration of database use in the hands of a few; • the need for international standardisation of electronic communication systems and gateways between them. Today, we face a variety of systems which make it very difficult for an average person to use electronic communications efficiently. The IFB averag Genev Th It is for these reasons that, whilst embarking upon new communications technology for our contacts with affiliates, we must not establish a high- quality system accessible to a few at the expense of others. Instead we should adapt to the needs of: those who do not have a working knowledge of English; those without access to the technology because of lack of electricity, telephone lines or funds, or because of prohibitive government restrictions; those who are discriminated against in training; and those who genuinely do not want to use this system. We must not assume that because it is easy for some it is available to all. public ons - - Language differences- coupled with uneven levels of telecommunications infrastructures among countries will continue to make it necessary for trade union communications between the IFBWW and its affiliates to rely on a mix of technologies. These will have to include electronic mail, fax, telex and airmail for some time in the future. With all these constraints in mind, we should, however, explore the possibilities of a gradual introduction of electronic communications within our Federation, between our affiliates and the Secretariat, and among affiliates. As a first step, we will establish a basic structure for electronic communications between Headquarters and the Regional Offices of the IFBWW. A working link between the Headquarters and our Education Office in Singapore is planned despite the difficulty of different time zones between Geneva and Singapore. Andrew nating IFBV WW Educat Department is respor and Training the projects conducted donor organisations and is Asia/ Pacific and Women's questions. Marion Hellmann is the I Building Committee, Wood Europe. He assists affiliates Nora Win ca, for fr Officer, Secretary of the IFBWW and the IFBWW Committee for enquiries on industrial questions, such as occupational health and safety, industrial policy issues, the environment, in the building, wood and forestry sectors, migrant workers questions preparation of policy positions for the ILQ industrial committees. He is resp ble for relations with European Federation and United Nations organisations of concern to our sectors. 95 ( Thist very rapidly, information for furyotom organisations, also member electronic mail 20 Comm is time consum Basically, -ed no Tuo uo nidjiw an etaisot, been add ciov ji salam ylinskifte .m don ob vloniunog odw bas ga for the rma eaedt Ils driW Too oinordele to noitoubortai Isubery s folib edt afiqeeb bannslq ai exoqagai8 ni soffo goidubuo bas arstisup stoqsgate bas sveдed asswted asgos emit Jassilib Finally, electronic communications can be used for direct user- to- user contacts and exchange information international organisations like is advanced countries and from developing ones. Constraints from probleme, in particular for mbers both from technologically popularity have to be be borne Electronic com rapidly ized countr issues decide on a p modern technology. demo S racy and act rmation tional the availability of infor technology the cou Forth and South; serious problems of or the financial, technical, organisa tional and human; IX Af ceer- oeet viste lane Offices and staff 1 sdt gaisubong bas gaitibeste8 moismotal af tolbye& stor! ☐ o has awsVxsit sa bas OFFICES AND STAFF ww Ou abiw knots pastab edi Walter Vagollooser The IFBWW Headquarters atostno rol aldianoqasi ai bas total noiteainegro anoidslags mainsqa sinemA nite.I ddiw atostao zot sldianoqasz The IFBWW Headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland. The IFBWW General Secretary, Ulf Asp, heads the office and is the politically responsible officer, overseeing the running of the headquarters and the IFBWW's global work. egional The headquarters staff, under the guidance of the General Secretary, coordinate all areas of the IFBWW's international work, such as actions in defence of trade union and human rights, work concerning transnational corporations, industrial activities, relations with fraternal organisations such as the NBTF and the EFBWW, other ITSs and the ICFTU. The headquarters provides educational, public relations and research services and coordinates and liaises with regional structures as well as preparing statutory meetings. The IFBWW finances are carefully controlled. Relations are maintained with United Nations organisations, especially the International Labour Office. The headquarters staff also coordinate the launching of new areas of work, such as the creation of Working Parties for white- collar workers, women's activities and support of migrant workers. Major international conferences and committee meetings are prepared and conducted by headquarters staff. que abivor Tuot The General Secretary is assisted by Robin Whitehouse, Assistant General Secretary, who is also responsible for IFBWW solidarity activities, trade union and human rights, actions concerning transnational corporations and relations with IFBWW Regional Structures. Andrew Fairclough and Nora Wintour are the IFBWW Education officers, coordinating IFBWW Education and Training services world wide. The Education Department is responsible for the administration and financial reporting of all projects conducted with affiliates. The Department maintains relations with donor organisations and is backed up by education regional structures in Africa, Asia/ Pacific and Latin America. Nora Wintour also has special responsibilities for Women's questions. 10 yd be Marion Hellmann is the IFBWW Research Officer, Secretary of the IFBWW Building Committee, Wood& Forestry Committee and the IFBWW Committee for Europe. He assists affiliates with enquiries on industrial questions, such as occupational health and safety, industrial policy issues, the environment, trends in the building, wood and forestry sectors, migrant workers questions and the preparation of policy positions for the ILO industrial committees. He is responsible for relations with the European Federation and United Nations organisations of concern to our sectors. 97 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Piotr Zeydler is Information Secretary, editing and producing the IFBWW Bulletin, FaxNews and other publications. Piotr Zeydler develops and maintains the IFBWW information networks, through electronic mail and telefax communications which are frequently used when the IFBWW launches Urgent Actions for the defence of trade union rights. Office administration and finances are the responsibilities of Sylviane Decollogny. Sylviane Müller is Secretary and Receptionist. Camilla Jelmini is Swedish translator and is responsible for contacts with translators. Maria- Rosa Lleonart is responsible for contacts with Latin America, Spanish translations, organisation and documentation for meetings. She also assists with solidarity actions. Stéphane Cecconi helps in our office work as Apprentice. Sarah Fitzpatrick joined the secretariat in 1993 as a Secretary. adi to 1970 staaibrooster Issas edi lo somabing edt rebau eta aishaupbsed edT obsit to someteb ni adoitos as doua show lenoltsmotal a WW ed to asers Ils laistaubai anoitsoqros Ismo ed gaiaren alow atdigiz maamud bas goinu Regions Modi an down insyro Isaista tiw anoitelerasitivitos Lanoitsoube esbivonq anseupbead odT UTHI adi bas aaTI nedto WWE The IFBWW Regional secretariats run the IFBWW offices in Panama, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Lomé and Harare. The Regional Secretariats report directly to the IFBWW General Secretary and provide essential support to the headquarters while maintaining contacts with affiliates in Africa, Asia/ Pacific and Latin America. quel edt m to tro bas phow floppo- stidw The Regional Offices organise the meetings of the IFBWW Regional Structures, i.e. the Regional Committees- once a year, and the Regional Conferences- once every four years. The IFBWW Regional Representatives provide important support to the head office, investigating and making recommendations on applications for affiliation and investigating and supporting IFBWW solidarity actions while maintaining the IFBWW's network for educational activities with affiliates. Asia and the Pacific ww edi eta zuotaiW ano bas guolis webA abiw blow espiga gigist bas In Asia and the Pacific, Balan Nair is the IFBWW Regional Representative running the office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia assisted by his Secretary Elena Tan. ai reuna Lanoiger mottube xd qu bexload at bare an bedload at ban anoiteainegro omob Ivan Baptist is Director of the IFBWW Projects and Education office in Singapore, assisted by Christine Nathan, Education Coordinator and Dennis Meyer, Office Administrator. 111 ed to dongeas WWE edt si anamllsH noreM In March 1993, the IFBWW opened its East Asian Sub- regional Office in Tokyo. Bro Takeo Ikawa is the Coordinator for the East Asia region. He is responsible for contacts in Japan, Korea, Republic of China, Hong Kong, Mongolia- and in the future, the Peoples Republic of China. He maintains contacts with democratic underground trade unions. feidaubai QII add not anoitiaoq voiloq to noits anoiteainegro anoite betiaU bas noitstobe assqo adt diw anoitelor rol ald erotoеa tuo of misonoo lo 98 Calendar of Offices and staff Africa In Africa, the IFBWW Lomé- Togo office is staffed by Vivon- Amegan Afatchao and Kanlipou Kossi. Michael Ofosu is the Education Coordinator for Anglophone West Africa and Abdou Ouedraogo is the Coordinator for Francophone Africa. Walter Mugadza and Charity Jessie Sachirarwe run the IFBWW Education and Project office in Harare, Zimbabwe servicing unions in East Africa and Southern Africa. Bangalo Pa India, 7-1 nts from Latin America and Caribbean ing amendment Bas In Latin America, the Regional office in Panama is staffed by Pablo Arosemena as Regional Representative along with Raquel de Rodiguez. They have, now, been joined by a Regional Education Secretary Vicente Carrera, and Martin Sandoval as Regional Coordinator for Educational activities in Occupational Health and Safety. Lucila de Gutierrez( accounting) and Melquis Miranda( printing) are also working for the Latin American Office. al res Seminar on Economic Integration São Paulo, Brazil, 17-20 Sep The semin Paraguay and Representative Seminar for Unions in in Ce Francophone Africa Dakar, Senegal, 19-21 Sept This 990 Amer for Argentina, Uruguay, epresented by the Regional Regional Committee. truction and Wood Sectors in French- speaking Africa, to develop development ed egional It for bring together representatives of the unions in them to compare problems and xperience, to uctures of the IFBWW, and to contribute to organisation, bargaining and ifying problems ns and: the region. IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Conference for the Asian and Pacific Region Jakarta, Indonesia 22-25 This conference of the IFBWW regional ats. Horst Mori esented that body man the Friedrich Conference. Trade forestry industry( Indonesia, Malaysia Papua- New Guinea, Philippines an southeast Asian wood an * Bibliothek Eber Bonn * 99 ral Secretary, 1990-1993 Piotr Zeydler is Information Secretary, editing and producing tin, FaxNews and other publi Zeydler develops and the the defence and adopt notenibroo ed ai ogoszbauО wobdA bas sɔinA chas moitsouba Waxed lator and is responsible responsible for contacts and documentation for secrets thead America, Spanis She A ation solidarity actions. mA Stéphane Cecconi helps in our office work as Agreeddibl ni somo lanorge ads, soirem nital al ased won oved yoT sougibol eb laupa ddiw gaols evitataessage Innoigs Levobas2 nitsM bas, SISTIRO stresiV Vister008 noitsub lenorge a vd beniot bas dilesH isnoitaque ai soitiviton Innoitsub not otsaib1000[ anorge as oals ons( paitariq) abastiM aiupleM bas( gaitauosos) serisiduo eb alioul.vtels2 Regions somo meinemA aits.I ads nol gabbrow The IFBWW Regional secreta the IFBWW offices in Panama, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Lomé and Harare. The Regional Secretariats report directly to the IFBWW General Secretary and provide essential support to the headquarters while maintaining conta affiliates in Africa, Asia/ Pacific and Latin America. The Regional Offices organise the meetings of the IFBWW Regional Structures, i.e. the Regional Committees once a year, and the Regional Conferences once every four years. The IFBWW Regional Representatives provide important support to the head office, investigating tions for affiliation: investigating while maintaining the IFBWW's network king recommendations on applicaporting IFBWW solidarity actions educat es. Asia and the Pacific In Asia and the Pacific, Balan Nair is the IFBWW Regional Representative running the in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia assisted by his Secretary Elena Tan Ivan Baptist is Director of Projects and Education office in Sing assisted by Christine Nathan, Education Coordinator and Dennis Meyer, Office Administrator. In March 1993, the FBWW opened its East Asian Sub- regional Office in Tokyo. Bro Takeo Ikaw is the Coordinator for the East Asia region. He is responsible in Japan, Korea, Republic of China, Hong Kong, Mongolia- and future, the Peoples Republic of China. He maintains contacts with democra underground trade unions Bouy ceet- 098 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 ☐ CALENDAR OF IFBWW X _ taller noides lenigizo odt dose bad bea ACTIVITIES, 1990-1993 Doda boe as sissnobal mort anoitesine motor dai sdd to sizesini edi gaitasest boow asi edT( etastidedai 800 098 to add benso wonM BM Health and Safety Preparatory Seminar Bangalore, India, 7-11 May 1990 Participants from affiliated unions in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan were invited. The seminar developed recommendations for further action, including amendments to ILO Conventions and union and government initiatives. Seminar Seminar on Multinationals focus operating sdavo RVs Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 30 July- 4 Aug 1990 Thirty senior trade unionists from construction and wood unions in South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Zimbabwe met to consider a research report about the activities of multinational companies in Southern Africa, and to formulate joint trade union strategies for research, information exchange and collective bargaining. mation on Seminar on Economic Integration Sao Paulo, Brazil, 17-20 September 1990 bebivong eqorия по ээпет viwen nee ed moitetai to gaadoxe The seminar took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delegates from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil participated, and IFBWW was represented by the Regional Representative, and the Chairman of the Latin America Regional Committee. mon anoinu ebar someb bas ee 8 bar ba Seminar for Unions in Construction and Wood Sectors in Francophone Africa Dakar, Senegal, 19-21 September 1990 This seminar was designed to bring together representatives of the unions in French- speaking Africa, to enable them to compare problems and experience, to develop awareness of the role and structures of the IFBWW, and to contribute to development of regional and national strategies for organisation, bargaining and education. It formed a crucial part of the process of identifying problems and needs, and developing plans for future IFBWW activities in the region. sdj IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Conference for the Asian and Pacific Region Jakarta, Indonesia, 22-25 October 1990 This conference was the first of our three regional events. Horst Morich, chairman of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee, represented that body at the Conference. Trade union representatives from the southeast Asian wood and forestry industry( Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua- New Guinea, Philippines and A 101 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Thailand) participated. Consumer countries were represented by the following: Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. Three international organizations also attended: the International Labour Office, the FAO and the International Tropical Timber Organization, plus environmental protection organizations from Indonesia and Malaysia and one organization representing the interests of the inhabitants of tropical forests( i.e. the original inhabitants). The Indonesian wood industry and the ministry concerned had each sent one representative in response to our invitation. The Indonesian Minister of Manpower opened the Conference. The participants at this Conference adopted a detailed final document, which was drawn upon in part for the drafting of the IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Action goinu bas enoitavao OII of ataembaeme gai Programme. Jas " Conference for Europe" Berlin, Germany, 7-9 November 1990 elanoitantiuM no 8 0221 guA- -viul 06 awdodmi allo protiv This historic IFBWW Conference, attended by more than two hundred trade union representatives, focused on:( i) the implications of the EC Single Market in 1992 for building and wood workers;( ii) the repercussions for workers in EFTA countries as a result of the EFTA/ EC negotiations towards the creation of a European Economic Area; and( iii) developments in the building and wood work sectors in Central and Eastern European countries. The Conference on Europe provided an important forum for discussion and exchange of information between newly emerging democratic Eastern trade un- 2 ions and IFBWW affiliates from Western Europe. The conference participants explored areas for cooperation and solidarity activities to ensure that these Eastern European unions are quickly integrated into the free and democratic trade union movement. Representatives of free and democratic trade unions from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Poland and Bulgaria attended the Conferal azotose booW bas noliouziano ni enolaU 101 al ence. The Conference on Europe has also provided IFBWW European affiliates with an important forum by which to analyse the implications of European Integration on building wood and forestry unions. 19dtsgot gaird of bea lesb asw 18nimsa aidT ne amaldorg esqmos of med sideas of soilA gaileeqe- done The IFBWW Conference on Europe in fact represented the founding meeting of the IFBWW's Committee for Europe an open forum for Eastern and Western European Unions aimed at creating closer cooperation and coordination between the IFBWW, EFBWW and the NBTF. In this regard, the Conference adopted among its conclusions, a comprehensive" Agreement on Cooperation" between the three organisations which is currently being considered by their governing bodies. oftlost Bas 229101 The main speakers at the IFBWW Conference on Europe included: the IFBWW President, Konrad Carl,( IG- BSE, Germany) and the Mayor of Berlin, W. Momper, Albert Williams, President of the EFBWW, Mathias Hinterscheid ETUC General Secretary, Nils Tobiassen, Council of Building Trade Unions Denmark, Willem van Velzen, Chairman of the Committee for Social Affairs, Employment and the bas boow meiaA Jassdturoa edt mont bas asniqgifid ssaiub weИ- suqe siaysiaM Biesnobal) daubai yrastol 102 seer- 008 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 Environment of the European Parliament, Dr. Margarete Czerny, Austrian Institute for Economic Research, Kari Tapiola, Central Organisation of Finnish Unions( SAK), Vasco Pedrina, Building and Wood Workers Union of Switzerland ( FOBB), Dan Gallin, IUF General Secretary and Ulf Asp, IFBWW General Secretary. IFBWW Organising Meeting for the Caribbean Sub- region Barbados, 12-16 November 1990 251 e the solqorT The IFBWW organised its third Caribbean seminar at the Barbados Workers Union Labour College. The meeting was sponsored by the FES and attended by 16 20 and Caribbean trade union representatives from 11 countries. Seminar participants discussed and analysed the wide range of problems facing Construction workers in the Caribbean. Particular attention was focused on concerns as, the large number of foreign subcontracting firms operating in the region, Transnational Corporations, occupational health and safety and developing more services for construction workers. The seminar participants compiled a detailed report on the level of organisation of construction workers throughout the Caribbean and developed a plan of action to address the most pressing needs. Participants recommended that the IFBWW intensify its work with unions in the Caribbean, for example by providing information on foreign construction firms operating in the area and mobilising international solidarity. The event was organised by the IFBWW's representative for the Caribbean, Ottiwell Simmons, President of the Bermuda Industrial Union and also attended by Robin Whitehouse, IFBWW Assistant to the General Secretary. Health and Safety Regional Educator Training Programme Manila, Philippines, 12-16 November 1990 93 aidT AWT giz noiau Fourteen trade union educators from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore spent a week in Manila on a training course to develop skills and approaches for teaching health and safety to trade unionists. Participants were able to prepare and teach practice sessions. IFBWW Tropical Rain Forest Conference for Latin America Caracas, Venezuela, 26-29 November 1990, sine bas basise The Conference was attended by trade union representatives from Latin America's wood and forestry industry( Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela). Consumer countries were represented by trade unions from Canada and Sweden. Representatives of the Venezuelan Environment Ministry and of forestry authorities, as well as Latin American environmental protection organisations, also took part in the Conference. LO, 103 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Latin America Organisers' Workshop Ecuador, November 1990 IFBWW Latin America Region organised a seminar to train organisers and plan future support activities for union organising efforts in November in Ecuador. A set of proposed initiatives to pursue this objective were drawn up by the seminar. FES provided organisational and financial support. sent Tropical Rainforest Conference Accra, Ghana, 25-28 February 1991 0001 7sday SI brida 25 participants from African countries with rainforests attended an IFBWW Conference on Tropical Rainforests in Accra, Ghana. The aims of the meeting were to:( i) analyse problems arising from developments in tropical rainforests, including deforestation, ecological problems, problems for workers and forestdwellers;( ii) consider policies and approach of unions, governments, companies, NGOs and other relevant organisations;( iii) develop IFBWW policies at regional and world level;( iv) promote dialogue between the parties and interests involved. Countries represented were: Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Cameroun, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zaire, Germany, UK, Italy, and Sweden. Speakers were drawn from the unions attending and from ILO and the Africa Office of FAO. There were also representatives from the Ghana government and employers' association, and a representative of an organisation of forest dwellers. The activity was supported by FES Germany. exchange democr IFBWW/ IUF/ ITGLWF- TWARO Asian Conference on Workers' Rights Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11-15 March 1991 from ed This five- day conference was organised in conjunction with IUF and ITGLWFTWARO. The aims of the conference were:( i) to investigate the human and trade union rights situation in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; ( ii) to consider trade union strategies at national and international level to protect and extend trade union and human rights for workers. 