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FITBB IBTU FITCM DOCUMENTS FROM THE SECRETARIAT SEKRETARIATETS DOKUMENT DOKUMENTEN VAN HET SECRETARIAAT DOCUMENTI DI SEGRETERIA DOCUMENTOS DE LA SECRETARIA DOCUMENTS DU SECRÉTARIAT DOKUMENTE DES SEKRETARIATS Z 8254 1 DOCUMENTS DU SECRÉTARIAT 1 INTERNATIONALE DES URS DU BATIMENT ET DU BOIS INTERNATIONALER BUND DER BAUUND HOLZARBEITER INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION: INTERI OF BUILDING AND WOOD WORKERS IBBH IFBWAN IBTU YGGNADSRUNIONEN FITBB FITCM FEDER AZIONALE DEI LAVORATO ATORI EDILI E DEL LEGNO INTERNATIONALE BOND VAN BOUW EN HOUTARBEIDERS FEDERACION INTERNACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES DE LA CONSTRUCCION Y LA MADERA IBBH IFBWWW. 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COMCKER CONTENTS Draft Agen Pro DOCUMENTS FROM THE SECRETARIAT SEKRETARIATETS DOKUMENT Repe DOKUMENTEN VAN HET SECRETARIAAT Ac Act Report 1981 DOCUMENTI DI SEGRETERIA Repor 1982 DOCUMENTOS DE LA SECRETARIA Activities Report DOCUMENTS DU SECRÉTARIAT DOKUMENTE DES SEKRETARIATS Accounts and Audi Accounts 198 Report of the Committee of Accounts 1982 Re ittes of Auditors of the Committee of Auditors 19 73 113 127 129 138 1 141 149 T Accounts 1983 Report of the Committee of Auditors Accounts 1984 Expenditure 153 161 165 165 Receipts 166 Balance 167 Budget 1985 169 Explanations concerning the Budge 170 Report of the Committee of Auditors. 174 General Reports Occupational Safety and Health Child Labour Migrant Workers 7 177 179 183 189 ТАТЯАТИЯЗлант моят тима THE тизма ТУТАМАТНЯна ТАЛІЯАТАЯЗНАѴ ихтиаминов АЯТИЯ има АЯАТИЯ готимиза ТААТА СТАІНАТИЯ за тиямонот Reports of the IFBWW Industrial Committees Building Committee Wood and Forestry Committee Regional Activities of the IEBWW Reports from the Regional Offices CONTENTS 215 Draft Agenda for the Congress. Draft Standing Orders..... Proposals for the Composition of the Congress Committees. Reports of the General Secretary Report 1982-1985.. Activities Report 1981 Activities Report 1982.. Activities Report 1983 Activities Report 1984 Accounts and Audits.. 259 .15 . ..17 ..19 .21 .23 .35 .73 ....91 ... 113 .127 Accounts 1981.. .129 Report of the Committee of Auditors.. .138 Accounts 1982. .141 Report of the Committee of Auditors.. ..149 Accounts 1983.... Report of the Committee of Auditors.. ... 153 .161 Accounts 1984 Expenditure ... 165 .165 . Receipts. ..166 Balance.. ..167 Budget 1985... ..169 Explanations concerning the Budget. .170 Report of the Committee of Auditors.... .174 General Reports Occupational Safety and Health. Child Labour... Migrant Workers ... 177 ..179 .183 ..189 9 ar er. TS. ES. ET 10. 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Latin America.. 88 ..193 .195 .215 .245 MO ... 259 ..261 .273 .281 DOCUMENTS FROM THE SECRETARIAT SEKRETARIATETS DOKUMENT DOKUMENTEN VAN HET SECRETARIAAT DOCUMENTI DI DOCUMENTOS DE DE LA SE ERIA STARIA DOCUMENTS DU SECRETARIAT DOKUMENTE DES SEKRETARIATS 11 13 ser. Ber ars. BAS. eas. ras. asstrimmo Isitubal WW831 sdr to anoqs ..... soitimmo pribliu8 settimmo yes10 bns boow WW8R1 art to seirivisoA IsroigeЯ asoitto lenbige erit montanoqsA BohtA CTS. 18S. noigoЯ coismA mA nits. DRAFT AGENDA FOR THE 17th ORDINARY CONGRESS Opening of the 17th Ordinary Co ss of the IFRWW 2. Adop the Congress Agenda Adoption of the Congress Standing Orders a) Election of the Gredentials Committee IFBWWW. IBBH IBTU b) Election of the Drafting Committee c) Election of the Election Committee FITBB FITCM 10 Report of the General Financial repor b) Auditor's report c) Report of the Committ tary itors Report of activities of the IFBWN Indus a) Building Committee b) Wood and Forestry Committee Report pro ort on the regional activities and Regional reports Co DOCUMENTS FROM THE SECRETARIAT SEKRETARIATETS DOKUMENT DOKUMENTEN VAN HET SECRETARIAAT a) Africa Reso cific sposals Statutes DOCUMENTI DI SEGRETERIA DOCUMENTOS DE LA SECRETARIA DOCUMENTS DU SECRÉTARIAT DOKUMENTE DES SEKRETARIATS 11. Ele 12: Election of a) General Secretary 6) President c) Vice- President d) Comm 14. C Auditors mittee of the 18th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW 17th Ordinary Congress of the LFBWW 13 UTBI MAVERIC MOTI H881 88TI3 DOCANEMI LEOW IRE RECEIVETVI 32 DOKAWEMIE DER ZEKKELWHIWIZ DOCONEMIZ DA BECHELWBTW.L DOCOALEMLOR DE IW ZECKELMKIV I'V ALRAT DOCOWEMII DI RECHELENTY DOKANELEM AVM HEL ZECKELYKTYWI 13 DRAFT AGENDA FOR THE 17th ORDINARY CONGRESS OF THE IFBWW not open Repre The Co ongress Opening of the 17th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW Adoption of the Congress Agenda by yes and dent. In th absence of 1. 2. 3. the P nt, the Vice- President shal take the chair. Adoption of the Congress Standing Orders 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The General Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the a) Election of the Credentials Committee b) Election of the Drafting Committee c) Election of the Election Committee and 2.30 p.m. Report of the General Secretary shall not speak more tha 10 a) Financial report 1981- 1984 b) Auditor's report essary, sugges c) Report of the Committee of Auditors speak ree times upon any subject. Ha es the first time and 5 ne. The c The chairman may, if red tion of the time that the deb te be ore than once or for Report of activities of the IFBWW Industrial Committees Intended a) Building Committee tha b) Wood and Forestry Committee propos se. se ex re than 2 the place use the Report on the regional activities and the trade union educationary in programmes ress he is re mover 9. and statin Regional reports a) Africa fo by an All decisions all be by show of hands unless a card vote is any affiliated organisation. Such a vote shall be b) Asia and Pacific basis of the last affiliation fees due and paid. c) Latin America ers or part thereof affiliated organisations cast one vote. d) Europe 10. Motions and proposals the affiliation fees for the second ere exe exempted from the payment of the half year 1985 or wh voting. a) Changes in the Statutes lowed to take part in vo b) Resolutions report the Cred Credentials ee shall be submitted to the 11. Election of the Executive Committee ing of the afternoon session, 12. Election of English French a) General Secretary b) President c) Vice- President d) Committee of Auditors of the Congress shall be the following: navian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese. 13. Place and date of the 18th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW 14. 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The Congress is not open to the public. Representatives and visitors are to produce admission cards. CREDENTIALS COM 2. The Congress is presided over by the President. In the absence of the President, the Vice- President shall take the chair. Carl Ber3. Morde ident The General Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the Congress. Luis Seebacher, Austri Jar4. The sessions commence at 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. hanas Malays Od 5. 5. No speaker shall speak more than three times upon any subject. He shall not speak for more than 10 minutes the first time and 5 minutes the second and the third time. The chairman may, if considering it necessary, suggest a further reduction of the time allowed each speaker and may also suggest that the debate be closed. No speaker shall speak more than once or for more than 2 UTE Asp minutes on any point of order. Speakers must speak from the place Jürgen intended for that purpose. Anybody desiring to speak shall use the Quan Ferslips provided for that purpose. Michael 6. 6. Initiative proposals, with the exception of proposals for fic P. Ar 7. amendments of the statutes, shall be submitted to the Secretary in writing, the latest on the second Congress day, signed by the mover and stating the name of the union he is representing. All decisions shall be by show of hands unless a card vote is c) ELEC called for by any affiliated organisation. Such a vote shall be conducted on the basis of the last affiliation fees due and paid. For every 1,000 members or part thereof affiliated organisations shall be entitled to cast one vote. Be 8. 9. 10. Only unions which have paid the affiliation fees for the second half year 1985 or which were exempted from the payment of the affiliation fees are allowed to take part in voting. The report of the Credentials Committee shall be submitted to the Congress the first day at the opening of the afternoon session. 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Santhanasamy, Malaysia Odd Isaksen, Norway b) DRAFTING COMMITTEE Ulf Asp, Sweden Jürgen Koch, Federal Republic of GermanyARY Juan Fernandez, Belgium Michael Collins, USA President G. Balan Nair, IFBWW Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific L.C. Kawesa, IFBWW Regional Representative for Africa P. Arosemena, IFBWW Regional Representative for Latin America J. Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW c) ELECTION COMMITTEE Bertil Whinberg, Sweden Armin Frei, Switzerland Juan Herrera, Venezuela 19 90 MOITI209M00 3HT 903 WW8RIGHT 0. IMMO TAMAM 3HT 30 JA20909 233TTIMMO DEWOON HT 33TTIMMO 2J( 6 Jnebt2919 yasms to offduge[ 619b93.[ 163 bsno J sms00216 098 196121912mA hdbM shizuA 19d6d992 złuj abas Tudo2 nsC stays BM6221.2 Veioй092Xsal bb0 ЭЭТТІММО ЭПІТНАЯ( d nebow2q2A FU murgie8 sabm196 Azuantif00 196db M so? A 107 9v+ 36305291q stemA m136 107 v33929ngsЯ Tanotp98 WW831,629w6X..J fanops- WW831 809m9201A.9 WW87I to J3 er 33TTIMMOO MOTO( 5 nebew2@ p19dnt dW T1198 bnsfrestrwe, tex@tmA sieugenol asternah nsult REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY FOR THE CONGRESS PERIOD 1982-1985 1984 marked the fiftieth year of activity for the IFBWW under its present name and with its present structure. The IFBWW arose out of a merger between the Building Workers and Woodworkers Internationals. In 1945, they were joined by the Painters and Stone Workers Internationals. Like many other International Trade Secretariats, the IFBWM star an lmost exclusively Europe member The IFBWW had no acti outside Europe until the 1960ies an wide act ties did not start until the 19701es its The 16th sta to submit a Congress in Madrid on 23-27th November 1981 the first in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This can REPORTS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY the work of the The in Ma ever mani and vocation. be any is one! of the or Ба dimension This fact was to leave a mark on the guidelines for future activity adopted at Madrid. More to. Anothe activi re, these guidelines were an exp expres rity amor vere ion of the obligation the aim of finding prevails thr emerged clearly from this Congress was that edi tional boked upon as the foremost means available to trade unions movement and consolidating their orga to becom effort. truly effective toll for the protection of in thus work It woul be most remiss in Madh ise the point that that it was really marked Congress of place in had recently been the fact from a long of reds ga tes The clear such to Congres explicit demonstrat the worl just how serious the world situation World War II resulted in the loss of ade le to achieve is a e tendency to forget equently reminded that lives, but we are rarely made ВЕБОВ12 ОК ДНЕ СЕМЕНУГ ГЕСЬЕЛУВА REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY FOR THE CONGRESS PERIOD 1982- 1985 1984 marked the fiftieth year of activity for the IFBWW under its present name and with its present structure. identify The IFBWW arose out of a merger between the Building Workers and Woodworkers Internationals. In 1946, they were joined by the Painters and Stone Workers' Internationals. Like many other International Trade Secretariats, the IFBWW started life as an organisation with an almost exclusively European membership. The IFBWW had no activities outside Europe until the 1960ies and its worldwide activities did not start until the 1970ies. blow 975W6 002 bas 916 The 16th statutory Congress in Madrid on 23-27th November 1981 was the first to submit a report on educational activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. BHB 19 This can be looked upon as a milestone in the work of the IFBWW. The 16th Congress in Madrid turned out to be quite unlike any previous one. It was the first ever manifestation of the organisation's world- wide dimension and vocation. specu This fact was to leave a mark on the guidelines for future activity which were adopted at Madrid. More than ever before, these guidelines were an expression of the obligation to strive for world- wide solidarity amongst workers with the aim of finding ways to remedy the growing measure of social injustice which prevails throughout the world. 915 91 Another message which emerged clearly from this Congress was that educational activities must be looked upon as the foremost means available to trade unions in strengthening their movement and consolidating their organising effort, thus enabling them to become a truly effective toll for the protection of workers interests. 219 It would be most remiss not to emphasise the point that this Congress was held in Madrid, the capital of Spain, and that it was really marked by the fact of taking place in a country which had only recently been freed from a long and cruel dictatorship whose supporters were out in force, demonstrating in the streets of Madrid, on the very eve of the opening of the Congress. Hundreds of Fascist demonstrators were staying in the same hotel as the IFBWW delegates and it was also the place where the Congress was being held. 900 The IFBWW's main historic task, the struggle for Democracy, was thus made clearly evident to Congress delegates. It is unusual to be able to achieve 116 such an explicit demonstration in these circumstances. In those parts of the world where war is unusual, there is a tendency to forget just how serious the world situation is. We are frequently reminded that World War II resulted in the loss of 55 million lives, but we are rarely made 23 -2to remember that all the conflicts which have occurred since then have claimed a total of 35 million lives. This vast blood- bath has, in other words, taken place within the short space dttw bas of the IFBWW's lifetime. The situation is made no less worrying by the fact that it appears impossible to put a stop to the arms race of the two super- powers who have built up enl nuclear arms arsenals of a size which is out of all proportion to their hypothetical strategic value. cm ext] A nuclear conflict will wipe out all life on this planet. This is a terrifying prospect which we have prospect which we have to live with. have to live wi on bsd WW8RI 9AT But are we fully aware of the threat to the future of mankind constituted by increasing economic and social injustice in the world? omic and s Just ral 9dT The economic, technological and social achievements of recent decades have not brought any benefits to the poor peoples. There are more and more poorer and poorer people in this world of ours which is, after all, so wealthy. ms atdT For practical and obvious reasons, this general introduction to the General T Secretary's report will be brief. Trade union leaders are familar with the general trend of world events so there is no need for a detailed description of world- wide developments since our last Congress. bov bns It would, however, appear to be appropriate for this report to follow the same pattern as the one which was used as a basis for the General Secretary's report at the Madrid Congress four years ago. пог Up 929/ 19v9 nr 910M It is a fact that the influence of multinational companies over the world of economy has further grown during the Congress period and we note that a new concept has emerged in the field of political science, namely: The political influence of the multinational companies. There are many who believe that the multinationals have taken over the role of parliaments, governments and politicians in the world, and that is an assessment and a view which I am inclined to agree with. ed 03 mart pnfidens zunt The questions we should now be asking are: How could this happen? Where did we go wrong and when? Why were the politicians so generous to the leaders of the multinationals who are frequently and anonymously able to take the most far- reaching decisions whilst the politicians themselves enjoy less and less freedom of action; they are increasingly bound by what happens in economic to life whereas, in fact, they, as elected politicians in a parliamentary Democracy ought to have the last word. It does not seem likely that this state of affairs will change within the foreseeable future and consequently the trade union movement is now heading for very troubled times. This all the more so as one cannot help drawing the conclusion that there is some relation between the increased concentration and influence of multinationals and the spread of anti- union feeling and action wherever free trade union movements exist.69f ท ธ กาม ส This concentration of power and wealth further complicates our international work and will probably soon have changed the terms on which it can be l carried out.net.at motsus 916 9w Jud29vil notifim 22 to 2201 93 mt betfuze 11 16W birow nt 293 0192 291 24 -3The trade union movement arose in a context where there was a private employer who hired labour. As a rule, he was known to his employees and his activities were clearly visible. Now the picture is a totally different one. It is extremely difficult to identify ownership of a company today since one company can own another which, in turn, owns a third company- all of which is further obscured by the tremendous anonymous influence wielded by the banks which shrouds everything in a cloud of mist. Even in the most highly developed countries a gigantic company will suddenly change hands to the complete surprise of its employees. All too often, this sort of transaction will be followed by the closure of some parts of the company. One important point which can be made in this context is the following: production is sometimes transferred to countries or regions where the pay is lower and the social obligations weigh less heavily on the employer. This statement needs to be qualified, however, because there are exceptions. 22 Foreign currency and securities speculation is carried out on a large scale today. This sort of activity makes many people very rich very quickly but it also, obviously, will make the fortunes of others shrink drastically. It is extremely difficult to assess the extent to which this type of speculation affects production and finances, but it is obviously not conducive to any greater measure of security for the employees. In fact, the opposite is probably true, since in some cases production is suddenly stopped for the purpose of speculation and frequently mistakes are made. The increased uncertainty in the labour market need hardly be referred to in this report nor the fact that unemployment is now down to the levels recorded during the 1930ies crisis. If anyone had ventured to suggest, ten years ago, that we would be faced with the situation we have today, he would have been labelled totally unrealistic. Yet here we are. And the prospects for the future are hardly rosy. Technological developments will probably continue at such a pace that we must expect unemployment to go on increasing, even in the long term, unless a completely new type of economy and labour market are developed. But is that a realistic prospect? Already in the next few years to come, the trade union movement is going to run into problems in trying to organise the new groups of employees in sectors of industry using high- level technology. These people are already displaying a distinct lack of interest in joining a trade union. Their attitude towards the trade union and its importance is not the same as that of those western industrial workers who have always formed the backbone of the free labour movement. It looks as though it were going to be just as difficult to put the trade union message across to these groups of workers as it was to win over the white- collar workers. Human rights During the Congress period, we have increased our efforts to promote human rights but the situation in the world has not improved. The ILO has had considerably greater problems with the application by member states of Conventions 87 and 98 and a series of other ones dealing with the conditions for the exercise of trade union work. Never before have so many official complaints been lodged regarding the application of ILO Conventions. 25 -4The time since our Congress in Madrid has turned out to be the IFBWW's most active period ever with regard to human rights. 919W 29 dividos The Madrid Congress was really haunted by the spectre of human oppression and the forces who are bent on exercising this oppression. Wo We had the Fascists inside the hotel and outside in the street demonstrating in their usual arrogant manner. This revived the most unpleasant memories for most of the IFBWW's leaders ΓΙΑ and many Congress delegates. 3x9 The free trade union movement, including the IFBWW, had set great hopes on developments in Poland where Solidarnosc had rapidly grown into a dynamic force. Personally, I had the unforgettable opportunity of attending Solidarnosc's Congress in Gdansk as a member of the ICFTU delegation, and three representatives from Solidarnosc came to our Congress in Madrid. Only two weeks later, these colleagues were imprisoned in Poland during the military clampdown. 02[ 6 The free trade union movement made all sorts of representations to help the imprisoned colleagues. The ILO and its Director General did their utmost. The result was that Poland withdrew from membership in the ILO, which is all the more remarkable as Solidarnosc had done nothing to threaten national security. It was the Polish Government which had violated the ILO's Conventions on free trade unions and free collective bargaining. The Polish military Government accused Solidarnosc of threatening national security. This is all the more incomprehensible as there were no charges of revolutionary activities aimed at overthrowing the Government, no accusations that Solidarnosc had been preparing a military coup and not one weapon was found. Any such charges would, in any case, have been totally unreasonable since it is difficult to imagine a more peaceful movement than Solidarnosc. Solidarnosc was the very example of a peace movement and it could not have been more appropriate for Lech Walesa to be awarded the Peace Prize of the Norwegian Parliament. 299 I have met many who have left Poland since these tragic events and the question as to whether any revolutionary preparations were under way has come up. I have always been told that Solidarnosc was never thinking along those lines. There was never any plan to resort to violence nor was there any thought of preparing for a possible coup against Solidarnosc, no escape routes were prepared. The military coup came as a complete surprise, and that was the only mistake, but it was a serious one, since few of the leaders were able to get away. the ere is som Solidarnosc was a unique phenomenon. As an active organisation it was pretty well crushed, but there is no underestimating the role played by Solidarnosc. No one could remain indifferent to this phenomenon in the fight for Democracy and the cause of Democracy did, in spite of everything, benefit from it. The struggle was not in vain. It was totally bloodless and left indelible marks. to no of 990 20 26 -5This brought the human rights issue into the forefront in many other countries as well. A military coup took place in Ghana which resulted in a member of the Executive Committee having to flee the country. Charles Attah, the General Secretary of the Building Workers' Union, had to leave and has not yet been able to return, and the same goes for Mensah, the General Secretary of the Woodworkers' Union who is also a member of IFBWW, and who fled the country over a long and difficult escape route. The IFBWW made all sorts of representations through the ILO's monitoring system and the ILO's efforts have undoubtedly had an effect on the situation in Ghana where our affiliates have been able to resume their activities. Charles Attah is, however, still out of the country but he is doing important work in Africa for the IFBWW. At the time of the Madrid Congress, things were difficult and complicated in Turkey. The military had seized power over one night after a year of the most violent terrorism and reprisals. Political Democracy had ceased to function even before the military took over and unfortunately the chaos which prevailed gave the army a very handy excuse to move in. Unfortunately, all too many people took advantage of this excuse. As was to be expected, the military coup had far- reaching consequences for the trade union movement. Since the Turkish trade union movement was anything but unified or united, the consequences varied depending on how favourable a view a particular union had taken of the activities of the armed forces. The military in power in Turkey represent a State within a State which believes that it has a special responsibility and special powers with regard to the country's government and political development. The military therefore enjoy wide- spread popularity which is not, however, shared by all. пор It is obviously not shared by all the trade union leaders who were thrown into prison and are still threatened by death penalty. At the time of the coup, the IFBWW had two affiliates in Turkey; Yol- Is= the Building Workers' Union, Agac- Is= the Woodworkers' Union. Both have been members of IFBWW since the early 1960ies and are affiliated to the largest central trade union organisation in the country, Turk- Is, which is affiliated to the ICFTU. In comparison with others, our two affiliates came through the military coup relatively well. Not many leaders were imprisoned and not many local organisations were closed. But the Government enacted new legislation which placed all trade union organisations before extremely tough, sometimes almost impossible tests. Elections and Congresses, all finaced by the unions themselves, had to be held at very short notice. The presidents of the two IFBWW affiliates had to resign. on of 9d of bevorg ban 27 -6Turk- Is was suspended from ICFTU for a while but is now back again. Active peri to human 26 29713 Those who suffered most were DISK, the left- wing central trade union organisation who were banned. The treatment meted out to this organisation attracted the attention of the whole world and even those who do not share their ideological convictions were indignant. The main leaders of DISK, headed by the dynamic Basherk, were imprisoned, almost 60 of them were brought before a military court in Istanbul and threatened with the death sentence. The trial, which I attended twice, was a farce since the bill of indictment did not include any proof of plans to overthrow the society by use of violence, which carries the death sentence in Turkey. Just as in the case of Poland, efforts made all over the world, and that includes those made by the IFBWW, did have some effect and most of the trade union leaders who were in prison have now been released. But they have still not been sentenced. IFBWW was also very much involved in the unrest in Chile eventhough we have never had an affiliate there. Pressure started to build up under the surface in Chile in 1982 and many people were hoping for Pinochet and his Government's downfall just before the tenth anniversary of his violent accession to power in September 1973. Unfortunately, however, it proved more difficult to cause the overthrow of that ruthless dictator. ve 1092 Until the year 1980, Pinochet's policy towards the trade union movement, its leaders and even passive members was one of great brutality. It is impossible to say just how many of them disappeared. The IFBWW's attention was attracted by a strike which broke out amongst building workers in Colbún, 300 Km South of Santiago. Any such char Tod It involved about 1500 workers on a site where an enormous power plant was being built by multinational construction firms from the USA, France and Spain. The workers were paid less than one US dollar per day. When they asked for a rise, everyone turned them down except the American firm which was prepared to reach an agreement. When the workers went on strike, they were dismissed and turned out of their lodgings and things went from bad to worse. Many of them had no roof over their heads. In South American style, the workers lived in" Ollas Communas" and relied on kind people and, especially colleagues who had work, for their food. I visited Colbùn in March 1983 and I shall never forget it as long as I live. By various ways and means, the IFBWW had managed to collect a fairly substantial sum of money which was transferred to the striking workers and their families. 200 mu 13 Unfortunately this dispute was never resolved, mainly as a result of the dogged resistance of the French firm. Even the IFBWW's representations with President Mitterand proved to be to no 28 -7avail. Many returned to work after several months of strike and without any raise and others vanished into the poor Chilean population- we have no idea where they went. IFBWW tries to maintain contacts with trade union leaders in Chile through the Regional Office in Panamá. They are taking great risks in their efforts to restore Democracy, but the tougher line taken by Pinochet and his Government has made it impossible to set up a real trade uion movement in Chile and for the IFBWW to take any organisational action. Chile is an example of how a Fascist dictatorship has managed to hold on to power against heavy odds because it could rely on a powerful henchman: the army. But it does seem a likely prospect, nonetheless, that one day, hopefully in the not too distant future, this military junta will come to grief, mainly because it does not now have the support of most of the population. It is unlikely that Pinochet enjoys the backing of many outside the well- paid members of the armed forces. Restoring Democracy to Chile is bound to be a very difficult task particulary since the years of dictatorship have totally devastated the economy. X9 1250 in Chile w le is such a remote to dope Chile is such a remote country. In its isolation, Chile was a well- developed country when Pinochet came to power in 1973. It had never been a dictatorship. There was a long trade union tradition. A welfare state was emerging. quot Then came the terrible events of 1973. This is an example, although not the first one, of how quickly Democracy can be lost. And, as a colleague pointed out in Colbùn:" Pinochet could not care less about the ILO's Conventions." het could not Democracy is an exacting form of government. It is vulnerable to attacks from both without and within. In a Democracy, the problem consists of combining its need for freedom, equality and justice with an inner discipline and a system of defense against enemies both inside and outside. This places great demands on the citizens. zhdd to On the subject of human and trade union rights it should also be mentioned that the cooperation we have had from the ILO, ICFTU and Amnesty International has been of decisive importance. Had it not been for this, we would have achieved precious little. 201009 0 Over the years there have been frequent references to the importance of the ILO's mechanism to monitor the application of its Conventions. Reference has also been made to cases where the IFBWW has utilised this mechanism to help colleagues who have been imprisoned for their trade union activities alone. There can be no doubt that the ILO's work in this field has proved successful. stances caused te midt iw munot 917318 6 26 bensbřeno ed is svods o bluoriz sbtw- birow ameidon led zaubalb bas 1990 63 2911 uch as these have already been nut on paper for previous Cong 29 -8One can turn it the other way round too: What if the ILO Committee on The Application of Recommendations and Conventions did not exist? The Soviet Bloc countries have tried to dismantle this mechanism, the Fascist countries do not accept it and the employers do not like it either. it has al Over the years, it has always given great pleasure to note how unhappy Governments are when they find themselves on this Committee's list of countries which have failed to apply the Conventions of the ILO. then bos Although the culprits often resort to ridicule in defending themselves, the matter is extremely serious. X9 Any action taken in this area through the ILO is nearly always preceded by consultations with the ICFTU, usually the Geneva office of the ICFTU, where the Secretary of the ILO's Workers Group is to be found. on This ensures that the procedure is as objective and realistic as possible. ed IFBWW is continuously involved in cooperation with Amnesty International with a view to obtaining the release of imprisoned trade union leaders or tracing those who have disappeared. ta On the strength of previous cooperation and past experience, we have intensified our cooperation with the ILO during this Congress period. nodw Two Industrial Committees have met since the IFBWW's Congress in Madrid and the details and conclusions thereof are to be found in the General Secretary's annual reports. 90 53 The Third Tripartite Meeting of the ILO Committee for the Timber Industry met in Geneva from 1-10 December 1981. The following reports were on the agenda: enriqrarb 190 mont ups.mob99 107 bean att enimid nce the last meeting 1. A General Report( on developments in this indutry since the last meeting of this Committee) ional constructiblems in the 2. Occupational Safety and Health Problems in the Timber Industry 3. Employment Promotion and Vocational Training in the Timber Industry with. particular reference to Developing Countries 003 51 The tenth meeting of the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee took place in Geneve from 12-21 April 1983. The following reports were on the agenda: 1. A General Report 103 inom 03 2. The Improvement of Working Conditions and of the Working Environment ins the Construction Industry 3. Management Training for the Construction Industry in Developing Countries. 915 The meetings of ILO Tripartite Committees are an interesting and strenuous exercise. They should, above all, be considered as a tripartite forum within which our industries can meet and discuss their problems world- wide. Even the re 30 tterand proved to be to no -9For as long as I can recall, there has always been excellent cooperation within the Workers's Group, including with representatives of other trade union internationals. The Employers' attitude has hardened over the years, however, and they no longer see any need for reforms in the sphere of working life. Their task is an easy one, all they have to do is resist. But the Workers' side has got to try and gain something positive from the meeting, it has to be progressive. In the face of the anti- union strategy developed by the Employers, we are finding it quite difficult to push through motions and resolutions which contain any reforms to speak of. It must not be forgotten that these are tripartite meetings and that any final conclusions, recommendations and resolutions have got to be unanimous if they are to serbove any useful purpose. Because of this need to reach compromise, anything bn which is agreed tends to be rather watered down. Let us not forget, however, that the problems which arise in the labour market are by now pretty well covered by the ILO's network of Conventions and that the international legislation which, after all is what the ILO's Conventions really are, is the fruit of just this sort of laborious work over the past 65 years, since the inception of the ILO, and, in particular, since 1949 when the Industrial Committees came into being. Everything must be seen in the proper perspective. 29707 bns The real problem today is not a lack of clarity or consistency in the ILO's Conventions of which we appear to have a sufficient number. The problem is a lack of stringency in the application of these instruments and the fact that the interest shown by member states in the important work of the ILO appears to be dwindling at the same time as the attitude of the employers grows harder. One major shortcoming is the fact that the ILO does not have sufficient resources to ensure that member states implement decisions adopted by ILOT Industrial Committees or elsewhere in the organisation. .2310097[ summs evt229002 Comments in the world press today indicate that the trade union movement is on the decline. The ILO needs to be supported by a strong labour movement if it is to be able to fulfil its function. 299 03 The ILO is often the subject of hasty and unjustified criticism. Once again it should be recalled that the ILO, like all other organisations, has its potential and its limitations. 19V 05 1609 297 be What the countries of the world invest in the ILO is but a drop in the ocean compared to the unbelievable amounts wasted as a result of the insane arms rarace. 2190mm 12spr TUO to 29t Let us remain level- headed and support the ILO in its important work. The ILO was set up to be an organisation which would improve the lot of the workers. It cannot accomplish this historic mission without the backing of the workers. This does not mean to say that the ILO is going through a crisis. Quite the contrary. The Labour Office is doing an admirable job of work under very difficult circumstances caused, not least, by political tensions in the world. Thoughts such as these have already been put on paper for previous Congresses 31 -10but there is a tendency to forget them rather quickly. There can be no harm in repeating them when the principles involved are as important to our organisation as is cooperation with the ILO. Besides, new trends develop and the present trend is for the trade union movement to work together with the ILO in the face of increasingly tough resistance from the employers, an increasinengly harsh economic climate and rising international political tension. Valuable work is also being done together with the ILO in the field of educational activities. bas During the Congress period, the IFBWW Industry Committees have held their customary meeting once a year. The Working Groups have done the research and preparatory work in between these meetings. The Executive Committee had originally appointed three Industry Committees: one for the Building Industry, one for the Wood Industry and one for Forestry. At its April 1983 meeting, the Executive Committee decided to merge the Wood and Forestry Committees to form one which is to be known as the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee. SAT This merger was motivated mainly by the fact that ILO had decided to merge the two separate committees it had for the Wood Industry and the Timber Industry. row 263 10 19dment yd w 27 At the moment, the Building Committee is chaired by Konrad Carl, IG BauSteine- Erden, Federal Republic of Germany and the Wood and Forestry Committee by Bertil Jonsson, Svenska Träindustriarbetareförbundet. 290 900 The European Committee worked without a separate Working Group. The membership in the various Committees and Working Groups has been accounted for in successive annual reports. rid ni 2309mmo For several reasons, the Committees and Working Groups have had to give priority to preparing the IFBWW's participation in meetings of the ILO Industrial Committees. 名 Because of the limited resources at our disposal, the IFBWW has not been able to do any regular research work. Moreover, many of the IFBWW's affiliates have well- equipped research departments and the IFBWW could never hope to achieve what these are already doing. There are people from these research departments in our Working Groups which enables us to benefit from the research activities of our strongest members. rldoqquz bms bebssd- level nism9 20 39.J The Congress in Madrid decided that there should be a special form of cooperation between the IFBWW, the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers and the Nordic Federation of Building and Woodworkers. This cooperation is being develop The work of the Industry Committees is, however, extremely costly, if you compare the expense with the results obtained. หมวก hib 292891000 200t not no Jug vl's évad 929d5 26 douz adponT 32 -11The Committees are large and the meetings with documents that have to be produced in small quantities but many languages are very expensive. It is therefore being considered whether there is not another, cheaper, way of doing this work. The most important task, after all, is to prepare our contribution to work done within the framework of the ILO. Membership figures have gone up and down during the past Congress period. Recession and unemployment have made their mark on the IFBWW's affiliates too and some have reduced their membership. Some important new affiliates have joined the IFBWW since our last Congress and that includes four Japanese unions whose affiliation can be looked upon as the fruit of many years of building up contacts. The Bricklayers Union from the USA has reaffiliated. The Indian Federation of Building and Woodworkers has joined us. The two Italian affiliates have withdrawn. Some smaller unions have left the IFBWW and others have joined. As far as membership is concerned, the one more or less evens out the other. IFBWW's total membership is approximately the same as it was at our Congress in Madrid in 1981. Under present circumstances, that must be looked upon as an achievement. Geneva, March 20th 1985 John Löfblad General Secretary Since of E 8 A. tees ttees were cute action. are appender decide de on th to the ngress ing Groups, details are given below of Spermer, Federal Republic of Germany, President Venezuela USA Neth lands tria tegenzi 33 present apnise 294 29 hobo info from the employers, 011 sdt to nowement add aiddiw snob so being done together with the ILO in the field of educa Jasq and pnlub wob brs qu enop ever 29ugit qidensdnsM jang, rem fari abam evertoevalgmenu bris more 何 iese WWERI 9d beniot rot 9ved 29 slits wan Jn6droom 9m02 mwsbdfw anevs( 2a e ane erhabemeone ate qirlandaism Yding Committee is try Commit309251 19 a sep The memberttees and Working Group 288 verse adob and Working Groups have had pation in meetings de had to g give prt resources at our disposal, IF has not been research ha hope There Moreover, many of the IFBMW's affi ipped rese ch departments and the IFBW could never these are already dot people from these research departments in our Working Groups whi us to benefit from the research activities of our strongest members. The Congress decided that there should be a special IFBMW, the European Federation of Building Federation of Building and Woodworkers. This ers and the No ration is being developed. The try Committees is, however, compare the expense with the results obtained coWood cont to few years. This fact also applies mo) pntbitu8 srld to quo p basTest w2.77quя imew AZU antffo Tesdot General Secretary's Report 1.1.81- 31.12.81 is for It shou the Fressed that the but muted dikiimba booW has been During the reporting year, the IFBWW held its 16th Ordinary Congress in Madrid during the period 23- 27 November 1981. Naturally, this Congress constituted the most aslient feature of the IFBWW's activities during the year. Almost all of the IFBWW's work throughout the year was devoted to preparations for the Congress. X Since the Congress was held towards the end of the year, with numerous documents being submitted for consideration, and seeing that a conference of the Executive Committee was organized directly after the Congress, the present report of the General Secretary has been condensed and kept as short as possible. Administrative reasons were also a contributory factor in this respect. The IFBWW's activities throughout the year were also the subject of a broad description given during the Congress. For the sake of good order, however, it is necessary to give certain details concerning the work performed during the year. Activities of the Industrial Committees ofosq The activities of the Industrial Committees were described to the Congress. Decisions were taken concerning future action. The resolutions adopted during the Congress are appended to this report. Plans for future activities are also given. 12 v2 Since the Executive Committee now has to decide on the future composition of the Committees and Working Groups, details are given below of the present composition of these bodies: Building Committee for the it was 2yua mentedA V bПA Rudolf Sperner, Federal Republic of Germany, President 198 Juan Herrera, Venezuela E. Carlough, USA B. Whinberg, Sweden A. Janmaat, Netherlands Marcel Hupel, France usЯ nemo yasms to otiduga Tensb the agenda: TobuЯ 291 2supost Roman Rautner, Austria André Vanden Broucke, Belgium Roland Roost, Switzerland Cesare Regenzi, Italy John Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW vianson STOM my tento to 21 JI 35 -2Working Group of the Building Committee Rudolf Sperner, Federal Republic of Germany Werner Rupff, Switzerland Michael Collins, USA 18.ST.TE Friedrich Grän, Federal Republic of Germany Ulf Asp, Sweden André Vanden Broucke, Belgium John Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW Wood Committee Bertil Jonsson, Sweden, President Henry Hansen, Denmark Louis Seebacher, Austria Ben Rubner, Great Britain 36 Max Zuberbünler, Switzerland 18.1.1 oqs 276791092( even 19dmavoй TS- ES boteq art entub brba ed to 969? Jaifas 320m 3 beduinoɔ 26 bs now 2'WW831 and to ITs 320mIA 459 2291000 9 10 suorque Kurt Georgi, Federal Republic of Germany Jaap Boom, Netherlands 159 Esko Suikkanen, Finland John Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW 9rld, abso bled 26w 22sign00 s sont noidsisbtano 107 b9d3imduz onied bestnopro 26W 9933mm evidex3 noo need 26d 169092 Tamen add to yo 0216 919w 2002691 evitarnimbA.sidrazoq sy and Juoduod ± 2913v356 2'WW8RI TJ9q29 no3 st enimub nevie not3qhoasb bond s Working Group of the Wood Committee Bertil Jonsson, Sweden Roger Gerdin, Sweden Kurt Georgi, Federal Republic of Germany Johann Fischer, Austria Paolo Pellarini, Italy Jaap Boom, Netherlands 9nT vwod 1960 boop to 92529 16sy and painub bemotisq how arid pntm 107 03 John Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW hmmo) sind zubni srt to assividA 03 Forestry Committee 29 Immo 16 aubal art to 29/ 3/ vf336 9NT .notto sudut entmono nexe snow notatos@ John Löfblad, General Secretary of the IFBWW, President Sixten Bäckström, Sweden nov Ts 915 291 90T stujut not ans19 Svein Morgenlien, Norway Pekka Virtanen, Finland G. Balan Nair, IFBWW regional representative for Asia and Pacific European Committee d to 29tbod 929 to nortiz0qmos 9933 immo phibirua Abraham Buys, Netherlands, President André Vanden Broucke, Belgium Bertil Whinberg, Sweden François Portner, Switzerland med to off duq( 1999q2[ obu Bisusented server nsu Roman Rautner, Austria Rudolf Sperner, Federal Republic of Germany Jacques Ducos, France A2U duof163.3 nebow?.predninW.8 besmet A รวก ราว( TequÀ Tearsit Collaboration with ICFTU and the International Trade Secretariats 9b6V bПA More intensive collaboration took place this year with the ICFTU and a number of other international trade secretariats. It is extremely important to note that collaboration with the ICFTU has ndo 36 0 M q 2 ed 3 97 g 31 6 DA IT 90 T 19 2 10 03 38 Я .3 .8 A SM ОЯ A ОЯ 93 50 -3Draft.com continually been increasing over the last few years. This fact also applies w years. This to collaboration with the trade secretariats. $ 1900-05 Presumably the difficult times have made such a collaboration necessary, so that better use can be made of joint forces. хэ enT The democratic trades union movement was subjected to increasingly stronger and better- planned attacks from the employees and governments. Joint planning is consequently necessary in various fields, but especially in the fight for human rights. the In 26W QUO It should however be stressed that the unrestricted autonomy of action in the ICFTU and trade secretariats has remained unchanged, but the action has been better co- ordinated than in the past. ent During the last ten years John Löfblad was one of the four members of ICFTU's Executive Committee and one of the two members of ICFTU's Finance and General Purposes Committee. The ICFTU block is today, from the ideological viewpoint, much more uniform than it has been for some time. A very important event was the re- entry of the AFL- CIO to the ICFTU in November 1981 after an absence of some twelve years. With its 13 million members it is now the largest member of ICFTU. Collaboration with the ILO Considerable emphasis was made both in the Congress documents and elsewhere on the collaboration with the ILO. Jon Like all other international Organizations the ILO too has its clear- cut limits, which is obviously difficult for certain poeple to grasp. The importance of the ILO for the trade union movement and employees is, however, undisputed. on In addition to the normal collaboration in the work for trade union rights and in the field of workers' training, the IFBWW participated extensively this year in the preparation and holding of the Third Tripartite Technical Meeting of the ILO for the Timber Industry, which took place in Geneva during the period 1- 10 December 1981. The IFBWW provided the ILO with all the requested information which it was able to gather together, for the prupose of drawing up the reports. On 30 November the IFBWW organized a preparatory meeting for the delegates of the IFBWW organizations in close cooperation with the ICFTU in its Geneva office. The following reports are listed on the agenda: 1. General Report( concerning developmetns in forestry after the last meeting of the Committee) 2. Occupational Safety and Health Problems in the Timber Industry 3. Employment Promotion and Vocational Training in the Timber Industry, with Particular Reference to Developing Countries 37 88 -56100 Draft conclusions concerning occupational safety and health problems in otup the timber industry The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, 70 Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Having recalled the discussions which took place during the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting of the Timber Industry and, in particular, Conclusions No. 7, paragraphs 43-47, and Having examined the report submitted by the International Labour Office on Occupational Safety and Health Problems in the Timber Industry, Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following conclusions: General considerations [ spigo edd od emoz nl..8 1. Convention No. 155 and Recommendation No. 164 concerning occupational safety and health and the working environment adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 67th Session in 1981, as well as the International Programme for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment( PIACT), have been duly noted. 2. Important changes have taken place in forest technology since the occasion of the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry in 1973. In the industrialised countries many of these changes have led to the introduction of multi- purpose harvesting machines whilst in the developing countries there has been an attempt at the introduction of mechanisation by varying degrees. Such changes have brought about some significant advantages in the working environment and in some aspects of accident prevention. These changes have been accompanied by new problems relating to the health and safety of forest workers, which every endeavour must be made to solve. 3. It was unanimously accepted by the Meeting that improvements in safety performance can best be achieved in a spirit of co- operation between government agencies, employers and workers. It is recommended that at the national level representative advisory councils on occupational safety, health and training be established in the manner as appropriate to each individual country, to advise on current problems, legislation and national standards and that this approach, as far as is possible, be extended to the level of the undertaking. 4. It is agreed thatone of the most effective forms of accident prevention in ofrestry is to remove or reduce hazards at source. Machine design 5. It is noted that the introduction of multi- purpose harvesting machines may reduce physical effort, the effects of adverse climate and work accidents, provided ergonomic and technically safe devices are taken into account in the designing of the machines. 6. It is acknowledged that the present- day light- wieght anti- vibration chain saw is a great improvement in comparison with its predecessors in terms of reducing hazards to workers' health. The white- finger phenomenon among workers using chain saws is still a major problem in certain countries. This phenomenon appears to be related to vibrations emitted by chain saws. It would therefore be desirable for international design criteria standards to be developed urgently after utilising appropriate studies to provide 39 39 ca -6-207610 Isoq, 2002 guidance on vibration levels with a view to such standards being observed in the design and manufacture of such tools. It is also noted that the noise level of chain saws is still in many cases in excess of the hearing tolerance.c threshold. bns 7. In the general context of forest machinery it is a matter of shared concern that some manufacturers continue to market and export their products without due regard for essential intenational safety standards. Of further concern is the fact that many of the importing countries do not have access to .on testing institutes and are thus not always able to know, prior to using the machines, that certain safety and other operational requirements hav Bot been fully met. The operating instructions for machinery should be understandable to the operators. 152 8. In some tropical countries where the use of chain saws is extensive, no problems appear to have so far been encountered arising from hand/ arm vibration. This situation is in shpar contrast with the experiences of some other countries and points to the need for an epidemiological survey to be undertaken. It would be desirable that such a survey be initiated jointly by the ILO and the national governments in those tropical countries. sd 9. It would be desirable that the experience of industrialised countries with regard to vibration- induced white- finger and other related diseases and their prevention should be made available to the developing countries. to to no toub 10. In order to take into account the problems associated with the use of chain saws, appropriate measures should be taken by the manufacturer in collaboration with competent health and safety authorities and the pruchaser. These measures should include the reduction of the cumulative risks caused by 929dT harmful fumes, noise levels, vibration levels and the incidence and force of kick- back. They should also take into account the place of use, viz. temperate, hot or cold climates. $ 61900 6 ni Subcontracting and concession agreements$ 1 an Lied ed 329 bris 215 31.8 Theg 11. The employment of workers under subcontracted or concession agreements can lead to problems where there is a lack of training or knowledge of safety standards or where, because of isolation, such standards may not be known. At the level of the undertaking this state of affairs should, whereever possible, be corrected by having clauses regarding safety standards included in service contracts or concession agreements. 03 at to nt Training przeb snidsM 12. The training of forest workers with regard to safety and health is of paramount importance. Such training should include initial training, on- the- job training, retraining and specialised training so this would encompass an integrated and comprehensive approach which would meet the requirements of workers in order to develop and maintain the workers level of knowledge and skill and to induce a positive attitude to the observance of safety and health standards. All workers should receive training on occupational safety and health standards before commencing work. 219 13. It is noted that in certain countries the training of forest workers in safety and health topics is wll established. However, at the national level, the competent authorities should ensure inclusion of subjects in occupational safety and health in the curricula of educational establishments responsible 40 -7-8for the training of forest graduates and technicians. as as basqan Payment systems ailable informa Isubม ก รา 14. The practice of paying" danger money" to forest workers undertaking high- risk jobs should be reviewed and measures taken to reduce risks to an be acceptable level. 9200 od sunt noo 15. Interest has been shown in the possible relationships between accident not frequency and payment systems( i.e. piece- work and time- work). Further studies in this area are necessary and should be undertaken in those member States where comparisons are feasible. Personal protection equipment and clothing ragraph, 9 A fan boo 2) I.SS oo to 16. The need for forest workers to use suitable work clothing is accepted. However, much of the work cloghtin at present in use is unsuitable for hot humid conditions. In this connection, it is noted that research into suitable work clothing for hot environments is being promoted by the ILO in association with Calcutta University. It is desirable that the ILO pursues this important work with a view to its early completion.# 21225 906 порто 29 17. It is also apparent that some personal protective equipment which has been largely developed, and is extensively used, in countries having a temperate climate, is not suitable for use in hot humid conditions. Research and development is therefore needed in order to provide an adquate degree of comfort and protection for workers in these areas. Having been convened by the Governing Body os 12 18. It is noted that in many countries forest workers in certain working conditions are reluctant to use protective equipment and, for this reason, many employers are reluctant to provide it. At the national level, and at the level of the undertaking, measures should be taken to ensure that employers supply personal protective equipment and that workers are informed of the work zywis risks involved and the reasons for the use of protective equipment. In addition consultative machinery between employers and owrkers should be set up, where it does not already exist, for the purpose of arriving at an agreement on the choice and use of personal protective equipment. Nutrition protelain 100 19. It is recognised that in some developing countries, problems associated w with high workloads and the undernourishment of workers continue to be encountered. However, it is noted that considerable improvements have taken place at the level of the undertaking where the employers have been able to assist in making adequate nutrition available for the workers. The national governments of developing countries should therefore encourage and S support such appropriate action on this matter of nourishment and nutrition whenever possible. Inspection 20. It is acknowledged that due to the scattered and remote nature of forest work, occupational safety and health legislation is difficult to enforce and also that inspections are sometimes carried out by inspectors with insufficient technical knowledge of occupational safety and health in forestry work. bulon In order to remedy this situation governments should, in consultation with q 41 8. -8employers and workers concerned, and in the manner appropriate to each individual country, take action to ensure that forest work- sites are inspected as regularly as possible and that such inspections are conducted by competent persons having adequate working knowledge of forestry. Medical nu 214X 90 93 14 90T AT 21. Recognising that, by its very nature, forestry will continue to pose occupational health and safety problems, it is important that the development of occupational medical services should be encouraged at the international, national and local levels, in accordance with Recommendation No. 112. 22. It is understood that Recommendation No. 112, concerning the provision of occupational health services is due to be revised. It would be advisable 9 that in the course of that revision, attention be given to the provision of paramedical services, specifically adapted to the forestry environment. Action required to be taken by the ILO 23. The ILO, using all means at its disposal, should, taking into consideration Convention No. 119, actively assist member States and employers' and workers' organisations in their endeavours to discourage the practice of marketing and exporting any machine or piece of equipment which does not satisfy essential safety, health and ergonomic standards. It should, by the publication br of Codes of Practice, advise member States of the international standards that are acceptable. It is noted that the International Organisation for Standardisation has recently established technical subcommittees to deal specifically with forest machinery. 24. It is noted that ILO Conventions which have an important part to play in the prevention of accidents and occupational health problems have been ratified to a very limited extent. Whilst recognising that ratification must always take account of the socio- economic factors prevailing in individual member States, it is nevertheless considered that the ILO should take all a possible measures with a view to increasing the number of ratifications in view of the importance of the safety and health of forest workers, especially Conventions Nos. 119, 148 and 155. 25. It is noted that although forest workers engaged in forest establishment, forest road construction, maintenance and protection operations face risks which are similar to those faced by their counterparts in harvesting work, it would appear that statistics are lacking. The ILO should therefore obtain statistical information to present to the Governing Body for inclusion in the agenda of meetings of the Wood Industries Committee. w [ q 时 26. Many doubts exist about the immediate and long- term effects of pesticides and other chemicals on the health of forest workers and their consequences for the working environment. The existence of current publications of a general nature is acknowledged but there would seem to be a genuine need for technical and operational guidance specifically concerned with forestry. The ILO is therefore requested to produce, in co- operation with other appropriate international organisations, a specific Code of Practice laying down the requirements for labelling, storage and disposal of containers; mixing, handling and correct use of the chemicals and the dangers to handlers of effects, including the accumulative effects, if instructions are not observed; and personal hygiene standards. cula of ts 42 -9-01 27. It is noted that information on safety and health in forestry, published an as a result of research or experience, does not in many cases reach its potential users. The ILO is therefore requested to collect and collate all available information with a view to its inclusion in a Code of Practice. 28. The ILO should continue to pursue the research into work clothing for hot environments as referred to in paragraph 16. 29. The ILO should initiate epidemiological surveys as referred to in paragraph 8. 12. countries 30. The ILO should undertake or initiate appropriate measures in co- operation with the industrialised countries with regard to paragraph 9. worker AI.2 31. The ILO should convene a tripartite meeting of experts on questions related to vibration- induced white- finger amongst timber workers, taking into account Annex III, Item 23 of the ILO report" Amendment of the List of Occupational Diseases Appended to the Employment Injury Benefits Convention, 1964( No. 121)" Report VII( b). and $ 1.3 6 Draft Conclusions concerning Employment Promotion and Vocational Training in the Timber Industry with Particular Reference to Developing Countries The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and and colle reements are pr Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Adopts this tenth day of December 1981 the following conclusions: I. General observations 279 now TsbTO 1. Since the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting of the Timber Industry, important changes have taken place in this industry in both developing and industrialised countries. There is a growing concern, particularly in the developing countries, about the proper management, maintenance and regeneration of forests as an important renewable resource of raw material and as a protector of the human environment in its widest sense. While at the global scale the demand for wood for industrial utilisation gradually increases with growing populations and rising standards of living, there is a substantial increase in the demand for fuel wood, especially in rural areas of developing countries. 2. Higher demands for wood raw material and wood fuel must be compensated for by an adequate renewal of forest resources. This requires a considerable expansion of reforestation activities in a number of countries, and particularly in the developing countries. In some of the more industrialised and developing countries the future productivity of forestry is closely related to the problem of reducing certain types of air pollution that endanger vegetation. 3. Technological changes in harvesting have been pronounced in most industria1lised and some of the developing countries as a consequence of over- all technological, economic and social changes, and as a means of keeping the industry competitive. 43 -10TS 4. As a result of technological change, higher demands for wood, and intensified forest management and forest renewal programmes, employment patterns in the industry have in many ways been greatly affected. Technological changes could lead to increased employment( as presently in developing countries) whereas very rapid technological change may also lead to an undesirable reduction of employment( as in some industrialised countries). In general, 8S however, higher demands for wood, intensified renewal and intensified ing Jon management of forests usually lead to increased demands for labour. II. Employment promotion The effect of further mechanisation on employment sdI.08 tw 5. In the developing countries, depending on locally prevailing conditions, logging is carried out manually, by simple mechanisation and by advanced mechanisation. However, in situations where there is a scarcity of financial resources, shortage of appropriate skills and the availability of unemployed or underemployed manpower, mechanisation should be pursued gradually.) 