60 participants from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka attended. New Zealand/ Oceania Sub Regional Conference Wellington, New Zealand, 27-29 May 1991 qqe bas The IFBWW New Zealand and Oceania Regional Conference was held in Wellington, New Zealand with the participation of 30 representatives from the four IFBWW affiliates in New Zealand and invited guests from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Western Samoa. The conference discussed the following topics:" The Impact of Developments in Europe for Trade Unions and the Possible Implications for New Zealand" was presented by Horst Morish- GHK and Jack Henry- UCATT, and" Transnational Corporations" was presented by Robin Whitehouse- IFBWW. 104 0901-080 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 Konrad Carl, IFBWW President made a speech on the problems of sub- contracting in Germany. Ashley Russ, NZ- BTU, gave a presentation on sub- contracting in New Zealand also outlining the building union's counter strategies. The New Employment Contracts Act was discussed. The seminar adopted a final resolution calling for international solidarity in the face of this attack from the" New Right". Participants asked that the IFBWW to do all in its power to mobilise solidarity for unions affected by this legislation and investigate the possibility of raising the matter in the ILO's Freedom of Association Committee. Ed Regional Educators' Evaluation and Planning Workshop- Latin America yaar Cuidad del Este, Paraguay, 17-19 June 1991 25 participants attended a three- day workshop in Paraguay from 17-19 June. The aims were:( i) to evaluate successes and problems with the development and implementation of IFBWW Education Assistance programmes,( ii) to contribute to the development of IFBWW guidelines and policies for education activities, project planning and implementation;( iii) to identify priorities for IFBWW materials development at national and world levels;( iv) to clarify perspectives and priorities for future IFBWW Education work. red mem Education coordinators and union leaders from IFBWW affiliates in Central and South America attended. The participants analysed the problems confronting the education projects and made recommendations for action to tackle these. kers and Among the main recommendations were: • each affiliate should have its own education budget, and finance part of its education activities from members' subscriptions; bas ow • collective agreements should include time off with pay to attend trade union courses; • unions need to appoint education officers with the skills and resources to coordinate education activities; • education activities need to address the needs of rank and file members and leadership; ebivoiq • suggestions were made to strengthen IFBWW support to the education activities in each country. More effort was needed to train trade union instructors in each country; Ba . more education work was needed in the field of human and trade union rights; ar more should be done to develop suitable education materials which could be used and adapted in each country. Seminar on ILO Conventions Mbabane, Swaziland, 26-30 August 1991 This seminar was attended by 26 participants from countries in Southern Africa. The activity was financially supported by NBTF. Participants looked at the extent of ratification and implementation of ILO Conventions, particularly relating to health and safety, and at union strategies for ensuring compliance to the Conventions and Recommendations of the ILO. 105 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Project Preparation Seminar- Francophone West Africa b Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 9-11 October 1991 Vey UTE- M il valdaAyase ai M 23 participants from Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Togo, Gabon, Zaire, Congo, Rwanda, Niger, Tchad, Mali, Mauritania and Zaire attended the above seminar. The aims were:( i) to follow up IFBWW Dakar Seminar for Francophone countries held in 1990;( ii) to provide initial training in project planning, administration skills and education methods and skills;( iii) to provide a workshop for preliminary formulation of education projects. Best Co The seminar was conducted by the IFBWW Education Secretary, the new Education Coordinator for Francophone Africa, and the Education Officer of FOBB Switzerland. Financial support was provided by FES Germany. ger rainforests IFBWW Latin American Regional Conference on Contract Labour Casual Work, Self- Employment and the Informal Sector Mexico, 28-30 October 1991 A dT golovah ads of The IFBWW organised a Seminar on Contract Labour, Casual Work, Self- Employment and the Informal Sector for the Latin American Region. The seminar was supported by the Friedrich- Ebert- Foundation. Bent Larsen from Denmark as a member of the Management Committee, Rotondo Bossio from ILO, Prof. de Angeli Brazil all participated as key speakers in this seminar. Fidel Velasquez, General Secretary of the CTM Mexico, opened the seminar. About 60 participants from the region attended the meeting. The aims were:( i) to examine the extent and trends in the use of casual and subcontract workers in construction and wood sectors in Latin America;( ii) to assess problems for workers and trade unions arising from casual and sub- contract labour;( iii) to review the policies of employers, governments, ILO and other agencies;( iv) to plan strategies for action at local, national and international levels;( v) to contribute to IFBWW policy development. A research questionnaire was circulated to participating organisations, and the results were analysed in Geneva to provide background documentation. The conclusions of the seminar were included in an IFBWW Position and Policy statement on contract labour to be drawn up in 1992. doo dose ni seit to dos9 Regional Educators' Evaluation and Planning Workshop for Anglophone African countries Mombasa, Kenya, 4-8 November 1991 gional Confer tom bas beau alling25 participants attended from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi and Mauritius. The General Secretary of the British Furniture Workers, and officers of the Swedish Building Workers also attended the seminar. FES Germany helped with organisation and finance for the seminar, and their East Africa representative contributed to the sessions. poings bas vistes bas dilsed O.II ed to anoitsbaemmoof bas enoit 106 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 The aims were:( i) to evaluate successes and problems with the development and implementation of IFBWW Education Assistance programmes;( ii) to contribute to development of IFBWW guidelines and policies for education activities, project planning and implementation;( iii) to identify priorities for IFBWW materials development at national and world levels;( iv) to clarify perspectives and priorities for future IFBWW Education work. The seminar was conducted by the IFBWW Education Officer, and the IFBWW Education Coordinators for Southern and West Africa. The seminar was evaluated very positively by the participants, and should help to raise the standard of planning and implementation of education project activities. exaibliud gaiai to Isvomer bas qotilomsb beousvbs of betaler IFBWW Asian and Pacific Regional Conference on Contract La- 00 bour and Self- Employment Pattaya, Thailand, 11-14 November 1991 wol bas noltsoolai ரா soal edt of st beau The IFBWW organised from a seminar on subcontracting and self- employment. The seminar was financially supported by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. About 40 participants from the Region attended the meeting from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. bosaugaib aew asidaub The aims were:( i) to examine the extent and trends in the use of casual and subcontract workers in construction and wood sectors in Asia;( ii) to assess problems for workers and trade unions arising from casual and sub- contract labour;( iii) to review the policies of employers, governments, ILO and other agencies;( iv) to plan strategies for action at local, national and international levels;( v) to contribute to IFBWW policy development. The programme included speakers from our affiliates in Asia, Australia and Europe, and from ILO and other relevant agencies. IFBWW Sub Regional Caribbean Conference Barbados, 25-29 November 1991 Cours bas galbli& edi 1-01 ngmullazaqobu Sixteen participants from 11 countries participated in the IFBWW/ FES Seminar, Barbados. The meeting was a follow- up last year's meeting, focusing on Organising and Occupational Health and Safety for Building Workers in Caribbean. The Seminar was opened by Leroy Trotman, President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour. The main areas studied during the week included: improving the situation for construction workers, the ILO Code of Conduct for Safety in Construction, trade unions and politics, sub- contracting and privatisation, transnational corporations and IFBWW strategies. The seminar adopted two resolutions:( a) a message to wish well Sir Frank Walcott, BWU General Secretary, who retired in December 1991, and( b) a message of solidarity to the BWU in their campaign to defend workers' rights in Barbados. During the evaluation participants suggested that there was a need for more contacts between unions in the region between seminars- an IFBWW network for exchange of information. 107 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 IFBWW Experts meeting on Asbestos Bern, Switzerland, 16-17 December 1991 amis edT lo noitataemelqui по Some 80 participants, representing trade unions from Europe, Asia and Pacific Region, Africa and Latin America attended. The ILO, employers, and independent research institutes also took part in the meeting. Contributions by the experts included illuminating presentations on the wide range of hazards associated with the use of asbestos. Several case studies- from Sweden, Turkey, Hungary, New Zealand, Argentina, Malaysia, South Africa- helped to broaden the perspective about the use of asbestos by showing the degree by which dangerous material is used both in industrialised and in developing countries. In some countries, with advanced legislation, the use of asbestos is banned and major problems are now related to the safe demolition and removal of the asbestos- containing buildings constructed in the past, and disposal of waste materials containing asbestos. In many other countries, mostly the less industrialised ones, the fibre is still widely used due to the lack of information and low public awareness of the hazardous effects of asbestos. Driven by short- term profit motives, the unscrupulous manufacturers and employers, including the multinational companies, are the main culprits in spreading asbestos- related diseases in these countries. beboels porge saipitisq sq 0 A comprehensive trade union policy on the clearing and disposal of asbestos and on replacing/ prohibiting asbestos in the construction and building materials industries was discussed. The experts agreed that, as there is no" safe use of asbestos", the only lasting solution to the asbestos problem is to ban it world wide. Reaching this goal poses many problems as suitable( not only commercially viable but most of all harmless and environmentally- friendly) substitute materials must be identified. volams 10 log The participants worked out the IFBWW Bern Asbestos Manifesto and proposals for a plan of action for the IFBWW. The plan demands cooperation and concerted action of trade unions, employers, international organisations and governments. IFBWW Conference on the Transition of Societies- the impact for the Building and Wood Industries Budapest, Hungary, 10-11 February 1992 Post Policy Over 100 trade union leaders and activists, representing 53 trade union organisations in building, wood and forestry sectors in 29 countries, in the East and West, met in Budapest. The aim of the meeting was to exchange information and work out a strategy for the building, wood and forestry industries workers to counteract the negative aspects of the transition process in the Central and Eastern European countries. 00- due 20 bos an T 105 101 Aoid The Conference was hosted by the IFBWW's affiliate in Hungary, the Epitö- FaEpitöanyagipari Dolgozok Szakszervezeteinek Syövetsege. The meeting was opened by Sandor Nagy, President of the MSZOSZ, G. Somogyi, General Secretary of the Hungarian Building Workers' Union and IFBWW President Konrad Carl. Main speakers during the event included Peter Boldt, of the Finnish National Centre, SAK and Stephen Pursey, Head of the Economic and Social Policy DepartICFTU. Other speakers during specific sessions included, G.Szapary, ment - 108 ceet- 008 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 Senior Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund, Markku Jääskeläinen, ETUC Deputy General Secretary, Albert Kreszan, President of the Hungarian National Federation of Construction Employers and Ulf Asp, IFBWW General Secretary. of- 918 qmos iseb amola pribliud yd est ameldorf 91 visas The Conference was a follow up meeting to the IFBWW's first Conference for Europe, 7-9 November 1990. The Conference was also historic for the IFBWW as not only was the meeting attended by representatives from IFBWW affiliated organisations in Western and Eastern Europe; fraternal guests also included building and wood workers trade union representatives from Poland, Romania, Albania the Baltic States, Russia and the Ukraine. ( BOT) The conclu the opinions on 08 了 Health and Safety Material Writing- South East Asia Singapore, 2-6 March 1992 This seminar was for participants from unions in South East Asia, to consider ways to improve training for trade union members on health and safety questions. The seminar was a follow- up to a preliminary activity held in Puerto Azul, the Philippines in November 1990. 18 participants attended the seminar, four were women. Trade Union Administration Seminar Harare, Zimbabwe, 2-6 March 1992 20 participants from Southern and Eastern Africa attended the seminar. Subjects dealt with included trade union administrative and organisational structures, budgets and financial control, staff recruitment and training, project planning and implementation and international trade union relations. Gunnar Karlsson, President of the Swedish Wood union, took part in the seminar and assisted in the discussions. W xot ballso al America Occupational Health and Safety Regional Training Course Toboga, Panama, 9-20 March 1992 edT adt The course was attended by 17 participants including 3 women, from 12 Latin American countries. The aim was to improve occupational health and safety awareness and activities, as part of a region- wide initiative in Latin America supported by LO Norway. Participants were trained how to identify workplace risks, and asked to establish action plans for their unions. This included identification of priority sites for setting up union safety committees. National workshops in a number of countries were held to follow- up the course and to train health and safety instructors. 1992 yolgma seel todmaiqs2 01-1 swdodma sumH ali, Nizer R ada, Gabon, Sene Mediterranean Conference Palermo, Italy, 27-29 April 1992 More than 150 delegates from trade unions in the Mediterranean area were brought together in the IFBWW Mediterranean Conference. The participants discussed the problems of workers from the Mediterranean region, analysed the 109 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 difficulties faced by migrant workers in Europe and proposed IFBWW initiatives to develop further contacts with democratic unions in the building and wood industries in the Mediterranean area. The Conference unanimously adopted conclusions dealing with the complex issues of the area- to advance the work of the IFBWW in developing the necessary responses to problems faced by building and wood workers in the Mediterranean region and by those working abroad. The Conference concluded with unanimous agreement and a commitment to further strengthen the bonds of international solidarity. IFBWW Latin American Conference on Privatisation Brasilia, Brazil, 10-12 August 1992 now ng Idings More than 30 participants from IFBWW affiliated organisations and fraternal unions in the building and wood sectors attended the IFBWW Latin American Conference on Privatisation hosted by the IFBWW affiliates. The Conference opened with speeches by Calixto Ramos, President of the CNTI, Hector Blanco, President of the IFBWW Latin American Regional Committee, Roque Da Silva, and Juan Fernandez, IFBWW Vice President. шот au- wollot edm ня The conference adopted a set of final conclusions, after hearing reports from working groups. Some of the most important conclusions adopted are as follows: • the phenomenon of privatisation is closely linked with the enormous debt crisis faced by Latin American countries; • privatisation is a product of neo- liberal policies promoted by many governments and International financial institutions, introduced regardless of concerns for workers' living standards. Privatisation is part of a direct attack on trade union rights; 100 Isioasait bas alesbud be ⚫ while privatisation takes many forms throughout Latin America, it fundamentally leads to a loss of national sovereignty. The Conference, among other proposals, called for: • the IFBWW to increase its influence on such bodies as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in order to promote a Social Clause protecting workers' rights in any countries involved in IMF or World Bank programmes; • the creation of a Latin American Social Charter to protect workers' rights during industrial restructuring and regional economic integration; ST ⚫ the IFBWW to initiate discussions with the ICFTU and other ITSs to create a united international trade union strategy to confront privatisation. Conference on Contract Labour, Casual Labour, the Informal Sector and Self Employment Harare, Zimbabwe, 14-16 September 1992 The seminar was attended by 40 participants from 17 Anglophone and Francophone African countries. Resource persons included speakers from British and Swedish trade unions and from the ILO. Non- permanent employment is a widespread phenomenon in the African economies and very common in the construction sector. The country reports presented at the conference showed that the 110 ceet- 080 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 legal situation of non- permanent workers differs from country to country and so does the trade union approach. The seminar outcomes included" Conclusions" and a set of" Principles" to protect all forms of non- permanent work. ww.organise ch eval activities for the unions in Central and Eastern Europe( C Seminar on Privatisation in the Asian and Pacific Region Singapore, 5-8 October 1992 uding we CEE E countr 9T M SA Trade unionists from Asian and Pacific Region attended the seminar. In addition to the general papers on privatisation trends in the Asia- Pacific Region, the impact of privatisation on labour, and analysis of the Built- Operate- Transfer ( BOT) schemes, case studies from India, Malaysia, and Turkey were presented. The conclusions of the seminar reflected the diversity of the opinions on the issue of privatisation. Unionists from some countries( e.g. India, Pakistan) strongly oppose the shift of the ownership from state to private hands, whereas the experience from South East Asian countries is not unequivocally negative. Privatisation in Australia and New Zealand has brought about serious consequences for the trade unions and their members. The participants recommended a three- point action plan for unions in the region: See redevo ai A cre ( i) Unions should adopt preventive rather than remedial approaches in privatisation moves. They should be engaged in prior consultation with the concerned sector in order to establish appropriate terms and conditions.