6. It is acknowledged that in many instances mechanisation is a challenge and a necessity to ensure the industry's viability. However, it should be introduced in line with the countries' socio- economic conditions. At the same time, its introduction requires careful planning, adequate training of personnel at all levels and the adaptation of machines to the needs of the operator. Authorities should keep in mind when introducing more mechanisation that it can be an important means of making jobs attractive to young workers and that it can, through a reduction in workload, increase the employment opportunities of older workers. to yboa Older workers bm6 7. The older worker should preferably be retained in active employment until reaching normal retirement age as defined by legislation or by collective agreements. His experience can be an asset to the enterprise and to younger workers. In this connection, the provisions of ILO Recommendation No. 162 concerning older workers should be followed. Conversionit I 8. If regular work in logging imposes an excessive workload on older workers with reduced physical capacities, every efforts should be made to provide them with lighter jobs, e.g. in siviculture or in sawmilling, and they should be provided with retraining as necessary. Vocational rehabilitation should also be provided where necessary to offset the reduction of the occupational capacity of older workers. in the agenda of meetings of 9. If older workers continue logging work, working methods should be adapted to their physical capacity whenever feasible. Furthermore, payment systems should so be adjusted as to ensure, to a maximum extent, a reasonalbe income for older workers. Such measures are not found in some developing countries where older workers give up logging work and change to other jobs. Piece- work and time work sacion 10. Piece- work, time work and mixed- wage systems such as time- work plus production nouses all have certain advantages and disadvantages. The change- over from piece- work to time- work contributes to the reduction of the rate of b serious accidents but it also lowers productivity and earnings. Under a time44 -11-- S- st work arrangement the quality of work is usually higher(.e.g. the reduction of wood waste in felling), and workers would not tend to over- strain their physical capacities. 11. At present, in many countries, piece- and time- work, used side by side, meet the requirements of both employers and owrkers. Older workers tend to nh prefer time- work or mixed wage systems whereas in a number of cases younger workers tend to prefer piece work. 12. In some countries where a general change- over from piece- to time- work has been carried out during the past decade, workers have come to appreciate this as an over- all improvement in the quality of living and working conditions; in others, the workers appreciate the opportunity to choose between different wage systems. x bns Employment of contractors and migrant workers 291 61 rom work wad to sd 13. If adeaute employment conditions are provided, the employment of small contractors and migrant workers serves the interest of both employers and workers. Well organised contractors operating with efficient and skilled workers can make an important contribution towards increasing the viability of the industry and towards generating employment under circumstances where otherwise work might not be carried out due to a lack of skills and equipment. 14. Problems have been encountered in some countries where migrant workers and workers engaged by small contractors are employed unter working conditions that are inferior to those of the regular workforce. Such problems should be avoided by legislation or by collective agreements in those countries where legislation and collective agreements are provided. National employment policies technica Tuoda OJI. ES 15. Since the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry in 1973, the governments of developing countries have become increasingly nevno) cognisant of the role of the forestry sector as a catalyst in rural development. Contributing to this growing recognition have been increased environmental awarness, expanding interest in forestry by international collaboration and exchanges, and a continuation of incentives to generate rural economic activity in sectors besides agriculture. These broad trends seem likely to continue.1039 As more resources flow into forestry and agro- forestry employment can be expected to expand accordingly. 16. The degree of integration of forest resource policies with human resource policies is highly variable from country to country. Nevertheless, authorities should endeavour to combine national employment objectives with forest pin management objectives so that the results are favourable for both employment reasons and operational efficiency. 17. In some countries where timber concession agreements have referred to employment conditions, the authorities concerned should ensure that these na conform with general labour legislation after tripartite consultation where applicable. as Communal forestry and agro- forestry 18. Communal forestry and agro- forestry generally create a large number of 45 -12--employment opportunities. However, institutional support and central ow guidance should be provided to make forestry's socio- economic contribution larger tha than it is at present. changes could lead to 19. Every effort should be made to ensure that shifting cultivators are absorbed in more settled agro- forestry activities to help reduce deforestation and to promote more stable employment patterns. However, in this context, resettlement policies should respect the rights and interests of all affected parties. The promoting of appropriate technologies stenop s crew 2 93 od smoo esq ed ent 100 902 MI.ST 20. More effort should be invested in developing and disseminating appropriate technologies for forestry. 0 906w ing countries, depending on locally prevailin 21. In particular, more research, education, research application, and exchange of technical know- how are needed in the labour- abundant developing countries to expand knowledge of how to make labour- intensive forestry more efficient and hence more competitive. Training of workers and management as well as an adequate supply of improved hand tools and other appropriate equipment should be an integral part of such activities. Forestry work as a means of unemployment relief .ET YOW # to dto 22. Because substantial numbers of the labour force in developing countries are not covered by unemployment insurance, very effort should be made to generate income- producing jobs for the rural unemployed and underemployed in the forestry sector. Many countries, both industrialised and developing have used government participation in the forestry sector to accomplish this. Forest workers' organisations 16 23 bas AT 25 foq 3nemyofgms isnotil 23. The ILO should intensify its efforst to promote the ratification and application of Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135 and 141. With respect to the Convention concerning the promotion of collective bargaining, 1981( No.154), the ILO should ask member States to take further action on this Convention o as required by article 19 of the Constitution of the ILO. Furthermore, the ILO should accelerate its existing programmes designed to strengthen forest workers' organisations and encourage workers' own initiatives which contribute to the economic and social development of the entire timber sector. be neces to set the หมด III. Vocational training for 9029 329101 To moldepotni to 99 of the Mont si Training for mechanised logging 24. It is recognised that training should keep pace with technological development. To ensure that this is done collaboration is desirable between the industry, manufacturers, training and research institutions, and workers' organisations. อา มะ 209 bluoda be Pieceedings noitsfarpal quodal sens 25. Where advanced mechanisation exists, workers should be given a much broader basic training which will enable them to work with a wide range of different equipment and to perform different functions. Additional training should be provided when new types of machines are introduced. 46 -1326. In many developing countries, up to now, few workers have undergone adequate technical training. In veiw of the increasing use of machines such as chain saws, tractors and trucks, machine operators should be provided with appropriate training aimed at helping to avoid accidents, to reduce wood wastage and damage to the remaining crop and to prolong service life of machines. the Training for manual logging TS necessa 203 27. The application of improved labour- intensive logging methods is of interest to many developing countries, particularly in the harvesting of small- sized trees. Worker training should be provided in the use and maintenance of improved hand tools, for instance axes, bow saws, cross- cut saws and ancillary equipment. In this context the experience acquired in manual logging in industrialised countries could be preserved and usefully drawn upon. 28. In view of the special care which must be paid in manual forestry work to maintaining a balance between physical workload and the physical capacitities of the worker, training given should include instruction in the application of ergonomically acceptable techniques. to instruc Training of foremen and instructors 2513 29. In order that workers who are to be promoted to foremen posts have the ow desirable levels of competence, they should undergo special training to increase their knowledge of and skills in, among other things, leadership and communication. 297bu32 30. For developing countries in particular, lack of qualified instructors is one of the greatest obstacles to the introduction of effective forest worker training. While in recent years much progress has occurred in this respect in the developing countries, the situation remains critical. To overcome this problem a major effort is needed to train instructors in both technical and pedagogical fields.mus o The Tajfd9# Fi 31. Suitable candidates for instructor training should be recruited from among skilled workers, foremen and supervisors, and solid theoretical and practical training should be given in tools, equipment, operational techniques organisation and pedagogy. To deal with the massive need for instructor training, particularly in developing countries, governments should consider requesting assistance from international organisations and other external sources( Developing countries would be well advised to make use of the sb facilities of the ILO's International Centre for Advanced Technical and Vocational Training to the extent possible. However, in some cases such d training would be better provided in the region or country concerned). Organisational structures for training et bas 32. In many industrialised countries there has been a gradual change- over from non- formal and mobile training( provided to a highly seasonal labour force 196 of manual workers) to formal and school- based training( of a largely permanent labour force employed in mechanised operations). In developing countries the emphasis is still on mobile training. Noting thaupe 60 lad OPR 291259m 2003 33. In order to ensure that the means used for training are adequately adapted to the needs of each country, governments, employers and workers' organisations should closely collaborate in the formulation of training policies and in the implementation of training programmes. am 47 -14-ETFinancing of training How WST 90 34. Different systems are used to cover the costs of the vocational training of forest workers. In a few countries training levies are raised which are made available to pay for the training expenses of the industry concerned. In many countries, however, the government pays directly for the basic institutional training of workers, whereas employers usually carry the cost for special training, for instance when introducing new machines. evorant to programmes. T 35. Whatever system is used for the financing of adequate tever system is used for the der indemnities should be paid to workers undergoing training. IV. International action to promote employment and training qu nwsrb v[ uszu b06 b9 92919 bluco 36. The ILO should, as appropriate, in close collaboration with FAO and other international organisations, continue to strengthen its endeavours to promote employment and to improve the voacational training of forest workers. It should in particular endeavour to expand its technical co- operation activities for the forestry sector. tegral part 37. Inter- regional and regional technology transfer should be promoted. International collaboration on forest working techniques and training of forest workers should be expanded, particularly within the developing countries. The 92ILO should be actively engaged in these activities. 38. Studies on appropriate technology in forestry such as those conducted by the ILO in the Philippines should be carried out in other developing countries and be combined with tool development and workers training. 39. The capability of the social partners in contributing to programmes for employment promotion and voactional training programmes should be strengthened. In many countries external aid is needed to launch national activities in forestry worker training and in workers' education. The ILO is particularly invited to assist in such work. 街 τε Draft resolution concerning improvement in the collection of statistical data on occupational accidents and diseases recognised by the ILO with a view to their prevention submitted by the Steering Committee 29250 9002 N 03 The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, blow Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, andining for mechanised snorj 291 Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Considering that statistics are an essential working tool for guiding preventive action and assessing progress achieved, Considering that the use of such statistics should be encouraged in undertakings in order to enable those responsible for safety to take speedy measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases recognised by the ILO, Considering that many countries lack reliable statistics and that such statistics as may exist fail to take into account the circumstances or causes of accidents but deal rather with their effects on the part of the body affected, which restricts prevention to the setting up of passive protective measures( clothes and safety equipment), whereas knowledge of the causes 48 the -15adT permits more active efforts actually to reduce the occurrence of accidents, Considering that, in the absence of co- ordination, statistics cannot be directly compared from one country to another, as the same definitions do not always refer to the same factors, bet i Considering that, despite the diversity of means of exploitation and transport, the varying degrees of mechanisation, the contingency of environment and harmful effects peculiar to the geographic conditions of various countries, it is necessary to find a way to establish statistics on a reliable basis covering numbers of accidents, their frequency and their gravity, direct or indirect causes, the circumstances of their occurrence, and the part of the body affected, Being, moreover, informed that the Governing Body has placed on the agenda of the Thirteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians an item on statistical reporting of occupational diseases, Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry invites the Governing Body of the International Labour Office: 1) to instruct the Director- General to undertake the necessary measures for preparing appropriate statistical reporting systems which can be adapted to the needs of enterprises and local( regional or privincial), and national bodies, and can be effectively used for the pruposes of international comparisons, and bas 2) to request member States to provide it on a regular basis with up to date statistical information on occupational accidents and diseases. Draft resolution concerning freedom of association in the timber industry submitted by the Steering Committee The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, berand Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Recalling that freedom of association is a right recognised in the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation, Recalling that a series of instruments adopted by the General Conference of the ILO and ratified by many States lay down the principles underlying freedom of association as including freedom from outside constraint and interference; protection against administrative suspension and dissolution, and anti- union discrimination; the right of organisations to establish and join federations and confederations, and the right to international affiliation% 3B and the promotion of collective bargaining, го 9255 03 Recalling Memorandum No. 4, paragraphs 19-21, adopted by the First Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, which insisted on the necessity of eliminating all obstacles to freedom of association; and Resolution No. 10 adopted by the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting, which called on the ILO to request the governments of member States to ensure that freedom of association and trade union rights are respected at the place of work, Noting the relevant sections of Parts 1 and 3 of the General Report submitted to the present Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, which show that there are still many obstacles to overcome and in which it is stated that" even where trade union rights and freedom of association are recognised, there are still many difficulties to be overcome in seeing that they are 49 08 -ar-16actually applied in some countries", 03 Jos 2310 Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: bestb The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry invites on the Governing Body of the International Labour Office: 2000 ent 1) to urge member States: ar a) to comply with their obligation arising out of their membership of the ILO to recognise freedom of association, b) to ratify and implement the Freedom of Association and Protection of the to sb Right to Organise Convention, 1948( No. 87); the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949( No. 98); the Workers Representatives Convention, 1971( No. 135); and the Rural Workers' Organisations Convention, 1975( No. 141); c) to take further action on the Promotion of Collective Bargaining promet Convention, 1981( No. 154), as required by Article 19 of the It show Constitution of the ILO%; 94), as ties d) to take the necessary measures to ensure the effective application of To these instruments in the particular conditions prevailing in the timber 37. beindustry, and, in particular, to: nat ILO 38. cou i) provide their labour inspectorats with the staff, and financial and other resources needed to enforce, in an independent manner, 935 03 qufreedom of association in a widely dispersed industry like the timber industry, ii) ensure that workers of all categories enjoy the right to exercise es an freedom of association, development and workers iii) protect workers against discrimination on grounds of trade union 39. Te aubraffiliation or representation in respect of employment and occupafor tion; and voa 2) to request the Director- General: edT SH a) to promote the implementation in the timber industry of the aforementioned ILO instruments and decisions of the previous Tripartite Technical Meetings for the Timber Industry, and to include an evaluation of their application and of the obstacles encountered in his General Report Draft to the first session of the Wood Industries Committee, da The and b) to ensure that freedom of association and tripartite participation are bn promoted in all ILO technical co- operation projects in the timber industry, as well as in projects carried out with other organisations and agencies, 50% by 201 c) to increase the ILO's workers' education activities- including activities to support the co- operative services of workers' organisations in the timber industry, an industry of particular importance for rural development. офьякт 50 edse m 91 03 -17-81Industry, Draft resolution concerning multinational enterprises in the timber industry submitted by the Steering Committee The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and he workers Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, bos Recognising the adoption by the Governing Body in 1977 of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy and its subsequent decision in 1980 to establish a standing tripartite committee of the Governing Body to consider the effect given to the Declaration; Recalling Resolution No. 9 adopted by the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, which requested the Director- General to consider including the timber industry among the sectors to be studied with regard to social policy problems within the multinational framework, and which urged governments, multinational enterprises and workers' organisations concerned to provide the ILO with information enabling it to carry out mont surveys and studies, ой OW Considering the growth of multinational enterprises in the timber industry and their impact on the workers concerned, ding Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: Adopts, this bent The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry invites the Governing Body of the International Labour Office: verning Body of the Internation 1) to make all efforts, including the use of existing national tripartite consultation arrangements, wherever appropriate, to secure the observance of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy adopted by the Governing Body in 1977; 2) to ensure that appropriate ILO involvement continues in the UN activities concerning multinational enterprises, and to ensure that ILO studies and activities concerning multinational enterprises receive due attention by the United Nations and other competent international organisations; 3) to request the Director- General to undertake studies to evaluate the effect given in the timber industry to the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy. 03 ries, to bns blow industries; on forestry 4) to request the Director- General: a) to conv quodsno by the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting ino Fis piapro godd Frid timber the full Needom sohddodersoek the recomm the Timbe made by TO TACTICate the work 01 ST 15q1T butt ent etings fis hree Tripartite Technica try: 18er medmeed of od mot svens@ nt Jem pntvsH I Gladiat Bienen afhou] HAPO 29 S SP98 19dm/ T 9ri 101 pattes Toofadost s 16qT broɔ92 er yd bsdqobs vidaubnI 51 -11-18-16tum pot 09670 Draft resolution concerning the role of the timber industry in energy creation submitted by the Steering Committee v6H bms The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Considering that wood is a good insulating material and that wood processing is relatively energy efficient, Noting from the relevant section of Part 3 of the General Report of the Director- General that developing countries use 80 per cent of their wood ая production as fuel and that they depend on wood for over 20 per cent of their energy requirements, with a much higher rate of dependence for the least developed countries in particular, Noting also from the General Report the efforts made, especially by the wood- processing industries, to use tree- or forest- level waste or waste from initial processing plants for energy purposes, ecti Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry invites the Governing Body of the International Labour Office: 1) to request member States to timber a) promote a greater and more efficient use of wood in building and construction, for the benefit of employment in the industry, Tuanco of 103 b) ensure that fuelwood planting is at a level and the use of wood for fuel is managed in a way that assures sufficient energy to meet the 291+ 1 needs of the population, and, also, discourage forest destruction and encourage reforestation, 209 03( S c) utilize their energy resources in a more economic and rational manner in the wood industries; [ snor 2) to request the Director General to: the pr us Tr a) take full account of the importance of forestry and the wood- processing industries in all ILO activities in the field of energy; b) keep the Wood Industries Committee fully informed about the impact of the world energy situation and of energy policies on the wood industries. to increase the 140's activities to su in the es of v Draft resolution concerning the future activities of the International Labour Organisation in the timber industry submitted by the Steering Committee The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, Recalling the Resolution Concerning Future Action by the ILO in the Timber Industry adopted by the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber ट 52 -19-209Industry, Noting with satisfaction that the Governing Body has decided to set up a standing committee for the timber and woodworking industries, entitled the Wood Industries Committee, 25 Considering the importance of the wor- of the Wood Industries Committee and of the ILO's programme for the wood industries; the often disadvantaged position of the workers employed in the sector; the relevance of the industries to rural development, the environment and energy problems, Noting that systems of payment, work organisation, and the length and arrangement of working time are undergoing change in many countries, Noting also that, especially in some developing countries, social security schemes and social facilities for workers in the timber industry are inadequate, rong conclusions had been drawn from the 18 m Noting further that while adequate data bases are essential for effective work, the statistical data base on matters within the terms of reference of the Third 03 Tripartite Technical Committee for the Timber Industry is not uniformly adequate; Considering that the rehabilitation of forest workers who have suffered from working with unsuitable tools and equipment of from bad working methods is of fundamental importance; and Noting that in some countries commendable work has already been done to develop comprehensive methods of rehabilitation within the industry, including the use of specialists in the field of ergonomics, Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: daritat 98 The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry invites the l Governing Body of the International Labour Office: nor did this robner anddws $ 2 1) to convene the Wood Industries Committee at sufficiently frequent intervals in to reflect the aforementioned importance of the industries, the Committee's barbroad terms of reference, and to ensure effective follow- up- on no account, should intervals between meetings be longer than five years; 2) to ensure that, when drawing up the agenda of future sessions of the nthe Wood Industries Committee, the two technical items are divided between its mortwo major components, i.e. forestry and the wood industries; 3) to give consideration to the following subjects in deciding on the agenda of the first session of the Wood Industries Committee: and its Director thin thei limits- always gave 11ci) working, living and social conditions in forestry and the wood industries, ii) social security schemes, Soliii) vocational rehabilitation for forest workers with particular emphasis for the on rehabilitation within forestry and the wood industries% 3B 4) to request the Director- General: a) to convene, as was suggested by the Second Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, small tripartite expert meetings and seminars The coat the regional level to deal with problems that are specific to the timber industry in a particular region and to facilitate the work of the full Wood Industries Committee; b) to intensify technical co- operation in the timber industry in line with the recommendations made by the three Tripartite Technical Meetings for the Timber Industry; c) to strengthen ILO co- operation with other international organisations 53 -20--VidaubnI and agencies concerned( WFP, UNDP, FAO, ECE, UNCTAD, etc.), and to en- to courage tripartite co- operation in joint ILO/ FAO and FAO/ ECE/ ILO committees as well as in their activities. hmo asty TOW 03 глод d) to review prior to the First Session of the Wood Industries Committee the adequacy of the statistics available within the ambit of the Committee's terms of reference, and to take any measures considered necessary to improve the data base for the Committee's deliberations. to ой Draft resolution concerning the terms of reference of the Wood Industries Committee submitted by the Steering Committee 03 The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry, Having been convened by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and 28 show st Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 December 1981, zbor gofeveb Bearing in mind the importance of silviculture in the process of reforestation and maintaining sufficient levels of natural resources in this sector, qobA Emphasising that silviculture has to be considered as a crucial factor in the context of employment planning and job creation, dbsT Stressing the role of sivliculture in providing continuous and alternative vo employment for workers who are doing seasonal work, Considering, furthermore, that the same workers are employed in both timber harvesting and silvicultural work, h Adopts, this tenth day of December 1981, the following resolution: bsond T The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting for the Timber Industry requests the Governing Body of the International Labour Office to reconsider its of( S decision taken at its 214th Session% 3B to include silvicultural activities within the terms of reference of the Wood Industries Committee; and to change the name of that Committee to" Forestry and Wood Industries Committee". evip: 03 Acant 2 : 29) es energombaf10992 fo1982( rr 10 160 w 219 now$ 29107 not not363d[ snotsov( fr 29113 zubnt boow grid bas teenot aiddiw noisitderes no ni :[ 619099-1035910 et 29upers of( P entM TT 9sqin broɔ92 en yd b9t2900u2 25 25, enevno 03( 5 08760981bqxgiatel( na es vetabel redhotabour TO SHOW 983 9363TITOST OF DR NOT The Third Tripartite Technical Meeting 160 USTUNT 190m3 Tanahaboo Trut s ax97 apnij9eM[ sinde qiT 99 90 yd ebsm anoidsbemme srij Having met in Geneva from 1 to 10 Decea 1981, JaubnI admit Recanateexesado dziwnego dziel Industry adopted by the Second Tripa Technical Meeting for the Timber 54 - - 21-The ILO Labour Conference, June 1981 and to 2291p02 dal The 62nd International Labour Conference of the ILO was a memorable, historic event, since Solidarity was recognized as a trade union organization in Poland, and Lech Walesa participated at the Conference as a representative of workers in Poland. This aroused exceptional attention and actually diminished the interst shown in the agenda. This was, however, understandable since the presence of Solidarity and Walesa represented for the ILO and its principles such an important event that this was to be expected. It was hoped that a democratization effect would result in the Eastern block. Six months later, or more precisely on 13 December 1981, it was to be seen that the wrong conclusions had been drawn from the 18 months of freedom in Poquot Jx9n land. The illusions are now dashed for much time to come. It is to be assumed that the ILO in time will strongly protest against the military takeover by force in Poland. ПОЯ 6 90 ent to Poland has ratified ILO Conventions No. 87 and 98, which specify the freedom of trade unions and negotiations. It is difficult to find the correct words in order to pass judgment on the military putsch of 13 December. It is in to also worth mentioning that the Generals were able to state that it was necessary to use all the resources of a highly developed military apparatus in order to exert their will on such a completely peaceful movement as Soli- T darity. Solidarity was basically a catholic trade union movement which grew bo into a movement of social reofrm. It kept well away from the use of force. There was never any question of there being a danger of a resort to arms, nor did this ever happen. It was only logical and understandable that people were, however, ready to resort to use of the strike weapon, and this was quora in full accordance with the ILO Convention recognized by Poland. The happenings in Poland speak for themselves. v2 9nT It was an unforgettable event for myself personally to participate together al with the ICFTU Secretary General Otto Kersten in the ICFTU delegation atab bns the first Solidarity Congress in Gdansk in September 1981. It is all the more regrettable that this demonstration of freedom, through which Poland 98 was sekking to find its way to democracy and freedom, should have come to al a tragic end. Those of us, however, who were in Gdansk all had dark forebodings. The ILO and its Director General- within their limits- always gave Solidarity their constant support. S quona Solidarity and Poland remain an important and difficult task for the future al for the ILO. anada) Cons Da : yuqeb bnS ayu8 msds dA Jaf The Bulletin appeared in 1981 with two complete and one double issue.tuqeb bnS The collaboration with Amnesty International was strongly increased in quon 1981, a fact which was clearly apparent from the Madrid Congress. 2nd S. S 55 13-90 90992[ obuЯ A- 16X: vtuqeb bmS -22- S 16th Statutory Congress of the IFBWW, Madrid, Spain, 23-27 November 1981 sriT The Congress is still fresh in one's mind. We awaited this event full of expectation, and it actually exceeded all of our hopes. adegy We are very grateful to our Spanish colleagues for the exemplary organizational work which they carried out beofre and during the Congress and made this conta a success. The minutes which will shortly be ready will provide a detailed report concerning the proceedings and decisions taken during the Congress.eqod El no The Congress elected the following as the leadership of the IFBWW for the next four years: President Vice- President General Secretary Bram Buys Roman Rautner John Löfblad bemuzas od 03.2 ± 1 yd revo The above, together with colleagues Rudolf Sperner, Federal Republic of Germany, and Bertil Whinberg, Sweden, constitute the Management Committee of the IFBWW. Be The Committee of Auditors is composed of Armin Frei, Switzerland, President, ni Odd Isaksen, Norway and Horst Morich, Federal Republic of Germany. dbddreatfoey Tatoos to Jomsvom The Executive Committee consists of the following members and deputies: Cons Group 1: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden: 2 members Adopts, this tent [ lut at apatnaqqsd Bertil Whinberg, Sv. Byggnadsarbetare förbundet( Sweden) 1st deputy: Bertil Jonsson, Sv. Träindustriarbetareförbundet( Sweden) tow I 2nd deputy: Esko Suikkanen, Puutyöväen Liitto ry( Finland) Bernt Larsen, Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet( Denmark) 1st deputy: Poul Christensen, Specialarbejderforbundet( Denmark) Tom 26W 2nd deputy: Svein Morgenlien, Norsk Skog- og Landarbeiderforbund( Norway) 6 Group 2: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg: 2 members 10 237 bns 0JI T droqqua Jnstanɔ her bf02 André Vanden Broucke, La Centrale Générale( Belgium) 1st deputy: Juan Fernandez, La Centrale Générale( Belgium) sf09 bns xisbiloz 2nd deputy: Eugène Bausch, OGB- L( Luxemburg) .OJI st 107 Abraham Buys, Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) 1st deputy: Ad Janmaat, Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) 2nd deputy: Henk Spijkerman, Bouw- en Houtbond FNV( Netherlands) tellus edT Group 3: The Federal Republic of Germany: 2 members mAw not3srods! foo T 26w dot dw tost.s.[ Ber .18 Rudolf Sperner, IG Bau- Steine- Erden 1st deputy: Konrad Carl, IG Bau- Steine- Erden 2nd deputy: Karl- Heinz Tiedtke, IG Bau- Steine- Erden 22 56 -23-ASen, 13 13-19 1st deputy: Karl- Heinz Schwark, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff 2nd deputy: Peter Riemer, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff Horst Morich, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff Group 4: Austria, Switzerland, 2 members ember, 1981: : If quor A o Vuqab Jal 2005bpbaSber, 1981: Roman Rautner, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) 1st deputy: L. Seebacher, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) 2nd deputy: J. Köteles, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter( Austria) bms no François Portner, Gewerkschaft Bau- Holz( Switzerland) 1st deputy: Roland Roost, Gewerkschaft Bau- Holz( Switzerland) 2nd deputy: Max Zuberbühler, Gewerkschaft Bau- Holz( Switzerland) Group 5: Great Britain, Ireland: 1 member 16403 and TOU Ben Rubner, Furniture, Timber& Allied Trades Workers' Union( Great Britain) 1st deputy: J. Kooyman, Furniture, Timber& Allied Trades Workers' Union( G.B.) 2nd deputy: E. Goodall, Furniture, Timber& Allied Trades Workers' Union( G.B.) bal ndo 18 Group 6: France, Italy, Portugal, Spain: 2 members Manuel Garnach, Federacion Estatal de Madera, Construccion y Afines( Spain) 1st deputy Bernard Petit Jean, CFDT( France) 2nd deputy: Joao Costa da Silva, SINDÈ COMPA( Portugal) 2290 Carlo Mitra, FILCA- CISL( Italy) 1st deputy: Bruno Bruni, FENEAL- UIL( Italy) 2nd deputy: Marcel Hupel, Force Ouvrière( France) AJOS 632 bnS al- dal vod66Y noPS 11-13 December, 1981 2510n03 sm50; 0-0 beldtoj ndo Group 7: Greece, Israel, Turkey, Cyprus: 1 member Troup 7: DAS grandA 2291pno 38 JIU- JAM3R 6A d Mordechai Amster, National Union of Building Workers( Israel) 1st deputy: Muzaffer Saraç, Yol- Is( Turkey) 1012291003 1639nimo X.T180 2nd deputy: Shimshon Roth, National Union of Woodworkers( Israel) baldo no Group 8: Canada, USA: 1 member das W22 blow d SAMI ger QUI Jay C. Turner, International Union of Operating Engineers( USA/ Canada) 1st deputy: Edward J. Carlough, Sheet Metal Workers' Internat. Assoc.( USA/ Canada) bs 2nd deputy: Charles Pillard, Internat.Brotherhood of Electrical Workers( USA/ Canada) Group 9: Africa: 1 member Charles Attah, Construction& Building Trade Workers' Union( Ghana) SRT8M 1st deputy David Matheru, Kenya Timber and Furniture Workers' Union( Kenya) 2nd deputy: OPEN but reserved for TUNISIA 2nd deputy: OPEN Group 10: Asia: 1 member Jau Ken Carr, F.F.T.S.( Australia) 13 bimon 1st deputy: S. Santhanasamy, National Union of P.W.D. Employees( Malaysia) 2nd deputy: Abdullah Md. Don, Timber Employees' Union( Malaysia) : 1801 ad 57 9T 520 sbif02 V1033632 Af JumbsjetH baldtöl not -24Group 11: Latinamerica: 1 member 1st deputy: Pablo Arosemena, SITRAPRODEC( Panama) 2nd deputy: Sergio Loaiza, UNATROPYT( Costa Rica) aux boy foH# 7299.19m Juan Herrera, FETRACON( Venezuela) N J210H yuqsb tel : ytugsb bnS quora 0992 bnS Representation and Participation in Conferences and Congresses during the year 1.1.1981- 31.12.1981 usb bmS European Federation of Building and Woodworkers in the EEC: Executive Committee Meeting, Luxemburg, 21st January, 1981: John Löfblad quora no8 Jal UGT, Portugal, 2nd Statutory Congress, Lisbon, 30.1.- 1.2.1981: John Löfblad Internat. Union of Operating Engineers, AFL- CIO and CLC, sb 3.:vjuqeb bmS Annual Conference, Bal Harbour, Florida, 2nd to 6th February, 1981: John Löfblad 20th Pancyprian Congress; Cyprus Workers' Union, Nicosia, 12th to 14th March, 1981: John Löfblad 2nd Statutory Congress; National Union of Woodworkers, Israel, Zichron Yaakov, 15th- 16th March, 1981: John Löfblad ( vis I) JIU- JAM Juqsb bnS 61JIM of163 CFDT- NFCB; 20ème Congrès, Saint Jean de Monts, Vendée, 25th- 28th March, 1981: John Löfblad no FENAL- UIL, 8th Congress, Abano Terme, Italy, 2nd- 4th April, 1981: John Löfblad 2mA sposo 16 ORIT, X Continental Congress, Toronto, Ont., Canada, 17th- 20th May, 1981: al John Löfblad # 2 bnS IMF, 25th World Congress, Washington D.C., 25th- 29th May, 1981: John Löfblad IUF, 19th Statutory Congress, Munich, FRG, 28th- 31st May, 1981: John Löfblad 12.710 ( sbenb 67th International Labour Conference, Geneva, 3rd- 24th June, 1981: John Löfblad NBTF, 22nd Congress, Bornholm, Denmark, 15th- 19th June, 1981: John Löfblad Swedish Union of Electrical Workers, Statutory Congress& 75th Anniversary, Stockholm, 21st- 26th June, 1981: John Löfblad 6M bivs0: yuqsb 32f A12 Norsk Skog- og Landarbeiderforbunds 14 Ord. Landsmöte, Oslo, 16-19 augusti 1981John Löfblad Republic 2. me edmem[ 3612A: Of bu The Economic Crisis-" The Opportunity for Change"- Caux, Switzerland, 28th August, 1 - John Löfblad ns2.2: vjuqs dA Solidarnosc, Poland, 1st Congress, Gdansk, 4-7 September, 1981: John Löfblad bmS Histadrut, 14th Statutory Congress, Tel- Aviv, Israel, 8-11 September, 1981: John Löfblad 58 -27- as-25Dansk Snedker- og Tømrerforbunds, 3e Kongress, Copenhagen, 13-19 September, 1981: John Löfblad enforce fully PTTI 24th World Congress, Tokyo, Japan, 20-23 September, 1981: John Löfblad Träindustriarbejderforbundet i Danmark, 24e Ord. Kongress, Aarhus, 23-27 September, 1981: Henry Hansen bns noi Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, 11. Ordentl. Gewerkschaftstag, 4-10 October, 1981: Bram Buys, John Löfblad FILCA- CISL, Italien, Congress, 23-26 September 1981: Max Zuberbühler, Switzerland Federatie Bouw- en houtbonden, Merging Congress, Rotterdam, 18-21 October 1981: Roman Rautner, John Löfblad UGT, Sindicato dos Trabalhadores das Industrias de Ceramicas, Cimentos e Similares de Aveiro, Viseu e Guarda, Aveiro, Portugal, 31 October 1981: John Löfblad -sbni Blikkenslager, Sanitets- og Rörarbejderforbundet i Danmark, 30th Congress, Helsingör, 8-13 November 1981: John Löfblad Puutyöväen Liitto ry, Kongress, Kiljava, Finland, 13-15 November 1981: Odd Isaksen Maaseututyöväen Liitto ry, Congress, Kiljava, Finland, 11-13 December, 1981: John Löfblad Geneva, 2nd January, 1982 John Löfblad General Secretary orted vic sand tradeabbi adtions is noit more blit lenoitevnoo to qu 0 the 037 aib 99 59 the move -26-28Juabs 1st : 18e1, 19dado 29pnox sƐ abnuchot19mb po-19b9n2 X2060 T bedömno Resolutions 1801 Resolution on Peace and Disarmament 2291pn03 bfnow AS ITT9 The IFBWW stands for Bread, Peace, and Freedom. The IFBWW regards Peace, Economic Progress and Social Justice zubni- T поглинутпен as indivisible. Unemployment, hunger and poverty cause tensions and : 1821.19d350 01- ps3 231 war. Living in peace means enjoying freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of move- lo ment and the right to self- determination. Repr Exc UGT, : 18er ed Internat. Union of Annual Conference, Ba 20th Pancyprian John Oppression of individuals, peoples and nations is a threat to peace. Peace also means that nations and peoples should be able to defend their values, their way of life, their culture. Meeti But defence requirements do not justify the arms race. The arms race diverts resources crucial to combat poverty, hunger and disease. It is a shameful waste. All nations must re- dedicate themselves to the principles of the United Nations Charter. States must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any nation, bled 162 Nuclear arms represent an immediate threat to the existence of mankind. They give neither peace nor security. Their so: 1801 redmayophistication brings new uncertainties and instability. 2nd Statutory Cong Zichron Yaako CFDT : faeredis John Löfblad We, the workers of the free trade unions, reject the myth that nuclear weapons are only for defence. By their very naEture, they are weapons of mass destruction. Their deterrent effect is outweighed by the threat to security associated with the growing number of warheads on both sides, the sophistication of delivery systems and the risk of accidents. It is a fatal illusion that a limited nuclear war could be Congress fought. The use of medium- range and tactical weapons- such as SS 20, Cruise and Pershing II missiles, neutron weapons Con would inexorably trigger global annihilation. 20th FENAL- UIL QRIT John IMF. 25 IUF, 19th Statut bry 67th In NBTF, 22nd Cong Swedish Union of Stockholm, 21st - The continuous expansion of conventional weapons creates the capability and motive for their use. Congress We condemn the increased shipment of arms to areas of increasing international conflict, such as Central America and the Middle East, and we demand greater control of the international arms trade. The maintenance of the existing high level of conventional forces is at the root of the development of tactical and intermediate nuclear weapons. 9th June, 1981: We condemn the reliance on nuclear weapons and the buildup of conventional arms. Electry We vigorously oppose all testing of nuclear weapons and the 26th dumping of nuclear wastes in the ocean. Governments - East or West, North or South- must draw Norsk Skog- og Landarbe the inescapable conclusion of their self- destructive policies: John Löfblad THEY MUST DISARM OR LIFE WILL BE OBLITERATED. srb axe wed ayu ms18 J213- A3J17 пьтоя t2 Tau2916m2 9 Löfblad Pentafelb1: 092x621 bb0 JuJu9266M ndo 1981: dto ndol blad blad We therefore appeal to all governments concerned Switze August, - to abandon the illusion that they can achieve security through increasing nuclear and conventional forces; The Economic Crisis John Löfblad Sol mosc, Pol - , 1st Histadrat, 14th Statutory Cong John Löfblad to resume immediately negotiations leading to effective disarmament measures under international control; Te 60 v, Israe Septe per, 1 -27-8S- evo to take and implement confidence- building measures; yasm to enforce fully existing treaties, particularly on non- proliferation of nuclear arms; ati noqu to commit themselves to promoting detente between East and West, and solving conflicts through negotiation and agreement; -- to undertake research on how to convert the armaments inaloi me dustry to production to satisfy social and economic needs of mankind; atrigh in order, in the immediate future - -eb of to agree on the withdrawal and termination of production -vog sri pof SS 20 missiles by the USSR, and the abandonment of the production and deployment by the USA and its allies of how air Cruise and Pershing II missiles and the production of endziw hanced radiation( neutron) weapons. svaid The IFBWW supports the steps undertaken by the ICFTU obs and other international organisations to demand immediate and serious negotiations leading to gradual, general, simultanevlevitious and controlled disarmament and an end to the production of nuclear arms. negasb The of tra ons Resolution on Human and Trade- Union Rights - -lim 008 buildings ital benefits s, and ldings urther development he fur rail ng given to ra saving, Landscapes Therefore investment in At this moment the workers in Poland are fighting to consolidate their independent trade union organisation in spite of national and foreign threats. At this moment colleagues are being tortured in the prisons of the Turkish military regime. - At this moment trade unionists are being murdered in El Salvador, in Guatemala and in Bolivia. A anoissh - sds to so At this moment workers are being imprisoned and deported in South Africa. These are only a few examples of the persecution and victimisation of trade unionists and democrats. Governments are systematically trying to put trade unions and democratically elected oppositions out of business through legislation or direct control. avit In spite of international agreements on human and tradeunion rights a reactionary tendency hostile to the unions is sweeping over the world. 1419000 The governments in South- East Asia are co- ordinating their efforts to completely control the trade unions. Furthermore, the labour ministers of several Asian nations are leading an attempt to curb the activities of ITSS through the introduction of a code of conduct at the ILO. In Latin America the military juntas are a serious threat to the trade- union movement, and their efforts aim to control the workers. In doing so, these juntas are trying by every means to legitimate their rule. Trade unions are often the only remaining channel for the struggle for political and social liberation. All known methods to strangle the trade union movement are utilised. In South Africa the growing independent trade- union movement is the only open channel for the struggle against oppression and apartheid. The minority regime is desperately fighting to hinder this trade- union development. tation should is preserved and place of rest. 61 -26- TS-28The decisive offensive against the rights of workers all over long the world must be stopped. It is a threat against democracy and peace. jas 3 bne abes noltou The 16th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW calls upon its executive: bns 12W bns - to continually and systematically monitor the implementation of labour rights and to investigate and document violations of these rights; to publish yearly surveys on violations of trade- union rights within the IFBWW sector; to take appropriate action on the basis of the surveys to deto somfend human and trade- union rights by approaching the governments concerned, the ICFTU and the ILO; ent to 291 - ne to- to involve affiliates and regional organisations in this work; to continue and improve co- operation and consultation with ICFTU, the other ITSs and Amnesty International to achieve maximum effectiveness in defence of human and tradeunion rights; zuolez brs UT3010 staibema to urge the affiliated organisations to collaborate actively with Amnesty International. Resolution on New Economic Order Upsello noo of The world economy is in a severe crisis which will only deepen unless prompt action is taken by governments. Without urgent, concerted action the already intolerable poverty of 800 milanonclion people in the developing world will worsen still further. Unemployment will rise in both North and South, increasing 13 ni social and political tensions and conflicts within and between nations. An increase in the enormous number of jobless in the beo South threatens an explosion of catastrophic proportions. But these disastrous trends need not become reality. There oiv bis an alternative. That alternative lies in the acceptance of the 95" one world" concept, leading to an integrated global strategy for balanced development. It involves a change in the direction of economic policy in the industrialised countries, more effective development policies for the people of the South, a masabat sive transfer of financial resources and technological knowanchow to developing countries, a global energy compact, reforms in the international monetary system in short, a new interis national economic and social order. Trade unions have a duty to work for economic growth throughout the world, social progress and the narrowing of the noit gaps between rich and poor within and between nations. The strong mutual interest between workers in the South and North in a programme for balanced global development has Brit always been underlined by the international trade union move01 ment. clusi IFBWW urges governments to 1. co- ordinate measures to be undertaken by industrialised countries to bring about full employment, growth in real inavom comes, higher official development assistance, structural adjustment to the new pattern of world trade and the control enitip of inflation; nebnirl of 62 Resolution on and the Ec The -29tion Industry 2. place much greater emphasis in developing countries on programmes to satisfy basic needs and invest in human development, as well as increased industrial and agricultural output, with the. objective of bringing about self- sustaining growth and large- scale job creation; 3. eliminate protectionist trade barriers; stabilise world market prices for raw materials by means of international commodity agreements; support an International Reconversion Fund aimed at the adjustment of investment and employment and the introduction of a just and impartial social clause in the GATT, based on ILO instruments; 4. press for an effective UN Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations( TNCs) which regulates the role of TNCs in development, ensures the full involvement of trade unions and incorporates the existing ILO Declaration of Principles on Multinationals and Social Policy. 1oduz de. not trained. of un5.plan and construct all private and public buildings entre with due consideration for human and environmental benefits in order to avoid uninhabitable agglomerations, and concentrations of office and administrative buildings. The same considerations must dictate the further development of transport systems with priority being given to rail transport, which is energy and resource saving. Landscapes must not be irreparably destroyed. Therefore investment in tourism, and in energy and raw- material exploitation should be carried out only on condition that nature is preserved as humanity's source of oxygen and soil, and place of rest. his 23672 blu IFBWW urges trade unions to 1. inform their members of international trade union programmes for a new international economic and social order; bar 2. support a world- wide concerted programme for growth and balanced development which should also form part of national campaigns against unemployment and poverty; ari 3. press their governments to respond positively to the recommendations of the Brandt report; 4. stress the need for a major effort to accelerate the development of the South. Trade unions in developing countries should strengthen their ability to analyse economic problems and work out policy proposals for discussion with governments. 63 -PS. -30no 2gitation opt ab nombM WP prinies 19 ham blew acill beasomoni as low as nemqole 25 noites doj sisos- agnel bne ritwong Commo nolzsvno 1oqqu -yolqma Isipos Resolution on Multinationals The uncontrolled policies of multinational concerns constitutes a permanent threat to the world economy. The multinationals enjoy such a concentration of economic power that they misuse it and make weaker countries depenapntbitud at dent on them. attened stemnon fyne Because they decide on large- scale investments, on whether or not to purchase raw materials and semi- manufactured goods, bms 2001d819 and set prices unilaterally, they are able to exercise a monopoly apnfbftud evids in some countries over entire economic sectors and to subornamqolovsb vedinate the development interests of countries to their desire The ot navire en for profits. 290652b privs 2 Consequently, the IFBWW calls for national and internant Jnem 29vnt srotentional controls on multinationals. This will require greater cobluoda notist talqxe operation among all national and international labour organibev 92nq et 96zations( TUAC, ICFTU, and the ILO). .J291 to 906fq bns to This will involve: 1. Greater disclosure of the policies of multinationals and their subsidiaries( financial reports, statistical data, etc.) to be made available to trade unions. A constant control should be exercised to ensure the respect of the OECD code of conduct. bris 2. Consultation at regular intervals between governments and unions to set and plan for economic and social objectives. 3. Elaboration of a code of conduct for multinationals by governments, trade unions, and firms to insure the rights of workers. got 4. The IFBWW should make a report on the activities and the regional extension of the multinational companies in its dog jurisdiction and place it at the disposal of its affiliates. how bos amst -vog me IF 64 The in the South and ment has trade union movesed employment, growth in real in ment assistance, structural adrn of world trade and the control -31Resolution on the Construction Industry and the Economic Crisis The construction industry is of central importance in the development of every country. The growth of a society puts heavy demands on this industry, which often has a larger share eds no.or of the economy in a developing country than in an industrialisbonds betretened country. Je fud for -mo -nu 219> how bni zlen bns Yet in the industrialised countries too, the construction industry is a key sector, owing to its size and to the quantities of supplies it receives from other sectors. Every building worker employed means jobs for other workers in other industries. - The economic crisis is not diminishing on the contrary, unemployment figures are rising, especially in developed countries. This winter, new record figures for unemployment are expected, with greater poverty and social tensions. Young workers, especially those who are not trained, are severely affected by the high level of unemployment. The construction industry and building workers are, as usual, the hardest hit. Housing as well as construction for other purposes has been drastically reduced in Europe. In many European countries, one out of three construction workers will probably be unemployed this winter. The economic policy which is the reason for this situation is an irresponsible one, not only towards the building industry bne but also towards the population as a whole, since there is a shortage of housing and the economy needs stimulation. As exempllified by the Reagan administration in the USA and the Thatcher government in Great Britain, this policy is of its very nature opposed to the unions. Since construction is dependent on domestic goods to a greater degree than other industries, it is not only the most efficient but also the best way to stimulate the economy withyide out adversely affecting the balance of payments. For construction in European countries, it is no longer accurate to speak about a decrease: it is now a collapse. Housing construction is virtually at a standstill, and we now face the collapse of the entire construction industry, with extremely grave consequences to building workers, woodworkers and all other groups in society, in fact, to the whole economy. It is not merely the breakdown of an industry, it is a waste of skills and trained workers, an enormous waste of investment in human beings. The cost will be found to be very high indeed when the day comes to replace these resources and rebuild the construction industry. The 16th Congress of the IFBWW demands that governments face their responsibilities to society, to the economy, to housing, to the construction industry and its workers and halt heq the collapse of construction, using it instead as an instrument to break the economic crisis and carry our countries into a better future. no and ned boun noinu- sbet merito babnuot yloart inispred svitoallop no yhagong ay to leaoqib bal a bebasque to 65 -32Shino Czubal moito no nohalozsЯ ziar simonos br ab orts ni sonstoqmi Istries to al yitzubni noitounan erT fuq ytsipos s to ritwong at yunuco viave to inamqolay serie 19018) asd morto dointw.vdaubni airb no abnismsb yvsed -ni to -nuo 916 Resolution on the Problems of Workers who, on the international building market, are transferred abroad It is extremely unsatisfactory ry that, when a construction company from one country recruits workers from another country to work in a third country, the conditions for the workers 20 are not satisfactorily safeguarded, either on the national level or on the international level through the ILO. Hundreds of thousands of workers are affected. A new kind of multinational company has emerged: in addition to those which carry out projects abroad, there are now multinationals which deal in foreign labour. bents13 ton 916 The 16th Congress of the IFBWW therefore urges the Exec-nu to fave 3 yn Hiw utive Committee to - explore these problems with regard to the workers, companies and countries concerned; introduce the results of the IFBWW's studies in the ILO and demand studies, documentation and other activities with a view to the formulation of national and international standards with regard to working and social conditions for the workers concerned; noitsu investigate the use and effect of the contract labour system Vizzubni in the IFBWW sector, especially in developing countries; - take appropriate action in cooperation with the ICFTU and 21 91 approach the ILO in the matter. A edit bns arj vd beitiliqmaxe 1891 ni nemmevogeltedT anoinu erit 0 bezoggo Tutan Chonationals an hould Resolution on Regional Activities ourfango 9onic and Workers' Education In the last Congress period, the regional activities, particularly in the workers' education, have been increased considerably. 08 190 gnizuo sris Visma is bris Simultaneously the regional structure of the IFBWW has been strengthened. This could only be achieved by growing international trade- union solidarity. Therefore the 16th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW recommends that the regional activities of the IFBWW and the workers' education programmes of the unions be further intensified. This will strengthen the IFBWW affiliated organisations and will increase affiliation to the IFBWW. art blinds bris Resolution on Turkey vitaubhi no of ymThe 16th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW, meeting in Madrid, led b Spain, on the 23-27 November, 1981, condemns all violations Jem of human and trade- union rights, including long pre- trial periged ods of imprisonment without proper cause. sides of We demand the immediate release of all Turkish trade- union prisoners awaiting trial. We also insist that torture allegations be thoroughly investigated, whereas they are now blandly denied. We protest against the continued suspension of trade unions freely founded under Turkish law, as well as the continued ban on collective bargaining, on strikes and on other trade- union activities. We oppose the unwarranted disposal of the property of suspended trade unions. 88 66 -33The Congress demands that previously established tradeunion rights not be curtailed in the revised labour legislation about to be promulgated by decree, i.e., without due democratic process. The IFBWW 16th Congress calls upon the ILO to send the intended contact mission without further delay. We protest the dissolution of political parties, which runs counter to the avowed objective of restoring democracy, and against the prison sentence on the respected leader of one of those parties, Mr. Bülend Ecevit, for publicly opposing the ban and for defending himself against unjust allegations. The IFBWW supports the demands in respect of Turkey made by the ETUC to the Council of Europe and the EEC Council of Ministers. We demand immediate progress towards genuine democracy in Turkey, which cannot properly be achieved through an unsid representative constituent Assembly as set up by the National Security Council. gnizuorbbad of an Resolution on Training Proper training contributes significantly to the political, social to and cultural emancipation of man. Professional training humanizes work, safeguards jobs and makes it possible to exercise greater control over work processes. Consequently, unions must intensify efforts to impress upon their members the necessity of training and urge governments to collaborate in developing, coordinating and implementing training programmes. This implies a uniform union strategy with regard to training. The IFBWW should use what financial means it has available to place greater emphasis in its training activities on teachThis ing the trades. The IFBWW considers the following to be necessary prerequisites for the implementation of training programmes: bha to 1. Proper professional training requires an adequate basic education( primary and secondary school). 2. Provisions for apprenticeship and other training programmes must be part of collective agreements. 3. Training should be carried out during working hours with pay. Training allowances should at least correspond to the minimum living wage in the region. 4. Industrialised countries and international organisations ( ILO, UNESCO) should adapt their training programmes to the specific needs of the countries concerned. The IFBWW should have a say in the choice of training experts and the evaluation of training projects. 5. The responsibilities for vocational training must lie with the government. In Third World countries, employers should be required, by legislation or contract, to train indigenous workers in the skilled trades. In all cases, trade unions ose should actively participate in the preparation, planning and implementation of vocational training. 01 2265010) 67 -34abnamab zasypno T Resolution on Housing ad ton airigh noinu Housing construction and housing policy need to be re- activated. of Oularnoqual A basic tenet of housing policy must be the right to a home. To guarantee this right for all men, housing construction policy must include greater international cooperation and measures making it possible to provide dwellings and a healthy home environment at a suitable cost. One of the tasks of the IFBWW members is to persuade their governments. The latter should be prevailed upon to elaborate national programmes which meet the human needs of a home, a decent home environment and the related infrastructure. Among the measures needed are: Isn1. an energetic land policy to make lots available at suitable prices for building houses and infrastructure; 2. low- cost government loans, loan guarantees, and housing subsidies as well as the creation of lending institutions to provide financing for social housing; 3. more government control on rents and the sale of dwellings; 4. reactivation of existing cooperatives and the founding of new ones; 5. sufficient rent subsidies, adjusted to housing needs and income; 26. promoting social housing, including for fringe groups; 7. renovating and modernizing older buildings, parts of town, and preserving historical sites; 8. tax cuts for the construction of social housing and for housing cooperatives; 9. the application of energy- saving measures in building new liave dwellings and renovating older ones. The member worker organizations of the IFBWW, with their expert knowledge and experience can help in the elaboration of national programmes and make a valuable contribution to improving the housing market for workers. iziup The Congress declares these measures to be the policy of the IFBWW, and asks the affiliated unions to press their governments to adopt the policies contained in the resolution. Resolution on Changing Technology srit and Its Effects on the Construction Industry Whereas new technology is rapidly changing the conditions ano and contents of work in the construction industry, the IFBWW and its members welcome technological improvements that make work safer and more productive; yet we note that new technology also has negative effects that must be mitigated. Technological development is essential if the great needs of the world's population for better construction are to be met. We adopt the following general principles: anoin 1. The construction industry should not be blindly led by bos gninnew technological innovation, but should actively seek to forecast and plan for future developments. the abroad та 68 -35-08n 2. Technological development should be guided and stimulated by the desire to improve the work environment, safety and health as well as productivity. Inseglar Using new technology to improve the safety and health of the workplace should be a particularly high priority. 