( ii) Unions should influence legislation in order to define terms and conditions of privatisation moves and to prevent union busting activities.( iii) Unions should make continuous efforts to promote training and retraining of workers; all workers should have opportunities to upgrade and learn new skills so that they are prepared to adjust to the structural changes in the industry. Around 50 trade unionists took part in the seminar, which was organised in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung( FES). asmud bas goinu ba I add yd beziuper go W 1) batel Workshop on project management- Toboga, Panama, 26-30 October 1992 bas - Latin America isqe zb aubai no noit redtuo2 gai Over 20 participants including 3 women from Latin American unions attended this seminar. The main issues covered were the planning, preparation and administration of education projects. Special attention was given to the question of financial administration, and the recently finalised IFBWW guidelines on project management. bai bas gaibliud eft at anoite now boow Seminar for French Speaking African countries- Education Bq adT Methods bow bas gaibliud amobeert i sad soqmi as betasas gaite T Lomé, Togo, 1-5 November 1992 15 participants from Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Gabon, Senegal and Burkina Faso attended a seminar to be trained in the use of participative education techniques. The aims of the course were:( i) to train participants in the use of participative education techniques;( ii) to improve skills in basic course planning and materials development;( iii) to encourage unions to adopt a more modern approach to educational activities;( iv) to continue the process of 111 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 strengthening IFBWW relations with French- speaking African countries;( v) to increase the effectiveness of IFBWW national education programmes in these regions. The course was led by the IFBWW Education Secretary. the IFB devel Material Writing Skills Workshop- West Africa Accra, Ghana, 9-13 November 1992 ing Education officers from Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone attended this workshop. The aim was to train them in the skills necessary to develop education materials, and at the same time undertake preparatory work for production of a manual of education materials suitable for use on basic courses for trade unionists throughout the region. The workshop was conducted by the IFBWW Education Secretary. Magno Seminar on Trade Union and Human Rights, Southern Africa Windhoek, Namibia, 9-13 November 1992 The IFBWW organised a meeting on Human and Trade Union Rights for Southern African affiliates in November 1992. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Nordic Federation, NBTF President Ake Wänman, Treasurer Gunnar Karlsson, and Management Committee members-- Kjell Martinsen and Tina Mustonen( NBTF Secretariat) - The meeting was coordinated by Walter Mugadza, IFBWW Southern and Eastern African Representative and Jan Rask, from the BAT- Cartel, Denmark. 9 etrofle Affiliates from Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Seychelles, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia and Mozambique were represented. The seminar focused on developing future strategies on:( i) effective measures to defend trade union and human rights in Southern Africa;( ii) systematic procedures and information required by the IFBWW to launch an International Solidarity Campaign when trade union rights are violated;( iii) collection of information on industrial relations practices of major transnational corporations operating in Southern Africa, and;( iv) procedures to put pressure on intergovernmental organisations( ILO, UN, World Bank and the International Monetary Fund) for the defence of human and trade union rights. ube 10 noidaia The meeting compiled important information for submission to the IFBWW on the industrial relations practices and union relations with major transnational corporations in the building and industries in Southern Africa. tion. The participants also analysed labour laws affecting the trade union rights and freedoms of building and wood workers unions in Southern Africa. The meeting represented an important phase in strengthening IFBWW International Solidarity Activities in defence of human and trade union rights, especially in this sensitive part of the world. ehold a dob 10 2890010 The co 112 Calendar of activities, 1990-1993 IFBWW seminar for unions in Central and Eastern Europe Copenhagen, Denmark, 13-16 April 1993 The IFBWW organised this seminar on evaluation and planning of educational activities for the unions in Central and Eastern Europe( CEE) at the SID Energy Centre, in Nykøbing, Denmark, hosted by Specialarbejderforbundet i Danmark union( SID, Transport and General Workers' Union). Trade union activists from building, wood and forestry sectors from 9 CEE countries, including Russia, and from 7 Western European countries met to compare experience and evaluate educational work done so far. More than 50 national and local courses for construction and wood unions in eight CEE countries have been held. The participants agreed that the assistance from the unions in Western Europe must be matched by an increase in their own efforts to create appropriate educational structures and procedures( e.g. planning) within the CEE unions. Apart from discussing the fraternal West- East assistance, the seminar also provided a good opportunity for the unionists from the CEE countries to share their own experiences. The ILO's Workers' Education Branch was represented. Membership 113 strengthening the increase the the ef regions. 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The ation, NB President so attended by Ake Wänman, tee members- Kjell Martinsen and Tina Must meeting was coord African Representa Affiliates from Botswana, Leso Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mau The seminar focused on developing defend trade union and hur dures and information required darity Campaign when tion on industrial relations ing in Southern Africa, and;( iv) orga ILO, UN hus and trade un the de The meeting compiled im industrial relations prac rations in the building and The participants also ana freedoms of building and IFBWW Southern astern Seyche Mozar tegies on:( 1) Uganda, ive measures to outhern Africa;( 1) systematic proceIFBWW to launch an Internatio SoliGif) collection intergovernme fonetary Fund) for tant information for submission to th with major trics Southern Afri labour laws affecting the trade in Southern Africa The meeting represented an important phase in strengthening tional Solidarity Activities in defence of human and trade union and especially in this part of the of the world. Part 2 XI NEW Part 2 989-1993 1989 December 1989 CHILE Confederación Nacional de Sindicatos y Federaciones de Trabajadores Forestales Indust Asd DOM de la Mad adera, lulosa, Papel y Derivados y Servicios Membership Federación Made AGUA tria de la Constr de Construcció on, FI MC( 50,000) Sindich to de Carpinteros, Albañiles, Armadores y Similares de Managua, SCAAS( 14,000) 990 DOR. FETRA ( 10,000) ( 700) 2190 qirla19dmeM ceet- 0001 02 24 May 1991 HOCAVIAR J BOTSWANtano al ab aiztaubal al ab acendo ob ob 2010a ( 000,8) zobavise 13 eb aoxsa y serelimi Construction Workers Union( 300) TEA00 YЯOVI DENMARK Handels- og Kontorfunk KOREA ( 000, Part 2 Federation of Construction Workers Union( 15,0007 LESOTHO The Construction and Allied Workers Un ero lo noinU aber' 1910W asi Wlo notaU lemote T lo noin lencia ad 0001 HOUND XI NEW AFFILIATIONS 1989-1993 W M VENS goin oberT 87910W asiaubal stew bas daro booWed T Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Ind 1989 exos de Venezuela, FETRAMADERA( 7,000) 2 December 1989 de Trabajadores de ela, FETE ( 000,081)-no CHILE 0821 sdmsvo THYDE Confederación Nacional de Sindicatos y Federaciones de Trabajadores Forestales, Industria de la Madera, Celulosa, Papel y Derivados y Servicios A Asociados, CTF( 7,000) gota dai goinU DOMINICAN REPUBLIC B Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcción, Madera y Materiales de Construcción, FENTICOMMC( 50,000) NICARAGUA под MATAL De B Sindicato de Carpinteros, Albañiles, Armadores y Similares de Managua, SCAAS( 14,000) АИ PO 1990 ALA reer 18 April 1990 brantes Maderas, SUCHILA GOE COLOMBIA FENATRALCAR( 10,000) dousses bas m comtesval bas gaissoniga livio afarete M gai ADIAVOJE ndow grito noinU sbert Isabe ECUADOR FETRALCOMA( 700) ( 2,000) ( 000,00) anoideainegro 117 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 EL SALVADOR SOICSCES, Sindicato de Obreros de la Industria de la Construcción, Similares y Conexos de El Salvador( 5,000) IVORY COAST The National Union of Wood Workers( 1,500) Public Workers( The National Union of Building and Public Workers( 3,000) 24 September 1990 CZECH Wood, Forestry and Water Industries Workers' Trade Union of Bohemia and 81 Moravia( 200,317) ГИОТАЦІННА ШИ SLOVAKIA The Wood, Forestry and Water Industries Workers' Trade Union( 129,643) e8eI 6 November 1990 EGYPT 2801 190/909 ELIHO Egyptian FINLAND 2 y obaviisav isqa saolule exebaM al ob aiztaubal, asistasio Finnish Construction Workers' Union( 77,000) ( 000, Y) TTO eobsinoaA an Construction Union-( 150,000) issibai sb lenos diabet HUNGARY ЧаЯ ИАК IMOⱭ a- Ep Construction Union Epitö- Fa- Epitöanyagipari Dolgozok Skakszervezeteinek Syövetsege( 181,049) Jano eb zelsitetsMy ST9bsM JAPAN AUDARADI NAG- ZENKOKOU- IPPAN-( 1,000) AasliñediAaostnique ob otesibai? ( 000,1) BAAD 1991 30 January 1991 CZECHOSLOVAKIA 06BI ogel lingA BI Federal Trade Union of Building Workers, of Workers in Production of Building Materials, Civil Engineering and Investments, Design and Research Organisations( 640,000) ЯОЛАЦИЯ 118 ( 00Г) АМООЛАЯТИЯ ceer- 09er New affiliations, 1989-1993 24 May 1991 BOTSWANA Construction Workers Union( 300) DENMARK hal si ob Handels- og Kontorfunktionærernes Forbund i Danmark( 5,000) KOREA Federation of Construction Workers Union( 15,000) LESOTHO sb asistaubal as ( 000,88) 8 The Construction and Allied Workers Union, CAWULE( 6,056) PARAGUAY 000) oBarobe T ( 000,08) UWAO goiaU 190W beillA has noitor UWAOgoiaU Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Construcción, SINATRAC- Ayolas ( 3,500) VENEZUELA Ob de O ( 888).T.U.W.WnoiaU Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Madera, Afines y Conexos de Venezuela, FETRAMADERA( 7,000) erials Federación Unica de Trabajadores de la Industria del Cemento y sus Similares de Venezuela, FETRACEMENTO( 2,000) Metal and KISTAN 17 October 1991 uses sb asbe Bolqx eleuzed sb eb aabaas aarisniupaM ob aerobsjedarT ab noiserabe neers Employees Uniq00-HUQAMASTEY МАЯТЯЧ Consu AUSTRALIA dar( 750) Timber and Allied Industries Union, A.T.A.I.U.( 15,500) seer M EI BENIN Syndicat National des Travailleurs du Bâtiment et des Routes, SYNTRABAB ( 15,000) BULGARIA esb taon ( 118,01) TAGASTAMT baroTub Federation of the Workers in Design, Building, Supervision and Exploitation, PODKREPA( 20,000) taubal tasto asia to moiaU ebaTT GUATEMALA ЛИАНО Sindicato Unico de Chicleros y Laborantes en Maderas, SUCHILMA( 1,800) MALAYSIA Const Allied Trades and Te nicians, UCATT 75,000 ASAL Union of Employees in Construction Industry( 500) ow to limo anoisИ Technical Services Union( 3,000) Malay Forest Officers Union( 2,000) tlon du Mahi, SYN ІЯМО ИАЯЧІ ОУХОЯ AUDIMASOM obadindexTeoh legoistibaiac( 10,08) anniMe aeriebaM 119 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 PARAGUAY Teel DM S Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcción Civil del Alto Parana, STICAAP( 1,300) IVORY COAST FOTO ( 008) noin 81910W moitostano 1992 ХЛАМИНО National Union of Wood Workers( 1 ( 000, a) masi baudro Toitlautotao go- alebasH Workers( 3,000) АНИОН BRAZIL 0 16 January 1992. Union of Building I ( 000, ar) noiaU arexoW moitostano lo noitsrsbe 24 Federação dos Trabalhadores nas Indústrias da Construção y Madeira do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul( 88,000) онтовал CZECH goi a1ef10W beillA bas goitou T SOUTH AFRICA and Water Industries Work Trade Union of Boberia and Construction and Allied Workers Union, CAWU( 30,000) ( 820, a) 3. aslovA- ЗАЯТАИІК THAILAND Wood Workers Union, W.W.U.T.( 365) YAUDARA astobajada T eb lanoida otasibaie ( 003,8) ade Union 643) Construction Industrial Labour Union( 400) VENEZUELA ( 000, г) Аяж sisdsTT ob lenoiɔs ad ATHTeleuseneV ab aoxeno Federación de Trabajadores de la Industria de Alfarias, Bloqueros, biebe Explotación, Ventas Y Distribución de Materiales de Construcción, Similares y Conexos de Venezuela, FETRALFA( 25,500) Federación de Trabajadores de Maquinarias Pesadas de Venezuela, I dotoO TI FETRAMAQUIPE-( 5,000) Finnish Con ( 77 ALIARTZUA ( 008,81).U.I.A.T.A noinU sistaubal boillA bas redmiT HUNGARY 13 May 1992 Constr nstruct CHAD Je Jemite ub Dolgozok akszer итина Fédération Nationale des Travailleurs du Bâtiment, des Travaux Publics et des Sociétés Connexes du Tchad, FENATRABAT( 10,311) ESTONIA ALHADJUS x bas nolaivisque ghibli agiasa ni anexoW ads to noite Trade Union of Estonian Forest Industry Workers( 30,000) 0$) A GHANA A.IAMITAUD 30 General Agricultural Workers' Union, GAWU( 10,000) ab opinU otsibi JAPAN OSLOVAL VAKIA AIBYAJAM National Council of Wood, Plywood and Furniture Workers MOKUAN ROKYO IPPAN DOMEI( 1,000) MOZAMBIQUE 64 000) ( 000, S) noiqU axeoff Jasno valsM Sindicato Nacional dos Trabalhadores da Indústria de Construcão Civil, Madeiras e Minas( 30,401) 120 sect- peer and New affiliations, 1989-1993 NICARAGUA ALL Ladera Federación Industrial de Tradajadores de la Construcción y la Madera de Nicaragua, FITCM- N( 14,000) NIGER ( 000,01%) infumms] моя Syndicat National des Travailleurs de Bâtiment et Routes du Niger( 1,260) 1 October 1992 Liste BRAZIL de ( 004, S) noin Ushow Lanoita liated organizations as per 13 May 18 Toa rganisations au 13 mai 993 A HTUOB Federação Nacional dos Trabalhadores nas Indústrias da Construção e Madeira, FNTICM- CUT( 44,000) GUATEMALA Federación Sindical Nacional de Trabajadores de Obras Públicas de Guatemala( 2,000) LATVIA thri Trade Union of Latvian Building and Building Materials Industry( 30,742) NAMIBIA Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union, MANWU( 5,300) PAKISTAN Associated Consulting Engineers Employees Union( 145) Construcció Argentina( UOCR Forest Employees and Workers' Union Baluchistan Khuzdar( 750) 1993 13 May 1993 Forest orest Products Div FIJI ergy ( CFMEU) Construction, Forestry, Mining& Building Workers' Union of Fiji( 300) GREAT BRITAIN General, Municipal and Boilermakers, GMB( 16,000) Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians, UCATT( 175,000) LATVIA DESH Lavijas Meza Nor Arodu Biebriba, LMNA( 29,450) MALI TUM Syndicat National de l'Industrie du Bâtiment, Bois et Matériaux de Construction du Mali, SYNIBABCOM( 1,650) 121 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 PAKISTAN AUDASADIM Civil del Alto Pakistan Federation of Building and Wood Workers( 8,017) ubal noiserebe ROMANIA OTTI BugeiИ Federatia Sindicatelor Libere din Industria Lemnului( 210,000) SEYCHELLES National Workers Union( 2,400) SOUTH AFRICA лари eb lanoite teaibaya y Madeira do Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union( 18,000) seel isdot50 I ЛХАЯЯ -Me oɔu A ( 000 sob lenoiosИ ob TUO- MOITMI Brisb Cor All A.IAMETAUD THAO anildt aando ob obajaderT ob lenobos sibi adib Wood Workers Union, W Construction Industrial Labour Union( 400) ( 000,2) als.m AIVTAI VENS08) Jeubal aleinste M gaiblios bus gaiblind asivtal to noinU sbarT Federación de Trabajadores ( 008 Alfarias, Bloqueros, AHIMAV Explotación, Vebbe y Conexos de Venezuela, de Construcción, Similares asidims baillA bas lajsM ИАТЗНАЧ Federación de Trabajadores de Maquinarias Pesadas de Venezuela, PETRAMAQUIPE-( doiaU assvolumensenign gaituano betsioaaA 13 May 1992 CHAD ( 031) ebxud asjaidoule goinU 190W bas asevolme geer Fédération Nationale des Travailleurs du Bâtiment, des Travaux Publics et des Sociétés Connexes du Tchad, FENATRABAT( 10: 311) ESTONIA Trade Union of Estonian Forest GHANA ( 008) EQQI DM EI ILIT FroW gaibling ИАТІЯЯ ТАЛЯО Gex eral Agricultural W000. SIMP, Rogelio has IsqbinuM, lerens JAP000.) TTAJU asioindost bas sebert beillA noitourage to noi National Council of Wood, Plywood and Furniture Workers MOKUANAIVTAI ROKYO IPPAN DOMEI( 6) AMMI sddela uborA Tой asеMasjivяJ MOZAMBIQUE Madeiras e Minas( 30,401) Civil LIAM ( 0,1) MOM ob noit 122 c997-08 All affiliated organisations ALL AFFILIATED eb astro Jemi ub ORGANISATIONS, MAY 1993 XII ALL Federación de Mecánicas de Sindicato de Trabs de las as in Depar Comunal del Distrito Especial de Bogotá( SINTRACO AWETOR List of affiliated organizations as per 13 May 1993 Liste des organisations affiliées au 13 mai 1993 Cost Liste der angeschlossenen Verbände am 13. Mai 1993 Lista över anslutna organisationer den 13 maj 1993 wato Un Lista de las organizaciones affiliadas al 13 de mayo de 1993 sta de ( UNA COST The countries are listed in the English alphabetical order IIRAHE Les pays figurent sur la liste dans l'ordre alphabétique anglais Die Länder sind in der englischen alphabetischen Reihenfolge aufgeführt Länderna är angivna i alfabetisk ordning enligt engelskan Los paises figuran en la lista en orden alfabetico inglés obal asa assobediederl of CZECH ( TUO- MOITИ) M ARGENTINA Ce Republiky Republic) ALЯADJUS Unión Obrera de la Construcción de la República Argentina( UOCRA) Unión de Sindicatos de la Industria Maderera de la República Argentina ( USIMRA) to redmem- mol AUSTRALIA Forest& Forest Products Division of the Construction, Forestry, Mining& Energy Union( CFMEU) abans mA to 8192 W booW land lenoitamistal Dansk AUSTRIA bund LAHO Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter[ HRVATT asb slagitsИ notab HK/ Industri ( TAHAЯTAИ) xem adoo aab Male BANGLADESH Bangladesh Building and Wood Workers Federation JIHO aie sb lenoteИ motosvobotno BELGIUM La Centrale Générale amark al eb siaubaleslatesto 123 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 BENIN OSTALIRAJJA Syndicat National des Travailleurs du Bâtiment, Bois& Routes de la République du BéninМ ЙОГАЗІЙНА Federati Sindic BERMUDA Bermuda Industrial Union National Workers Union( 2,400) SOUTH AFR BOTSWANA ustria Lemnului( 210,0 la X seer уAM EI 19q as enoliasinegro betails to tekl ceel tam& I us assis enolisainagio esb stakl Botswana Construction Workers' Union inegro satulana zovö stell oyam ab 8I Is uns escolossimagro aal sb stakl BRAZIL itsdo Federação dos Trabalhadores nas Indústrias da Construção e do Mobiliario de Rio Grande do Sul ஜிய 29.I Federação dos Trabalhadores nas Indústrias da Construção e da Madeira de Mato Grosso do Sul e da Madeira de DTUR asaing 80.I лот Federação Nacional dos Trabalhadores nas Indústrias da Construção e da Madeira( FNTICM- CUT) АИТТИЯРНА - BULGARIA DOU) BaitapgA asildige el ob oba slab sendo Federacija" Stroitelstvo, proyektiranie i stroitielna industria"— km KT PODKREPA( The Building, Designing, and Building Materials Industry U Workers Federation- member of the Confederation of Labour " PODKREPA") ( AMU) ALIARTZUA CANADA M International Wood Workers of America- Canada utano ad to noiaiviⱭ aloubor JasToT Jas ( USMTO CHAD ALTZUA Fédération Nationale des Travailleurs du Bâtiment, des Travaux Publics et des Socétés Connexes( FENATRABAT) HEMATOMAH CHILE noits a1910W booW bas gaibliu desbalgas Confederación Nacional de Sindicatos y Federaciones de Trabajadores Forestales, Industria de la Madera, Celulose, Papel( CTF) лая elsenter olesinee s 124 COLOMBIA All affiliated organisations M Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de Carreteras( FENALTRACAR) Federación de Trabajadores de las Industrias Metalúrgicas, Electricas y Mecánicas de Colombia( FETRAMECOL) ло beT Sindicato de Trabajadores del Departamento Administrativo de Acción Comunal del Distrito Especial de Bogotá( SINTRACODE) GERMANY siebsM Gewerks COSTA RICA THYDE Unión Nacional de Trabajadores de Obras Públicas y Transportes en ( UNATROPYT) GHANA CYPRUS SIOCAVIAR JE aubal al eb 2019 do 9b otsibi ( 2008) Tobsvis I sb Cyprus Construction Workers and Miners Federation( SEK) Cyprus Turkish Service Workers' Trade Union Timber and We AIMOTE Jaubal Jasolasim CZECH REPUBLIC ( axschoW Odborovy Sväz Stavba Ceské Republiky( Building and Building Materials Workers' Union of Czech Republic) ILIT Odborovy Svaz Pracovníku Drevozpracujících Odvetvi, Lesního a Vodního Hospodárstvi v Ceské Republice( Wood, Forestry and Water Industries' Workers' Trade Union of Czech Republic) Union of CIMA.IMIY ( noinU' axalsoW beillA bas booW) outil nejolsaivi si- uu DENMARK Blik- og Rørarbejderforbunet i Danmark Dansk El- Forbund Dansk Formands Forening вя Guate nemou ( noinU en Madera( SUCHILMA) Dansk Metalarbejderforbund HK/ Industri Malerforbundet i Danmark ЯЗНАЯТ tnamita exsiTVUO SOTO slemènè noiteèbè ajad ores de la Industria Nacional de la Construpime Murerforbundet i Danmark al eb abizele asb slanoite noiteràbà Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet i Danmark Specialarbejderforbundet i Danmark( SiD) Træindustriforbundet i Danmark agr 125 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcci Madera y Materiales de Construcción( FENTICOMMC) yasoistool ECUADOR assignblateMasistebol sal ob assobsinde ( JONSMART) sidmolo ( I noistabe ab adiosrebe ab asoiasosM spoder eb ofsibai TL) Jogo ab inisqa od 10 Isb Istumo Federación Ecuatoriana de Trabajadores Libres de la Construcción, la Madera y Afines( FETRALCOMA) EGYPT ADIH AT200 General Trade Union for Building and Wood Industries Workers for Building and Wood Industries ер Івпотови adiaU ( TYчОЯTAMU) EL SALVADOR Sindicato de Obreros de la Industria de la Construcción, Similares y Conexos de El Salvador( SOICSCES) Fed Mato Gr ESTONIA auxqy bow notou ias da Construção e da Madeira de noiaU sbarT' areToW soive debut Buy Eesti Metsatöötajate Ametiühingu( Trade Union of Estonian Forest Industry Workers) alsinateM teM gaiblina bas gaibliu) validuqe àlas advet2 sävyvosodbo BULGARIA FIJI ( silduqe does to noinU' axe TOW Building Workers' Union of Fiji( BWUF) overvalaveevoodbo aldugeres interbodeoH does to moinU ober are W " PODKR FINLAND Puu- ja Erityisalojen Liitto( Wood and Allied Workers' Union) ХЯАМИЯТ CANADA Rakkennustyöläisten Liitto r.y.( Construction Trade Union) Inte Suomen Sähköalantyöntekijäin Liitto r.y.( The Finnish Electrical Workers' Union) CHAD FRANCE ationale des Travaille ner's xts( FENATRABAT) 1 Worke aminero abno baudrohebiedelste MasⱭ ent, des Travaux Publics et Fédération Générale Force Ouvrière Bâtiment, Bois, Papier, Carton, Céramique Fédération Nationale des Salariés de la Construction et du Bois StrelaM 910M exben2 Con rac Nac acio Forestales, Indu de Si de la Maderadie emasi JebaudrolizlaubaisT 126 All affiliated organisations Betime GABON BM gaiblius bas redmi aiblin Fédération Nationale de la Forêt et d'Agriculture Fédération Nationale des Industries du Bois, Sciages et Placages Fédération Nationale du Bâtiment et Travaux Publics KE ENSI GERMANY tobe) ( ytebal aboslal bandmebeabs Japan Construction Trade Union Confederation sgalalmol basdms2 moims? Workers' Union of Japan Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff ers' Union of Japan IG Bau- Steine- Erden ZEN ation of Che Uni AIQMI GHANA 87910W booW bas gaiblino noitesbe maibal NW booW.bms tional Union of Construction& Building Workers' Union General Agricultural Workers Union of T.U.C. ENY Public Utility Workers' Union of T.U.C. bas gaiblind lanoiteИ asibal Allied Trade Aav Timber and Wood Workers' Union W base dina jeho Kenya Quarry ine GREAT BRITAIN ПИАЛЯЯТ KFurniture, Timber& Allied Trades Union T Lanoiaastor Isitaubal as0192 General, Municipal and Boilermakers( GMB) Transport and General Workers Union de Unions( KFCTU) JELAZI Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians( UCATT) Isoite LATVIA arrow booW to notaU IsДoa GUATEMALA ma din driba Federación Sindical Nacional de Trabajadores de Obras Públicas de Guate- ATI mala( FESINTROP- G) de. Sindicato Unico de Chicleros y Laborantes en Madera( SUCHILMA) be ALI) in ordenbalilibongal hotove.I sasilsil saoixasbe HONDURAS ( 1750 ad Allied Wor Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Industria Nacional de la Construcción y Afines de Honduras( STINCAH) nion of T2A00 YЯOVI sildu xusver avellisvert bob atsoiboy8 asb slanoiteИ noite tèbè National Timber, Wood, Construction& Allied Workers' Union of Liberia 127 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 nouseinsp HUNGARY A Epitö-, Fa- Es Epitöanyagipari Dolgozok Szakszervezeteinek Szövetsege ( Federation of Trades Union for Building, Timber and Building Material Industry) OHAD ICELAND segon to assina, aio ub esitaubal asb elenoiteИ noiteèbè Boildu zuBvBTT te themi ub elemoiteИ noiteèbè bajadores Libres de la Constru Rafidnadarsamband Islands Samion, Samband Ionfélaga ХИАМЯЗD HotelangX bau sloH fladbarewe EGYPT INDIA Union for Building and Wood Industries saist2- u D Building Mazdoor Union Indian Federation of Building and Wood Workers АИАНО O.U.T Indian National Building and Construction Workers' Federation jogatego U TOW ITutupingA Istene a19al10W vtilitU sildo INDONESIA Serikat Buruh Perkayuan( Timber and Wood Workers' Union) bas 19dmiT Eest Workers) IRELAND orest Industry ИАТІЯЯ ТАЯЯЭ Services Industrial Professional Technical Union( SIPTU) redit stimu FLJI ISRAEL National Union of Building Workers FINLAND bas Isqipinu M, le doia are 87910W 1990 bae tioqaneTT absTT beillAnotoutano to goinU Allied Workers' Union) Rakkennu isten Liitto ry. tion Trade Un AJAMETAUD ob tto ry.( The Finnish National Union of Wood Workers ITALY ab assildir asido ab asgobsjederTab lenose Suom en Sähköalantyöntekij Federazione Nazionale Lavoratori Edili, Affini e del Legno( FENEAL- UIL) AMITHQUE) Tobal Federazione Italiana Lavoratori Costruzioni e Affini( FILCA- CISL) sibi Federazione Italiana Lavoratori Legno, Edili, Industrie Affini( FILLEACGIL) Force Bo яопион ano si sb lenoios sirtaubal al ob asnobajadar ob otsibmi? ( HAOMITE) as OH ob 890A struction C IVORY COASTtion des Salari Fédération Nationale des Syndicats des Travailleurs Travaux Publics, 128 All affiliated organisations geet- beet visten Bâtiment et Assimilés de Côte d'Ivoire( FNSTTPBACI) Syndicat National des Travailleurs des Industries Bois( SNTIBCI) மன salibaya JAPAN IWAJAM IPPAN DOMEI- National Council of Wood, Playwood and Furniture Workers Union( Mokuhan- Rokyo) KENSETSU- RENGO- Japan Construction Trade Union Confederation NICHIRINGO- National Forest Workers' Union of Japan ( 2949 igma lo no ZEN- RIN- YA- All Forestry Workers' Union of Japan in U AIBYA IAM ZENKA- DOMEI- Japanese Federation of Chemical and General Workers' Union( JCF) ZENKOKU- IPPAN- National Union of General Workers Nic CM- N) Ma de luaainst noinU seevolqm redmiT Vidaubal noitouieno ai asevolqm to noinU KENYA NIC Kenya Building, Construction, Civil Engineering& Allied Trades Workers' Union at N NBAROUTES) ( SYNB Kenya Quarry and Mine Workers' Union ball ob lanoite NIGE KOREA Fix LIAM Il ob lanoitsИ soiboy8 ( МООНАНТИ 08) ileM ub noit 20 QUITIЯUAM Federation of Korean United Workers Unions ria Union of C Korean Federation of Construction Trade Unions( KFCTU) ansait ed NOR LATVIA forbu COTXEM Latvijas Celtniecibas un Buvmaterialu Rupniecibas Darbinieku Arodbiedriba eb soxsao ( Latvian Trade Union of Building& Building Materials Ind.) Latvijas Meza Nozaru Arodu Briedriba( LMNA)( Forestry Branch Trade Union of Latvia) LESOTHO SUOTUMASOM ob sixtabbal ab aerobsdledarT aob lenosMotibaia ( MIOITИ2) asni e astiebsM Construction and Allied Workers union of Lesotho( CAWULE) As LIBERIA МІНІМАЙ ing Engineers Employees' Union ( UWMAM) moin arrow asidime beillA 3 IstsM rkers Union Balochistan- Khuzdar National Timber, Wood, Construction& Allied Workers' Union of Liberia 129 993 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 LUXEMBURG Tb at60 ab aèlimiaaA te themit Baye Syndikat Bau Baumaterialien, Keramik und Handwerk( OGB- L) Industry) ИАЧАЬ MALAWI IC Building, Construction, Civil Engineering and Allied Workers' Union TI Rafidnada noits lands MALAYSIA no noinU aber aoitouijano asqal Tonfélaga ( ovalo- asdoloM) noiaU are asqal- 0- Asqal to noinU TOW JEST IsoiteM- 0 ОДИІМІНОГИ Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services( CUEPACS) negal to noinU aro IND Malay Forest Officers' Union West Malaysia Issimed to notereb Malayan Technical Services Union IIIA- AY-- MEN ІЯ- ИЯХ -MO- A () National Union of Public Works& Water Department Employ охиях Timber Employees Union Peninsular Malaysia Union of Employees in Construction Industry АУИЯЯ INDO STT beillA& garsenign livio moitouzdano gibi y Union) MALI noiaU Syndicat National de l'Industrie du Bâtiment, Bois et Matériaux de Construction du Mali( SYNIBABCOM) Ser MAURITIUS amoinU ISR The Artisans& General Workers' Union National Union of nion( SIP АННОТ W betinU asso to noteb ano to noisrobed anexo MEXICO Union of AIVTAI adi Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Construcción, Excavación, Similares y Conexos de la República Mexicana( SITRACE) to goiau berT asivis.I) ITALY aber dogs)( MMI) sdnbet uboxA SOM SOM aired Fe razione Na foratori ditu, Amini e del Legno CLEA MOZAMBIQUE ( BIVJB to coiQU Sindicato Nacional dos Trabalhadores da Indústria de Construção Civil, Madeiras e Minas( SINTICIM) OHTORI AO) odjoas I to goinu 19OW beilfA bas noorago NAMIBIA IVO Metal& Allied Namibian Workers Union( MANWU) Fédération tiona des Syndicats des Travailleurs Travaux Publics, sredil to noinU' 819x10W beillA& noitouttano booW redmiT LenoiteИ 130 NETHERLANDS Bouw- en Houtbond FNV SIERE NEW ZEALAND 8881-0081 ster All affiliated organisations ( ЧАМОЗАЯТАИН) в твое e C New Zealand Building Trades Union nion YAUDAHAT ART ( a New Zealand Furniture Union, Canterbury and Westland Branch OJIA Job livio at TradeSec Incorporated SINGA Wood Industries Union of Aotearoa Inc. mobsteder ab lepios Votsoibai? Tab otsaibai JADOIT8) ARSIST Co Employees' Union URE NICARAGUA XA XebeM sixtaubal si sb as obsiedert ab nois al noibe Federación de la Industria de Trabajadores de la Construcción y la Madera de Nicaragua( FITCM- N) teriho, Nábytkárskeho, Papierenského NIGER Syndicat National des Travailleurs du Bâtiment et Routes du Niger ( SYNBAROUTES) of ( UTHAM) anoinU sbart sex to moitsioonA[ snos ( IM) Todello goitersbesoi NIGERIA RICA 19 matuo National Union of Furniture, Fixtures and Wood Workers dmud bat Nigeria Union of Construction and Civil Engineering Workers betinU NORWAY Wood JADUTHO SP Fellesforbundet ab obsinsleasA e 800ineT aobago1qm sob otsoibai? ( 1000ATB) anitAs assildo ado Ladera( 81 Norsk Arbeidsmandsforbund Bob lenolos otsibi Norsk Elektriker- og Kraftstasjonsforbund slim.cabi.QasidA Norsk Treindustriarbeiderforbund SRI LANKA PAKISTAN АГИАМОЯ ( verbal booW add to anoiaU All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions( APFTU) Associated Consulting Engineers Employees' Union Forest Employees& Workers Union Balochistan- Khuzdar Pakistan Federation of Building and Wood Workers( PFBWW) ( M) aoinU 81910W LedioitsИ 131 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 PANAMARG Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Construcción y la Madera de Pánama( FENATRACOMAP) MALAWI PARAGUAY CIMAIAS WE Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Construcción( SINATRAC- Ayolas) doasid bas asites bus yudista aoiaU etution basines weИ Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcción Civil del Alto Paraná( STICCAP) STT PERU loyees Off Unio ysia Federación de Trabajadores de la Industria Maderera y Anexos de la Amazonia Peruana( FETIMAAP) ADIй ( M- MOTI) su mployees Union Pe PHILIPPINES loyees in Constr dustry Associated Labor Unions( ALU) Ядри M Association of Trade Unions( ATU) ab Buellisvart asb lanoitaИ tesibaya National Association of Free Trade Unions( NAFTU) National Federation of Labor( NFL) Southern Philippines Federation of Labor( SPFL) United Lumber and General Workers of the Philippines( ULGWP) vieux de ConstrucАІЯЯЭТИ lo noinU IsnoitsИ PORTUGAL YАWЯой Sindicato dos Empregados Técnicos e Assalariados da Construção Civil, Obras Públicas e Afins( SETACCOP) SITRAC Budro Sindicato Nacional dos Trabalhadores das Indústrias de Cerâmica, Cimentos, Abrasivos, Vidro e Similares ba MOZA QUE 30-792 baudrohebiedsiaubnis aоИ ROMANIA N acion do res da Indústria de Construção Civil, Federatia Sindicatelor Libere din Industria Lemnu( Federation of Free Trade Unions of the Wood Industry) NAMIBIA ( UTTIA) ano absTT to noitesbeatable IIA noinU' assvolqmi nitiuano batsiooaaA SEYCHELLES, REPUBLIC OFers Union( MANWU) Tebsud- asjaideoinfoWassvolum National Workers Union( NWU- SEY.) ( WWW booW bas gaiblia to moitsebe astails 132 SENEGAL All affiliated organisations seer- 0eer vielen tebaudrote Syndicat National des Travailleurs de la Construction( SY.NA.CO.) ers' Union SIERRA LEONE tabaudioterSIAM 898 tobaudrotestedagox laeva The General Construction Workers Union tabaudioleratedasijaubaiT laneve The Skilled and Manual Productive Workers Union emento y sus similares Federación SINGAPORE de la Indu es de Venezu Venezuela nstruccMAISENTIWE Trewer Building, Construction& Timber Industries Employees' Union Explotación, Distr. SLOVAK REPUBLIC de Trabajadores de la in ZA ALFA) MAWIAT Odborovy Zväz Stavba Slovenskej Republiky( Building and Building Materials Workers Union of Slovak Republic) arias Pesad ezuela CIMA HAHT Odborovy Zväz Pracovnikov Drevárskeho, Nábytkárskeho, Papierenského Priemyslu, Lesného a Vodného Hospodárstva na Slovensku( Slovak Trade Union of Workers in Wood Working, Furniture and Paper Industries, in Forest and Management of Water Supplies) I booW Gen SOUTH AFRICA 000T Building Construction and Allied Workers' Union( BCAWU) ita taoibaya Construction and Allied Workers' Union( CAWU) Janis Jaoibaya Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union( PPWAWU) TMYB) ogoT SPAIN AIZIMUT Federación de la Construcción y Madera( ELA- STV) midub noiteèbè' Federación Estatal de Madera, Construcción y Afines( FEMCA- UGT) YEBUT SRI LANKA ( noinUroW daiT) ianzibas2 2I- DADA The Ceylon Mercantile Industrial General Workers' Union( CMU)-MI -row gaiblin bas noita beof to noiaU daishuuT) iselibas2 21- JOY SWEDEN ( axe Sveriges Arbetsledareförbundet( SALF) Svenska Bleck- och Plåtslagareförbundet 133 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Svenska Byggnadsarbetareförbundet PAN F P Svenska Elektrikerförbundet our Svenska Målareförbundet раина 00 el sb axuellisvert Bob IsnoiteИ soiboy? Con Madera de ХИОЛ АЯяща Svenska Skogsarbetareförbundet PAR aoin U redow noitouitano se efT Svenska Träindustriarbetareförbundet Stadie MAT la Construcción Civil del Alto SWITZERLAND НЯОЧАРите Gewerkschaft Bau& Industrie goinU sorteubal redmiT& noitounagogaiblin PERU TAIWAN Agexos de la P Republic of China Construction Workers' Committee -HoteM gaiblin bas gaiblio) valilduga jadanevole advata sävyvoтodbo ( silduqe xevola lo noinU a19210W als THAILAND odeplaydaИodelève vodiavoost sävyverodbo Construction Industrial Workers' and Wood Workers' Federation of Thailand ( CIWWFT) ubal pabloW booW ni axelroW to noinU JasmegansM bas J8910T Thai Federation of Wood Industry Workers TOGO or( NFL) АЗІЯЧА Нтоог Syndicat National des Travailleurs des Entreprises Privées du Bâtiment, des Travaux Publics, Routes et Connexes du Togo( SYNBARCOT) Syndicat National des Travaux Publics, Garages Administratifs et Voiries du Togo( SYNTRAGAVO) AL dos Empregados Técnic TUNISIA DE DOO alariados da Construção Civil, MIASE Trabalhado Fédération du Bâtiment et du Bois- UGTT òtoutano al ob ob Sindicato Na to Nacional das indústrias de Cerâmica, Cimentos, Ab TabsM ab Istste moib TURKEY AGAC- IS Sendikasi( Turkish Woodworkers Union) АЛИАЛІЯ CIMSE- IS Sendikasi( Turkish Cement, Pottery and Glass Workers Union) YOL- IS Sendikasi( Turkish Union of Road Construction and Building Workers) излаже. SEY LES, REPUBLIC OF( LIA8) tebaudioteabelated A Begi192 National Workers Union( NWU- Sobudoleregelat& l¶ doo- 134 All affiliated organisations UGANDA Uganda Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Cement and Allied Workers' Union VENEZUELA Federación Unica de Trabajadores de la Industria del Cemento y sus similares de Venezuela( FETRACEMENTO) Federación de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcción, Madera, Conexos y Similares de Venezuela( FETRACOMS) Federación de Trabajadores de la Industria de Alfarias, Bloqueros, Explotación, Ventas y Distr. de Materiales de Construcción( FETRALFA) Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Madera, Afines y Conexos( FETRAMADERA) Federación de Trabajadores de Maquinarias Pesadas de Venezuela ( FETRAMAQUIPE) ZAMBIA National Union of Building, Engineering and General Workers ZIMBABWE Zimbabwe Construction and Allied Trades Workers' Union Zimbabwe Furniture, Timber and Allied Trades Union 酒 135 butatima Ac Svenska Byggnadsarbetaref AⱭMADU W baillAbenign livio coitouan gaibliu8 equ noinU' are Svenska Målareförbundet Svenska Skogsarbetare Svenska Träindust undet atareförbundet aue y ojaeme leb siteubal el ab aerobajadarT sb BoinU nòiparabe ( OTHEЯTE) aleuseneV ab asxalimia SWIM Malourdano al eb sixtaubal al eb aerobsjedarT ab adib Gewerkschaft Bau& Indutre ( M) BlouseneV eb 891slimie& eoxsmo Boxsupola, asiA eb sixdaubal al sb aszobaisdBTT ob noisexsbe ( ATLANTE) soundano sb solsiste M obtail y astasV, adiostolqx TAIWAN BeanAerobeM slab sixtaubal al sh asrobsjedarT sb lenoiɔe noiosebe kers' CommAHSCIAMANTE) Boxeno Repu THAILAND Blousons V ab aebeas esixeniup M ob 891obsjedsTT ab mòb ( УЧТОРАМАЯТНЯ) Construction Indu ood Workers' Federation of Thailand ( CIWWFT) AIRMAX Thai Federation of Wood Industry Workers TOGO 8190W 81909 bas garsenign gaibliud to noinU Ianoits Syndicat National des Travai Travailleurs des Entrepri Travaux PublicspoillarealWasher beillA bog SWAMIX du Bâtiment, des pro owded mix Syndicat National daoinaaber brillA based autiouswdedmiu Togo( SYNTRACAVO) TUNISIA Fédération du Bâtin UGTT TURKEY AGAC- IS Sendikasi( Turkish Word 2TM kers Union) Workers YOL- IS Sendikasi( Torkish Union of Road Construction and Building Workers) acr XIII Part 3 AUDITORS REPORTS STAPart 3CCOUNTS Report of the Committe Building and Woodworkers Gen Secretariat in Gener The Committee of Auditors, consisting ag of brothers auditor, Switzerland; Horst Morich, Kjell Martinsen, member, Norway, ounts and took due All Freely March 1983 Finances entry Decembe funds of the Cash in ha Mi 1993 SFr. 40 Cash in as per Ma SET 18,673.85 Bank deposits allowing amounts were determined by means of the account 31, 1992 and were compared with the bank stat Dec BCC, Gen ent account as pe They SPT. 41 78 139 USUC62 BsLF 3 A defi000,000. hadises queet! ab 200.000 was recordeduoda thomasvidarea buc over expos On the inconve -.000,008,1 8 Affiliation fees Part 3 gre Other income: 148 XIII allowances haut esitivitas lagonal I AUDITORS REPORTS 2 STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS vadisiaqee belistab es ab Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the accounts and funds of the General Secretariat in Geneva conducted on March 12, 1993 eds of eldalieva ylbevis batas at aas lautos ed ai baut lereng ed The Committee of Auditors, consisting of brothers Armin Frei, chairman and auditor, Switzerland; Horst Morich, member, Federal Republic of Germany and Kjell Martinsen, member, Norway, carried out on March 12, 1993 an audit of the 1992 accounts and of the annual statement of accounts as per December 31, 1992 and took due note of the provisional budget drawn up for 1993. All documents necessary for the audit were available to us. I. Freely disposable monies 19.2008 III the The audit covered the petty cash, book entry vouchers and the available bank deposits. The last date for entries was December 31, 1992. 1. Petty cash Cash in hand as per March 12, 1993 SFr. 29,549.40 Petty cash for trade- union education programme were Cash in hand as per March 12, 1993 definev- ylias SFr. s le 18,573.85 per 2. Bank deposits The following amounts were determined by means of the account cards as per December 31, 1992 and were compared with the bank statements. They tallied. seer BCC, Geneva; current account SFr. 416,234.78 IT BCC, Geneva; current account( educ. programme) SFr. 480,078.34 BBW Chair tog bas 139 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 BCC, Geneva; investment account SFr. 900,000.BCC, Geneva; deposit account SFr. 27,298.10 BCC, Geneva; education account Denmark SFr. 6,655.43 3. Securities Securities II. Fund reserves E J169 SFr. 1,300,000.1. Regional activities fund SFr. education proЯOTIC SFT. 2. Trade- union education programme SFr. 1,869,283.51 283.51 A О ЭТИЗМУТАТ These funds are detailed separately. to noi 3. General fund( assets) edito ERRI SI das M to azotibu to sat SFr. 1,954,870.60 Я The general fund is the actual assets that are unreservedly available to the IFBWW for maintaining its activities. They have been reduced by the attested deficit of SFr. 111,294.86 compared with the previous year. To commo bas yasmis adt lo tibus ne ɛeer SI doxaM no juo be seet 18 19dmese req as atquopos to the III. Book entry vouchers and accounts .au of eldslievE STOV T J810H basfestiwa otibue OH redmem, asanisM Ile Laumas odt to bas atawoods seer Lenoirivong art to ston sub aloot bas ibus ad not vis ob IIA The book entry vouchers were verified by effecting spot checks during an unanPainom olderoge ib yleen nounced audit of the cash funds on October 14, 1992 and at today's meeting of the Committee of Auditors. The Committee of Auditors was given the requested explanations for various expenditure vouchers by the General Secretary and by the secretary in charge of keeping the cash funds, Sylviane Decollogny. cash The accounts and the book entry vouchers are clear and well- ordered. They provide the necessary information and evidence at all times and satisfy the requirements of a constantly- verifiable accounting system. a basd ai dasO atieogeb s IV. 1992 annual statement of accounts minareteb stow ainuoms gaiwolfot edT baillat yedTatnomatta med nemetste ned edt ddiw boxsqmoo siew bas seer 18 redmessa The 1992 annual statement of accounts, which was closed on December 31, 1992, was verified by the Committee of Auditors, discussed with the General Secretary and noted for the benefit of the IFBWW's bodies. 