3. The humanisation of work should be a top priority of technological development. Machines should facilitate the work of man; man should not become the mere appendage to a machine. bejoni his to 4. New machinery should be screened for ergonometric, safety and health considerations before being cleared for general use at the worksite. 5. Technology should not dictate the speed of work. olfin 2911 6. The fruits of technological innovation should be shared by the workers, both through the improvement of working conditions and through distribution of the profits of increased production. lumita WWBA ed: JenT 7. In some areas of the world, expanding employment should be a higher priority at present than introducing labour- saving machinery. Technology should be appropriate to the society in which it is introduced. An intermediate techResonology is needed in many areas of the world. By intermediate technology, we mean a technology that requires relatively low capital investment, that is relatively labour intensive and is easily acquired by those who are to use it. or Intermediate technology is not traditional pre- industrial technology, but a more advanced technology that repreboow sents an improvement in working conditions for those in developing countries. The bris 8. Technological displacement should not result in unemployment. The increased place of innovation will require a due to corresponding increase in training and retraining. 109. The emphasis of technological innovation should not be on" de- skilling"; that is, the process of fragmenting and simplifying work skills that led to the assembly line. This approach has proved to be a dead end in industry and should not be applied to construction. 5 md to 10. New materials and processes should not be introduced into the workplace without prior consideration of hazards to health and safety, and appropriate action to minimise such hazards. 11. The rapidly increasing cost of energy requires the development of greater energy- consciousness in building methods. Energy- saving methods should be monitored and stimulated if possible, and the initial cost of building should be balanced against life- cycle energy costs.ne WE 12. Particular efforts should be made to introduce innovations that will lessen the effects of adverse weather conditions on construction. 13. New methods and improved building codes safeguarding buildings against the hazards of fire and earthquake should is of frie be adopted. bos Therefore be it resolved art mi riad sioM.. ▷ svispan and save! rabroying their Vizubni boow tud noitevonni Isolgolondos soqqo ton ob sW s as hurl one orlw seors not noite: neqmo o vtinues doj ypolondiet to Ilu29) , the work 69 ог 69 -20-36To -sturite bns bebing ad bluorinegolovsb lepipolonisa 1. That the IFBWW and its member unions call upon the ILO to implement the Resolution of the Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee of the ILO( July 1971) which calls upon the ILO to" take appropriate measures to induce governments to draw up and implement practical measures for protecting workers against possible egunfavourable social consequences of new technologies". It is shameful that this Resolution should have been ignored for more than ten years. The ILO should draw up a specific programme of research and action, in consultation with the IFBWW. their respective governments to fund research on problems of safety and health, employment displacement, and training needs, as they are affected by changing technology. 3. That the IFBWW stimulate the exchange of information between national unions through reports, working parties or conferences. 2. That the IFBWW and its member unions call upon Resolution on Full Employment, Combatting Unemployment and Humanizing Work in the Wood- Working Tradesovni tariqso wol visv 1. Full employment in the wood trades is strongly dependent on building activity. An active housing- construction policy also generates further activity in the supply industries, especially the wood man industry. ed for We therefore call for more housing construction and more renovation of older buildings. Governments should provide low- interest capital for public housing projects and grant tax cuts and deductions for bos gr private home construction. zid bn 2. Full employment and the elimination of unemployment in the wood sector is not dependent on building alone. For -ni be the furniture industry, especially, the evolution of real incomes is of special importance. When real incomes rise, purchases of furniture also increase. For these reasons, we ask that all governments guarantee the future of the furniture qolay industry, pursue an energetic policy assuring both healthy aboriregrowth in the industry and increased consumption. slumite Those in the lower income brackets should benefit from a greater- than- average increase in real incomes. ed and ano 3. We demand that, wherever circumstances permit, singlefamily wood homes be constructed so as to activate a part of the wood industry. A significant added advantage of wooden homes is that they are energy- efficient. nibus Wood is good insulation and its processing requires less blood uore energy.se bas 4. More than in the past, we need a social commitment to alleviate the negative effects of technological progress in the wood industry such as computers, chips, electronics, etc. We do not oppose technological innovation, but demand job security or compensation for those who are hurt as a result of technology. 28. 70 -37Report of 1. Ment 5. During the period until the next Congress, the humanization of work in the wood industry is to have top priority. Of primary concern here is noise reduction. More than 80 decibels should not be allowed. Machine manufacturers should be required to meet this norm, for peak and nondes The, Fédération peak loads. Sindicato dos de Bento Go Workers In addition, we call for laws and collective agreements for eliminating the harmful consequences for workers exposed to dust or working with paint or glue. There were no Baw 2. Staff At its 9 Jul two persons: 6. Raw materials for the wood industry must be protected. Therefore, processes which conserve raw materials must be used. The re- planting of forests must be carried out the world over, not only as a means of securing raw materials for the wood industry, but also to create recreational areas for people and to preserve nature. Björn Carlsso 7. Co- determination must be extended with regard to both the Edward Sussex working environment and the structure of production. 82 unisia; the de Mobiliario nd General to engage On 31.12.1982; the Resolution on Forestry John Löfblad Head Office was as follows: Edward Sussex The Congress demands: Björn Jeannette Secr 1. that all countries support active policies in the forestry sector, and international agreements whose aim is to utilize Camilla Ken forest resources, but which protect our forests in such a Silvia McInnes way that future generations can increase them; Beatrice Zahl2. that employers in the lumber- jacking and brush- cutting sector guarantee their workers' jobs. This means, when planning to mechanize, taking into account not only technical considerations and mechanical capacities but also the effect of machines on nature and the workers' legitimate claim to a secure income and adequate social benefits; Lawrence Chan and G. Balan They managed coordina 3. Committees. 3. that forestry workers enjoy a higher degree of social security should they lose their source of livelihood. This involves compensation for illness, accident, and forced unemployA. The Management, as well as retirement; Africas Pacific. March in Ge 4. that legislation be passed in all countries fixing, as a maximum, the work Frankfu week to 40 hours and the working day to 8 hours, extending vacation time, and, in countries where such is still not 8. The Executivthe case, lowering the retirement age; 5. that all designers of new machines in the forestry sector aim at producing the machinery safest for both man and the environment. Machines must be adapted to men, and not viceD. Regional Conversa. The forestry trades remain among the most dangerous. As a The European Coresult, every possible means must be used to reduce risks. It is absolutely necessary that machines and tools be improved and humanized. The work site must be arranged in such a way that the risk of accident is kept to a minimum and prethe Conventive health care can be organized; The Regiona September Management in officer The Latin Amer skills. Bogota, Co attended the 6. that all forestry workers in every country receive basic occupational training and the opportunity of improving their General Sec 7 and 8 on 7 an ded and the The educa education on 15 the edu Se ember in ation officer 71 now art mumtx6m -TEssinsmur erit en 1xen a finu boheq 08 -398 ΟΙ brex tonill 9101 marit nd br a 10 ed ton bluode avisando doidw ior to pros To arisen 28 vinc jop fudyatzyon boow Vino on nuo fud siisqs3( 83) Tiga 210x10 ødt bas indust industry, pursue bovg besi hief on to jab mile sot to notulos nin uton no aenidos.19 bas amoonias 219show compense for those who result of technology. - 1- Report of the General Secretary of 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1982 1. Membership 97 25 and the 672 The Fédération Générale des Ouvriers du Bâtiment- UGTT, Tunisia%; the Sindicato dos Trabalhadores nas Industrias da Construcao e de Mobiliario 299de Bento Goncalves, Brazil; and the United Lumber no Workers' Union, Philippines, joined the IFBWW. 963 There were no disaffiliations or expulsions. the Fores 2. Staff and General 06 Letes on At its 9 July 1982 session, the Management Committee decided to engage two persons: bea 10 Björn Carlsson as education officer; Edward Sussex as assistant to the General Secretary. b On 31.12.1982, the staff of the IFBWW Head Office was as follows: On 31.12.1982, the staff of the of 762 John Löfblad, General Secretary Edward Sussex, Assistant to the General Secretary moz bib 1 be Björn Carlsson, in charge of trade union education programme Jeannette Angst, Secretary to the General Secretary of Camilla Kempe- Jelmini, Secretary- Translator Silvia McInnes- Lee, Secretary- Translator 29 Béatrice Zahler, office employee. duz shed editions Lawrence Chancy Kawesa continued as regional representative for Africa, and G. Balan Nair as regional representative for Asia and the Pacific. en They managed the IFBWW's regional offices. Ottiwell Simmons was regional To coordinator of the IFBWW in the Caribbean area. 2202 3. Committees to WWA. ber I ns to 70 22 The Management Committee had five meetings: on 11 February and 24 March in Geneva; on 9 July in Helsinki, Finland; on 19 October in Frankfurt a/ Main, FRG; and on 16 November in Geneva. B. The Executive Committee met on 25 and 26 March in Geneva. C. The Committee of Auditors met on 29 January in Geneva. AVS D. Regional Committees 19 The European Committee met on 16 November in Geneva. q92 IS 231 JA 192 WW8 bo The Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific met on 7 and 8 en September in Bombay, India. The General Secretary attended and the Management Committee was represented at the meeting. The education officer was also present. The Latin American Regional Committee met on 15 and 16 September in Bogota, Colombia. The General Secretary and The General Secretary and the education officer attended the meeting. 73 - 2- 8 60 The African Regional Committee met on 22 and 23 September in Nairobi, Kenya. The General Secretary and the education officer attended and the Management Committee was represented at the meeting. Further information on the meetings of the Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific, and the Latin American and African Regional Committees can be found in the report on regional and trade union education activities. E. Building Committee and its Working Party rb on The Working Party met on 22 June and 29 September in Geneva. It 77832.S * A defined the following items as priorities priorities for work for work in the inter- congress period: labour- leasing; construction workers transferred to work on building sites abroad%; B issuing an IFBWW union pass for workers going abroad. The Working Party recommended that an IFBWW conference on health and safety be held in 1983 or 1984. 619062..b6, It did some preparatory work for the tenth session of the ILO's Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee, April 1983. Two questionnaires were prepared: one on IFBWW activities for salaried employees; the other on labour- leasing, labour- contracting, sub- contracting and the employment of casual workers. These were the main activities of the Working Party. we're the main WSJ. The Committee met on in with 90 The Building Committee met on 17 November in Geneva with the following agenda: adoption of the reports of the Working Party; preparations for the tenth session of the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee%; B motions referred to the Building Committee by the 16th Congress of the IFBWW( introduction of an IFBWW union pass; creation of international certificates of aptitude); proposal to hold an IFBWW conference on health and safety; future IFBWW action for vocational training; consideration and adoption of a draft resolution on the employment situation in the construction industry. F. Wood Committee and its Working Party and the Forestry Committee The Working Party of the IFBWW Wood Committee met on 14 May and 21 September in Geneva. .0 At its 21 September meeting the Working Party noted that the General Secretary of FENEAL- UIL had informed the General Secretary of the IFBWW that FENEAL- UIL would not accept its nomination to the IFBWW Wood Committee. Consequently, also FENEAL- UIL's membership of the Working Party in th Party in the person of Paolo Pellarini was withdrawn. The Working Party defined its main areas of work in the inter- congress 26W 19 to period as follows: forest management policies%; health and safety; influencing wood- working machine producers; multinationals; disseminating and analyzing key economic data. bebe336 74 - 3- of 9W 90 Cooperation with international organizations( United Nations[ ECE], ILO, UNIDO, FAO); holding an IFBWW conference on health and safety% 3B and organizing study tours are the main means of action recommended by the Working Party. The Working Party requested the General Secretary to organize, in cooperation with the IFBWW's woodworkers afffiliate the IWA- a study tour to the Pa tour to the Pacific Coast of the U.S. and Canada in early 1983. - The Wood Committee met in a joint meeting with the Forestry Committee on 18 November in Geneva. The agenda of the meeting was as follows: adoption of the reports of the Wood Working Party; United Nations Industrial Development Organization [ UNIDO]- First consultation on the wood and wood products industry; report of the fortieth session of the Timber Committee[ UN- ECE]- forest products market trends and prospects% 3B programme of work in the field of multinational companies; report on forestry by the IFBWW's regional representative for Asia; proposal to merge the IFBWW wood and forestry committees. 329 4. Information EM 983 2 trade bne qoyuS 29 25 The 16th Congress adopted a motion instructing the Executive Committee to examine the conditions for improvements in the system of exchange of information. In line with this motion more time and funds have been set aside for the IFBWW's bulletin. Four editions of the IFBWW's bulletin" Building and Wood" were published in 1982. Each edition had about twenty pages. When Some twenty- five circulars were sent out. bread. Many requests for publications from the IFBWW and international organizations were fulfilled. affiliates of publications available in We have tried to inform affiliates international organizations. 5. International Solidarity: Human and Trade- Union Rights no or 190 Efforts were focussed on several focussed on several important cases. cases. We continued to cooperate with other ITSS, the ICFTU and Amnesty International. has undertak 10 23 A. Cases Spain hope for ( 1) building workers strike the on on your 1936 169 A.291319df not abst bris svinism 2sw aid3 Ju8.b9bn9qauz 25W 26W wel In January the General Secretary cabled to the Spanish authorities to protest against the intimidation to which the Madrid police were subjecting leaders of FEMCA- UGT. Manuel Garnacho, General Secretary of FEMCA- UGT, and local leaders of the union had been arrested and detained for brief periods. This was to stop them from leading the January and February strikes of the building workers of the province of Madrid. 75 - 4- bas 70 192 The IFBWW's General Secretary also urged the Spanish authorities to bring the employers to the negotiating table. He called on the European members of the IFBWW Executive Committee to make similar protests.o There was a very high degree of participation on the strike in Spain. This compelled the employers to negociate. On February 12 the dispute was settled with the signing of a new collective agreement. Jem booW9dT Manuel Garnacho wrote:" In addition to the hard struggle we waged, there is not the slightest doubt that the demonstration of solidarity we received from the IFBWW and our sister organisations influenced the happy outcome of this action." In September Garnacho was acquitted of charges brought against him by the employers in connection with the strike. ( ii) trade union elections 83 or 198 A not svij Tum At its 9 July 1982 meeting, the Management Committee decided to request affiliates in Europe and the United States to support financially FEMCA- UGT in the autumn trade union elections. The funds were channelled through the IFBWW. General Secretary Garnacho reported the results of the Spanish trade union elections to the IFBWW European Committee when it met in November. bor The position on 31 October in the wood and building sectors was as follows: Delegates elected: 3'902 FEMCA- UGT: CC.00.: USO: ELA- STV: 1'862 or 47.72% 1'469 or 37.65% 58 or 1.49% 60 1( percentage not comparable because operates only in Basque country) Other nationalists: 169(% not comparable: in Galicia) " Yellow" unions: 01 to Unorganized: The Septe Poland 97 or 2.48% 187 or 4.79% UTRDI 9ds.22TI Geneva. Se Working ing Par 014840773 6190000 and 21 29263 A Arrazal On 13 December 1981 the government imposed martial law, banning human and trade union liberties. A year later, on 30 December 1982, martial law was suspended. But this was mainly a formal change. The suspension of martial law doesn't change things for at least 1,500 people( the For official figure) currently arrested, or convicted and imprisoned for political offences during the martial law period. The IFBWW has acted in three different ways. First, petitions have been sent. Second, we have associated ourselves with the ICFTU's complaints to the ILO. Third, we have appealed to our affiliates to press for 76 - 5- continued financial sympathizers.to assistance to Solidarnosc, its members eb p and Our petitions have consisted of protests against the arrests of do Solidarnosc members and activities. We called for their immediate release and urged humane treatment. We circulated to our affiliates two lists of detained trade unionists who were active in the building and wood trades. Our affiliates were requested to send petitions demanding their release. The ILO has upheld the complaints of the free trade unions against Poland. In November, the ILO Governing Body adopted detailed conclusions by 47 votes in favour, 4 against and 3 abstentions.( It's unusual for the Governing Body to vote on the recommendation of its Committee on Freedom of Association.) The ILO's conclusions noted" with regret" that the government hadn't entered into a real dialogue with the trade unions. They pointed to many provisions in the new trade union law as not being in conformity with freedom of association and collective bargaining. They urged the release of detained and an amnesty for sentenced trade unionists. They called for effective protection against acts of anti- union discrimination, in particular against dismissals. The ILO still has the case under consideration. 226 to mobsgt.no In agreement with the underground leadership in Poland( TKK), a Coordinating Office Abroad of NSZZ Solidarnosc was set up in August. The office, which is in Brussels, is headed by Jerzy Milewski. When it met on 15 November, the IFBWW Management Committee decided to make a token contribution of SF 2'000.-- to the Coordinating Office Abroad. to New J2717 015 The IFBWW was represented at the Joint ICFTU- WCL- ETUC Trade Union Conference on Solidarity with Solidarnosc held on 10 November 1982. The IFBWW asked its affiliates to support the boycott called by transport ( ITF) and postal( PTTI) workers on the same day. How effect How effective has the IFBWW's action been? There has been no great impact. But the solidarity shown by us and our affiliates is still appreciated. In September the General Secretary got a letter from Jerzy Milewski saying:" We greatly appreciate the fact that your Federation has undertaken appropriate action through the ILO and that your numerous affiliates have protested against the imprisonment of their fellow trade unionists in Poland and have demanded the reestablishment of Solidarnosc we need and hope for action on the part of your member organizations." Turkey The military took power on 12 September 1980. In November 1982 the ICFTU reported that, according to official figures released in October, 56'486 people had been held over the previous 24 months. Of these, 24'598 were still being held in military prisons. 6'512 had been sentenced by military courts. An unknown number were in civil courts or had been 13 to gon benting er bebnemmo by608 CUT to 77 -6three times more left- wing than released. There were said to be were said to be three times right- wing detainees. 143 convicted persons had been sentenced to death, of whom 21 had been executed. There were repeated allegations of torture from many different sources. The trial of the 52 DISK leaders ocntinued. It had been opened on Christmas eve 1981. In late summer, 18 more trade unionists and senior members of democratic associations were arrested. The prosecutor has demanded the death penalty in 62 cases. In November the ILO's Governing Body expressed" deep concern and regret" that the authorities had not allowed an ILO representative to visit some of the DISK leaders on trial. The Governing Body said the suspension of DISK and other trade unions should be lifted. It appealed for an act of clemency such as the release of the 62 on trial or" at least" dropping the plea for the death penalty. Grave concern at the number of alleged cases of torture was expressed. The Governing Body noted with" great concern" that practically all trade- union activity had ceased in Turkey since the introduction of martial law. It also said:" As regards the new Constitution the Committee expresses its concern that this that this contains provisions that are not in conformity with ILO standards and principles on freedom of association. It requests the Government to indicate the measures it intends to take to ensure full compliance with these standards and principles." The IFBWW has shown solidarity with the IFBWW's affiliates, and, in general, with those fighting repression through frequent missions to Turkey. 6.96m bedA In the first week of February, an IFBWW mission visited Turkey. Bent Larsen, president of the Danish carpenters'union, and Ulf Asp, secretary of the NBTF, accompanied the General Secretary. They visited both IFBWW affiliates: YOL- IS and AGAC- IS. They attended a session of the DISK trial. They met many prominent persons. On returning to Geneva, the General Secretary and some affiliates sent sharp notes to the Turkish authorities in protest at the arrest of Orhan Apaydin, leading defence attorney in the DISK trial, whom the IFBWW mission had met. Orhan Apaydin has since been released, but his trial continues. Jed bas 25d по 606 qq6. The General Secretary and Ulf Asp were again in Turkey from 31 October to 4 November. gover 9qort Finally, the General Secretary was in an ICFTU mission that was in Turkey from 14 to 19 December. fo Led by ICFTU General Secretary John Vanderveken, the mission was sent by the ICFTU Executive Board to determine what changes had taken place in the situation since the ICFTU suspended the affiliation of the Turkish trade union federation, Türk- Is. The ICFTU Executive Board had welcomed the decision of Türk- Is to give leave of absence to its General Secretary, who is also a member of the government. The ICFTU Executive Board commended the determined campaign of Türk- Is in defence of trade 78 - 7- union rights and against the restrictions on labour and civil rights contained in Turkey's new constitution. bout of repression trade- union At the same time, the ICFTU Executive Board renewed its call for an end to the" farcical trial" against the Turkish trade union federation, DISK, and its leaders. While in Turkey the mission was able to attend a session of this trial. 26 When they met the Turkish Prime Minister, the mission called for the release of all those on trial for their opinions. The IFBWW European The IFBWW European Committee European Committee held an in- depth discussion on the trade- union situation in Turkey after the coming into force, in early November, of the new constitution and the installation of General Evren as president for seven years. The Committee met in November. The president of the IFBWW's affiliate Yol- Is attended the meeting. bisz 20 The Committee noted that the constitution contained serious restrictions on the free exercise of trade union rights. Furthermore, trade union legislation was to be drafted by the National Security Council in 1983. Hence there was a danger that the few concessions that- after strong trade union protests against the draft constitution- had been included in the final version of the constitution, might be undermined through the new legislation. noted that the constituti bejafety in The National Security Council would also be drafting a new law on political parties. The Committee agreed that the IFBWW should continue to support actively its two affiliates in Turkey. The ILO and the ICFTU should make special efforts to influence the new trade union legislation. Ghana 43 70 On April 29 an armed mob stormed Accra's Hall of Trade Unions. Along with the other unions affiliated to the Ghana TUC, the IFBWW's two Ghanaian affiliates had their headquarters in the building. The Ghanaian authorities condoned this attack. They followed through by ordering the arrest of Ghana's trade union leaders. Charles Attah, General Secretary of the IFBWW- affiliated Construction and Building Workers' Union, escaped to Togo with two colleagues. Charles Attah is a member of the IFBWW's Executive Committee and the President of the African Regional Committee. Akom- Mensah, the leader of the IFBWW's wood- industry affiliate, went into hiding in Ghana. He is still in Ghana today. The IFBWW has acted in three ways. First, by helping Charles Attah to establish himself outside Ghana. Second, by pressing, through the ILO and the UNHCR, the authorities to deliver a travel document to Charles Attah.( His passport had been confiscated in February). Third, the IFBWW submitted a complaint against the government of Ghana to the ILO. We followed this up by sending the ILO a lot of evidence. The ILO's Governing Body postponed examination of the case in November, because it had received the government's response too late for consideration. 06 79 -8The case is to be examined in February 1983. Japan 00 In August the IFBWW associated itself with a complaint against the government of Japan submitted by KOROKYO, the Council of Public Corporation and National Enterprise Workers Unions of Japan. The complaint was supported by several unions in KOROKYO. Other Japanese unions( DOMEI unions) submitted a separate but similar complaint. The IFBWW acted at the request of Zen- Rin- Ya( All Forestry Workers' Union of Japan). geb The complaint was made because the government failed to implement an arbitration award concerning wages issued by the Public Corporation and National Enterprise Labour Relations Commission( PCNELR). The complainants said this violated Japan's obligations under Conventions 87 and 98. The ILO upheld the complaint. It said such awards should be implemented fully and promptly. bobuloni At year- end Zen- Rin- Ya informed the General Secretary that the Japanese Diet( parliament) had complied with the ILO's recommendation. However, Zen- Rin- Ya added that the government by reducing bonuses was trying to take back the increase awarded." So our struggle is going to continue till we win," the union added. Philippines 13 2310 Following a decision of the Asian Regional Committee, the General Secretary sent a note to President Marcos and to the Commanding General of the Philippines Constabulary urging the release of trade union leaders Felixberto Olalia and Crispin Beltran. The General Secretary expressed his strong disapproval of the fact that both men were being held under an order allowing indefinite detention without bail. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines( KMP- TUCP) objected to the General Secretary's complaint to the authorities. They said that Olalia and Beltran were not being detained for exercising their trade union rights, but for reasons foreign to trade unionism. cretary Without prejudicing the substance of the case, the General Secretary replied that an order allowing detention without bail and without the protection of" habeas corpus" was, in any case, unacceptable. Olalia and Beltran are still detained. However their trial started in. October. Exec In the course of the year, the TUCP also complained about the IFBWW's decision to admit the ULGWP to membership. is al Board.com ded the the de 9206390 of campaign in of tra rade 80 Chile the ded detailed 01-9edfo 905 bn 220 20 bri A new bout of repression followed a trade- union( CNS) organized demonstration for higher wages on December 2. It took the form of the arrest of several trade union leaders and the expulsion from Chile of Manuel Bustos( president Coordinadora Nacional Sindical- CNS) and Hector Cuevas( president of the building workers' union). the The IFBWW immediately sent a sharp protest to General Pinochet. 92 The IFBWW also attended an emergency meeting of the Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America on 15 December in Brussels. The meeting was convened to react to these events in Chile and to those that had taken place in Suriname( see below). 220 On the day the ICFTU meeting was being held, demonstrations took place in Santiago, Valparaiso and Concepción. More than 200 persons were reportedly arrested. The demonstrators had called for a" march against hunger, for the return of exiled persons, and for respect for human rights." le co The TCF The ICFTU to hold ICFTU meeting decided an international trade union conference for human and trade union rights in Chile. Afterwards, the ICFTU decided to hold the conference in Madrid from 11 to 12 March 1983. Apart from ICFTU affiliates and ITSS, important political leaders and international rights organizations have been invited to attend. The IFBWW will be represented by Ulf Asp, member of the Regional Committee. по The IFBWW has associated itself with the ICFTU's freedom of association bcomplaint against Chile. We have also complained against Chile for failing to comply with its obligations under Convention 122( Employment Policy). Allied 911 no an 1925 Workers' our Suriname the us th to strike. ing. Co Tilesins he workers ( IMAM) on at 969 ste Events took a dramatic and bloody turn for the worse in the last weeks of 1982, when the country's strongman, Desi Bouterse, set about the task of eliminating physically all democratic opposition. Some thirty people were assassinated in cold blood. Among them: Cyril Daal, the president of the most important trade union centre, the Moederbond. The Moederbond's headquarters were completely burned down. Several trade unionists including R. Haakmat, the organisation's Vice President, went underground while others have been able to leave the country for the Netherlands or Curacao. The IFBWW joined the ICFTU in immediately protesting to the dictators in Paramaribo. The ICFTU's regional organisation, the Caribbean Congress of Labour, has set up a solidarity fund to help Surinamese trade unionists and their families, both inside and outside the country. The IFBWW is also looking into the possibility of having some form of material aid extended to the" Bruynzeel Werknemers Organisatie", an organization with which we have had contacts in the past. 81 e-- 10- B. Cooperation with other Organisations 3 Amnesty International 617 5 be fot molzzangs to Juod won A S sed no 29p6w spid not noits tamomsb The Executive Committee decided to make a contribution of SF 2'000.-- to Amnesty. The General Secretary appealed to all affiliates to support Amnesty International's campaign against disappearances. 9 The IFBWW has continued to support Amnesty campaigns to gain the humane treatment and the release or trial of detained trade unionists. We sent petitions to Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, El Salvador and Argentina in Latin America%; to the Philippines and to the Republic of Korea in Asia; to South Africa and Tunisia in Africa; to Poland and the USSR in Europe. ( At times, the IFBWW sent petitions on the basis of reliable press reports: so to the USSR, Chile and Israel/ Lebanon.) Jant ICFTU bas ( 1x9 to 198 9dj bas Cooperation with the ICFTU in human rights questions is continuous. There is a useful exchange of information. 102 The IFBWW was represented at three important ICFTU human rights meetings. The ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America: ordinary meeting of 17 to 19 March and extraordinary meeting of 15 December. The ICFTU- WCL- ETUC meeting on solidarity with Solidarnosc on 10 November. At the request of the ICFTU we sent petitions to Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. 6. Multinational Companies A. Ekono Oy/ Manila Paper Mills Inc.( MPMI)- Philippines The case was brought to the IFBWW by President A. Buys. The Dutch national centre, FNV, had given him a report that a Finnish company, Ekono Oy, was involved in an investment project to establish a giant paper mill and tree plantation on the island of Mindanao. Detailed information showed that the project project would have extremely bad consequences for the rural populations in the area. The Dutch national centre hoped the IFBWW's Finnish wood industry affiliates would pressure 93 Ekono Oy. The case was discussed at the Management Committee's meeting in Helsinki in July. Esko Suikkanen, president of the Finnish woodworkers' union, attended that meeting. 23 He reported that, on receiving the IFBWW's request for investigation through the Nordic Federation, NBTF, his organization had approached the company. Ekono Oy had admitted having had contacts with the Philippine company running the operation( the Manila Paper Mills Inc.). But these # 5 contacts, claimed Ekono Oy, were broken off some years ago. The company had energetically denied any present involvement in the project. 70 82 SI- 11- Following the decision of the Management Committee, the General Secretary sent a detailed memorandum to Blas F. Ople, the minister of labour and employment of the Philippines. The memorandum said that the government was not, in the case at hand, fulfilling its obligations Wunder ILO Convention 122( Employment Policy). Convention 122 has been s ratified by the Philippines. and по 03-no 2fd 107 V19V In a long letter dated 26 October, Mr. Ople replied to the General Secretary's memorandum. He rejected the allegations. From a practical Topoint of view, the most important point made in the reply was that the proposed MPMI project had been" indefinitely suspended mainly due to the uncertainty in the supply of materials." sbsm 229 edT Before we had heard also from one of our Philippine affiliates, the Mindanao Association of Trade Unions, that the project had been suspended for financial reasons. In November the Management Committee told the General Secretary to keep. the case under review. UG bms do SM I 19 30UI ad mont bevise noThis case is difficult to handle. First, there is the elusive nature of the company Ekono Oy. Second, the people concerned are not organized workers in contact with the IFBWW, but tribesmen. Third, Mindanao island, and especially the area of the project- Agusan- is the scene of violence involving a paramilitary right- wing group( the" Lost Command"), and communist insurgents( New People's Army). Various multinationals are trying to set up plantations. 231 B. Norcros Ltd./Johnson Tiles- South Africa alonub 232 663 2.0 D 29VT363 Developments in this case up till the end of 1981 were described in the I second issue( 1982) of the IFBWW bulletin. quwode of belist bail gy In mid- year, our affiliate( the Building, Construction and Allied Workers' Union) told us that Johnson Tiles was still refusing to recognize the union and to reinstate the workers fired after the 1981 strike. The General Secretary protested to the UK- based mother company, Norcros. The exchange of letters that ensued indicated that Norcros was probably interested in a settlement. But Johnson Tiles was being stubborn. The IFBWW continued to get the active support of its British affiliate, FTAT, and the TUC. The Management Committee decided to set aside a sum of up to SF 18'000.-- to support our South African affiliate in its legal action against Johnson Tiles. The purpose of the action is to gain the reinstatement of or damages for two of the shop stewards dismissed in 1981. After twelve months of negotiations, the Building, Construction and Allied Workers' Union finally won a recognition agreement with Johnson Tiles in December. The company is still refusing to sign a work- stoppage procedure. But the union's General Secretary, Frank Mohlala, says that what has been achieved will still be of great value to his members." We intend to 83 II- 12- negotiate a work- stoppage procedure at a later stage," he adds." We have also approached a number of other companies and some are promising to SA sign the agreement with us before the end of February 1983." ns quods! 26W op General Secretary Mohlala thanked the British trade unions and the IFBWW for their active solidarity. He said the pressure they applied played a very important role in enabling his union to get the recognition agreement. The union is pressing on with legal action to gain the reinstatement of the two shop stewards. The progress made in this case is thanks to:( 1) a patient and determined union in South Africa;( 2) active support of the union in the company's home country;( 3) good communications between the IFBWW and its affiliates;( 4) a relatively cooperative home- country company. C. Philipp Holzmann AG/ J.A. Jones Construction Co.- United States 9263 9 so to the USSR In March and June, the General Secretary received from the IUOE further information on the activities of the company J.A. Jones Construction Co., a 100% subsidiary of Philipp Holzmann AG. The IUOE complained that J.A. Jones, which itself employs organized labour, often uses its" open shop"( not organized) subsidiary Metric in order to rescape its contractual agreements. Jones suddenly stepped up this practice after being taken over by Holzmann. meet CFTU Covena The General Secretary sent on the IUOE's reports to the IFBWW's German affiliate, IG Bau- Steine- Erden. They organized a discussion between Philipp Holzmann representatives and U.S. trade unionists during IG Bau- Steine- Erden's Congress in October. The two sides agreed to have further talks in Washington on 15 November. In December, the General Secretary heard that the Holzmann representative had failed to show up at this meeting.ind 7. Cooperation with ITSS and the ICFTU of bas 76 TUO bms noinu ed est esinpo lippines The most important form of cooperation is the day- to- day informal contacts we have with the General Secretaries of these organizations and with their staff. $ 29 The ITSS have a more formal structure, the ITS General Conference. It meets early each year under the chairmanship of Stefan Nedzynski, General Secretary of the PTTI. One of its jobs is to elect ITS representatives to ICFTU Committees. For 1982, the positions held were as follows: edt saoquq nisp of a noise sit to 9200 929 a) Four representatives on the ICFTU Executive Board: 000'81 J. Löfblad( IFBWW) H. Rebhan( IMF) H. Maier( FIET) S. Nedzynski( PTTI) Ekon Substitutes: C. Ford( ITGLWF) ted having had NBTF, his 低 sladoMroken bre 584 To with eview 1911A nows bafon9090- dical he Philippine he hy ОБ br H. Engelberts( PSI) F. Van Leeuwen( IFFTU) 92 H. Lewis( ITF) DeJon 99 - 13AI ener Tan its notinsvno b) Representatives on the ICFTU Financial and General Purposes Committee: ε J. Löfblad( IFBWW) 99 S. Nedzynski( PTTI) Substitutes: The Rebhan H. Rebhan( IMF) H. Maier( FIET) s vd 99. 100 sd to 10 qe srlj bevonqq the .2911300 the ILO's d) Representatives on the ICFTU Educational Policy Committee: As S. Correa( IFPAAW) F. Van Leeuwen( IFFTU) FAO( Food and d znoterosb zlyboa ontmisvoo OJI sit to emo2 The General Secretary attended the meetings of General Purposes Committee, and Executive Board For Rome, May Paolo Pellarini Jo92 sdnt be 109 the ICFTU Financial and in May and November. n May and November. Following the death of Otto Kersten, the November meeting of the Executive Board decided to fill the vacancy in the office of the General Secretary by appointing John Vanderveken to act as General Secretary until the next ICFIO W until the next ICFTU World Congress in 1983. As noted above, the IFBWW also participated in important ICFTU human rights meetings. to note 8. Cooperation with International Organisations OA. ILO Roger Gerdin and the Gener SAT bluodz TO owd add 163 bobiasb I Secr - 2 to 23 June International Labour Conference Committee's report b The IFBWW was represented by the General Secretary, his assistant and Charles Attah, president of the African Regional Committee. The General Secretary addressed the Conference. New international labour standards on the maintenance of social security rights for migrant workers( a Convention) and to protect workers against unfair dismissal( a Convention and a Recommendation) were adopted. The Conference also revised an existing Convention on plantation workers and paved the way for the adoption at the 1983 session of an instrument aimed at enabling disabled persons to obtain employment. The session took further action in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. The Conference's Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations made in its report special reference to a number of cases of deficient observance by States of their obligations: Burma ( Holidays with Pay Convention- No. 52),( Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Orgnaise Convention- No. 87); Bolivia 08 85 EI - 14bn ( Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention- No. 107); Poland ( Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention- No. 87). Furthermore, the Committee noted with grave concern Chile's continued failure to comply with the Discrimination ( Employment and Occupation) Convention- No. 111. The Conference approved the report of the Committee by a vote of 231 in favour to 3 against( the employer and the government representatives from Chile). But, for lack of a quorum in the vote, the report was not formally adopted. All in all, the report contains observations on seventy- three countries. instat In the Workers' Group, delegates from the USSR and their allies failed in their attempt to prevent the representative of Solidarnosc, Bogdan Cywinski, from taking the floor. Governing Body ges( b Some of the ILO Governing Body's decisions on trade union rights are reported in the section on human and trade union rights. TUDE The Governing Body also dealt with matters of interest to the IFBWW's industrial activities. Acceding to a request put forward by the IFBWW and its affiliates the ILO has decided to include silvicultural activities in the terms of reference of the ILO's new standing committee for the wood industries. of The committee's name has, in consequence, been changed to:" Forestry and Wood Industries Committee." The Governing Body has recommended, further, that the first session of this committee should be held in the 1984-85 biennium, probably in 1985. It decided that the two technical items of the committee's first session will be: ds][ snotism19JI a) the achievement of full employment in the wood industries; b) working, living and social conditions in forestry. These items are the ones chosen by the IFBWW Working Party on Wood. them T In November, the Governing Body decided the membership of the ILO's industrial committees to take effect from January 1, 1984. The membership of the Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee was decided as follows: Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Byleorussian SSR; Canada; Cyprus; Denmark; France; Germany, Federal Republic; Greece; India; Indonesia% 3B Italy% 3B Japan%; Mexico; Netherlands; Nigeria; Norway; Pakistan; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukrainian SSR; USSR; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay; Yugoslavia( 30 countries). The membership of the Forestry and Wood Industries Committee was decided as follows: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium% 3B Brazil%; Bulgaria; Canada; Congo; Finland; France; Gabon; Germany, Federal Republic; Ghana; to Guyana; India; Italy; Ivory Coast; Japan; Kenya; Mexico; Peru; Spain; Sweden; USSR; United Kingdom; United States; Venezuela( 27 countries). 6 st of ers to no to not o019 88 86 ar - 15The IFBWW was consulted on these nominations. The General Secretary expressed his regret that no South- East Asian country had submitted its candidature for the Forestry and Wood Industries Committee. The IFBWW continued to receive the valuable assistance of the ILO's workers education branch. TOW sdt 07 αποσ по To We purchased many ILO publications% 3B both for our own use and at the request of affiliates. Although we get these a 50% discount, bo publications are still very expensive. Now 2'00IMU nonu- 9b61 225 The new officer in charge of the ILO's construction activities, Mr. Donald Fillinger( USA), was invited to the IFBWW's Building Committee meeting in November. He described his section's plans. 097 SW batinu The General Secretary participated in an informal meeting between the Asian labour ministers and ICFTU/ ITS representatives in June. The meeting was arranged by the ILO. B. FAO( Food and Agriculture Organization- U.N.) to Jatj The IFBWW was represented at the sixth session of the FAO's Committee on Forestry( Rome, May 1982) by Paolo Pellarini and the General Secretary's assistant. AJSI dtoj nd ndol: sbum198 The main document discussed was the FAO's important assessment of the tropical forest resource, entitled" Tropical Forest Resources." Its findings were summarized in the third edition of the IFBWW bulletin. C. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe .2257 JAZ E United SpIN- ECF's Committee on Housing, Building and The IFBWW attended the UN- ECE's Committee on Planning as well as its Working Party on Housing. Roger Gerdin and the X2 Gerdin and the General Secretary's assistant represented the IFBWW at the UN- ECE's Timber Committee meeting in October. The section of the Committee's report on market trends and prospects formed the base of the discussion on the same subject in the IFBWW Wood Committee in November. Since the UN- ECE is organized according to sectors, its activities are often more useful for the IFBWW's industrial work than are the activities of the ILO. D. UNIDO( United Nations Industrial Development Organization) D. UNIDO( United Nations I 42.8 UA UNIDO's First( world) Consultation on n the Wood and Wood Products Industry is to be convened from 19 to 24 September 1983 in Helsinki, Finland. The purpose of the consultation is to bring together industrialized and developing countries to discuss the industry's problems and theind, developing countries problems and their implications for the world economic community, with a view to possible co- operation. UNIDO's consultations take place in the context of the efforts of the United Nations to establish a new international economic order. In order to identify priority issues to be submitted for consideration at the First Consultation, the UNIDO secretariat scheduled a Global Preparatory Meeting from 24 to 26 January 1983 in Vienna, Austria.( The 87 88 21-- 16- IFBWW was represented at this meeting by Roger Gerdin, Alois Seebacher 23 and the General Secretary's assistant.) UNIDO's Sectoral Studies Branch is preparing a World- Wide Study on the Wood and Wood- Processing Industry. The IFBWW has provided documentation for the World- Wide Study, which will be completed in 1984. 9A UNIDO official was invited to attend the IFBWW's Joint Meeting of the 92 Wood and Forestry Committees in November. He briefed the meeting on UNIDO's work in the wood industries and on the possibilities for trade- union participation. W9n 9910. The IFBWW lost several trusted friends this year. It is with sadness year ar. It is that we record the deaths of Gerhard Vater, long- time member of the IFBWW's Executive Committee% 3B Martin Ward, Ward, president president of the United 90 Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters( USA); Michael Mullen; General 9 Secretary of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union; and Otto Kersten, General Secretary of the ICFTU. по reported 11. 507) List of IFBWW Representation at Congresses of Affiliated Organizations 21. 7th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the Bermuda Industrial Union, Acce 11th to 12th March, 1982 in Hamilton, Bermuda: John Löfblad 110 23 2. 32nd Constitutional Convention of the International Woodworkers of America( IWA); 15th to 19th March, 1982 in Portland: John Löfblad 3. SALF, Congress, 22nd to 25th April, 1982 in Stockholm: John Löfblad The Governing bns 4. 5. e 39ème Congrès de la CFDT; 25th to 29th May, 1982 in Metz: John Löfblad decided that 19th Ordinary Congress of Sv. Skogsarbetareförbundet, 13th to 18th WWERI June, 1982 in Gävle: Bertil Whinberg 2'303- MU 36 6. Dansk El- Forbund, Ordinary Congress, 22nd to 28th August, 1982 in dm Copenhagen: Odd Isaksen 12 917. Malerforbundet i Danmark, 25th Ordinary Congress, 30th August to 4th September, 1982: Bent Larsen industrial 8. Sheet Metal Workers' International Association; 36th Congress, 30th The August to 3rd September, 1982: John Löfblad 209. Norsk Arbeidsmandsforbund, Congress, 12th to 18th September, 1982 in Oslo: Bertil Whinberg 198 210. Norsk Elektriker- og Kraftstasjonsforbund, Congress, 25th to 29th September, 1982 in Loen: Ulf Asp 11. Norsk Bygningsindustriarbeiderforbund, 10th Ordinary Congress, 3rd to 8th October, 1982 in Oslo: Bertil Whinberg Guyana: no 12. Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Congress, 6th to 9th October, -und Holzarbeiter, Congress, 6th to 9th October, Tado 1982 in Vienna: B. Buys, Bertil Whinberg, John Löfblad 9T).61JUA BIV 88 - 17- 13. IG Bau- Steine- Erden, Congress, 18th to 23rd October, 1982 in Report Frankfurt a/ Main: A. Buys, R. Rautner, B. Whinberg, John Löfblad For this 14. FO du Bâtiment- Bois- Papier- Carton- Céramique, 12th National Congress, 11th to 14th November, 1982 in Perpignan: John Löfblad versary of the me in 193 when they moy Geneva, 24th February, 1983 before. When the IFBWW was estab was passing through a very to blow and the warni Abyssinia. In Spain Spain there a dress rehe Il for the Today too the re are world. We are living ation is slowly but interna rp tensions and in the mo us Ling, the is ly worse. Howevery there is days, anyone of looming ahe ers In Germany the the ye rm 50 years ago, the of ing to come. onflicts throughout the ince the War. The situsflicts multiplying and the gration were present; the It is our hope that reason for hope than buld foresee the and conditions for cable was bound to happen. In those he global conflanot quite the same. There ent, ev even if only as te one another in c, no tory is none of the The mood bad thing, in view is still hope that re regards the realiz they would totally a war. There would be i parades on one si other glorification tion of is gloomy in al of the present out Yet the gloomy a source of increa ctory tha there was perhaps not and grave inter ional situation are set thei stamp on our existence. conoric crisis is deteriorating year Added to this is the by year, with the res at Social Situation is growing ingly unmana rest le for po increasing with in all countri Hass unemploymen the mo ing blem in practically all countries, chief oncasioning, turn that ut ba For the IFBWW this far membership num in membership and the with little education and ne costs, which means in oyment bene great some union are is slowl managed to offset this owing to the have become members of the IFBMW tion es as re as regards vard, yet we have ng a that number of new affiliates 89 68 Wood $ 801 adoto0 S, 0 822032Cher 9ectation of the sibilities for 10. IFBWM lost seve friends this yea that we re of Gernard Vater, ch, sadness the EX Ward, ( USA); of the nited Mullen: General of Workers Union; and Otto List of IFBWW Organizations 1. 17th al. De 11th to 32n of Amer 3. SALF, Congress. ss, 22 39ême.Com de. 5. 19th Ordinary Congress of Sv. June, 1982 in Gävie: Bertil Dansk- E1 dinary Isa et 1 Danmark, 25th Union, Corblad Sto olm: John Löfblad in Met Metz: John det, 13th to 18th Aug gust gust to 30th 4th Bent Larsen 8. Shes Sheet Me August to No Associati John Löfblad Congress 12th to Whinberg 10. Norsk Elektriker iker- og Se ber, 1982 in tstasj Ulf- Asp Congres Norsk 3r ctober, ber, 1982 bund, 10th Ordinary Oslo: Bertil Whinberg 12.. Ge Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Congress. 6th 1982 in Vienna: B. Buys, Bertil Whinberg, John Lorb 198 in 9th October, Report of the General Secretary of 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1983 For the IFBWW, 1983 has been a year of dynamic activity and progress. In fugo this respect, no other year has been comparable with this, the 50th anni- o versary of the merger between the Building and the Woodworkers Internationals in 1934, when they also transferred from Berlin to Amsterdam, both of which moves were necessitated by Hitler's seizure of power in Germany the year before. ar won 36d3 63 21 29 29/30( 153 When the IFBWW was established in its present form 50 years ago, the world god was passing through a very grave period. The winds of war were beginning dem to blow and the warning signals were becoming clear. Mussolini attacked Abyssinia. In Spain there began the long and bloody civil war which was a dress rehearsal for the major world conflagration to come. 099W Today too there are sharp tensions and numerous conflicts throughout the world. We are living in the most critical period since the War. The situation is slowly but surely deteriorating, the conflicts multiplying and the international climate is growing steadily worse. bnA 60 1993 bos vids However, there is marginally greater reason for hope than in 1934. In those su days, anyone with clarity of vision could foresee the major catastrophe dut looming ahead. All the ingredients and conditions for the global confla- not gration were present; the inevitable was bound to happen. # usex3 sit It is our hope that the present situation is not quite the same. There no .8891 is still hope that the superpowers may reach agreement, even if only as regards the realization that they would totally annihilate one another in a war. There would be no victors in any future major war, no victory parades on one side or the other. That is why today there is none of the glorification of war and victory that there was in the 1930's. The mood is gloomy in all areas and that is perhaps not such a bad thing, in view of the present outlook. Yet the gloomy international climate and grave international situation are a source of increasing concern which set their stamp on our existence. Added to this is the fact that the economic crisis is deteriorating year by year, with the result that social situation is growing increasingly unmanageable for politicians to deal with in all countries and social unrest is increasing step by step with it. A JA beb J898 XEM 3270H Mass unemployment is now the most pressing problem in practically all countries, chiefly affecting low income groups with little education and occasioning enormous and increasingly burdensome costs, which means in turn that governments cut back on unemployment benefits. 0x23 0695 901A For the IFBWW this has so far had no great direct consequences as regards membership numbers. Of course, some union are experiencing a reduction in membership and the trend is slowly but surely downward, yet we have managed to offset this owing to the fact that a number of new affiliates have become members of the IFBWW. 91 c8er.ST.18 of 888-2- to visto q Population trends are giving cause for concern as regards future prospects o for finding a solution to the problem of world poverty. To quote justas air one example, it is forecast that the population of Africa will double 1219V during the 16 years remaining between now and the year 2000. The populational of Africa will then, it is estimated, number 877 million; it is just halfevom that now. 16 years is a very short time. And the economic situation in noted most African countries is catastrophic. It is hard to find any reason for hoping that a continent so smitten by natural disasters in recent years nedW might in any way manage to improve the economic and social situation bet- sw ween now and the turn of the century. The opposite will most likely happen. od And that means that Africa will probably undergo a series of further catastrophes. [ 62169d91 2291b s In Latin America, the situation has shown some improvement. s 919 6 00 vsboT [ 916 9W.blow In Argentina, democracy is returning after several years under a terrible notts military regime. In Chile the situation has also improved quite consider- sint ably and the Pinochet regime is faltering, no longer in control of the situation. Developments in these two countries are of significance for the evewol future of Latin America as a whole. On the other hand, the volatile situa- vsb tion in Central America is disquieting. ent add[ TA.bsads ontmool Vent end 929 99w not of bnuod sw ΓΙΑ The Executive Committee met on 7 and 8 April in Geneva and the Management Committee had three meetings: on 6 April, 28 November and 28 December, 1983. The Committee of Auditors met on 4 February, 1983. Activities of the Industrial Committees at JI [ 69 9d ab1609 ofp nt 210 on ad bluow 9190T.15W 5 SAT vedto add to abia ano no aeb5160 At the meeting of the Executive Committee from 6 to 8 April, 1983, it was decided that the two committees for the wood and forestry industries should merge to form one committee, to be called the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee. Membership of the committee was decided as follows: prement to s Bertil Jonsson, Sv Träindustriarbetare förbundet, Sweden, Chairman Bent Larsen, Snedker- og Tømrerforbundet, Denmark Louis Seebacher, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Austria Ben Rubner, FTAT, United Kingdom Max Zuberbühler, GBH, Switzerland J9Y s art of babbA W169x vd 21 1291 Horst Morich, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, Federal Republic of Germany Henk Spijkerman, Bouw- en Houtbond, FNV, Netherlands Esko Suikkanen, Puutyöväen Liitto ry, Finland won 21 Jnemyofqmenu 226M Jean Auboeuf, CFDT, France wol stts ytsido, 290 bas zuparions potno 20 tutemmevop 6 mu 307 Arne Johansson, Sv Skogsarbetare förbundet, Sweden Svein Morgenlien, Norsk Skog- og Landarbeiderforbund, Norway Pekka Virtanen, Maaseutütyöväen Liitto ry, Finland d stat 7 02 28d at WW871 9 10 John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary 105.70 redmurid29dmem G. Balan Nair, IFBWW regional representative for Asia and the Pacific 9m nt 2936 1996 wen to redmun s$ 60 tot 9 of gr pm two zidd 1921to 03 бepsnsm Берельм WW8RI 9 to 219dmem emoped ever 92 -3The following were elected as members of the Working Party for the Wood and Forestry Committee: Manageme Bertil Jonsson, Sv Träindustriarbetareförbundet, Sweden, Chairman Roger Gerdin, Sv Träindustriarbetare förbundet, Sweden good Horst Morich, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, Federal Republic of Germany 25/2009000 Johann Fischer, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Austria John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary G. Balan Nair, IFBWW regional representative for Asia and the Pacific 22TI T bns yen 129 After the resignation of Rudi Sperner and A. Vanden Broucke following the meeting of the Executive Committee, membership of the Building Committee 61 was as follows: r mort 29mo Konrad Carl, IG Bau- Steine- Erden, Federal Republic of Germany, Chairman Juan Herrera, FETRACON, Venezuela пой Te8 E. Carlough, Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, USA/ Canada 25W Bertil Whinberg, Sv Byggnadsarbetare förbundet, Sweden A. Janmaat, Bouw- en Houtbond FNV, Netherlands Marcel Hupel, Force Ouvrière, France Roman Rautner, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Austria Juan Fernandez, La Centrale Générale, Belgium Roland Roost, GBH, Switzerland M. Amster, National Building Workers' Union, Israel John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary The membership of the Working Party was as follows: Ge bond 26w stedT notnu ebsT 1895 no nema ± 62 T s 2 UTTOI aq bns eɔnstab and sitt 292291x9 7 901 37 emid 513 107 Konrad Carl, IG Bau- Steine- Erden, Federal Republic of Germany, Chairman Werner Rupff, GBH, Switzerland Michael Collins, International Union of Operating Engineers, USA/ Canada Ulf Asp, Sv Byggnadsarbetare förbundet, Sweden Juan Fernandez, La Centrale Générale, Belgium John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary 2 9dT # 2 After the resignation of Rudi Sperner and A. Vanden Broucke, membership of the European Committee was as follows: 22A Roman Rautner, Gewerkschaft der Bau- und Holzarbeiter, Austria, Chairman A. Buys, Bouw- en Houtbond, Netherlands 920 Bertil Whinberg, Sv Byggnadsarbetare förbundet, Sweden Juan Fernandez, La Centrale Générale, Belgium François Portner, GBH, Switzerland Konrad Carl, IG Bau- Steine- Erden, Federal Republic of Germany ome Bernard Petit- Jean, CFDT, France Manuel Garnacho, FEMCA- UGT, Spain John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary The committees each held one meeting in Geneva: the European Committee on 29 November, the Building Committee on 30 November and the Wood and Forestry Committee on 1 December 1983. 