140 BOP Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts A deficit of SFr. 111,294.86 was recorded during the year under review; the budget had provided for a surplus of income over expenditure of SFr. 163,346.-. Consequently the result was about SFr. 275,000.- worse than the budgeted figure. Carrie 3,840,130.77 On the income side, the following additional items of income were obtained: 12 Adminlebo esitivitop lon astollito, zeitivitop 2000.08 94- folieb SFr. 29th 55,000.Sa costs 89.AOTIT 226 Affiliation fees TO.C81.PAP Tom 140.395.70 Bonk Repr Other income: 22.09A/ 21.01.201 629.30 432201 000- es ILO travel allowances OR.885.081 brellaonaalduc eonardino eettimmoSFr. not 25,000.- ob ildu 10, anoltpollduq 09 due solidarity fund donation campaign ACA CP2bo enoitoinez SFr. SFr. 111,000.beled SFr. 55,000.- d дея SFr. 124,000.donation campaign for congress travel costs ZamSID Denmark special contribution 0000outh Afric Cam Senegal 08.0 5.406.36 30.44 zejutibneaxe tipt? However, this additional income is more than offset by even higher additional expenditure on the following items: Panam as.088.arar as TR20 31.219.16 35.341.12 Paki regional activities South publications and documentation business and office costs baut nolaneq anoltpoollA anoitopollo loloozerto SFr. 249,000.- mo a09. SFr. 40,000.Malay 00S TE India 00028 -Philipconferences Chile C0082 38.80938 xelet, ambelet SFr. 20 71,000.- 08 aettom betha Johetom soitto 2eqoqawer SFr.m337,000.- 08 euti no zen by the Gende The Committee of Auditors was informed by the General Secretary about the IFBWW's trade- union and regional activities and also dealt with a number of 00 administrative matters. A In conclusion, the Committee of Auditors is able to note with satisfaction that all documents and vouchers were readily made available to it and that no complaints had to be lodged. The Committee of Auditors thanks the General Secretary and his staff, many of whom were newly recruited during the year under review, for the work they did for the IFBWW and its affiliates in 1992, under conditions that 000 were not always easy. 628 29 301907.81 000 35.137.38 24.518.35 Geneva, March 12, 1993 28.378.53 0000188 ΠΟ sonorio to 220J 12o19 lototdu2 Accuracy hereby certified: Armin Frei Horst Morich Kjell Martinsen Chairman Member Member 141 at Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Jagbud Bever bob1000r asw 08.01.18 Kitob A IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1992 s not bebisenbed Juods Bay Hussed witne flussteder EXPENDITURE Fr. Fr. Fr. Budget 92 Fr. Statutory regional activities to amsti lano 596,000.adobia 585,000.0 Extraordinary regional activities 161445.09 115,000 700,000 Regional activities, affiliates 111,704.98 300,000.Regional activities, TUEP deficit 80.000.949,150.07 89st noiteilmA Publications and documentations - Publications, congress Publications, ordinary - Conference publications and documents for Ex. Committee Delegations and representations Delegations Representations 18 Translations, ordinary 14,790.35 145,130.15 SFT. 10,000 90,000 red0 250,000 130.283.90 290,204.40€ 150.000 250,000 42.454 292 454 20,000 love2 ataco 35,254.70 263,577.559883 Joo Laisega em 12 10,727.80 testo to asd 752,862.95ni langitibbs 750,000уo.H 131,960.15 gniwollot edt 153,000bineqe Staff expenditures - Salaries dard may - Allocations pension fund Other social allocations - Miscellaneous Office Charges - - Postages - Telephone, telegrams, telex - Bank charges Office material, printed matters Books, documents, newspapers Machines and furniture Insurances 109,539.90 122,500 20.997.25 1,015,360.25 19.000 is are unres 1044.500 the its ey have ted 48,741.10 bas ago 25,000 69,249.65 40,000 5,781.60 ata soffto ban az 3,000 00 d 34,928.85 3,822.15 50,202.50 37,200 ason 3,000 35,000 5,116.70 - Office rent, light, heating, cleaning Accounting 156,027.70 5,500 161,000 be bam 25,957.aratibuA to 99 to 90 20,000 Publicity, Souvenirs 13,550.65 benig 5.469.05 418,846.95 13,000 W 5.000 Miscellaneous edT 347,700 Conferences Congress, preparation 48,265.95 bi Congress, reserve 100,000.200,000 bed Congress, affiliates 55.253.15 203,519.10 - Executive Committee - Other Conferences Loss of change Profit Subtotal 333,347.05 art 320,081.65 856,947.80 200,000 120,000 520,000 61.25 2,000 2,000 The 1992 -MHp of by the Committee of Auditors and for edmeM the benefit of the redmeM bodies. geet dorsMave 163.346 3,840,130.77 boities ydered 3.340.000 sed on Die him A, 1992, with the General Secretary 142 800Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts 2 Carried over Education Programme, Administration Salaries and social costs - Office charges Travel and Per Diem - Bank charges - Representations Miscellaneous Bank 888 8 3,840,130.77 226,614.35 94.140,395.70 482.60 8629.30 43.368.258.95 4,208,389.72 Inte Education Programme, Projects 28.10.1 ALBESA Zimbabwe Furniture 2,437.76 Zambia Building 89.980.982 8,795.52 South Africa 51,056.43 67.70180 Cameroon 5,406.36 0498 Senegal 30.44 Zimbabwe congre 55.263.15 2,387.49 Indonesia m36,423.29 Gabon FNBTF 88.15 Gabon FNBS 2,515.23 Panama Pakistan 31,219.16 35,341.12 South Africa 120.17 Sabah- Sarawak 5,066.89 Fiji 6,162.33 Malaysia 5,473.26 Philippines Education Pr 2,448.13 India ceipts 83,081.97 Chile CNTC 10,043.77 Chile CTF bi 47,445.20 Colombia c 770.08 Botswana constr. 4,794.75 Paraguay 8,452.65 Rep. Dominican 33,248.71 Ghana Constr. 3,534.79 Lat. America 112,277.80 Malawi 65,214.43 Ghana Timber 12,739.91 Malaysia TEU 29,956.08 Ghana PUWU 9,677.18 Malaysia Union 14,237.61 Kenya Quarry 30,307.81 Philippines 35,137.38 Uganda Constr. 24,518.35 Honduras 28.378.53 748,788.73 bodo gninnol9 pleA Didimot pnox pho noinu nowiDT ITMO lison teno phopMM eeniqgilida oil perox DotA feeW ence pre12 pleussney 143 21 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 JEBWW.CO 3 EXPENDITURE Carried over Chad Asia Planning Namibia Hong Kong E 08.08748,788.73 596,000ctiville 4,798.06 38,478.64 17,691.58 16oloniimbA.emmoipomoitoo# 000 111.704.98 80.00033,458.77 Taiwan Union 50,550.03 Budget 92 evo beimpo 585.000 ataoo loipoz bno zeholp2 949,150.07 290ipro eomo meid neq bnp levoit egorio X Brazil CNTI haress 55,934.56 14,790.35 Nigeria Constr.o 0989.80 7,167.54 145.130.15 Philippines SOCA 2,071.52 Korea KFCU EX 22,593.37 anoitotnezeig auomolleoaiM250,000 West Africa 22,489.75 Sierra Leone Venezuela 1,301.85 46.218.16 Rep ns Tran ions, ordinary Staff expenditures Safaries - Allocations pension fund Other social allocations Miscellaneous Office Charges. Postages - Telephone, telegrams, telex - Bank charges Office material, printed matters Books, documents, newspapers Machines and Insurances Office rent, light. Publicity uv Accounting Miscel 283.90 290,204.40 150.000 atpejo19.em 263.577.55 1.051,542.56 250.000 DAS 298 832 201utimu ewdodmi454 See98 5.259.932.28 onibliu8 pidmos 84.620.12 10.727.80 88.2002 AA.08 76882 108188.90 28 1015.360.25 STIAE, 88 400910 82208 81.8M8 80.00 BCARTA 418846.95 Conference Congress. tion Congress, reserve 48.265.95 100,000Congress, affiliates 55.253.15 PEAS28 08.VTS.SIT EA ATS 20 2018 PETS Executive Committee Other Conferences Loss of change Pro Subto 80.889.PS 381700 polt A ritup& 000 поотеть) logene? 7509wdpdmis 153 pianobal odo 20bodo@ 500 ompлp notabxloq 200A rituo2 Howp- dodo2 3,000 A 37.20jeyploM 3geniqailing 35,000 pibnl ОТИО НО 161.00 elino 20 pldmolo atenoponowało8 5.puppt9700 npolnimod.ge iando pmode pohemA.toj 200,000 woloM edmiT onore UBT DiavoloM Woode 866.947.80 nomUpjeyoloM.000 37A VESA 18.08.08 88.81,28 61:25 28.812.AS 83.858.89 ET.885,8AT8 840,130: 77 ymous Dynex 2zeglqqilin2.000 tano bbhopu abubript) 342 3.349.000 144 LIABILITIES RECEIPTS Affiliation fees - Europe America Africa - Asia+ Australia Ce Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts A 2,964,187.38 OS 108 40,865.15 8,689.95 201,904.75 3,215,647.23 MAJAS Budget 92 noinU oboit 3,160,000 Interests Ger - Bank interests 000,000 BACOA 85,984.80 - Interests on bonds 008A foo 52.066.15 no138,050.95 Inemtrevni teevni ovens.309 WR ovane.03 150,000 ovene 008 0.008 Value adjustment 25,772.50 Shommed Various receipts - ILO travel grantse 57,701.600 UT ato( 019 no8 bno izbo - - Travel grants for congress - Rebuilding of solid. fund Extraordin. alloc. SID Denmark Deficit ea.£ 82.58 111,704.98 55,253.15 124,705.50 041 349,365.23 notic 30,000 WWBRI noticed 111294.86 20.TEAST 0.108 Subtotal Statu Extraordinary ofoco Trade Union Education Programme - Receipts TUEP central for administration TUEP accounts projects 1992 - TUEP debitors - TUEP deficit Grants 39 noitomabets WWE 3,840,130.77 5486.39 596.000.161 445.09 3.340.000 abno@ 111296u bro tenirooM 161,821.90 1,051,542.56 126,437.05 iodo benetea WWER 93UT 80,000.5.259.932.28 2.254035.45 efecap lotoT Deferred receipts IFBWW Education Programme Reserves Congress Congress, Value ad for bonds IFBW Stoff Bent Fund( social benefits) General Funds( Fortune) Balance as on 1.1.1992 Deficit 90.244.60 180074.65 270.319.25 500.00055.253.15 21727.50 129.62061: 706,651.26, 2065 165.46 111.294.86 1.954.870.40 4.70278307 145 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 BALANCE PER 31ST DECEMBER 1992 5 Came ASSETS ет ая Frs. 299 Frs. HolmA Cash 4,301.20 Cash Trade Union Education Programme 9.215.45 DohemA 13,516.65 A pilotaUA+ plzA 000 Bank BCC, Geneva, investment account 000- BCC, Geneva, IFBWW current account - BCC, Geneva, Trade Union Educ. Prog.acct. - BCC, Geneva, deposit BCC, Geneva, education account- Denmark 8PAUCITI arcas.aa PAS 03.205 AST Cash and Bank: Projects TUEP abroad 000 Debitors - Debitors IFBWW - Education deficit - Loan IFBWW staff/ Redemption PF Bonds 900,000.416,234.78 alessin steeretni xinp8 480,078.34 od no afzeretn 27298.10 542.56 themtaulbo eulov 6.655.43 5.269 932.28 1,830,266.65 atqiesen auchoV etro 848,018.89 brut bilo to onibludes 2201pnoo 101 atrop levpIT homne a12.pollo.nibiopitX3 82,583.53 126437.05 floned 79.801.70 288,822.28 Ipfotdu2 1,300,000.Machines and Furniture Deferred charges EAST IFBWW - TUEP -000.08 emmoigo19 noltbouba noin 1.- boiT noltotalnimbo not lotne qatqie SPOT atoejoną atnuoooo BUT tide 3UT 422,161.60 Hote 422,161.60 Total assets 146 4.702.787.07 Bee Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts 6 niblin to notesba Jenotares s to about bas atque adi to jibus ad LIABILITIES seer a dozemno batagbares Ers. Frs. Creditors bo Creditors IFBWW bae Education, balance and to gai 800.87 edi dax 81,737.107 198848,018.89 bus adj to tibus i re- Creditors Trade Union Education Programme - LO/ TCO 548,284.85 bud edt bee bas - FNV/ Holland 110455.10 III- NBTF - GHK, Germany - LO Norway 72,498.35 6,200.93,836.18 888999 asb IIA Caldnagged sidali - SOT Denmark aldal Swedish Building Workers 96,441.99 for various 42,915.29 - LO/ FTF seditary r 6,722.88 ob ned - Sv. Skogs, Sweden 2,210.60 979,565.24 - Debitor TUEP balances ar ./. ILO Women project 19,637.50 erdd. They idence and ./. Sv. Building Workers ./. LO/ N 16,609.25 baad dan system. 234.10 ./. LO/ FTFnnu tab32,464.01 be ot dags vite ./. FNV/ Hollande 20,000../. LO/ TCO Ban al tatenient 49.430.41-138,375.27 841,189.97 31. by Co the Fund for Regional Acitivities for Balance as per 1.1.1992 + Statutory allocation 5,485.38 596,000.exoqit thus + Extraordinary allocation, IFBWW + Extraordinary allocation, Affiliates 161,445.09 by abo .beillet 111,704.98 + Miscellaneous 6.400.imp 881,035.45 ( budget Payments for 500.-( SFT. ./. Africa po osmantley 306,212.Jawooos Jiaoq 194,869.050 8 dramas jau 372,081.400,00 noit items of a./. Latin America 0./. Asia a ./. Grants ./. Miscellaneous 71,000 80,000 619.7.254.Band 881,035.45 the Deferred receipts - IFBWW 132,000 90,244.60 - Education Programme 180,074.65 68,000 270,319.25 II 142,000 Reserves cont brut esito I - Congress 500,000.Congress, Affiliates Secretary has dev 55,253.15 res to Value adjustment for bonds 21,727.50 of - IFBWW Staff Provident Fund( social benefits) e129.670.61 706,651.26 visiereqsa belistet General Funds( Fortune) Balance as on 1.1.1992 2,066,165.46 Deficit 111294.86 1,954,870.60 4.702.787.07 147 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the accounts and funds of the General Secretariat in Geneva conducted on March 6, 1992 golibe The Committee of Auditors, consisting of brothers Armin Frei, chairman and auditor, Switzerland; Horst Morich, member, Federal Republic of Germany and Kjell Martinsen, member, Norway, carried out on March 6, 1992 an audit of the 1991 accounts and of the annual statement of accounts as per December 31, 1991 and discussed the budget drawn up for 1992. All documents necessary for the audit were available to us. I. Freely disposable funds ОЗПО baolloH\ VAэтаи900,000- ynome HO416.234.78 уDWIой OJ- 480.078.34 xhomne TO2 The audit included the petty cash, book entry vouchers and the available BC bank deposits. The last date for entries was December 31, 1991. enmar 1. Petty cash Cash and Cash in hand as per March 6, 1992 OLMES seonplod U noticea toelong gemo alexhowSFr. 21,417.25 Debit Petty cash for trade union education programme 3.000,00 - Debitors IF Ed Cash in hand as per March 6, 1992 - Loan IFBWW staff/ Reder 2. Bank deposits ion PF 82,583. n. O holloH\ VMR.\. 126.437.05 SFr. 8,731.40 22801.70 29ivitio Bond The following amounts were determined by means of the account cards as per December 31, 1991 and were compared with the bank statements. They tallied. Machines and BCC, Geneva; current account tocollo ODTX3+ SFr. 398,883.27 Deferred BCC, Geneva; current account( educ. programme) SFr. 220,000.53 - IFBWW BCC, Geneva; investment account - TUEP BCC, Geneva; deposit account 42 BCC, Geneva; education account Denmark Total 3. Securities SFr.1,400,000.DSFr. 7,403.85 SFr. 5,538.10 2200 188 Securities II. Fund reserves NXO081 1. Regional activities fund arcasaa 2. asra8.805 148 ato SFr.1,300,000.emmopo19 noltooub SFr. 5,485.38 Trade union education programme od not inem SFr.1,704,147.86 ( etitened ned lolooa) bnu These funds are detailed separately. AA201.880s nebivo19 12 ( enuho) about piene SPPT.. no ad eorplo 06.08.2008.AQSILL TO FOX SOLA tipted IFBWW Consol EXPENDITURE W 3. General fund( assets) 2 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts SFr. 2,066,165.46 Isuere The general fund is the actual assets that are unreservedly available to the IFBWW for maintaining its activities. It has increased by SFr. 76.778.42 compared with the previous year. III. Book entry vouchers and accounts divoele Deleg The book entry vouchers were verified by effecting spot checks. The Committee of Auditors was given the desired explanations for various expenditure vouchers by the General Secretary and by the secretary in vise charge of keeping the cash funds, Sylviane Decollogny. aldsligy axojibu edj rol hib and wise 20,000 The accounts and book entry vouchers are clear and well- ordered. They systematically provide the necessary information and evidence and Allo satisfy the requirements of a constantly- verifiable accounting system. Other sock IV. 1991 annual statement of accounts 63,045.75 Offic The 1991 annual statement of accounts, which was closed on December 31, Po 1991, was verified by the Committee of Auditors, discussed with the General Secretary and noted for the benefit of the IFBWW's bodies. Ba Bo Ins Off A surplus of SFr. 76,778.42 was recorded during the year under review; the surplus proposed in the budget was SFr. 45,895.-. The result thus exceeded the proposed budget surplus by about SFr. 31,000.-. Thanks to greatly improved dues receipts totalling SFr. 3,358,000.--( budget SFr. 2,997,000.--) and to higher investment income of SFr. 210,500.--( SFr. 100,000.-), it was possible to fully offset the following additional items of G expenditure: Misc ellaneou 307 409.757.55 regional activities SFr. 71,000 Passive inteSFr. 80,000 conference publications anddocumentation for the Conferences Executive Committee Congress SFr. 132,000 delegations Executive SFr. - Other ContSFr. 68,000 142,000 business and office costs and conferences. 675,000 Depreci Loss In addition, the General Secretary has devised a package of measures to get the increase in expenditure under control, which the Committee of Auditors took note of with satisfaction and endorsed. Subtotal 3.573 149 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1991 Budget 91 EXPENDITURE Fr. Fr. Fr. Er. Budos Statutory regional activities 626,000.Extraordinary regional activities 100,000.726,000.555.000 belo 100,000 655,000 Europe Publications and documentations 8,881 atzoo lolooz bnp ploč - Publications, congress 98,760.Publications, ordinary 08.09 42,923.25 _ 29 100,000 POMO mela 19 70.000 evi Conference publications and as documents for Ex. Committee 192,596.85 334,280.10 0112,000 282,000 Delegations and representations T atzenetni evizzp9 - Delegations Representations terests Translations, ordinary Inte mon 28 382,199.90 250,000 38,157.25 420,357.15 41,870 291,870 62,250 16,579.05 20,000 Staff expenditures - Salaries - Allocations pension fund - Other social allocations - Miscellaneous Office Charges Postages - Telephone, telegrams, telexmme - Bank charges - Office material, printed matters 618,764.10 590,000 80,192.10 78,000 63,045.75 100,120 3097.000 6,744.60 768,746.55 15,500 783,620 34,392.05 25,000 48,398.70 64,000 admini on 3,786.25 278,570.29 3,000 24,753.75 1080.541.02 20.400 - - Books, documents, newspapers Machines and furniture 3,727.90 3,000 85,692.95 2.173.13 54,500 Insurances 5,331.20 5,400 - Office rent, light, heating, cleaning 149,566.40 149,515 - Accounting 21,789.50 13,800 Move 15,000 - Publicity, Souvenirs - Gifts Miscellaneous - Passive interests Conferences Congress Executive Committee 10,421.14,590.7.307.85 409,757.55 3,000 341,615 2,762.80 232,643.80 200,000 303,440.05 270,000 - Other Conferences 281.716.35 817,800.20 205,000 675,000 Depreciation on bonds Loss of change Profit Subtotal 2,000 2,000 _76.778.42 45.895 3,573,061.82 3,097,000 151 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 2 conpipa beltpbiloano W 12190bug 1981 jedme Fr. Fr. Carried over ears in payment e1000 aster- 000001 Education Programme, Administration Salaries and social costs - Office charges Travel and Per Diem that - Bank charges 00- Representations - Translations - Passive interests - Miscellaneous 00008 to it 188,385.50 2,216.45 79,799.90 2,115.89 1,174.85 4,177.15 CAUTIONX3 3,573,061.82onolpevolutie ignificant dues payment muoob brip angitobildug gnoo noitpoilduq innibongitoolidug eral also 670.70 pitot2sige bro anoitogeleg 278,570.29 agenofobelegith 29.85 were reag oneroique ble The Committee of Auditors the the Cool Secretary and his staff, mos Education Programme, Projects under review, for the work they did for the WW and its affiliates in 1991, under conditions throwbneque.hots - Balance R 000.8 OSA OST.001 018818 01.591.08 25.2008 03AA58 1,080,541.02 eeholp2 brut nolaneq anoitooollA 4.932.173.13ollo folooz merito auoenolleoziM- èeptor sohto zepptz09xelef, ampigelet enoriqeleT zepiprio p8 meltom betnhq.lohetom eolo eqpqzwen atnemuoob exlood 0002s 20.SPEAC Accuracyeby certified: 05.898,8A 000.8 29.885.8 CONOS 21.88TAS 0008 ORTSTE A8 00eba Armin Frei 219 aspa agorst Morich 0.1ember 008629Ar pninpelo.gnitped, troll the epito 00881 02.985./S gnitoooA 000ar evoM -ISAO -.028A/ ainovuo2 yfioilduq 002 Chairman ara par enutimut broadben Mesbadenl- araraɛ 0008 22.rar Po 28 508 08.STS 00028 000,00$ 000 OTS 000 80s 05.008.18 08.ƐAASES 20.00A 808 28815185 000S 000S 208.21 A BILO 000 TPQ8 152 attleaucenpllebeiMatasetni evia0929pmeeino0 220pro eettimmo.evitusex 2 oneroinoennerto- bnod no noitpiggs epripro to 220 1to19 Iptotdu? 3 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts RECEIPTS Affiliation fees Europe - North America - - G - South America Central America Africa Asia Australia Da Budget 91 3,057,666.87 7,487.10 30,265.55 21322A depo 5,470.60 inu eboiT repo 7,993.233,174.40 304.34 -000'00 15.817.65 3,357,875.17 2,997,000 bverse pent888.898 evéneǝ.008 LO Interests € 2.000,0SS tooo. ovene 008 28.80AT - - Bank interests Interests on bonds Interests on mortgage 008 Various receipts 148,266.45 62,250.100,000 oveneǝ00 210,516.45 omned bo 8 bno rapo 4,670.20 Subtotal Bala + Stat 3,573,061.82 AP PRA 10 emmoigo19 2019 noff 39 noita WW81 olid eboiT motided 3,097,000 Wote ota WW8RI noo Trade Union Education Programme - Receipts TUEP central for administration TUEP accounts projects 1991 8S.A0EART CARIASEL 185A Deferred IFBWW - Education Programme Reserves Kongress ebno8 278,570.29 mu bo tenirlopM 1,080,541.02 4.932.173.13 do benetea WWER93UT 307 19 417.85 3.99 atezzo lotoT 5X85.38 366.253.50 148.905.28 515.158.78 400,000Value adjust for bonds IFBWW Staff ht Fund Go 47.500,- 139.179.81 General Funds criune) Balance os on 1.1.1991 1989.387.04 + Profit 153 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 4 BALANCE PER 31ST DECEMBER 1991 ASSETS Solan Cash ch add 1208 0158A 188.385.50 22.208.08 2.21645 Cash Trade Union Education Programme 799,90 Bank 2,115.89 OAATT ACTEES 1,174,85 000- BCC, Geneva, investment account 4.177.15 - BCC, Genève, IFBWW current account 670.70 - BCC, Geneva, Trade Union Educ. Prog.acct. - BCC, Geneva, deposit - BCC, Geneva, education account- Denmark Cash and Bank: Projects TUEP abroad 3,573061.82 СІЧІНОЗЯ zeet noitollA Frs. Frs. pohen thoй 25,165.60 DohemA rituo2 1.561.30Pohe 26,726.90 COMA 1'400'000.pizA DilotlaUA 398,883.27 220,000.53 atee1etal 7403.85 ataenetri xinp8 5,538.10 2,031,825.75 820,837.94 JohoV lototdu? Debitors - 000 Debitors IFBWW $ 8.180888 - Debitors Trade Union Education Programme Loan IFBWW staff/ Redemption PF Bonds Machines and Furniture Deferred charges ALEXT SERA 143,905.80 61,697.94 89.711.70 295,315.44 emmoipon noltou 1,300,000.