93 40 122 -4bool at rot v169 pornoW 169 porno art to 219dmom 26 bedoele enew entwoffot edT Cooperation with ITSS and the ICFTU bos Cooperation with the ITSS and the ICFTU in 1983 was good and was adapted 198 to take account of practical needs which arose as well as the fact that po the organisations are autonomous, even though they are now very homo- 20H geneous as regards ideology. ndol The ITSS in particular have stepped up activities during recent years and.0 they and the ICFTU play an important role especially in the ILO. The ICFTU held its 13th World Congress from 23 to 30 June, 1983 in Oslo, Norway. Dr. P.P. Narayanan, Malaysia, was re- elected Chairman, which office sw he has now held for 10 years, and John Vanderveken, who comes from the Belgian trade union movement and who has been acting general secretary box since the demise of the previous general secretary Otto Kerstens in 1982, sub was elected general secretary for the first time and by unanimous vote. There was broad unanimity in congress, where the discussions and resolutions chiefly related to human and trade union rights and the economic crisis. A UN[ 9016M leas Trade union rights [ 6x93 6,9b6191 nsub H80 2008 bnsfoЯ The Statement on Trade Union Rights, adopted by the 13th World Congress of .M the ICFTU, is a clear expression of the ICFTU's longstanding dedication to the defence and promotion of trade union rights everywhere, as part of its fight for the universal recognition of human rights generally. At the same time it expresses the determination of the ICFTU to strengthen its action for trade union rights even further in the face of the increased attacks in many parts of the world on the full exercise of these basic rights. The statement mentions several actions under the following headings: Strengthening of free trade unions - - - Promotion of trade union and other basic workers' rights Assistance to free trade unions under attack SAT COBA TU [ dta] ndo - - - - Direct representation to governments violating trade union rights Representations through other governments and institutions Action vis- à- vis transnational corporations Use of the international supervisory procedures Cooperation with other non- governmental organisations. Publicity International coordination nu] 9 to c- woera.A Peva v2.prednrW[ 98 ine) 5. xebr ธ การ กรม บ 9x3 w2H80 190 20 2-68 D15m198 Under these headings, a clear case is made for the ICFTU, its affiliated organisations and the International Trade Secretariats to use in a co- SunsM ordinated manner all the means at their disposal to further strengthen the struggle for trade union rights. fic for Asia and the pnijem smo bied dass 29933 immo 190 bms book sit bns redmevol 0Ɛ no 9933 immo pntbftud 9ddedevo 0 c8er 19d9590 I no sejt Immo Tirol 9NT es no 29101 94 -5As over many years before, the IFBWW General Secretary was one of the trade secretariats' 4 coopted members on the ICFTU Executive Board and one of the 2 members on ICFTU's Finance Committee and Management Committee. He also attended the meeting with the ICFTU devoted to planning the major ICFTU Congress( nearly, 1,000 participants attended), which was wellorganized and received financial support from the Norwegian National Trade C. Cha Union Confederation. mebx0 The membership of the ICFTU Executive Board is now as follows: med 29W President: Vice- presidents: USA FM P.P. Narayanan 283 9fbbtM ugo ITSU) nslod.0.0 Lane Kirkland ( stf61d20A) Dennis McDermott Stig Malm Substitutestend A.D Yerucham Meshelles vitud.T Lionel Murray Ichiro Shioji dox mr sibu Fidel Velázquez Frank L. Walcott abm619) Coope General Secretary: John Vanderveken по VL6H RebINTUC, India AFL- CIO, USA CLC, Canada LO, Sweden Histadrut, Israel Domei, Japan CTM, Mexico BWU, Barbados ( J213- yI631) -3 heto ITA 29/1300 1590 ( 132- zurqy0) Habib Achour André Bergeron Ernst Breit ded) Pierre Carniti John Cas tegnaro Gopeshwar UGTT, Tunisia CGT- FO, France ( mus DBG, Federal Republic of CISL, Italy CGTL, Luxembourg Germany str5900 X betinU En TUC, United Kingdom Members of the Executive Board: 10th Meet Region Africa 1998 2 Regular members 1st Substitute Habib Achour ynse( Tunisia) the constr Boniface Kaboré ( Upper Volta) 1962 nat D.M. Saleshando 20 11.Managemen str( Botswana) sbrue Teup/ M M.E. Jallow ( 200nFvo19 sup( Gambia) The IFBMM had de thorou Asia On Tue Ichiro Shioji 998( Japan- Domei) from IFBW SPA sup Gopeshwar tat( India- INTUC) Agus Sudono ( IndonesiaGASBIINDO) was$ 90 ( estubnoH) Working 2917 Sadok Allouche ( Tunisia) Jean Rasolondraibe on( Madagascar) Simon Jonathan ( Lesotho- LCW) Kandeh Yilla ( Sierra Leone) Taiichi Okinaga ( Japan- Zentei) D.D. Vasisht ( India- HMS) Chen Hsi- chi 2nd Substitute Boukar Barka ( Chad) S.A. Okolimong ( Uganda) Phiroshaw Camay ( South Africa) C. Bhagirutty ( at( Mauritius) Masao Aihara Aihara 05( Japan- Domei) vacant ( People's Republic of China) ( 6m6n69) 191 ( Bangladesh) Lu Kuo- hua ( People's Republic of China) Travel A ful ( 6318 63203) 95 -6Coope d to Wan Soon Bee ( Singapore) 10 Western Asia M.P. Sundaram ( Sri Lanka) Demócrito Mendoza ( Philippines) Sevket Yilmaz ( Turkey) Yerucham Meshel ( Israel) George Sacre ( Lebanon- Petroleum) and Middle East Nor he has Bel since was There br Oceania W.J. Knox ( New Zealand) United Kingdom A.M. Evans+ 2H mobo Lionel Murray กะ nebow? 901 Ahmad Kamthes thong bed good V. David ( Malaysia) Khurshid Ahmed ( Pakistan- APFTU) Lee Yong Joon ( Korea) Sanar Taysi ( Turkey) ( Thailand) UT131 vacant 92 906 S edt to Vers 9H. Tong Woon- fai UTI ( Hong Kong) insp noinu Kaya Ozdemir ( Turkey) edT १.१. Abraham Alon 2919 Michael Siew ( Israel) ( Israel) bran Nicolas Berberi who ( LebanonCommercial) Michael Ioannou ( Cyprus- SEK) Höseyin Curcioglu ( Cyprus- Türk- Sen) C.O. Dolan ( Australia) G.A. Drain James R. Raman ( Fiji) David Basnett F.J. Chapple T. Duffy orld Co of to ( Luxembourg) The Stat All other Euro- John Castegnaro pean countries for in many pa Pierre Carniti ( Italy- CISL) Stig Malm ( Sweden- LO) Alfred Ströer The stab19d2( Austria) P Ass - Direc Act 85 Pse just Publicity Cooperat Ernst Breit Federal Republic of Germany) André Bergeron ( France) Pertti Viinanen ( Finland- SAK) Nicolas Redondo ( Spain) Latin America Fidel Velazquez emo- ns( Mexico) 6015лцья प José J. Del Pino ( Venezuela) vacant ( shid( Argentina) André Vanden Broucke Wim Kok where( Netherlands) ( Belgium) Giorgio Benvenuto ( Italy- UIL) Tor Halvorsen ( Norway- LO) Fritz Leuthy ( Switzerland) Gerd Muhr ( Federal Republic of Germany) Jean Rouzier ob( France) Björn Rosengren ( Sweden- TCO) Emilio Gabaglio ( Italy- CISL) Pened in Knud Christensen ( Denmark- LO) 21sdm vacant потрея Gustav Fehrenbach ( Federal Republic A of Germany) George Agius ( Malta) Kirsten Stallknecht ( Enswa( Denmark- FTF) José Miguel Torres José Miguel Leunda Cuoto( Portugal)(( Basque Provinces) 12 do Victor Acosta od2 on Hipòlito Marcano eA nst( Colombia- UTC) mod- nsc( Puerto Rico) José Chavez Chávez Enrique Arias -( Dominican Repubbue lic- CNTD) -stagno Victor Salas Melen( Equador) José Alceu ( 0QMII( Peru- CTP) ( Brazil CONTCOP) ( said Portocarrero Luis A. Gutierrez ( Costa Rica) dez Ricardo Monterrey Andres V. Artiles ( Panama) ( Honduras) де 96 North America tain à ge was next Dennis McDermott ( Canada) Shirley Carr Subno( Canada) adopted aires the Meerenb Onws From CAP? tion on th West Indies Lane Kirkland ( USA- AFL- CIO) Thomas W. Gleason ( USA- AFL- CIO) Douglas Fraser vacant ( USA- AFL- CIO) Frank L. Walcott ( Barbados) ITS representatives: how to: Substitutes: your was 291 cons -7Donald Montgomery ( Canada) Gérard Docquier ( Canada) Thomas R. Donahue ( USA- AFL- CIO) Sol. C. Chaikin ( USA- AFL- CIO) Albert Shanker vacant XANA( USA- AFL- CIO) vacant John Harker ( Canada) Richard Mercier ( Canada) Irving Brown ovewoH 25W 26913 gma ( USA- AFL- CIO) 99 Glenn E. Watts ( USA- AFL- CIO) William H. Wynn ent 1189 vacant ( USA- AFL- CIO) vacant d to 291U269m глор Gokart to 25W 0 .notnU John E. Löfblad Herman Rebhan ( IFBWW) ( IMF) moodu 2 Heribert Maier ( FIET) Stefan Nedzynski ( PTTI) 7613 Charles Ford ( ITGLWF) Hans Engelberts ( PSI) Fred van Leeuwen ( IFFTU) Harold Lewis ( ITF) 13 20 Cooperation with the ILO autant st As in previous years, there has been valuable cooperation with the ILO. from: the Sovie under 10th Meeting with the ILO Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee, 12 to 21 April 1983, Geneva ticular rom aly rejecte SAT nolds Besides the usual general report, the agenda of the meeting was as follows: amine procedures, bla I. Measures to improve working conditions and the working environment in apt the construction industry II. Management training for the construction industry in the developing the countries so The IFBWW had made thorough preparations for the conference by drawing up a background paper and drafting proposals for resolutions and by personal consultations with ILO representatives. pt, strongly end On 11 April, the IFBWW arranged a preparatory meeting for participants from IFBWW affiliates, who were in the majority at the meeting. However, v cooperation with representatives from other international organisations was also very fruitful and the IFBWW received strong support on all the Working Parties for the proposals it had drawn up. 97 97 -830 do However, the work of the two sub committees and the steering committee was less successful, owing to opposition from the employers, which increases from one meeting to the next. In many instances the conduct of the employers points to ignorance as to the function of the ILO and also to inexperience, which makes the work unnecessarily hard. Especially deserving of praise on this occasion however is the Chairman of the employers' group, Walter Schäfer, Federal Republic of Germany, who by his enthusiasm for the work of the ILO and his correct behaviour, contributed greatly to clearing up a great many misunderstandings and to reaching agreement on tricky issues. Louis Seebacher, Austria, was elected Chairman and John Löfblad Secretary of the Working Party. George Henderson, from the British Transport Workers Union, was elected Vice- chairman of the workers on the subcommittee for measures to improve working conditions and the working environment in the 2TI construction industry, and John Murugu, from the Construction Workers' Union in Kenya, was elected Vice- chairman on the subcommittee for management training for the construction industry in the developing countries. Ignatio Guerra, from the Construction Workers' Union, CTM, Mexico, was du elected Chariman of the committee as a whole. ( UTR) newuse may be The resolutions which were adopted were sent out to all our affiliates in the construction industry. The IFBWW also cooperated closely with ILO's department for workers' education on several levels and received travelling fellowships for conferences in the regions. [ NB 2A 199M d301 69th Session of the International Labour Conference, 1 to 11 June, 1983 in Geneva The agenda of the session was as follows: I. Reports of the Governing Body and the Director- General II. Programme and budget proposals and other financial questions Information and reports on the application of Conventions and Recommendations III. IV. Vocational rehabilitation( second discussion) 98 .I 6M. II dsbem bad WW11 T sd s Tuano upr no V. Maintenance of rights in social security( single discussion) Employment policy( first discussion) bepr VI. VII. Social aspects of industrialisation( general discussion) Wor VIII. Structure of the ILO: Report of the Working Party on Structure 216 25w ( Costa Rica) ( Panama) 98 rey An tires nduras) -01-9In many respects, the 1983 ILO Conference had a positive outcome. With W regard to standard setting, the workers' representatives were able to obtain a new Convention on vocational rehabilitation in addition to the new st Recommendation, which was already envisaged last year. Solid ground work was done for the adoption of a new Recommendation on employment policy next year and it was due to the Workers' group that the Conference also adopted a resolution outlining the priority actions to be undertaken by the Member States and the ILO in the field of employment. Chi arming va From the resolutions transmitted to the Resolutions Committee, only two were finally presented to the plenary Conference. A controversial resolution on the Middle East situation, calling i.e. for a day of solidarity with the workers and people of Palestine at future ILO Conferences, took almost all the time available to the Committee Constructive amendments from representatives of ICFTU affiliates to bring the resolution within the competence of the ILO and to delete the paragraph on the solidarity day were simply voted down. The plenary Conference, in a secret ballot, marked its disapproval of this situation by defeating the resolution for lack of quorum. This result will certainly strengthen the ICFTU's efforts to restore the Resolutions Committee in its original role of providing guidance and new ideas concerning the future policies and activities of the ILO. The second resolution on the ILO's activities in the field of young people and its contribution to the International Youth Year, which was unanimously adopted by the Conference, is a good example of what a constructive Resolutions Committee could mean to the workers. Ow GW bns A Steneg Undoubtedly, the most important success of the Conference was this year's adoption of the report of the Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. The whole supervisory machinery of the ILO came under frontal attack from the Soviet bloc, which submitted a memorandum proposing fundamental changes in the supervisory machinery, which would in fact lesd to its dismantling. Most delegates in the Committee, in particular from ICFTU affiliates, strongly rejected the memorandum and refused to accept the Soviet proposal to establish a working party to reexamine the supervisory procedures. The report of the Committee deals again with many cases in which governments experience problems in the application of ILO Conventions and in special paragraphs it singles out Chile, Czechoslavakia and Turkey for violation of Convention No. 111( and also of Convention No. 98 in the case of Turkey). It may be recalled that last year the Soviet bloc was successful in gathering sufficient support so that the report could not be adopted by the Conference for lack of quorum. If the same had happened again this year, there could have been very serious consequences for the effective functioning of the supervisory machinery of the ILO. Fortunately, the Conference, in a secret ballot, strongly endorsed the report of the Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. The need to defend the ILO supervisory procedures will certainly come up again at next year's Conference, because the Director- General's report will deal in particular with the problems related to the ILO activities on international labour standards. To nors 25 29 tw[ s seb[ ftw 9933 bevreet J 9091 916 30 99 219/10 Friedrich * Ebert- St Bonn t- Stiftung Bibliothek * ГОИ 18 <-10With respect of the ILO Structure, the Workers' group was able to finalize I its internal rules for future elections of the Governing Body and to adopts them unanimously. These rules, which will only be applicable when all the structure reforms are adopted and sufficiently ratified, envisage a distribution of the 27 regular and 10 deputy seats for the workers in an enlarged sw Governing Body in the following way: qobs of tribu Yung Africa America ag fro Asia Xoot 29309 Europe Louis Sea Regular members Deputy members end 903 03709 2 1.9.1 16 S Tao 7 03 T SYSW 1263 91bb 2 ed no nott bas 213 The internal rules also envisage certain pre- electoral consultations within the different regions and provide that nobody can be a candidate unless his name has been proposed by at least 20 per cent of the worker delegates from b within his own region. The most important element in the present election system, i.e. the need to get at least 50 per cent of the votes of the wholes workers' electoral college in order to be elected, will, however, be main- 03 tained under the new internal rules, a principle for which the ICFTU has always fought. The structure issue will come up again next year because in most other groups, in particular the employers' group and the American go- OV vernment group, there are still certain problems pending. It is to be hoped w that this work that started many years ago will finally be completed at the next Conference. v 273 25W 930 03 903 10 229 to 120m 90 lbs uobnu no 9933 mm03 sind to thogst and to no SAT 2003 qobs eЯ bns Freedom of Association complaints The following complaints presented by the ICFTU, its affiliated organizations and the ITS are currently before the Committee on Freedom of Association: Argentina( ICFTU): The last interim report on this case concerning the general trade union situation in Argentina was adopted in May 1983. Another report will be presented by the Committee in November 1983. Belgium( FGTB): : Belgium( FGTB) This complaint relates to government interference in collective bargaining. The Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. dt.vd 110 0216 Bolivia( ICFTU, IFFTU, MIF): A few complaints dating back from the period of the military regime are still pending. The Committee will deal with these cases in November 1983. 10° 99d Brazil( ICFTU, IMF, IFPAAW): The last interim report on the case concerning the trials against leaders of the metal strike in Sao Paulo in 1980 was adopted in November 1982. The Committee will deal with this case in November 1983. Recently, new complaints were lodged with respect to dismissal of numerous oil workers after a strike and the assassination of a rural trade union leader. The Committee will deal with these cases as soon as the replies from the government are received. 100 -11-STCanada( CLC) The complaints relate to restrictions in collective bargaining in the public service of two provinces. The Committee will present a pal report on one of these cases in November 1983. the Pacifi and in Panama eint Central African Republic( ICFTU, UGTC): The last interim report on this case concerning the dissolution of the UGTC was adopted in March 1983.) syn No further reply has been received on this case. ots Africa Tex Immo Chile( ICFTU): Several complaints concerning various violations of trade union rights are pending. The Committee will present at least four reports OM on these cases in November 1983. to 328 15 max vol Mabrouk Bechirsan OM SE Colombia( ICFTU, IFPAAW): An interim report on the assassination of two leaders of a rural workers' union was adopted in March 1983. Recently, as new complaint was lodged on the assassination of another rural trade union nu leader( X). The Committee will deal with these cases as soon as the replies of the government are received.( X. Error in English of 84EB/ 7. Trans. note) noo dnsfqmoo 2dT( UTI) ysupers Cuba( ICFTU): This complaint concerns the suppression of an independent monu trade union and heavy prison sentences for the founders of the organization.. The Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. 26 Ecuador( ICFTU, IFPAAW): This complaint relates to the assassination and saas wounding of leaders of a rural workers' union. The Committee will deal 20193 with this complaint as soon as the reply of the government is received. obs 916#nomnevop art to astfqen sri 25 002 25 23misfqmo szert the Ts9b El Salvador( ICFTU): The last interim report dealing with the complaints 991 concerning the assassination of trade union leaders and advisers was adopted in May 1983. Since then a new complaint was submitted concerning the 2 assassination of another trade union leader. No replies on these cases have been received so far. 25W 0J to im Felipe Dedgby 5283121d no droge Anoorl Ghana( ICFTU, IFBWW): The last interim report on this case, relating to 2919 the general trade union situation in Ghana, was adopted in May 1983. The Committee will present another report in November 1983. me Guatemala( ICFTU): The complaints relate to the disappearance and possibles murder of a trade union adviser and of other trade union leaders. The OJT Committee will present a report on one of these complaints in November 1983. 198 following decision of comittee. The office was Honduras( ICFTU, IFPAAW): This complaint concerns the assassination of four leaders of a rural workers' union and the seriously wounding of three other leaders of the same union. The Committee will deal with this complaint as soon as the reply of the government is received. g to fac Iran( ICFTU): This complaint relates to mass arrests and dismissals of workers after strikes and to the dissolution of fifteen trade unions. The I Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. feren 50 101 SOF -11-10-12samo so( P) sban Iraq( ICFTU): This complaint concerns the execution, torture and dis- ent appearance of trade unionists. The Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. fogen adi T Kenya( PSI): This complaint is a continuation of an earlier case and no relates to the de- registration of the civil servants' association. The Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. 925 ut o Morocco( ICFTU): The last interim report on this case concerning the arrest of trade union leaders following a general strike was adopted in no November 1982. No further reply has been received since then. nonu ow to noises228 9 no sidmofo Nicaragua( ICFTU): This complaint relates to the arrest of five trade 21eb6el union leaders. The Committee will present a report on this case in November 1983. 69T op to Paraguay( ICFTU): This complaint concerns the arrest of several trade on unionists. The Committee will deal with this complaint as soon as the adu reply of the government is received. tained under Peru( ICFTU, MIF): The MIF complaint relates to harassment, wounding and assassination of trade union leaders and members. The ICFTU complaint con- 3 cerns the assassination of several trade unionists by the police and the bay ow adoption of legislation restricting trade union rights. The Committee will w deal with these complaints as soon as the replies of the government are received. 59b 1099 b06 21 to m ( 01) nobev[ 62 13 gobs 25W 215 Surinam( ICFTU): An interim report on this case, concerning the execution be of trade union president Daal and the destruction of the headquarters of 25226 the Moederbond, was adopted in March 1983. Since then, a direct contacts Need mission of the ILO visited the country. A report on this case will be presented by the Committee in November 1983. 26 ed 301) 50 ep si Turkey( ICFTU, PSI): The last interim report on this case concerning the trade union situation since the military coup d'état in September 1980 was adopted in May 1983. Since then, a second direct contacts mission of the 930 ILO visited the country and had access to detained trade union leaders of rum DISK. A report on this case will be presented by the Committee in November 1983. 201 ( WAA to no h 101) 26чubnоH Uruguay( ICFTU): Interim reports on the two ICFTU complaints concerning quot continued detention of a trade union leader and restrictions on trade union o activities were adopted in May 1983. No further replies have as yet been 02 26 received. In May 1983, the Governing Body decided to refer the examination of the case concerning Poland to a Commission of Inquiry in accordance with Article 26 of the ILO Constitution. 011 . The C es from the gov deal eceived. ese cases as soon as the 102 -13Regional activities troqque ar ddiw nexsebnu 29isivijos[ s0otsoube The IFBWW now has regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Asia and the Pacific, for Africa in Kenya and in Panama for Latin America. Membership of the regional committees is as follows: T a 9 no dj tw Assis Africa 336 Charles Attah, Ghana is nso JI Chairman Vice- chairman darbsw2 en gmt add topte nt benefiduq edt 90632 2hr blew ontnots D. N. Matheru, Kenya E. Mabrouk Bechir, Tunisia ittee and R. Sanyaolu, Nigeria Ossenyou T. Gueye, Senegal on observer from Zambia 132000 grit to moldsuita imonos bns Istoo2 edT on 2009 to L. C. Kawesa, regional representative Secretary duob duort tw for Asia 916 M sen K. A. Khan, India Chairman wvrove smoonlito soupz K. Carr, Australia M. Amster, Israel S. Santhanasamy, Malaysia J. T. Rincal, Philippines G. Balan Nair, Regional Representative and Secretary Latin America Pablo Arosemena, Panama ITs to no 03 pnt pamA 16 02 90 6 moogd Carlos Largo, Colombia Chairman Vice- chairman José Borges, Venezuela ben Felipe Delgado, Brazil 150.9 Hector L. Blanco, Costa Rica doua Secretary nommo 1091 03 med not ortus bas que to dnoit at yow pared yovoq bns basn ton Activities were financed from the Solidarity Fund, which was created by means of a statutory deduction of 25 per cent from affiliation fees. ional After the regional office had remained closed for a number of years, activities in the Regional Office for Latin America were resumed on 1 April, 1983, following a decision of the Executive Committee. The office was transferred to Panama and Pablo Arosemena was elected local representative. Each of the three regional committees held a meeting during 1983. ob ew bas sis Owing to fact that the 3rd Regional Conference for Latin America had to be postponed from November 1982 to January 1983, two regional conferences were held during 1983. The 2nd Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific was held from 14 to 16 November 1983 in Bombay, having been forced to transfer there owing to the autumn riots in Sri Lanka, where the conference was to have been held. 103 sforw end ध -ET-14ST tvijos snotpaЯ The educational activities undertaken with the support of the LO/ TCO Assistance Committee were subjected to a detailed evaluation in so far as an evaluation group consisting of IFBWW's 7 Swedish affiliates, together ed with representatives from LO/ TCO and John Löfblad, undertook an evaluation trip in Indonesia, Malaysia and India. A detailed report was drawn up on disM the group's findings, which will serve as the basis for planning future activities. Three journalists from Swedish trade union newspapers also A formed part of the group and a large number of articles have since been published in the Swedish trade union press. It can already be stated at this stage that the impression gained was that the activities were func-. tioning well in spite of difficult conditions. ISM.3 9220 Я stzA X M 2.2 The social and economic situation of the construction, wood and forestry workers in Latin America, Africa and Asia has been analysed and it can do no without doubt be established that the workers belonging to these groups are amongst the most impoverished and underprivileged in the society. Making observations in an industrialised country one can be led to believe that at least the construction workers have a fairly good and safe source of income everywhere. This is not the case in any of the developing countries. The social and economic situation of all our members in Latin America, construction, wood and forestry workers, eludes the measures of sociologists and economists. They all live on the fringe of society and there is no security in their existence like there is, to a certain extent, for the factory workers, service employees, public employees and others. They live from day to day and the prospects for the future look very glum. With the population growth the situation is nits. becoming worse every year. Many are becoming desperate and might look with sympathy at the actions of extremists. Our members in Latin America, dsq like in Asia and Africa, lead a very poor and joyless life, in extreme need and poverty. Being forced to live in such difficult social environ- 20 ments, where also illiteracy is commonplace, makes it very difficult, if not totally impossible, for them to represent themselves in any efficient way in front of employers and authorities. They have few if any spokesmen at all. An effort must therefore be done in order to uplift these exploited and underprivileged groups socially and to learn to act and represent themselves as a group of society. One thing these groups need are free trade unions through which they can express themselves and A coordinate their activities in the social and economic environment of which they are part, but over which they have no influence. 2000 bedoels 25w sneme 20xA of de bas smens It is against this dark social picture that the IFBWW is trying to assist the trade unions that these social groups try to maintain in Africa, Asia and Latin America and we do it mainly through educational programmes. In spite of the fact that our resources have been small, we have found that our efforts have been successful. 5A 200 9d of 29309 Education is the main factor that can be used in helping these downtrodden and extremely poor people to improve their situation. And trade union of education is needed in order to make them capable to run free democratic 197 unions on behalf of themselves and their own interests as well as that of the whole society. COT 104 -T-15Educational activities no te that a North: Ameri ion fi im, AtThe educational activities, which were supported by the LO/ TCO Assistance Committee, were directed from the IFBWW Head Office in Geneva. These, together with other activities within the regions, laid claim to an increasing share of the work at Headquarters. By agreement with the LO/ TCO Assistance Committee, the following educational projects were undertaken in 1983: India, Malaysia, South Africa, Central America, Caribbean, West Africa, Philippines, Brazil, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Zambia.19'b quod ± 210 261 to enoid r pite of representation Government the CFD The LO/ TCO Assistance Committee paid the sum of SFr. 757,420.30 for this purpose. 21 of 37A foq For the first time, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation( FES) granted funds for IFBWW educational activities. For example, the FES funded a seminar for construction workers from 16 to 21 May, 1983 in Manila and also one from 9 to 12 November, 1983 in Bombay. The former was attended by representatives of IFBWW affiliates in Eastern Asia and the Pacific and the latter by representatives from Western Asia. During the siminars the conditions of construction workers within the region were discussed, with special reference to the plight of migrant construction workers, which constitute a very sizeable group within the region. They are heavily exploited and have little opportunity for putting forward and underpinning demands for improved terms and conditions of employment, whence their lot continues to be a very poor one. It is now for the IFBWW and its affiliates to inform the ILO and other bodies of the experience gained at these two seminars. The information which came to light concerning the plight of migrant construction workers was deeply disturbing. of nex The IFBWW Regional Committee 10 fb 237 165 4096 261 JSOW TO 107 903 lood insup The membership of the IFBWW Regional Committee was as follows: Bram Buys, John Löfblad, Ulf Asp and Björn Carlsson and all matters relating to regional and educational activities were channelled through the Committee. of 12 On this occasion, as in all previous years since the 1969 Congress in Tel Aviv, the IFBWW again received fellowships to enable union representatives. from Africa and Asia to study at the Afro- Asian Institute for Labour Studies in Israel. Minaganu Kimani from Kenya's Construction Workers' Union attended courses at the Institute in 1983. Human and trade union rights The IFBWW devoted a great deal of attention to human rights, particularly where they also concern trade union rights. Infringements of trade union b rights and ILO Conventions 87 and 98 are becoming more and more prevalent, particularly in the Third World. Such activities are frequently associated with the operations of multinational companies. 105 801 अ -16Some examples of IFBWW activities in this field are given below. Chile AS 2913tvijos fsnottsub] ube enT @mmo depot 2 2A Developments in Chile during 1983 were dramatic. A strike by construction workers at a giant power station site in Colbun Machicura at the start of the year marked the beginning of a growing awareness throught the world of conditions in Chile 10 year after the fascist coup d'état in September 1973. edT After 10 years of dictatorship, Chile is living through the worst economic, political and social crisis of its histroy, with no sector of the country being spared from its negative effects. In addition to restrictions on freedom, lack of participation and the prolonged ban on the political activities of Chileans, there is mass unemployment and the paralysation of production, seriously affecting the life of 92 the whole population, causing anxiety, hunger and despair. Such a dramatic state of affairs finally united the great majority of the Chilean population against the dictatorship, including many of those who had expressed support for the military putsch wich overthrew the constitutional President Salvador Allende and thus violently interrupted the course of Chilean democracy ten years ago. norge oyand In this context, the so- called" Democratic Alliance" emerged, which brings to together the great majority of the political parties opposed to the dic- won tatorship and which receives increasing support from the population as time goes by. Similarly, the first initiatives were taken in the democratic Chilean trade union movement to express its discontent by organising marches and non- I ST violent actions which subsequently took the form of what has been called the" national protest". 9dT adol In late March 1983, John Löfblad and Edward Sussex visited the strikingsnotp workers at Colbun Machicura and witnessed at first hand the disturbing conditions under which the strikers and their families were living. They mo also experienced at first hand the shocking cold and calculating ruthless- A ness with which the multinational companies treat their employees. The mot chief culprits are the French multinational Compagnie de Constructions Internationales( CCI), which simply kicked out some 1500 workers who had as- b ked for a pay rise in the region of 40 per cent on a monthly wage of about $ US 25 and often less for a working day sometimes as long as 12 hours. Wage costs must have been marginal. It must have cost more to send in the strike breakers, who were given fine new quarters to live in and surrounded by a host of guards. the es. the whole society. 