- boi 1.noitotalnimbo 10 litres atce 1991 atejonq atruoood BUT IFBWW -O TUEP Total assets 154 194,304.28 112.419.45 306.723.73 4.781430.76 89 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts bas 5 Jocotter 260. olibude settimmo adt to troge to fibus edi bo its activities. It was reduced ith the previous year Frs. anoo exotibuA lo ssjimmo adsleerde 8 O sadoiroM JezoH; baslraxdiwe, odil The ral fund is the real assets to LIABILITIES is atoA aredioid lo adr- Creditors IFBWW to Creditors Isabe ubes awойodas be- Creditors Trade Union Education Programme - Education, balance wore - Balance project Zimbabwe - LO/ TCO s state lawane ods bas 00er 10? Frs. as 52,698.85 bas 820,837.94 ditore 2,194.25 304,345.85 144,805.22 146419.21 48,294.86 161.90 ats of 12,792.50 4,019.52 T 71,371.23 1,607,941.33 dass - NBTF the - Danish Carpenters - LO Norway - SOT Denmark try vouchers are clea azy evidence and satisi in dood bas das odmsos IE asw esindas nol las- Swedish Building Workers - Sv. Skogs, Sweden - LO/ FTF IV. 1990 The 1990 M Fund for Regional Acitivities Balance as per 1.1.1991 + Statutory allocation IPayments for ./. Regional activities sta ./. Africa ./. Latin America ./. Asia ./. Grants Deferred receipts the the Genez 324,329.37 626.000.and ba budget figure ing ba 950,329.37 the about edt driw boxes bas 139,382.34 from 189,056.95 Spuoga tas289,853.55 0307,133.30 да 19.417.85 944,843.99 5,485.38 - IFBWW - Education Programme 366,253.50 pe? 148,905.28 515,158.78 Reserves sked, the Gener -Kongress - Value adjustment for bonds asdeups 400,000.- IFBWW Staff Provident Fund( social benefits) 47,500.139.179.81 d bu 586,679.81 General Funds( Fortune) Balance as on 1.1.1991 + Profit 1,989,387.04 76.778.42 2,066,165.46 2.0, 2.notube olay- 4.781.430.76 vistaqse belistab sus about seedT 155 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the accounts and funds of the Secretariat in Geneva conducted on 28 February 1991 On 28 February 1991, the Committee of Auditors, consisting of brothers Armin Frei, chairman and auditor, Switzerland; Horst Morich, member, Federal Republic of Germany; and Kjell Martinsen, member, Norway, conducted an audit of the accounts for 1990 and the annual statement of accounts as of 31 December 1990 and discussed the drafting of the budget for 1991. b3 ewdodmix belong onlb8 All the documents necessary for the audit were available to us. OOT\ OJBCC, G Чтви93 1400'000.398 80tneqio rainpa220,000 53 уoшой J- The audit covered petty cash and book entry vouchers and also existing bank 03.85 NIDmne TO2balances. The last date for entries was 31 December 1990. I. Freely disposable funds BC BC De 1. ES.1 Petty cash ts TUEP obroad Deb Cash in hand as of 28 February 1991 Sfr 44,791.95 Deb Deb pnoipeЯ not bou Petty cash for trade- union education programme Loan IFBWW Bonds 2. Cash in hand as of 28 February 1991Sfr 16,993.50 topollo viotuto12+ Bank accounts 199 20 exnolo 0.000 ப Machin The following amounts were established from the account cards as of 31 Deferred ch December 1990 and compared with the bank statements. They tallied. - IFBWW - TUEP portA.\. 350,603.13A A BCC, Geneva: current account Sfr 41,068.73 bohemA nito BCC, Geneva: current account( educ.programme) Sfr Total assets BCC, Geneva: investment account Sfr 1,400,000.00 BCC, Geneva: deposit account Sfr 7,155.60 BCC, Geneva: education account DenmarkSfr 88.88 3. 8.8ar.ara Bs.200.8AL Securities ASE Securities Sfr 1,300,000.00 5,549.30 etqiesen benete W emmo po19 noltboub- 2011920 The mortgage of Sfr 300,000 encumbering the property at rue Necker 15/17, Geneva was repaid by the mortgagor as of 31 December 1990. ( efits hod not triemtzulbo eulpv baut thebivor to tot2 WW 18.9 II. Fund reserves A0.58€ 2991 1. Regional activities fund Sfr 324,329.37 ( enuhot) about liens TOPLI. no ep eonplo fior9+ 156 2.08A Trade- union education programme Sfr 1,455,710.22 These funds are detailed separately. Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts edFBI 3.28 General fund( assets) abavors on snow red br Sfr 1,989,387.04 otaulsnog al The general fund is the real assets to which IFBWW has unrestricted alrow odi zol, w access for maintaining its activities. It was reduced by the deficit of Sfr WSON 260,790.81 compared with the previous year. Extrac III. Book entry vouchers and accounts doc cation - ConThe book entry vouchers were checked on a random sample basis. For various expense vouchers, the Committee of Auditors was given the explanations it requested by the General Secretary and by the secretary responsible for Deleg managing the petty cash, sister Fabiola Rahona.used to - Delec Rep The accounts and book entry vouchers are clear and well- ordered. In all cases they provide the necessary evidence and satisfy the requirements of constantly Trans verifiable accounting. Staff expen IV. 1990 annual statement of accounts 443992 46/ 947.10 62.000 The 1990 annual statement of accounts, which was closed as of 31 December Mis1990, was verified by the Committee of Auditors, discussed with the General Secretary, and noted for the benefit of the IFBWW's bodies. Office Pos A deficit of Sfr 260,790.81 was recorded for the year under review, and must be Tele compared with the proposed budget figure of Sfr. 69,825.00. The closing balance Bon was thus worse by Sfr. 330,615.81, which is mainly attributable to the withdrawal of the American member associations( income reduction of about Boo Sfr. 400,000.00). Machin Ex There was a considerable divergence from the budget, with additional expenditure of Sfr 162,700.00, under the budget line for" delegations and representation"( better contacts with present member organisations and greater efforts to attract new members). In contrast, the budget lines for staff costs, business and office costs, and for conferences, showed an expenditure shortfall. The contribution for regional activities was also reduced by the withdrawal of the American members. 250 00 While discussing the verification of dues and the member statistics, we noted that five member organisations, presumably because of an oversight, had not paid their 2/1990 dues. We asked the General Secretary and the Secretariat to Deprecall in these outstanding amounts, together with some smaller outstanding Loss dues from unions in the developing countries, as soon as possible, and to give every attention to payment of dues by member organisations in future. Deficit Other than this, the Committee of Auditors was given some guidance by the Subto General Secretary on trade- union activities and the regional activities of IFBWW, and also took up a number of administrative matters. Edysation 140 475.31 Salar Office 2 Travel rges m Bank Rep Trans Misc 31 448.75 115/ 353.90 772.98 1459.70 3'20140 18: 853.50 311570.54 2'904 007.19 157 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Report In conclusion, it was noted with satisfaction that we were provided with all the Wood material, documents and vouchers willingly and that there were no grounds for complaint. The Committee of Auditors thanks the General Secretary and 112 lo ji his colleagues, many of whom were new in the year under review, for the work they had done in 1990 under conditions that were not always easy for IFBWW and its member organisations. brothers Armin Frei, and audi On ch Ger for 1990 and the Geneva, 28 February 1990 di anoideaslqxe ed evig asw 1990 and discussed a no bezbedo stow axedorov yte dood odT ed tibuA to settimmo sdtatedouov saneqxe need leans il yd betasuper For the correctness of the audit: oda sloids totala dess visq edi garganam 888.50 sole adboy de dood bas atmos ad Armin Frei Horst Morich Kjell Martinsen ebive visaaspen od obiyoq yed Chairman petty Member book entry vous fish for entries was 31 December 1990. Member inding bank redare Petty cash 18 16 alquos to Jasmatste Isuans oeet.VI bad- 389639185s oеer ed Is79090 sdt dtiw beaaupaib azotibu A lo estimo add yd besv Bew, 000 Pett adawadiadament beton baseme 1809983 nieb A ed taum bas five sonsled paisol edT.00.828,088 lo sg degbud besogong odd diw besq sds of sideju ai doidw 18.ara, 088 8 yd serow audi asw Juods to moitouberomooni) anoitsioa edo mA odt to Iswsbdjjw The following amounts were established from the( 00: 000 boss of 31 December 1990 and compared with the bank statements. They tallied. Iagodibba dai degbud eds most somegrevib sidenobianos a BBW 9194T bas anoitagol ABER 0:00& P to susibasaxe 101 bas anoitseinsso nate sol esmil sulibasaze edt vd beaubo dell 3. Securities Base Bas 800 da bas assaiaud aja eredmem sohemA ed to laws brisiw badon swanitaitata edmsm.adt bas asub to moitsofinev ar gaisanosib olidW Jon bad dgiava Hlo saussod vidinda bainagio redmom svñ isdi od Jaister ad bas VIS1998 IST St bexas sw asub eens ieds bisq sas SPB 2 oranes gridolstab sdi ni anoing mail asub .9zudut ai adoitseinsgro redmem yd asub to jasmysq of moddedds visVS azotibuA lo sottimo ed aids med zodio asitivitos goinu- sbst mo Blis yd Benbrogea nevis as lo esitivitos ismorgen add bas Reg Drade- u be to odmdquoot oels bas WW cation programme Str 1,455,710.22 These funds are detailed separately. Geneva 158 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1990 Budget EXPENDITURE Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Statutory regional activities Extraordinary regional activities 445'200.550'000 16'398.39 461'598.39 70'000 620'000 Tap18 - Publications and documentations Publications, ordinary - Conference publications and documents for Ex. Committee Delegations and representations ATAY bibril 73'695.70 150'600 归 208'194.65 281'890.35 135'000 285'600 - - Delegations Representations Translations, ordinary Staff expenditures - Salaries - Allocations pension fund asa 8334'485.93 to 180'000 08.086S 38'226.25 372'712.18 OSSITAS 24'950.66 30'000 210'000 bhegi oleux 12'000 20.000 T OSS 2018 443'992.50 O 46'947.10 - Other social allocations Miscellaneous 28.2A 65'001.35 0.88 88 9'893.05 565'834.455'000 62'000 qiling 19 62'000 Ute 17'400 596'400 opot 25'000 YexhuT 66'000 one12 Office Charges Postages 00.89SAS 00.000'S 15'418.02 Telephone, telegrams, telex O' 41'982.30 - Bank charges entral 38 0 3'063.35 311'570.54 - Office material, printed matters 19'268.35 656.50 - 3'042.62 OLA 23'211.50 Insurances 03.058' 2'537.37 - - - Books, documents, newspapers Machines and furniture Office rent, light, heating, cleaning Accounting Move of the Secretariat - Miscellaneous Conferences Congress - Executive Committee Other Conferences - 148'515.95 098 18'988.50 SP.PAA PO 06.281 TA 17'171.90 astor 08.2 OS. 259'020.01 05.0080147'353.85 Os ras181 384.50 08.008 ST bibni 2'400 ore 19'600 W edn3'000 ploM 27'000 voloM ohl er 5'000 pejo19 ol& A 1147'000019 Doh hemA nito abbee19 293'199.86 587'758.36 13'800 JAV 1'800 310'600 250'000 goH 180'000 winT 250'000 la 680'000 Depreciation on bonds LOS 282 Loss of change Deficit Subtotal Education Programme, Administration - Salaries and social costs - Office charges - Travel and Per Diem - Bank charges - - - Representations Translations Miscellaneous 2500.1'992.85 4'492.85 bohemA nito 1'200 1'200 140'475.31 31'448.75 115'358.90 772.98 = 2'592'436.65 1'459.70 3'201.40 18'853.50 311'570.54 2'904'007.19 69'825 2'785'625 159 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 2 In conclusion, it docu lps betobilesso WWORL there were no grounds GeneraBAUTI 2'904'007.19 Fr. Fr. Education Programme, Projects Report Brasil India Fiji eview, for the work noiger vionibrophx3 42'292.05oitotnemuoob brip anoitoollduq onibio enoitpoildu9- 0.65ono anoltoollduq eoneetno immo xot atnemu ob 59'474.75oltotnessige bro anoitogeled Otar 4'159.37 India Documentations 20AR80017'931.70 Costa Rica 2'600.70 Indonesia the audit: - Togo Synbarcot CR88818'525.75 Namibia 81SISTE asass 88 21'380.30 - Nigeria Ho rich 67'911.32 Venezuela - Pakistan PAS Member 24'712.20 - Papua New Guinea 91'027.65 2.20 enoitopoledanoitotne eige vionibio enoitplanon - Domenican Republic - 9 Philippines - Peru South Africa Sabah- Sarawak · Togo Syntragavo Turkey Yol- Is - Sierra Leone - Ghana - - - - Westafrica Malaysia Timber Malaysia Public Project leaders India Project leaders Asia Philippines NFL 08.SPP CAM 5'471.05 Of TAPA 37'415.10 8610088 44'245.85 8288 20.898' 83'286.20 14'535.30 24'296.00 S08raar 12'000.00 2e1utibneqxe to12 seholp2 brut nolaneq anoitpoollA angitooollo loloos 1erito aucenpllepaiM гор zogiori eommo seppfzo9 OE.SERTA 15'006.20 xelef, ampigelet enoriqeleT 28.880' 20'285.95 or 29giori no8 28.86 1 34'514.84ettom betnhq Johetom somO SASAOE 17'731.20qoqawen etnomuoob axlo08 08SES 14'556.70 Sea's 3'370.50 20ara 824'658.85 - Kenya Quarry - Project leaders Latin America 08.8898 58'259.90 109'449.92 ORIC 47'185.60 16'012.95 57'175.50 10.080 1.20 88.82820'900.70 тва 02888153'251.20 Ghana Public Uganda Hong Kong Taiwan 00 Brasil CNTI - Ghana Construction Latin America Seminar 898.98 asa280's COST 28.SEP enutimut bao zenidooM zeonotuanl gnitper trigll.ine.eomo pnitnucooA tohofence? erit to evoM auoenpileoeiM 2 on reino0 settimmo evitubex 4'105'662.69 2010zeone etno nerito 12'860.30 -.00as 25'165.85 1'201'655.50d no noltolberge по opnodio to zo tibited Iptotdu2 notboub 160 noitotainimbA.emmpoo 21.8AA 18 08.888811 89.STT 05.88AT DATOS& A20528 03.828'81 81.500AOR'S atzoo lolooz bro zenolp2 poptodo come mei0 199 bno levoit żegorio inp8 anditoineze qe anoitolandiT auoenpllegeM 3 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts 0921 938MB current ccount AJAS 2'021'843.60 12'305.20 21322A LIABILITIES RECEIPTS Contributions Europe - - North America - South America - - - Central America Africa Asia Australia Interests 28.00881 - Bank interests 1'406.255.85 5'732.71'823.59 noinU ebo 7'400.- 2'120'766.24 2'640'000 Ялов 000'00 neo 008- toob 123'728.75 67'500.spot, ovene 0.008 vene 18'125.- 209'353.75 145'625 08 cation 1'525.85 BUT afpelo 3.194.25 260'790.81 - Interests on bonds - Interests on mortgage 20 Various receipts Deficit Subtotal ded 80 188 808 883 2 2'592'436.65 2'785'625 de emm 39 noit Trade Union Education Programme - Receipts TUEP central for administration - TUEP accounts projects 1990 25 840 311'570.54 abno8 1'201'655.50 aenirlo M 4'105'662.69 1404000 31 benetea WWER 67 Defere IFBWW Education Programme Reserves Kongress Value for bonds IFBWW Fund( social benefits) Gene Balance as J. Deficit albeep lotoT 149'881.10 1135357.16 200'000.47 500153519.80 401019.80 2.250 177.85 260790.81 198 04 4411322.32 161 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 4 ects BALANCE PER 31ST DECEMBER 1990 Brasil ASSETS Cash entation 08.848TSO'S OS.208 ST# 22205 -80A 4 28.289 Frs. СТЯВОЗЯ anoitudatno ego า ม นี้ DohemА rhoй DoherErs.tuo2 pphemA lotinee Sera 70 5'885.80 18'600.65 pontA 24'486.45 A pilotzuA 2UA 1'400'000.atzeneinl Cash Trade Union Education Programme 600.70 dondoON'S ASSOCOSTS= 00AT 69 474.75 18/ 525.75 Bank Synbarcof - BCC, Geneva, investment account 21'380.30 - BCC, Geneva, Trade Union Educ. Prog.acct. - BCC, Geneva, deposit -.003' TO 24712.20 BCC, Geneva, education account- 91027.65 Denmark Suinea an Repisca' 350'603.13 ataenetni xop8 7'155.60nod no ateeietalppptom no atzenetal mno 1'763'308.03 atalepsy auohov 649'826.07 2.20 5471.05 5'549.30 Cash and Bank: Projects TUEP abroad 37'415.10 Peru 18.095085 Debitors - Debitors IFBWW S - Debitors Trade Union Education Programme - Loan IFBWW staff/ Redemption PF Bonds eon A2.02118 Machines and Furniture 44° 245.85 fioned 83 286.20 14'535.30 12'000.00 303'881.93 75'588.43 10'595.lototdu2 390'065.36 1500mop019 noltoo notrajnimbo not line 34'514.8 0921 stoelong 17.731.20 1'300'000.- boit ว 1.Mala Public 14'556.70 Deferred charges 3'370.50 - IFBWW aders Asia 24658.85 TUEP 58'259.90 282'935.41 700.283'635.41 atin America 109 449.92 471185.60 4'411'322.32 Total assets NFL Ghana Public Uganda Hong Kong Taiwan Brasil CNTI Ghana Construction Latin America Seminar 16012.95 57'175.50 1.20 20'900.70 153 251: 20 12'860.30 25 165.85 1201455.50 4105662.69 162 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts noti 5obe sold to motibus to bedden 30 J about bns as ed to El bus ad LIABILITIES nosebowbook bas patbite to BCC, Geneva, current account Creditors - Creditors IFBWW - Creditors Trade Union Education Programme - LO/ TCO - NBTF - Murer Denmark - LO Norway - DANIDA Is- Swedish Building Workers - Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet, Denmark - FNV IFBWW Solidarity Fund Education Fund for Regional Acitivities Balance as per 1.1.1990 + Statutory allocation + Miscellaneous Payments for ./. Africa ./. Latin America ./. Asia ./. Grants 112 ./. Miscellaneous Deferred receipts IFBWW Co ( Sams Education Programme Reserves Frs. Frs. 41'068.73 20 46'731.81 er zot depbi 1'087'899.58 and 42'006.09 18'439.50 80'399.54 69'669.63 fibus adr 27'173.85 5'816.60 10'948.27 1'389'084.87 3'194.25 578'640.94 445'200.76 2'000 1'025'840.94 265'113.75 225'356.03 for 140'400.05 3'168.20 67'473.54 324'329.37 149'881.10 113'357.16 263'238.26 Kongress 200'000.- Value adjustment for bonds 47'500.- IFBWW Staff Provident Fund( social benefits) 153'519.80 401'019.80 03.8. General Funds( Fortune) ce Balance as on 1.1.1990 45,40 2'250'177.85 ./. Deficit 260 790.81 1'989'387.04 89 annual stat sfr. 1,16 500 ze 4'411'322.32 28.05 Ibu out that this ing the Congress Jajees suos add Beouber asw JI.asidividos adi patoman .* ssy auoiveq add ddiw bexsqmoo Ed. 188, at brut Iszenep ent xol WWI add of sideileve 32 to diotieb add yd che 163 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the accounts and funds of the General Secretariat in Geneva conducted on February 21, 1990 213 The Committee of Auditors, consisting of brothers Armin Frei, Federal Republic of Germany and Kjell Martinsen, member, Norway, carried out on February 21, 1990 an audit of the 1989 accounts and of the annual statement of accounts as per December 31, 1989 and discussed the budget for 1990. A emmoipornol ouba noinU aboiT aotibe10 chairman and auditor, Switzerland; Horst Morich, memberried out All documents necessary for the audit were available to us. I. Freely disposable funds > home eUM- уowiой ОJThe audit included the petty cash and book entry vouchers as well as existing bank accounts. The last date for entries was December 31, 1989. 905 omne, tebruchotisimaT po- exben21. Petty cash SARCE Ca Cash in hand as per February 21, 1990 51549.30 noitosub bou vhobi WWER Sfr. 26,012.35 zeitivitioA lonolpejot bout Deb Petty cash for trade union education programme 2. Bank accounts Cash in hand as per February 21, 1990 Loa IFBWW staff on PF 303.88 75 10'59 holto Sfr. 3.250. 3,250.25 Bonds Mad Def BCC, Geneva; current account The following amounts were determined by means of the account cards as per December 31, 1989 and were compared with the bank statements. They tallied. bomA polemA nito.\. Sfr. 156,204.47 Sfr. 379,934.65 Sfr.2,334,201.15 982 935T BCC, Geneva; current account( educ. programme) BCC, Geneva; investment account Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara( converted into Sfr.) Sfr. Tot BCC, Geneva; education account Denmark 01.188 PM 3. Securities and mortgages Securities Mortgages( Geneva, 15/17 rue Necker) 1,920.35 Sfr. 65,557.30 emmoigo19 notboub Sfr.1,400,000.Sfr. 2300,000.II. Fund reserves .002 TA pra car abnod not inemfaubo eulpV ( atitened lolooa) bnui inebivo19 to12 WWER Sfr. 578,640.94 ( enutio bia Sfr.1,537,007.69 1. Regional activities fund 2. Trade union education programme 180 These funds are detailed separately. SESSE LIAA 3. General fund( assets) Sfr.2,250,177.85 The general fund is the actual assets that are unreservedly available to the IFBWW for financing its activities. It was reduced by the deficit of Sfr. 122,881.63 compared with the previous year. 164 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts 2 III. Book entry vouchers and accounts 1989 E Budget E zow do.idw Due to the staff changes at the Geneva Secretariat, the book Bird entry vouchers were subjected to thorough scrutiny. The Committee of Auditors was given the desired explanations for various expense vouchers by the new General Secretary and by the Public secretary responsible for keeping the cash funds, Jeannette bas Angst. od Juods The accounts and book and book entry vouchers are clear and wellordered. They systematically provide the necessary evidence and satisfy the requirements of constantly verifiable accounting. IV. 1989 annual statement of accounts bas di ar Sh eidslivs ebsm yi IIs The 1989 annual statement of accounts, which was closed on December 31, 1989, was verified by the Committee of Auditors, discussed with the new General Secretary and noted for the benefit of the IFBWW's bodies. yaddoo brs. dsexp Of A deficit of Sfr. 122,881.63 was recorded during the year under Per review, which must be compared with the proposed budget surplus of Sfr. 94,500.--. The result was thus Sfr. 217,381.63 worse than anticipated. On the income side, budgeted income was about Office Sfr. 146,000 better than expected, which is due to higher receipts from dues of Sfr. 76,000 and higher income interest of Sfr. 70,000. - Po Tele Bon Considerable discrepancies with the budget, leading to additional expenditure, are to be noted for the following items: Mosfr. 230,900 re Insurances Office Ac Sfr. 86,600 Move of the Sec Miscellaneous Conference publications and documentation for the Executive Committee. 5,000 120'000 Extraordinary contribution for regional activities to cover the deficit recorded. Sfr. 40,700 Confe Con 319'000 Business and office costs, particularly in connection with unforeseeable expenses for office removal and furnishings. Executive OSfr. 55.68 45,000 Depreciation on be Depr 45'000.Loss Defic 94 can securities, which recovered again at the securities' maturity date. In contrast, the item" staff costs" closed with an expenditure shortfall of Sfr. 45,400. The 1989 annual statement of accounts also includes expenditure Subt of Sfr. 1,181,500 on the Congress in Singapore, although it should be pointed out that this amount does not yet include the Trade cost of preparing the Congress minutes. Salar Off Trav Ban Rep 190916.35 22/ 008.70 126 085.50 462.50 10'898.25 15: 001.90 94 277.79 165 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 3 the Co of Buildi coo bud The Int ation fu ional When considering verification of payment of dues and membership statistics, which were recently discussed by the Credentials Committee at the Singapore Congress, the Secretariat was requested to devote its full attention in future to payment of dues by the affiliates. ut Furthermore the Committee of Auditors was informed by the new General Secretary about the IFBWW's trade union work and regional activities and also dealt with some administrative matters such as arrangements for the staff changes, relations with affiliates after the Congress and procurement of the funds pa necessary to maintain activities. nomeupe and als DIS In conclusion, the Committee of Auditors is able once again to note that all documents were readily made available to it and no that no complaints had to be lodged. Isunns 28er d to be lodg 121zov asw eser rɛ xedmed sejimmo хо The Committee of Auditors thanks the new and previous General Secretaries and all employees for the work they have done for the IFBWW with great dedication and success in a very busy zeba conference and Congress year. 188 S SS 10 5/ 39b A aulgr oed deum Midwwelve: HP 92008, 122 20 92 obud Juod Geneva, February 21, 1990 mon Accuracy hereby certified: seed 000,822 112 to asub mox adgle 000,0r 22 to Jaexedal 250.25 Armin Frei Chairman Horst Morich Member rol 6 200 Gen Isno count nt Kjell Martinsen Member 000 DES 47 Ogra Sfx 379,934.65 334,201.15 008.38 SEE $ 1,920.35 5,557.30 001 OA SEC.1,400,000.000.2 1299.000.Sec od Mart con account ve 200 9pillo bas aaeniau 8 dw moldoennoo apaidainzu bas Isvome sotto 5/17 aeidiosa sdd de misps bexеvoɔST .sdsb 2. Trade union 194 1200 1160a" modi od medias 00,238 30 007.69 exudinage asbuloni oels oels ajuopos 30 demasia Isunns eser edT 31 duonosphant aesiphos say no 002,18r. 138 to add buton Jax Jon asob noms add add two bednog od blued 77.85 295mm 289xpяо add pa 1805 D The general fund is the actual assets that are unreservedly available to the IFBWW for financing its activities. It was reduced by the deficit of Gfr. 122,881.63 compared with the previous year, 166 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1989 Budget EXPENDITURE Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. 品 Statutory regional activities 553'500.537'500 Extraordinary regional activities 0136′581.65 690'081.65 50'000 587'500 Publications and documentations ar Dibril Publications, ordinary 20 229'090.160'000 qiling - Conference publications and documents for Ex. Committee Delegations and representations P 246'754.70 475'844.70 85'000 2 245'000 lob - - Delegations Representations Translations, ordinary OKS 216'650.89 220'000 OLAT OLM 24'058.55 240'709.44 20'000 240'000 02.883'S 08.809 88 7'120.15'000 w Staff expenditures - Salaries - Other social allocations edmi 26.803 404'045.430'000 Allocations pension fund 202009 57'172.13 - Pensions 33'337.20 57'172.13 anol 17'014.82 not 40'000 M 60'0000 A - Miscellaneous 05.809'28 511'569.15- 25'000 2'000 A 557'000 06.52098 Office Charges Postages 02618'8 32'043.85 Deniu wel 30'000 - Telephone, telegrams, telex car 57'065.85 pA 10 70'000 - Bank charges 1'980.40 Ton 2'000 - Office material, printed matters 19'134.85 ze 15'000 - Books, documents, newspapers 2'121.90 met 3'000 Machines and furniture A8. 53'809.89 40'000 - Insurances 08.858 4'965.10 5'000 - Office rent, light, heating, cleaning 96'091.50 noitotne 120'000 - Accounting 08.30° 13'323.12'000 512 Move of the Secretariat 220 77'890.30 20'000 rituo - Miscellaneous Conferences ONOST 1'810.10 360'236.74 low2'000 319'000 03.200 ar tobodny opol 28.88 - - Congress Executive Committee Other Conferences Depreciation Loss of change 08.28369'970.32 28.28 141'565.68 are 96'476.17 20.880 FT 608'012.17 200'000 610'000 20.AP 8 45'000.DontAs 703.94 45'703.94 ovoobitny? OOT 250'000 HOY 160'000 mod Deficit 100 2'000 pp 2'000 94'500 Subtotal Trade Union Education Programme Salaries and social costs - Office charges Travel and Per Diem - Bank charges - - Representations Translations - Miscellaneous 190'916.35 22'008.70 2'939'277.79 126'085.50 462.50 10'898.25 15'001.90 94.365'467.20 2'939'277.79 2'670'000 167 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 2 tepbua 9821 redmoped fel 199 ap oorplps betobiloano W When dunsidering.Herit statistics, which were Com008162 at the sing Report 00:02 28/180: 096 dues by the affiliates - - India - Philippines the Comm stary ab Philippines NFL of dues and Fr.co Fr. by the Cr Credentials ngress, coltivita olgenblutote 365'467.20 2'939'277.79 Vibrobit 饮食 156'525.35 emusob bro anoitpoilduq 123'032.95 4'098.60 hond 125'495.55 10'996.10 ter the Com - Costa Rica- Cedal 21'927.45 - Fiji 2.70 anoitogelea OC Kenya Quarry 35'714.10 O Brasil - Costa Rica Kenya Building OC Indonesia do - - - - - Malawi is abinolone wer 2'883.90 made available to it and vipnibio, anoltplanpit had to be 88'903.50 49'056.25 Malaysia Timber of Auc of Auditors th 40'779.25 Malaysia Publics and all emp011'508.65 Malaysia Construction great 0258888tion-.25 Africa- Project preparations 69'963.54 Asia Project preparations$ 8.MOX 11'906.90 OC- Latin America- Project preparations Pakistan Papua New Guinea Peru 00 Project Seminar Asia 25'938.30 69'093.60 15'541.50 3'316.90 new and pit perutioneque.to/2 work they have toolofor subaut noitneq anoilgoollAsy anoltpoollo lolooz terito anolaneq zuoenolleziM zappdo some aepioro inp8 zepptz09 28.280 x 29'153.60 xelet, amonpelet.enoriqeleT 4'983.40ettom betning lphatom spo 4'403.30 qpqzwen afnambob.2008 Project Seminar Africa 0.089 92'357.20 Zimbabwe - - Project leaders India Project leaders Asia Nigeria Coa India Documentation Sierra Leone - South Africa 00- Sabah Sarawak AES 068 01018 2889 CSS atne 08908 82 1'352.84 eufimut brib tenidooM 01289' 47'873.80 ecompuant 08.190 89 9'189.70 onit mitbed, troll.inen sotto -ESE E 4'045.80 gnitnucopA 08.028 74'674.55 7'620.40 - - Togo Synbarcot Togo Syntragavo - Yol- Is Turquey - Ghana 00081 - Ghana Public STO 805 - Ghana Construction - Western Africa 00- Uganda SEOTPR8817'155.30 80.282 TA 7'899.85 TOTA OP 3'765.75 11'288.25 -.000 A 8'194.05 AP.80F noitoleigea 18'123.70 1'620'719.48 epaprio to 220 008 AR 4'559'997.27 tioned 00010's PEITS PEP'S lototdu2 15'206.60 31'278.85 tonoterpe2 ent to evoM woenplie ว ย M 29 ว ก ราย ino0 2291prio eettimmo evitusexa seoneietro 1erito 168 05.800'SS 02.280'ST 08.sas 25.898'00 09.100'ar де PLITS PEP'S OF FOA ase emmoigo19 noitopub noinu obit atzoo loloos bлo 29hold? cocoro eonie meia 169, bro leypi espiprio Sinog anoitolanoit euoenplleoaiM 3 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts RECEIPTS Contributions Europe - - - North America South America Central America - Africa - Asia Australia 2'773.45 gran110.90 язамя: Е ЯЗЯ ЗОНАЛIAS 2'095'019.81 394'829.50 81322A depo 3'220.non 147'882.90 ebiT dep Interests DA - Bank interests ark LO Nor TAAOS'88 12'000.- 2'655'836.56 2'580'000 np8 0.008 TOS ACA - Interests on bonds - Interests on mortgage ation 67'500.toop.815'812.50 000008 Adet. Denn 77'247.10 themia 508 208 160'559.60 90'000 008 Deficit Subtotal Alloc Misc 1989, TUEP Trade Union Education Programme Receipts TUEP central TUEP accounts projects 1989 122'881.63 tomned boondo rio dizo 2'939'277.79 2'670'000 a1otided Asla Gran TUEP: Misce Defe 19 Doub 39 not 1'255'252.28 4'559'997.27 13.999.55 23: 176.40 WWER ofide U eboil notide 365'467.20 Note WWE apo- abno8 zepophoM 100% ufimul bnp zenirlooM 123: 304.87 578 640.94 regiono benoted WWORL 803/ 186.88 93UT 2075005 843936.93 ateep lotoT Reserves Value adjust IFBWW 45/0002 252219 35 304219.35 Fortune) 2373 058.48 General Fund Balance as on on 1.1.1989 /. Deficit 122881.60 2: 250177.85 55162244.77 169 Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 4 Report. BALANCE PER 31ST DECEMBER 1989 277.39 АТЧІНОЗЯ enoitudhtno India Philip ASSETS NFL Cash Rica - BCC, Geneva, investment account Cash Trade Union Education Programme 27 45 Bank 000088's dad's's - BCC, Geneva, current account - BCC, Geneva, investment account 491056.25 - BCC, Geneva, Trade Union Educ. Prog.acct. Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara 2.70 4.10 * 2 883.90 03,50 1'900'000.18.91029 95 - 08.PSB AP BAETT'S OR.Off DoherArthoM Frs. 55 109 10 OSS 12'238.10 244.35 Doher Frs.tuo2 pohemA loitne 12'482.45 A pilpitzuA atzeneinl 156'204.47 434'201.15 1508.65 379'934.65 hom total 1'920.35 BCC, Geneva, education account- Denmark .25 69'963.54 5'557.30 2'877'817.920 11'906.90 Cash and Bank: Projects TUEP abroad 25'938.30 653'099.22 otdu2 69/ 093.60 Debitors Guin 15'541.50 - - Debitors IFBWW Debitors Trade Union Education Programme mp40'134.27ub3 noinu abo 3: 316.90 100'370.70 - Loan IFBWW staff/ Redemption PF 92'357.20 4'98340 Bonds 4403.30 Zim 1352.84 Mortgages 47'873.80 Documentation 9189.70 Machines and Furniture 4045.80 14'195-190 154'699.979Я 1'400'000.300'000.1.Sout 74'674.55 Deferred charges 7620.40 - IFBWW barcot 15'206.60 34'393.51 - TUEP vo 31278.85 84'250.70 118'644.21 YOH Yols Turq 17/ 155.30 Total assets 7899.85 5'516'744.77 Public 3765.75 Ghana Construction Western Africa Uganda 18 123.70 1620 0719.48 4: 559 997.27 11'288.25 8194.05 170 5 Auditors reports/ Statements of Accounts LIABILITIES Creditors - Creditors IFBWW Creditors Trade Union Education Programme - LO/ TCO - NBTF - Murer Denmark Frs. Frs. 40'317.81 1'214'112.63 17'481.59 97'697.45 83'886.38 - LO Norway - DANIDA - Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet, Denmark IFBWW Solidarity Fund Education Fund for Regional Acitivities Balance as per 1.1.1989 + Statutory allocation + Allocation to TUEP + Miscellaneous Annex 77'265.89 5'813.70 1'536'575.45 583'697.12 553'500.50'000.10'667.65 1'197'864.77 3'194.25 Payments for - Africa - Latin America - Asia - - Technical equipment regional offices - Grants TUEP Miscellaneous Deferred receipts - · IFBWW nternation Baarity Ac - Education Programme 1990-1993 Reserves - Value adjustment for bonds - IFBWW Staff Provident Fund( social benefits) General Funds( Fortune) Balance as on 1.1.1989 ./. Deficit 111'542.91 159'541.90 87'658.20 13'999.55 23'176.40 100'000.123'304.87 578'640.94 803'186.88 40'750.05 843'936.93 45'000.259'219.35 304'219.35 2'373'059.48 122'881.63 2'250'177.85 5'516'744.77 171 ainuosoA to einemsist?\ ahoqen erotibuA Report of the General Secretary, 1990-1993 BALANCE PER 31ST DECEMBER 1989 ASSETS Cash 18.518 ON COSITAIST 23SAL anotibe10 Ers WW8 tiben emmipornotub goin about notiber Cash Trade Union bugoton Programme Bank BATRO TO 86.688 88 - BCC, Geneva, cogas FFcount BCC, Geneva, Investment account 238 24435 156'204.47 Bogova, Trade Union Educ, Prog.acat noito Turkish Ziraat Ban BCC, Gene education account Denmark Cash and Bank: Prado abroad Debitors IFBWW.FEA88 uba bo OSTROJ12 4828Mhome 19уoшой оJ ACIMAGcoltivitioA longipe not but 99402877 817.92 0801.r. 199 ap eorpio noitpoolls volutp12+ BUT of noitopollA+ auoenolleɔRIM+ ST.TA E88 -000 08 Debitors 20.588 or 100'370.70 TOT Debitors Trade Union Education Programme - Loan IFBWW staff/ Redemption PF 4013427 14195 pointA Bonds OR.TAB 98 ShemAnito OS.838 18 DieA Mortgages 23.PPP'ET seomto lonolpen themqlupe 19thret OAONTES atrone Machines and Furnit000'00 93UT 0.00080 58.AQE ES Defered charges - IFBWW - TUEP 88.681808 EP.JERENS 20.030 Total assets zuoerolleoziM- 34393.51 atqle bested 84250.20 118.6481 emmoipoi9, noitoub 5516 74477 29/1929 abnod not themtzujbo eulpV 28.PISAOE -.000'2A BERIS RES ( etitened lolooz) brut tnebivor9 tto12 WWERI ( enuho) about loiene 8A 980'ETE'S 989..I no 20 eonplp8 28.XX0BS'S 20.188'SSI ΠΛΑΓΙΟΣ tioned\ esotho 25, 1993 OWW threatens ILO compisint ruguay 15, 1993 BWW calls Government South Apr 21, 1993 s conde Organida Aar 18, 1993 FBWW calls affiliates to boycot Panama 3,1993 s to local A 93 Messages of of pro to the International arity CAWU ULE Contractors and ad Gov is taken aga of contre tract ment SA Annex officials Come ise violation International Turkey Jan 27, 1993 Orga Main FBWW protect to the Pri nisters Philippine Organisat Jan 27, 1993, IFBWW Subte sup Burma Jan 20, 1993 Protest letters to the Cha Solidarity Actions 1990-1993 HAN Pakistan Jan 20, 1993 Protest to DA from alliet Tunisia Jan 15 FBWW Zimbabwe Jan 15, 1993 114 112 109 way workers to form a TU 30 ILO about Isnoitsmetal anoito A ytinsbilo2 ɛeer- oeer BBHO IFBWWW FITBB IBTU FITCM 201: 0M uatemala Lesotho 1992 Jun 25, 1993 IFBWW International Solidarity Actions 1990- 1993 Organisation CAWULE 23083 Main Issue Strike- employers threaten legal action against workers No: 118 IFBWW threatens ILO complaint action against Lesotho Master Contractors and Government if action is taken against strikers. hot: oM Colombia Uruguay 1992 Organisation SUNCA suzal nie No: 117 Jun 15, 1993 Main Issue Strike against gov't wage ceiling and lack of contract agreement IFBWW calls for Government to support reopening of negotiations for a collective agreement South Africa Apr 21, 1993 Organisation CAWU& BCAWU No: 116 allao bns Main Issue Murder of Chris Hani- Senior ANC Official IFBWW extends condelences to Nelson Mandela- calls for an international inquiry sor bles Spain 20, 1992 Organisation FEMCA- UGT No: 115 Mar 18, 1993 Main Issue Boycot of Lladro SA- after dismissal of union officials o IFBWW calls on affiliates to boycot Lladro and protests to company BUT Panama Organisation SUNTRACS al nisM No: 114 Mar 3, 1993 Main Issue Skanska dispute IFBWW protests to local company managment and governments& calls on Byggnads to raise violations of national agreement in Panama: M 9- TBO nol Argentina 92 comp Organisation UOCRA- Sec. Comodoro- Rivadaia 12195 No: 113 Feb 5, 1993 anoilo Inep Main Issue Yacimiento Petrolifero" El Torillo" Messages of protest to the President of the Republic and company director for vilolations of health and saftey regulations Turkey Jan 27, 1993 Organisation Belediye- Is PSI Affiliate Main Issue Police attack on union leaders IFBWW protest to the Prime Minister supporting PSI actions slews No: 112 Jesting to nettol Solomo Philippines Jan 27, 1993 the Organisation ATU- TUCP aloe Main Issue Final Court Ruling against the union IFBWW Submits supplementary information to the ILO asking the ILO to intervene against the court ruling Te: OM. Burma 1992 Organisation FTUC- Public Serice Union eucal MU bns OJ Main Issue Arrests of SAW AUNG& MYINT THAN Jan 20, 1993 Protest letters to the Chairman of State Law and Order Council-Myranmar- Burma ФИ No: 111 Blame No: 11000 Pakistan Jan 20, 1993 Organisation Construction workers A No: 109 Main Issue DAEWOO fires 50 motorway workers trying to form a TU Protest to DAEWOO Headquarters and Pakistan Gov't- Contact with ICFTU to ILO about a complaint on EPZ- request information from affiliates on DAEWOO Tunisia vapor Organisation UGTT Jan 15, 1993 edi youtepib Main Issue Arrest and Sentencing of Salah Bejaoui IFBWW again asks the ILO Director General to Investigate circumstances surrounding the case. siem No: 108 South Africa Zimbabwe Organisation Furniture& Timber Union No: 107 Jan 15, 1993 Main Issue Retrenchment of 160 workers at Hartwood Private Limited ww IFBWW investigates international contacts of the Company TTOU noltssing10 er diw teens er stopiteey dols to trenA susal niaM blas priteem eettimmo enibliu8 0.1 Guatemala Jan 14, 1993 Organisation FESINTROP- G Main Issue Death Threats against trade unionists मा BIA WWHE No: 106 Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, Minister of defense with copies to Human Rights Prosecutor and Public Prosecuter El Salavdor Jan 9, 1993 Organisation SOICSCES Main Issue Violations of ILO Conventions 87& 98 einsp10 IFBWW submits a complaint to the ILO against the Government of El Salvador quael nisM Bangladesh Jan 7, 1993 No: 105 odiozs seer as nut noitos i tremmevo bns enotostno natesM ortoze tenisps noitos inisiqmoo OJI anetsers WWER Organisation Timber and Construction Worfers Fed Main Issue Retrenchment of 1,000 Roads& Highway workers IFBWW protest and appeal to Government to intervene rvog tenisps exlin2 susel nieM Guatemala Jan 7, 1993 Inemesig Organisation SUCHILMA No: 104 YAUDUTU ceer at nut enoitsitopen to onineqoen hoqque of Inemmevo 10t alleo WWB Main Issue Suspension of General Directive 72-92 Insp10 No: 103 IFBWW sent letter to the President of the Republic applauding the suspension of General Degree 72-92 and calls for indefinate lifting of the order i ne 101 ellao- slebneM noeleИ of soonelebnco abnetxe WWER Organisation Timber& Construction Workers Fed No: 102 Main Issue Lack of payment to Machine Tools Workers Bangladesh Jan 6, 1993 IFBWW protest and appeal to government to intervene oths- A2 orbs to tooyo sueel nisM Beer.BM ynsqmoo of elestonq brus oibal fooyod of aetsilitts no ellso WW Burma Organisation FTUB Jan 6, 1993 Main Issue Arbitrary Arrest of FTUB Youth Orgainser- 110 Protest to the Chairman of the State Law and Order Restoration Council ax2 eu M ni iner emps Isnoitsn to en lolv eaist of abenppy@ Peru Organisation CGT- P Dec 22, 1992 No: 101 Ո Beer, 1sM novog bns Inempanam ynsqmoo isool of elestanq WWER No: 1009Main Issue Assasination of CGT- P General Secretary Baltnep A IFBWW sends letter of protest to the Presdent of the Republic and extends solidarity to the CGT- P. Urgent Actions called for de from IFBWW affiliates. itse bns dilser to enoitsloliv Venezuela Dec 22, 1992 ib ynsqmoo bns sildugef Organisation CTV Main Issue Detention of Antonio Rios, President CTV Insbige19 erit of testoig to espsazeM No: 99 210 IFBWW sends letter of protest to the President of the Republic.no Xostts 09 eueal mieM Guatemala Dec 18, 1992 Organisation OMCT anoitos 129 Vexu seer TS net netziniM omha ert of teetong WWER Main Issue Threats to human rights activists otsinsp10 IFBWW sends letter of protest to the President of the Republic calling for an investigation of threats Guatemala Dec 11, 1992 pailun huco art janisps Organisation No: 98 Benipallidg 290 Eeet TS nat ni vistnemeloqua alimdu2 WWB Main Issue Death threats againsts members of APRODEC IFBWW sends letter of protest to the President of the Republic, copies for suppport from ICFTU, ILO and UN Argentina Dec 10, 1992 smus lionuo Organisation UOCRA- Sec. Comodoro bns ws 9j612 to nemis erit of No: 97 No: 96 nstabieg Main Issue Yacimiento" El Tordillo" jeno noliseingp10 Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, Ministers of Labour and Economy, and to the Company Techint for violations of health and safety laws. nstable bns anehsupbeeH OOWBAG of 1291019 Guatemala Dec 9, 1992 s Juode Oul of UTRO Organisation SUCHILMA( APRODEC) Main Issue Complaint against Decree 72-92 mollsains010 OOWBAO no No: 95 sleinu Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, denouncing Degress 72-92 which risk to diestroy the ecological ar nel balance of the Biofera Maya Reserve 0 Oul art ales nisps WW83 No: 94 United Kingdom Dec 7, 1992 qedi pribnuoue zeons! Organisation T& GWU of Ise Main Issue Use of illegal foreign labour in construction 10 IFBWW protests to the Government of the United Kingdom 08 Tunisia Dec 3, 1992 fonetteЯ eueel: ni M 9wdsdmis ceer at not No: 93 ynsqmoo art to alostnop isnoitsmeini setegiteevni WWERI Organisation UGTT Main Issue Arrest of Salah Bejaoui- UGTT IFBWW initiates a protest in the ILO Building Committee meeting asking the ILO Director General to investigate the arrest with the Tunisian Gov't and report Paraguay Nov 23, 1992 Organisation STICCAP Main Issue Strike at ITAIPU No: 92 Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, and directors of the Binational Authorities calling for respect of collective accords and denouncing threats. Guatemala Nov 20, 1992 Organisation CGT- G Main Issue Attack against CGT- G leaders Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic. No: 91 Colombia Nov 20, 1992 Organisation ICFTU AO Main Issue Detention of Trade Union leaders No: 90 seer at lub Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, calling for release of Amparo Torres of the University Valle del Cauca, Nubia Jimenez, Elida Impus- union leaders El Savador Nov 20, 1992 Organisation ICFTU Main Issue Dismissal of trade unionist No: 89 Messages of protest sent to the Minister of Labour and Florenzi SA for arbitrary dismissal of Blanca Lidia Lopez Union official at the enterprise. Colombia Nov 20, 1992 Organisation OMCT Main Issue Assasination of construction workers No: 88 Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, after detentions of workers and execution of three detainees El Salvador Nov 10, 1992 Organisation FENASTRA HAS Main Issue Attack against Sahari Molina p10 No: 87 Messages of protest sent to the President of the Republic, denouncing attacks against Youth and Women's officers of FENASTRAS South Africa Organisation CAWU AROOU noi! No: 86 Nov 6, 1992 Main Issue Escalation of strike a BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT Protest to company, worldwide circular calling for affiliates to protest and for further collection of funds. Chile Organisation CNTN No: 85 Nov 5, 1992 Main Issue Strike at the company SAIC- ITMA IFBWW Latin American Regional Office protests and circulates information to Latin American Affiliates Solomon Islands Organisation SINUW No: 84 Oct 26, 1992 Main Issue Introduction of Subcontracting in forestry project IFBWW protests to the Government and the Commonwealth Development Authority calls for Urgent Action from affiliates and sends CHF 10.000 in solidarity funds Uruguay Organisation SUNCA UWAO No: 83 Oct 8, 1992 Main Issue Attack against Hugo Cores and family Message of support sent to the union, protest to the President of the Republic protesting threats and attacks on Cores and family Brazil Sep 3, 1992 Organisation National Council of Rubber Tappers 210 Main Issue Assasination of Franciso Mendes Appeal to President of Brazil for conviction of murderers by Supreme Court El Salvador Aug 3, 1992 Organisation SOICSCES Main Issue Assasination of Ivan Ramirez No: 82 No: 81 IFBWW protest sent to the President of the Republic, calling for an investigation, copies for support sent to the ICFTU, ILO SOS -Torture South Africa Jul 31, 1992 Organisation CAWU- COSATU Main Issue Mass Action for Peace, Democracy No: 80 IFBWW letters to President of Republic calling for reopening of negotiations, warning to Construction Employers not to victimise workers taking part in strike El Salvador Jul 30, 1992 Organisation SOICSCES UWA Main Issue Indefinate strike escalates at ARCO IFBWW Sends Urgent Action appeal to all affiliates for protest- contact to SID and FILLEA- CGIL for solidarity funds No: 79 Bulgaria Jul 24, 1992 Organisation Podkrepa Main Issue Strikes for improved employment M IFBWW protests government actions attempting to curtail union rights El Salvador Jul 24, 1992 Organisation STITGASC- FENASTRAS Main Issue Assasination of Miguel Alvarenga nisM YB No: 78 seet ES voИ Human Rights Prosecu er of inea faelong to espe eM pnionuoneb bns abrooos evitoelloo 105 sis No: 77 seer os vol IFBWW protest sent to the President of the Republic, by Latin American Regional Office. edt of thea leelong to repeaseM Uruguay sh Jul 16, 1992 Organisation SUNCA nstructio Vorfers Fed 010 Main Issue Five Workers delegates dismissed nisM rkers No: 10/ No: 76 seer os voй IFBWW sent Protest to Company Alvaro Balango SA calling for reinstatement Inebize19 ed of inee feelong to aepszeM enebael noinu- auqmi sbil3 senemit, sidu Organisation FESICONSTRANS ollagio Main Issue Fabrica Blokitibus dismissed Union Executive El Salvador Jul 14, 1992 103 10b No: 75 seer.os voй IFBWW Protested to the Company- Regional office calls for protests from Latin American Affiliates in foi o 200 2-92 and calls for inde nea laelong to Leahqeine erit desh Malawi Jul 4, 1992 IFBWW protest to Government Con Organisation SATUCC Workers Fed noltseinep10 Main Issue Arrest of Mr. C.Chihana SATUUC General Sec. No: 102 No: 74 seer, os voй pildud ed to Inebize19 edit of Inea teetong to sepsazeM Honduras Jun 30, 1992 Organisation STINCAH ATRAER Main Issue Strike at Plywood SA No: 101 10bs No: 73 seer or vol IFBWW protests to Company and government pilduqef erit to Inebize edt of inea teoloq to espezzaM Argentina Organisation UOCRA Jun 25, 1992 UWAD noiteeinsp10 TM Main Issue Elections of Provincial Wage Commissions IFBWW protests to the government to hold elections public and extends teslong of Paraguay Organisation STICCAP Jun 20, 1992 Main Issue YACYRETA- Sub- contractors underpaying PART2AMER Bobi No: 72 seet a voM GT- P. Urgent Actions called ebiwbliowynsamos of testo9 No: No: 71 seer a voM IFBWW Protests to President of the Republic about sub- contractors 14th of July and COSEP ndipo neohemA nite WW3 100 nollseinsg10 El Savador Jun 19, 1992 be Organisation SOICSCES WUMR noiteainsp10 Main Issue Strike at ARCO Construction Company No: abnsiel No: 70 seer as is moit noito A Ine allco No: 69 see IFBWW Protest to the Company, President of Republic and Labour Minister, US$ 1,000 strike support given- WRI Approached FILLEA- CGIL and SID.SID provides US$ 2.000 000.01 THO South Africa Jun 11, 1992 Organisation CAWU Main Issue Escalation of Strike at Blue Circle Cement Co. IFBWW sends protest to the company, and circular to affiliates calling for protests and collecting solidarity funds. To LO and UN Bermuda Jun 7, 1992 Sec. Comodoro Organisation BIU BAS spous noltesinsp10 Main Issue National Strike ofteniesz Aquael nie lims! Company No: 68 seet& ge2. for IFBWW solidarity message sent to BIU- IFBWW contributes CHF 2,000 for creation of legal defense fund. o inébizen of seqq Sierra Leone May 15, 1992 HILMA 102 n einspi Organisation SLLC Main Issue Intimidation of SLLC general Secretary IFBWW denunciation of military takeover and intimidation of SLLC General Secretary 10b No: 67 See 8 the ecologica obreen or of the Jeelong WW8Ri Hong Kong Organisation HKTUC 3- UWAO noltesingpro May 15, 1992 Main Issue lack of salary payment by French Company IFBWW raised issues of Dragages TP with French affiliates which contacted the company du to inebies South Africa Organisation CAWU 23 May 14, 1992 Boy No: 66 see of anettel WW8R1 le ni haq priblist and how 10 No: 65 seer 08 Main Issue Strike of 400 workers at Blue Circle Contruction Solidarity message to workers, protest to company, 20,000 CHF sent as solidarity funds from Finnish Contruction TU SIDE Denmark and Nordic Federation the Malawi Apr 7, 1992 Organisation SATUCC TUO noltsalnag10 Main Issue Detention C.Chihana Gen. Sec. SATUUC IFBWW protests to the Government Brazil Organisation Trade union of Caucha Mar 9, 1992 Main Issue Assasination of Francisco Mendez IFBWW protests to the President of the Republic, denouncing the Supreme Court verdict on the murder El Salvador Mar 8, 1992 Organisation SOICSCES Tu Main Issue Assisination of I Ramirez IFBWW protest to President of Rep. calling for investigation. Copied to ILO, ICFTU SOS Torture No: 64 10 No: 63 No: 62 El Salvador Organisation FESINCONTRANS No: 61 Feb 25, 1992 Main Issue Public sector workers demand formation of union protest to President of El Salvador Colombia Organisation SINTRACODE OTO 210 No: 60 Main Issue Negotiations for new collective agreement Feb 25, 1992 IFBWW letter supporting unions demands sent to Administration of services involved. Uruguay Organisation SUNCA No: 59 Feb 24, 1992 Main Issue Conflict with NELORI SA& LAMARO SA Protest to the President of Uruguay Paraguay Organisation STICCAP of no 6010 No: 58 Feb 19, 1992 Main Issue Strike at ITAIPU Hydroelectric Project Protests sent to Gov't of Paraguay and Brazil, solidarity action called for from all Affiliates, ITS and ICFTU. The IFBWW provided US$ 3 000 humanitarian heln to strikers and is organising a collection from affiliates Philippines Dec 19, 1991 Organisation All IFBWW affiliates MU Main Issue Restriction of Rights to organise workers Complaint submitted to the ILO Freedom of Association Committee No: 57 South Africa Organisation BCAWU/ CAWU 2010 10No: 56 Oct 2, 1991 Main Issue Unilateral Introduction of VAT Letter of Protest sent to President De Klerk Paraguay Organisation SINATRAC No: 55 Sep 26, 1991 Main Issue Suspension of work at Yacyreta Protest to Presidents Menen and Rodriguez on reprisals against workers since strike and arbitrary closure of site Lesotho Sep 25, 1991 Organisation Cawule to Main Issue New Developments- Court Case lost- worker shot Supplementary information submitted to ILO Freedom of Association Committee No: 54 Chile Organisation CNTC No: 53 Sep 17, 1991 Main Issue Retrenchement of workers and union officials Protest to Minister of Labour Colombia Organisation SINTRACODE что No: 52 Sep 17, 1991 Main Issue Complaint about revision of Constitution Letter to President Constitutional Court wod Korea Organisation KFCTU No: 51 Sep 13, 1991 Main Issue Union eviction from Offices by Hyundai International Circular calling for protests and collection of Humanitarian relief funds- Protest to Chairman of Hyundai- letter to Gov't requesting investigation Paraguay Sep 6, 1991 Organisation CUT DOUTAB noltseinsg10 nisM Main Issue Detention of the CUT President Message of protest sent to the president of Paraguay El Salvador Sep 5, 1991 Organisation SOICESES No: 50 QA Inemmevo erit of elestong WW HAShollesinsp10 Main Issue Strike of workers with COGEFARIMPRESIT International protests to Company, financial assistance to strikers Hungary Aug 5, 1991 No: 49 seer e 16M nebize14 erit of aleelong WW Organisation Building and Wood Workers Union10 Main Issue New legislation concerning trade union resources Letter to ILO and letter of protest to the Prime Minister 10b No: 48 seer 8 16M so get to thebizen of teetong WWBRI Guatemala Aug 5, 1991 Organisation SUCHILMA noinu Main Issue Strike 33 noitseinsp10 gabria Mutive 10b No: 47 seer as de Message of protest to the President of the Republic and call for solidarity to affiliates can Aftibyle2 13 to thebizen of feetonq Organisation CNTC cab nollseinsp10 Main Issue Strike at Concreta SA AGM Sec. No: 46 seet as de Chile Aug 5, 1991 Message of protest to the Minister of Labour, the president of the Chilean Chamber of Construction and to the Company W Chile Aug 5, 1991 Organisation CNTCAH АOMU2 noltssinsp10 Main Issue Strike at Muebles Banado euaal nisM Letter of protest to the Minister of Labour Lesotho Aug 2, 1991 No: 45 seer AS de ysugunu to tnebize19 art of teaton Organisation Lesotho Bank Workers( FIET) seinsp10 Main Issue Strike Supported FIET and CAWULE during the Bank Workers strike Costa Rica patellite mo No: 44 seer er de ss18 bos youps to fvo of Inga alaston no no nlad nebeltemd nnn Aug 2, 1991 Protest to the Minister of Public Works and Transport Organisation UNATROPYT WERA Bolfseinag10 Main Issue Massive dismissal of public sector workers 19 Shivma 290 No: 43 reer er sea Oll erit of bettimdue Inisiqmo Organisation SOICSES Aug 2, 1991 Message of protest to the President of the Republic and calls for solidarity from affiliates Approache CGIL and SID SID provid WADB VAOB goltsainsp10 Boht No: 42 Main Issue Arrest of SOICSES officer M El Salvador Ecuador Aug 2, 1991 Organisation FENTRALCOMA and CEOSL Main Issue Protest of reforms to Labour Laws Insp10 Co. No: 41 reen as qe2 Messages of support to both unions sen9 of testo19 Philippines Jul 30, 1991 Organisation Association of Trade Unions inainspo Jorie 1 Main Issue Attempt to organise workers at Argon Engineering IFBWW Protest to Company and legal assistance of Pesos 10,000 given Paraguay one Jul 15, 1991 Organisation SINATRAC- Ayola OTMO dollseinsp10 Main Issue Strike at Yacreta Project Investigation for possible Complaint to the ILO Freedom of Association Committee No: 40 noli vainemeloque No: 39 Chile Jul 7, 1991 Organisation CTF 300 Main Issue Strike at MASISA SA no 6010, No: 38 Protest to the Minister of Labour Ishoitutiteno nebie Chile Organisation CTF UTORX nolteeinspi Jul 6, 199192 Main Issue Strike at MASISA installations el suction No: 37 reer, et qe? IFBWW Protest to Minister of Labour noitspitzevni pritesuper vo Guatemala Jul 5, 1991 Organisation FESINTROPAMDIHOU8 noitee 10 Main Issue Threats against trade union officers Message of protest to the President of the Republic and calls for solidarity from affiliates Lesotho Jun 24, 1991 Organisation CAWULE Main Issue Continued Retrenchment of 334 Workers Complaint submitted to the ILO and representation to Spie Batignolles planned Thailand No: 36 No: 35 Jun 24, 1991 Organisation Thai Federation of Wood Industries Workers Main Issue Banning of all public sector workers No: 34 Teer IFBWW Associates with ICFTU Complaint to ILO quod tein of in Sri Lanka 8 Organisation Ceylon Mercantile Union l No: 33 Jun 24, 1991 Main Issue Challenge composition of Workers at ILO Conf. Letter of Protest to ILO Director General to inebies of Lesotho Organisation CAWULE Jun 24, 1991 IFBWW lodges a complaint against the Government of Lesotho in the ILO's Freedom of Association Committee Costa Rica Main Issue Military harassment& govt. interference No: 32 Ball No: 31 312 de Organisation UNATROPYT 08 no Jun 21, 1991 Main Issue General Secretary injured by member of Ministry Protest to Ministry of Transport and President of Republic Romania Jun 21, 1991 Organisation Sanitas( PSI) onlose mollesinagyo Main Issue Strike- PSI requests support message No: 30 Protest to Prime Minister and Labour Minister erw habilos ni JUWA bas TBA Panama frica Jun 21, 1991 Organisation SUNTRACS Main Issue General Strike Support message sent to the Union No: 29 W bilduq 019 Korea Jun 20, 1991 Organisation Federation of Construction Unions Main Issue Anti- Trade Union campaign of Hyundai 100No: 28 de reer fles bns silduge to inebize of testo Protest to Hyundai, international protests by affiliates 62 Chile Organisation CTF No: 27 Jun 13, 1991 Main Issue CLIMATROL LTDA strike queal nisM IFBWW letter of Protest to company encinu ritod of Inez es Paraguay Organisation CUT Jun 9, 1991 UWA38 Main Issue Detention of CUT President nolisainsp10 IsM BoNo: 26 beer Protest message to the President of Paraguay bos 000,01 boos WWE Argentina Organisation UOCRA is en nolt Jun 6, 1991 Main Issue Strike at Vial Del Sur Comodoro Rivadavia 200No: 25 08 IFBWW Protest to Company and to local authorities 1092 El Salvador Organisation SOICSES No: 24 May 9, 1991 International protest to the company and financial support to the strikers Main Issue Stike by COGEFARIMPRESIT workers Hungary May 8, 1991 Organisation Building and Wood Workers Unionp10 nisM Main Issue New Legislation on union assets Investigation with ILO and Protest letter to Prime Minister No: 23 ceer elaas bas bis ispel abrea WWBRI Guatemala May 8, 1991 Organisation SUCHILMA OR Main Issue Strike nied IFBWW Protest to President of Republic and call for affiliates to protest Insp10 uaal nicM No: 22 reer olduge edit to thebiee19 edit of teetong to epea M Chile May 8, 1991 Organisation CNTC ES Main Issue Strike in Coucheta SA A moltseinsp10 FARVERNM No: 21 nut Protest sent to Minister of Labour and President of Camara Chileana de la Construccion and to Company bettimdua Inialamo Chile M 213 Organisation CNTC May 8, 1991 Main Issue Strike at Muebles Banado Protest sent to Minister of Labour nieurcos No: 20 reer As nul Guatemala May 7, 1991 Oul of thisigmoO UTROI Aliw 2910022A WWER Organisation FESINTROPOM nolyeƆn Main Issue Intimidation of union activists Protest to President of Republic and appeal for support from affiliates Chile M Mar 19, 1991 Organisation CTF nisM No: 19 reet AS nub stone Totenia Ol of teeto19 to nette insp10 Main Issue Strike at FORVESA Installation et nisM Protest to company and appeal for affiliates support South Africa Feb 10, 1991 Organisation BCAWU/ CAWU ATAMU moltseinsp10 ytail Main Issue Unilateral introduction of VAT zal misM Protest letter to President de Klerk Lesotho Feb 8, 1991 No: 18 reet AS nul WWBR No: 17 reet.rs nut bilduge to inebize19 bas hoqensiT lo vuteiniM of teeton9 • Organisation Lesotho Bank Workers( FIET) asinsp10 Main Issue Strike upen Support for FIET and CAWULE in solidarity with the Bank Workers nisM iM uodas bns teleiniMemb Organisation UNATROPYT ARTИU2 noitseinsg: 0 Main Issue Mass retrenchment of public workers No: 16 019 No: 15 noinu erit of inez epseas Snul noqqu2 No: 14 reer os nut Costa Rica Feb 8, 1991 Protest to Minister of Public Works and Transport El Salvador Organisation SOICSES to nosiebenolfseinsp10 Main Issue Arrest of SOICSES official nisM Feb 8, 1991 Protest to President of Republic and call for Solidarity protests from affiliates Ecuador Feb 8, 1991 stong lanoitsmetni isbnuyH of taetor9 Organisation FETRALCOMA and CEOSL tseinsp10 Main Issue Protest labour reforms in Labour law Support message sent to both unions Organisation BCAWU of Trade Tu Main Issue Pilkington Tiles- mass dismissal South Africa Dec 15, 1990 IFBWW sends 10,000 rand in humanitarian relief Philippines Organisation All Philippine affiliates Sep 20, 1990 Main Issue Violence during strike Asian designs mft. Protest letter sent to the Prime Minister concerning the use of scab labour Lesotho Jul 26, 1990 No: 13 reet, et not ynsqmco of fee1019 to boring No: 12 reete nut to thebieg19 art of epeazem testo19 seinep10 No: 11 reet a nut Ispol of bne ynagro ynagmoo of test 100 No: 10 reer, e yeM Organisation CAWULE Main Issue Arrest and shooting of workers by police Protest letter sent to Spie Batignolles demanding that the company use recognised procedures of fair and peaceful conflict settlement Lesotho Jul 7, 1990 Organisation CAWULE bns pniblius nolfseinspi Main Issue Strike at Spie Batignolles veel nic No: 9 IFBWW sends legal aid and assistance to striking workers and calls for messages of protest to be sent to the company reet, 8 yaM val South Africa May 28, 1990 Organisation BCAWU Main Issue Court injunctions against workforce IFBWW sends assistance to workers occupying plants at Cullirian Refractories, including 9,708 rand Paraguay May 5, 1990 Organisation SINTRAC& Union de Trabadores Main Issue Strike at Yacyreta Hydroelectric Project No: 8 No: 7 IFBWW sends solidarity support to unions and protests to the government of Paraguay. Calls on all affiliated organisations to do the same Turkey Mar 26, 1990 Organisation Türkieye Cimse- is Sendikasi Main Issue 20,000 Cement workers on strike Message of solidarity sent to member union and calls on the government for a rapid settlement No: 6 South Africa Organisation BCAWU No: 5 Mar 13, 1990 Main Issue Strike at Mondi Timber 13 unionists arrested, 1 shot Protest sto company, calls on affiliates to protest to company. South Africa Feb 15, 1990 Organisation Paper, Printing,& Allied Worker of SA Main Issue Seven week National Strike- Mondi Timber No: 4 IFBWW protests to Mondi timber calling for negotiations, alerts affiliates and sends CHF 10,000- also collects funds from affiliates for workers families South Africa Jan 25, 1990 Organisation BCAWU Main Issue Strike and dismissal of workers an Group Five Construction- 5 IFBWW protests to Company, calls for urgent action from affiliates and sends 32,000 rand for workers on strike. South Africa Jan 25, 1990 Organisation. BCAWU Main Issue Strike at Orange Poteries IFBWW protests to company and responds with humanitarian assistance No: 3 No: 2 South Africa Organisation BCAWU No: 1 Jan 1, 1990 Main Issue Strike at Boylan McGuickin Construction IFBWW protests to Company and sends relief aid to 130 workers Ma 1991 Ador May 8, 195 Organisation SCUTIILMA UWAOS nollsainsp10 Main elssue Detention of therOUT Predereal nisM oger.8SysM Spent to the president of Paraguayenele etnisiq pniyquoco eteshow of consteless abnes WWBRI Organisation S10 BSES& ARTV12 noltsainsp10 Main Issue Strike bf workers with COGEFARIMPRESIT Ob process 10 Comapany, financial assistance to strikers p UNAR99 oeer 2 ysM sbiloe ebnes WW emse ar May 8, 1991 Organisation Building and Wood Workers Unionsg10 Main Issue New legislation conderging tredealnionabsources nd letter of protest to the Piedinister nammovon eds no elleo bns noinu hedmem of Inea yinsbiloa to epeaceM I oeer as 16M BoltNode oeer er 16M May Organisation SUCHILMA UWA08 noitsainspo forle t, beMain issue Stitke dmf noise queal nisM P.Protest to the President of the Republic and call for solidarity to affinates, of 201slits no alleo yasqmco ofa teeton Orchisato MONTICA 8, ninin neqs noltseinsp10 MainTissue Strikelat Concreta SAvenueal nisM orest to the Minister at tabu the president of the Chilean Chambeno sobi Nodine oeer er de Chambenonconsorshabbolag WWI zellimst anexhow not SAS Mirica Organisation Feb 10, 1991 a- noitbuiteno NTQUICAWU UWA08 noltesinsg10 evMain issues. Striker Muebles Banado Teusel nigM Adjus ceer as net Protect letale( the mistero dom 000.SE ebnse bns eetsilitts mot noitos Inegru not allso, ynsqmoo of steelong WWER Feb 8, 1991 Support for FIB Organisation Lesotho Bank Worker Biselnagio Main Issue Strikedo opnis10 to 12 oueal nisM oeer as net AWULE during the Bank Workers skatinamud dfw ebnogas brs ynsqmoo of atzetang WWER Feb 8, 1991 Organisation UNATROPYT UWAQS noliseinag Mainoussue Massive dismissal of public sectorwork geer net Protest to Ministerpaluublic Works and Transport eneshow 08t of bis leilen abnee bns ynsqmo at alesdong WWE! El Salvader Organisation SOICSES No: 14 Feb 8, 1991 Protest to President of Rudies ch Main Issue Arrest of SOICSES officer for solidarity affiliates Ecuador Feb 8, 1991 Support mes South Afri Dec 15, 1990 Organisation FENRRECOOMA andEOSS Main Issue Pretest pixelome to Laboubbabw No: 13 Organisation Association of Trade Unions Main Issue Attempt to organise worker No: 12 Engi IFBWW sends 10:09 and Bolegal assistance of Pesos 10,000 given Organisation SINATRAG- Ayofaates Sep 1990 Protes Main Issue Strike a decreta Projacían desig mplant to the ILO Freedom of Association Committee Lengtho Jul 26.1990 Organisation CTRVULE Main, Issue Strike at MASIGA SA PRA Poster Ministerol Laboun the company se Callerho Organisation CTFVULE Jul 9, 1990 FBWW Protest to Minister of Labounce to striking workers, and calls for mes Main Issue Strike at MASISA installations and peaceful No: 37 1 2 Centimetres Inches 3 4 5 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 Grayscale 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 100% C YM Sachverständigen- Zubehör.de 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 50% 18% Centimetres Inches Blue # C9C9FF # 0000FF 2 3 5 6 7 2 Color chart 3 6 14 0% 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 Sachverständigen- Zubehör.de Cyan Green Yellow Red Magenta White Grey Black # C0E5FC # 009FFF # 759675 # 008B00 # FFFFC7 # FFC9C9 # FFFF00 # F10000 # FFC9FF # FF00FF #FFFFFF # 9D9E9E # D9DADA # 5B5B5B # 000000 THE ORGAN FITBB IBBH FITCM HUNDRED YE 4-8 OCT. 1993 THE HAGUE IFBWWW IBTU IBB BWAN FUTURE YEARS IFBWWW BBH IBTU IBTU FITBB FITCM FITBB FITCM IFBWW/ FITBB P.O. 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