201 106 -17-81It was interesting to note that a North American construction firm, Atkinsons, which also had a share in the massive project, had no disputes at all since they had, in the main, acceded to the workers' demands. The day before my trip to Chile, I met a representative from Atkinsons in San Fransisco, who explained that relations with the workers on the site at Colbun were good. This proved to be correct and the strikers confirmed that if conditions in other firms involved in the project had been as good as they were at Atkinsons, there would have been no dispute at Colbun. In spite of representations to the French Government, the CFDT and FO, it did not prove possible to bring about any changes. I also contacted my old friend Olof Palme, who brought pressure to bear on Mitterand, but to no avail. The workers lost the strike, some of them returning to work on their original terms after a strike of several months' duration and about half of them going on to other things elsewhere in Chile. Yet where do the unemployed in Chile go? Normal standards no longer apply in such circumstances. People live from day to day and cannot concern themselves with the wretched lot of the poor. Yet the strike at Colbun caught the attention of the world and the strikers became aware that the world was following their plight. They had been so isolated that they had thought the world had forgotten Chile. The strike at Colbun marked an important step in the struggle for freedom, and the losses sustained by the workers cannot have been too serious. Indeed, what difference can there be between begging a living and supporting a family on 1 dollar a day? In either case, one is on the bordline between life and death. South Africa To The independent black trade union movement in South Africa has continued to make substantial progress in spite of recession and growing unemployment. Membership now stands at some 400.000, and over 250 collective agreements have been signed. The most spectacular organisational successes have been achieved by the CUSA- affiliated National Union of Mineworkers, which now has a membership of 40,000. The NUM signed a recognition agreement with the Chamber of Mines on 9 June 1983. The fact that the independent black trade union movement has become the focus of the aspirations of the black majority peoples of South Africa has been well illustrated in the debate on the South African Government's proposed constitutional amendments. The proposals totally exclude the bus black majority and ensure that ultimate power would lie with an Executive President chosen by an electoral college, three quarters of whom would be whites, thus guaranteeing white domination within the new parliamentary system. A major black alliance called the United Democratic Front( UDF) was launched in August this year, with the claimed backing of some 400 organisations throughout the country, in order to co- ordinate opposition 107 80 --- 1810 mA to the constitutional reform plan. The UDF Congress elected three national presidents: Albertina Sisulu, Archie Gumede and Oscar Mpetha. The independent black trade union movement has, in the main, refused to affiliate to the UDF in order to maintain its independence, although many of their members have affiliated as individuals, and the UDF enjoys union backing. The unions' independent action against the constitutional proposals have taken the form of mass worker meeting organised by the unions. 26 The independent black trade union movement has continued with unity talks. A" Trade Union Summit" was held in April and a feasibility committee for a new federation was set up. The committee met in July 1983. In the political field, the South African Government is speeding up the " independence" of" homelands" and streamlining influx vontrol measures. Through the much- publicised reforms in legislation, freedom of association in now provided for in legislation, although it is still denied to the majority black workers in agriculture, domestic services, state, local authority and education services. However, a large number of laws concerned with security matters and apartheid policies, in addition to administrative powers given to officials, continue to seriously impede freedom of association. A recent Appeal Court judgement( known as the Rikhoto case) was estimated to have enabled 143,000 black workers to qualify for residential rights. The Government, however, recognised this as contrary to its policy and quickly introduced new legislation which, whilst prima facie accepting the Court's ruling, will prevent the wives and children concerned from joining them in urban areas unless they have" approved accommodation" there. This, in effect, means that as few as 5,000 workers could benefit from the ruling. The South African Government is now increasingly shielding itself behind the so- called independent Bantus tans in its repression of the independent black trade union movement. The South African Allied Workers Union( SAAWU) has been a target for South African security forces for some time. As many of SAAWU's members work in East London, but live in the nominally independent homeland of Ciskei, or are" citizens" of Ciskei, it has become the practice to deport" troublesome workers" or to dismiss them, so that they have to return to the homeland. In the beginning of September Ciskei banned SAAWU under its National Security Act. This means that those who advance the union's objectives face imprisonment for up to 10 years. Mosy of SAAWU's Executive Board members have been interned by Ciskei police. Thozamiledw Gqweta, the union's president, has gone into hiding. T The independent black trade union movement in South Africa has issued a statement saying, inter alia, that" there can be no talk of reform in labour laws and the constitution while worker organisations are suppressed" and that" neither the South African Government nor employers should think that they can distance themselves from the SAAWU banning... the complicity of the South African Government has been shown by the South African security police arresting union officials and turning them over to the 29 w Ciskei". non this sid sm A 2y2 000 smoz to peixosd bemisfo add ddwy aids taupuA mt beronus! 26W TOT 108 -19-OS It is clear that strongest pressure must be maintained on the South Af- T rican Government to obtain the lifting of the banning order on SAAWU; 92910 and for the release of detained SAAWU officials so that they can continue with their normal trade union activities. b93-291 916.001 193 In June 1983, an international trade union conference on sanctions against South Africa was organised by the United Nations in the framework of the International Labour Conference. 150 to 29lqm6x9_190 The IFBWW has paid close attention to events in South Africa. As regards the Johnson Tiles case, on which we reported in last year's report, we can now state that regular consultation has taken place during 1983 bet- A ween the IFBWW, the TUC, United Kingdom, the United Kingdom affiliate Furniture, Timber and Allied Trades' Union and its General Secretary Ben Rubner. During the year, the South African Construction Workers' Union became involved in a fresh dispute with West Rand Brick Works( Pty) Ltd., and here too the IFBWW has provided financial assistance. Overall, the Union has received a total of SFr. 24,266.45 in financial aid from the IFBWW. Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags AB- f Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags AB- forest spraying in Nova Scotia, Canada The world's oldest limited company, Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags AB distinguished itself in a less than honourable way in 1983 as a result of its operations in Nova Scotia, Canada. 03 Through contacts with Swedish Television, it came to my knowledge that in remarkable circumstances the firm in question was considering spraying certain forests within its field of operations in Nova Scotia, in spite of the fact that the agents concerned are prohibited in Sweden, the whole of the United States and in some Canadian provinces. The company also succeeded in obtaining court authorisation to use the spraying agents concerned. Anyone familiar with what conditions are like in Nova Scotia knows that this is not too difficult. Head Office at UT to 905 to There was a storm of popular protest against the company's policy. Some people had to leave the area, many of them losing substantial sums of 9203 money as a result. John Löfblad, Gene bas RT8W The medical experts I spoke to confirmed that the spraying agents used have now been shown to be carcinogenic, causing one of the most virulent forms of cancer and after a protracted period of time. 3560103 9d3 bns( AT8M) nend Olof Palme made a statement on this issue, a group of Indians visited Sweden and also paid a visit to the company, which nevertheless remained unmoved. The Swedish Forest Workers Union wrote a letter to the company asking them to reconsider their decision to spray. The company's reply to the Swedish trade union makes interesting reading. 00 25 one se 109 er -20brus The letter shows not even a hint of repentance. Indeed, it seeks to present the facts as though the company were doing a good deed in the interests of conservation. It is quite incredible. Yet in the long run Swedish firms too are interested in protecting their image and there is a certain nuance in the letter which suggests that the company is already reconsidering its position, which I believe it will do ultimately. Multinational companies are shy of bad publicity. Other examples of the IFBWW's work could be instanced but those already given must suffice owing to considerations of space. Amnesty International 9 93 won 9dT 153 As in previous years, there was valuable cooperation with Amnesty Inter- 190 national. This chiefly took the form of bringing influence to bear, after consultation with Amnesty International, to induce governments to release political and trade union detainees. Turkey es, in as, the ve tion. to case was e Bram Buys and John Löfblad visited Turkey at the end of November and had discussion with the leaders of Türk- Is( the only trade union organisation officially tolerated which, after several years' suspension, was once again permitted to become a member of the ICFTU in 1983) and also with the leaders of the two IFBWW affiliates, Yol- Is, Building, and Agac- Is, Woodworkers, which were forced to change their leadership as their leaders had become involved in political activity, incompatible with trade union work under the new Turkish legislation. It is evident that the trade unions must act with great caution if they are to be allowed to exist at all. to Many local branches within Yol- Is have been closed under the emergency provisions and the unlawful proceedings against the leaders of DISK( the now outlawed trade union federation) are now in their fourth year, in spite of the fact that no charges of any substance have been proved. of Ciskei be nt Developments in Turkey are a source of concern to all those who would like to see full democracy and trade union freedom in the country. SAAWU un Cooperation with NBTF and EFBWW gnom y of SAAMU's Esatbem edT A resolution was adopted at the congress in Madrid in November 1981 cal- V ling for increased cooperation between the IFBWW, Nordiska Byggnads- och Träarbetarfederationen( NBTF) and the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers( EFBWW) in the EEC. Now that the European Federation has drawn up guidelines for its future activities and has elected Juan Fernandez, La Centrale Générale, Belgium, as President and Enrico Kirschen, FENEAL- UIL, Italy, as Secretary, cooperation will now be stepped up. als and Over eat. 110 GENERAL SECRETARY'S REPORT FORSS984 880 mt 2922910000 bп6 29009910 6 nord 639 29 WW1 to 32t -21Beforege New members el 2917639 yment through boughout the 1930's. The year, congress period which PAURA 2TI nt The following trade unions were accepted for membership of the IFBWW: 1901902 töl mob 10 ZEN- RIN- YA( All Forestry Workers' Union), Japan ZENKA- DOMEI( Chemical and General Workers' Union), Japan so KENSETSU- DOMEI( Construction Industry Workers' Union), Japan Thai Federation of Wood Industry Workers, Thailand SYNTRAGAVO, Togo National Employees' Union, Sri Lanka to 1700 232nux bnu sToH Sindicato dos Trabalhadores da Construcao e da Madeira, Brazil Construction Workers' Union, Malaysia Guyana Labor Union, Guyana Indian Federation of Building and Wood Workers, India Ceylon Workers' Congress, Sri Lanka ods Th Sundry 091 une кога M nt be even de101 at X 16db2ewed alsa nt 602FYTOU led to notes? dea x92242 biswb3bsfdtoj mob: svene mr Individuals. figures to no 10 mt mut e Four editions of the bulletin were published in 1983. do- absnppy xtbo Anita Normark attended an International Labour Organisation Meeting of t Experts on the safe use of asbestos from 11 to 20 October 1983 in Geneva. ерлете по вто UNIDO's First World Consultation on the Wood and Wood Products Industry held 19 to 23 September in Helsinki, Finland, was attended by Bertil Jonsson, Roger Gerdin, Edward Sussex, Johann Fischer and G. Balan Nair. 21 VT 03 S Anita Normark attended a conference on occupational health and safety convened by the American International Union of Operating Engineers from 2 5 to 7 April 1983 in Orlando, Florida. Staff 22 89 There were a number of staff changes in the IFBWW Head Office at Geneva in 1983. On 31 December 1983, the staff of the IFBWW Head Office was as follows: 7T8M John Löfblad, General Secretary the def Jeannette Angst, Secretary to the General Secretary and treasurer for devel, 229 the finances of the IFBWW and educational activities Ernest Laub, Research Officer Camilla Jelmini, Secretary- Translator Silvia Lee, Secretary- Translator Björn Carlsson, in charge of trade union education programme Béatrice Zahler, Secretary Angel Ubach, Office Employee In each of the three regional office, the regional representatives have only one secretary to perform all office duties. 111 V1639 -22List of IFBWW Representation at Conferences and Congresses in 1983 ITS Annual Conference for General Secretaries, 11 to 12 January, 1983 in Geneva: John Löfblad em wel 3rd IFBWW Regional Conference for Latin America, 17 to 21 January, 1983 T in Mexico City: Bram Buys, Roman Rautner, John Löfblad, Rudi Sperner, Edward Sussex, Björn Carlsson, Silvia Lee, Jeannette Angst get or( noin MIA- MES International Union of Operating Engineers, USA/ Canada, Annual Congress, X 7 to 10 February in Bal Harbour, Florida, USA: John Löfblad mo d OPOT OVADAЯTHY2 Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, Conference on Technology, 4 to 6 May, 1983 in Gelsenkirchen; John Löfblad 0602000 sb 29 206 03657bf2 staysIsMoU 219 nojo 20 UGT. Spain, 33rd Congress, 1 to 5 June, 1983 in Madrid: John Löfblad snsyua 69th Session of the International Labour Conference, 1 to 22 June, 1983 in Geneva: John Löfblad, Edward Sussex, Anita Normark, Björn Carlsson. ase 75th Anniversary Congress of the International Metalworkers' Federation, 9 June in Zürich: John Löfblad ud add to ano E8 bedat[ duq 9new miteffud adj TOW Nordiska Byggnads- och Träarbetar federationen, Congress, 13 to 17 June, 1983 in Reykjavik, Iceland: Bram Buys, John Löfblad B ICFTU 13th World Conference, 23 to 30 June, 1983 in Oslo: John Löfblad, Edward Sussex the, ozdob ELA- STV, Ist Congress of the Federation of Building and Wood Workers, 2 July, 1983 in Bilbao: John Löfblad work Unde of er оя trade Svenska Träindustriarbetareförbundet, Ordinary Congress, 4 to 10 September 1983 in Stockholm: John Löfblad proces the Norsk Treindustriarbeiderforbund, 22nd Ordinary National Congress, 25 to 2 28 September, 1983 in Sandefjord, Norway: Bertil Jonsson oved. b69H WWERI od nj to redmum 6 919 99T NBTF Youth Course, 3 to 7 October, 1983 in Esbjerg, Denmark: John Löfblad se, 3 to 7 to 7 October, 1983 in Esbjerg, Denmark: 2wolfet 26 Murerforbundet i Danmark, 39th Ordinary Congress, 9 to 15 October, 1983 in Aalborg, Denmark: John Löfblad 107 7917025913 b 2 JepnA 93399 et The Swiss Building and Wood Workers Union, 24th Ordinary Congress, 13 to 15 October, 1983 in Freiburg, Switzerland: John Löfblad 13 UGT, Federation for Building and Woodworkers, 8th Congress, 29 October to 2 1 November, 1983 in Madrid: Konrad Carl, John Löfblad öta 698 The Turkish Health Service Workers' Union Congress, 18 November, 1983 A in Ankara: Bram Buys, John Löfblad Geneva, 2 February, 1984. John Löfblad, General Secretary IL, Italy, as- Sec tary Co901710 Tenorper send and to be n fjub soitto 16 motieq of y6391092 900 Vino 112 GENERAL SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR 1984 TARY for these FBWW mt bes that the effective D Iday bied Before congress in Madrid, November 1981, we took note of the fact that unemployment throughout the world was approaching the crisis level of the 1930's. The situation has not improved during the 4- year congress period which has now come to and end. Unemployment in 1984 must be comparable with levels during the Great Depression of the 1930's. It would also be even more obvious if social welfare and employment creation measures in many countries were not holding it down to a certain extent. bbo G But 1984 has been yet another hard year, coming on top of those which have gone before, for building, wood and forestry workers, but especially for building workers who, in very many countries, have up to thirty per cent unemployment at the time of writing. The strains concealed by these family members, organisations and and describe in words grasp far- reaching. I be and IOW figures upon individuals, communities are hard to must words but be serious bauer nese Community ties in the industrialised countries are to the limit today and in the developing countries the social and economic situation is catastrophic.ot 200 stretched A I noit The building industry is to all intents and with difficulties in all areas with negative for the wood and forestry industry. beset purposes repercussions BUA BA be able to note is Against this backdrop it is heartening to that the IFBWW has not lost any paying members either during the congress period or during 1984. On the contrary, our T membership has actually increased somewhat through the advent og of strong affiliates in Japan and the USA. net increase is relatively modest, it must light of the fact that many of our largest lost substantial numbers of members and that we these losses by gaining new members. Even though the be seen in the dr affiliates have have offset which has a The regional activity included education work, special report of its own from the department responsible and which, during the year, year, has continued to stabilise and develop. for t d The IFBWW now has regional offices in the following places and for the following areas: in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia and the Pacific, with G. Balan Nair as regional representative and K.A. KHan, Indian Federation of Workers, as chairman; in Nairobi, Kenya, for Africa Chancy- Kawesa as regional representative and Charles Building with with L. Attah, 113 Ghana, as chairman, and in Panama City with Pablo Arosemena as chairman and regional representative for Latin America. of IFBMW Representation at Conferences and Congresses The committees for these three regions held all their ordinary meetings in autumn 1984 and the African region its 3rd regional conference in Nairobi, 11-13 November. 860 held 13 Jost o sdt the Co- operation with the Friedrich Ebert Ebert Foundation in Federal Republic of Germany has continued during 1984 after of beginning with two regional conferences in Asia during 1983. tyolqmenü in co- operation In 1984 two conferences were held in Africa with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, one for francophone Africa in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 13-21 November and one for som anglophone Africa in Nairobi, 7-10 November. The following topics were on the agenda: occupational safety, IFBWW's role 983 in trade union development and trade union education human and trade union rights abuses. andua Danish em union The year has also seen continued discussions with our affiliate concerning economic support for trade education in Asia and Africa. It is our hope that these contacts will lead to an expansion of the IFBWW's education work in this field. s2 desip As previously during the 1980's, IFBWW's education work has a for the most part been funded by grants from LO/ TCO's Assistance Committee in Sweden.( See special report). ( See s In May 1984 an evaluation team travelled to India, where IFBWW's largest education project is in progress. IFBWW members on the team were General Secretary John Löfblad Auditor Armin Frei% 3B from LO/ TCO's Assistance Committee, director Jan- Erik Norling and officer with responsibility for Asia, Ingvar Johansson and, as representative of the Swedish affiliates, Ulf Asp. The following six locations were visited in India: Poona, Calcutta, Orissa, New Delhi and Saharanpur. thebus and its tw Бра Bombay, edg em to a SHT idw The visit to India gave those concerned a valuable insight en into how a project as large as this one works and what i results can be achieved in a very complicated and difficult Bol economic situation. Thanks to outstanding preparatory workery for the trip, the participants also gained an unusually deep insight into the social conditions in the places visited. in the The participants gained a very clear insight into the working and living conditions of the building and wood workers. case they did not already know this beforehand, the team received confirmation of the fact that IFBWW's members India and most other developing countries live and work the most shameful conditions, that there is glaring, indescribable need and poverty and that the problems are are ger enormous and complex. They also received confirmation of the HOW fact that it is the duty of the IFBWW and of all trade union In vsb in in 206 almost 2A Gen 1984 John Corblad, General Secretary 114 E resources, to support union organisations and that the most consistent development organisations, within the limits of our and strengthen the development of trade for these poorly endowed IFBWW members effective way to achieve this is the of education work. Jaum.19Vswor 19J0 93 bns UT 31 od 08.20 mi svsd 0215 viis As in previous years there has been co- operation with the ICFTU and other international trade secretariats. This co- operation is to some extent co- ordinated by the annual two- day conference attended by the general secretaries from the various international trade Stefan Nedzynski from Postal, Telegraph and Telephone International has been acting as informal chairman for this co- operation. secretariats. The international trade secretariats also have co- opted members on the Governing Body of the ICFTU and these members, already for several years now, are as follows: Stefan Nedzynski, PTTI, Heribert Maier, FIET, Herman Rebhan, IMF, and John Löfblad, IFBWW. Stefan Nedzynski and John Löfblad are also co- opted members of ICFTU's" Finance and General Purposes Committee", which may be likened to an auditing and inspection board. notis 9d no most bus nostal Of major importance for the IFBWW as for all international trade secretariats is co- operation with the ILO Working Party, whose chairman is ICFTU member Gerd Muhr, Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund and, at the day- to- day practical level, with ICFTU's Director General Oscar de Vries Reilingh, who is secretary of the ILO Working Party. It is at this level that IFBWW's work within the ILO in a number of different areas is organised and prepared. This entails first and foremost work on the two ILO industrial committees where the IFBWW has jurisdiction, namely the tripartite Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works technical committee and the tripartite Wood and Timber Industry technical committee. But the co- operation with the ILO which is organised through the secretary of the working party, is far wider in scope. It is frequently of an informal nature and can be likened to lobbying activity in which, through its contacts in the ILO's Working Party, the IFBWW puts forward views concerning the formulation of various decisions which are in the interests of workers. This is a complicated task but is one of the chief the IFBWW. 2291bb6 ms bil tasks of The ICFTU is an international organisation which, like many another in the world of today, is beset with many difficulties and encounters many obstacles in the the task task of implementing its aims. But while one appreciates the limitations of the organisation, it would would be foolish to underestimate its importance. The ICFTU plays a major role in the ILO and also in other ways in the world at large and the international trade secretariats have a duty to draw benefit from close co- operation with the ICFTU which, 115 Gharoqque omposed to board initly exfit a twig anoideainepio as adottseinsgab noital bedden desingo Lavab sdn nedtonate bas edj dsdj brs axedmem WWI bewobs vloog sant rol sw evildoedle stubb 10 The Jeom gs in ant the however, must naturally also have limits. Both the ICFTU and the international trade secretariats have their separate as well as their joint A activities. We are members of the same family and are working towards the same goal but with a certain distribution of labour. In Is Isa 70th Session of the International Labour Conference, Geneva, 6- 27 June, 1984 IS sd Is The Agenda of the session was as follows: AM Jedi19H ITT Ixenysbe he 1. 2. 3. year has beidio adot bas ions with our Danish Reports of the Governing Body and the Director- General bee32 UTBOL to Programme and budget proposals and other financial questions dry sm Information and reports on the application of Conventions and Isno Recommendations 4. 5. ai odw 6. at 7. 8.97 as WWI d 8 RIGH Employment policy( second discussion) Occupational health services( first discussion) 110 e' UT sm to 69 20 Revision of the Convention concerning statistics of wages and hours of work, 1938( No. 63)( first discussion) slow Evaluation of the International Programme for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment( PIACT)( general discussion) Structure of the ILO: Report of the Conference Delegation on Structure deytaubni redmi bns bo boow s 931 Io ai do at doidw O.II OII edd ddiw no опа 92 eqo- op sd The Conference Chairman was Swedish Minister of Labour Mrs. Anna- Greta Leijon. The governmental Vice- Chairman was Mr. D. Meiszter, Hungary, Vice- Chairman of the employers was Mr. T.D. Owuor, Kenya, and Vice- Chairman of the workers was Mr. N. Barnabo, Togo. 101 to am t to Gerd Muhr and Oscar de Vries Reilingh were elected chairman and secretary respectively of the conference workers' group. insight into alte dT WWE t The undersigned, John Löfblad, delivered an address before the plenary session of the conference. casio the inc eng facto LUTHO row endently ayaw evity aulas Now to mis. 1 Cons Iua haib gmi sap veridicit amidst Jasminebnu mo nit to Ibsent de son can reeds grab of dollo timate whitened 116 Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association not22mmo The 234th Report adopted by the Governing Body includes the following od bebrogb bns b9b. bns bnsfo9 pm vtupnI to 03 navig g 19dmevoй t M.A cases: ST 18-48 107 2936b+ bns sjujjaduz 10 betale W 193 916 91 _ 22 t to a 00 Case no. 1135( Ghana), complaints presented by the ICFTU and IFBWW; case no. 1146( Iraq), complaint presented by the ICFTU; case no. 1155 ( Colombia), complaint presented by the ICFTU and IFPAAW; case no. 1237 ( Brazil), complaint presented by the ICFTU and IFPAAW; case no. 1252 ( Colombia), complaint presented by the ICFTU and IFPAAW%; case no. 1261 ( United Kingdom) complaints presented by the ICFTU, TUC and PSI; case no. 1268( Honduras), complaint presented by the ICFTU. In all these cases, the Committee has reached definitive conclusions. Cases no. 953 and 1016( El Salvador), complaints presented by the 219mm ICFTU, case no. 1040( Central African Republic), complaint presented by the ICFTU; case no. 1169( Nicaragua), complaint presented by the The ICFTU; case no. 1187( Iran), complaint presented by the ICFTU; case which no. 1190( Peru), complaint presented by the ICFTU; case no. 1212 the( Chile), complaints presented by the ICFTU; case no. 1216( Honduras) they complaint presented by the ICFTU and IFPAAW. In theses cases, the into Committee has reached interim conclusions. submitted by ke was The 235th report deals with cases no. 997, 999 and 1029( Turkey), complaints presented, inter alia, by the ICFTU, PSI and IUF, on which the Committee has reached interim conclusions. The epor ses concerning ich the 90 Detailed information regarding all these cases is available upon request. submission Exp to Representations under Article 24 of the ILO Constitution 162 and ee of The Governing Body decided to establish tripartite Governing Body Committees to examine the following representations submitted under Article 24 of the ILO Constitution: take par - the discussions concerning their Representation made by the Confederation of Private Employees of Bolivia alleging non- observance by Bolivia of Convention nos. 26 and list 131. A Representation made by the Confederation of Portuguese Workers( CGTP) alleging non- observance by Portugal of Conventions nos. 29, 81, 95, 105, 129 and 132( the representation relating to Conventions nos. 87, 98 and 135 has been referred to the Committee on Freedom of Per Association). 68 and 105) The Representation made by five Costa Rican trade union confederations alleging non- observance by Costa Rica of Conventions nos. 81, 95, 102, 122, 127, 130, 131, 138 and 144( the representation relating to Conventions nos. 11, 87, 98 and 135 has been referred to the Committee Exper on Freedom of Association). On the imp - tation the ILO Convent the Representation made by the WFTU alleging non- observance by the Federal Republic of Germany of Convention no. 111. The Con Reso ns Com the ILO to reference to de ted ( node 117 entwoffot 2211 TESI SESI. Commission of Inquiry concerning Poland to frogs The Governing Body took note of the report of the Commission of Inquiry concerning Poland and decided to discuss the follow- up to be given to the recommendations of the Commission at its next session in November 1984. Elections for the Governing Body ( stdmo103) rast on 9 A new Governing Body was elected for a three- year term 1984-87. The 9260 129 ICFTU together with the OATUU and WCL, presented 13 candidates for 92900 1984 titular membership, 13 for deputy membership and 14 for substitute membership. With the exception of one, all these candidates were elected on the first ballot. Among the Worker members elected, there are ten titular members, eight deputy members and eight substitute members batez belonging to ICFTU affiliated organisations. 1101 sd yd .om 9285: UTRI ( 199) 0211.om mos( 8/10) erij vd be 929 9855 UTILO Governing Boday 1984-87 SISI ( abtubлoH 29d3.25 Titular members - Workers' group N. Adiko( Ivory Coast) no majol bedosen 25 as 26 9913 mm Y. Briki( Algeria) on the application of Conventions and also stw MES ( TUT) 1. Brown( United States) 2926 dorry no noqu si ybo8 pm S. Carr( Canada) J.J. Delpino( Venezuela) C.O. Dolan( Australia) T 9.bengang 23nts/ qmo berbs 28d 593300 93 ices( first discussion A. Graham( United Kingdom) Beltsted K. Mehta( India) A.M. Mire( Somalia) G. Muhr( Fed. Rep. of Germany) irst discussion) Jesups sangat A. Sanchez Madariaga( Mexico) Tronment( PIACT)( general discussion) A.M. Soubbotine( USSR) Yebm bej. Svenningsen( Denmark) J. Y. Tanaka( Japan) TheoCes Deputy members babrosbybod ontoevo@ edT of a Commerce 295m nottutt ± 2n03 01 sd to PS sloft A Vice- Ch R.A. Baldassini( Argentina) of the M. Blondel( France) France) ( 9103) 219 A. Chiroma( Nigeria) ( что) 28 18 V. David( Malaysia) 1898 M. Diop( Senegal) The SOI 20 of 9933 immo3 [ 519b9] art H. Maier( Austria) abo sterydfebamos ret gsreta do- npo petostés, sunfo@ y enya, and VISE- Cha btno si vd absm no Гренало дека I bns esi, 201 of be11979 need 26 ZEI bms 82 red an address befoPary 203 svit vd abam not J092919 soя 3200 yd sonsv192do- non entgalis 9) PAI bns 8ƐI IEI, OEI, TSI, SSI d- aɛI bns 82.18.II.200 20000 amo .( nottsto022A to mobeer no D.T. Mendoza( Philippines) A. Mohamed( Niger) A. Sudono( Indonesia) J. Timmer( Hungary) R. Vanni( Italy) F. Walcott( Barbados) Wang Jiachong( China) N. Žimba( Zambia) et 19200- n potesffs UTAW 9 yd ebsm mots3n929109 Substitute members II.on nottnavao] to ynsm190 to 5tduqsЯ M. Abuzeid( Libyan Arab Republic) K. Ahmed( Pakistan) M. Allini( Gabon) cary 118 ActiF. Bleux( Belgium) yd b J. Cruzado Zavala( Peru) R. Dreifuss( Switzerland) foll H.M. Eid( Egypt) no пот J. Knox( New Zealand) E.N. Mabumo( Mozambique) M.A. Osman( Djibouti) I. Papamihail( Greece) Ts no M. Simon( Spain) 16. UT OI mort mort 2915p9f9b 981 HOF356 16 2 0997 ed3 betqobs ng Indu 091900 T bradjsqA nou M.P. Sundaram( Sri Lanka) A.M. Thaumaturgo Cortizo( Brazil) ed buona 02/6 ems bezogong denimsɔɔ znoresup sri fil no bebufont need bed dotdw ab boss? no sdt sd bebtoeb bno srl tod bns ben st blowdrembems as to not obs recommendation on employment policy Employment Policy Convention J. The Conference adopted a new supplementing the existing Recommendation of 1964. R. M. 3. A. USA and The Conference also adopted a resolution concerning employment policy which urges international monetary and trade agencies to take account of the social and employment implications of the economic policies which Work they recommend to countries and which calls upon these agencies to take into account the views of the ILO in this field. This resolution was submitted by Worker delegates from ICFTU affiliates. K. 0. The report of the Conference Committee on the Application of Conventions M. and Recommendations was adopted by the Conference without a vote. The report report includes 20 includes 20 cases concerning 17 countries, in which the governments appeared to encounter serious difficulties in the fulfilment 3. of their obligations in respect of the supply of reports to the ILO, submission of of new instruments to the legislative authorities and IFE replying to observations and direct requests of the Committee of Experts. Jonsson Sw B. B. The Conference Committee regretted that, despite repeated invitations, the governments of Czechoslovakia, Malawi and Sierra Leone had failed to B. take part in the discussions concerning their countries. M. Zuberbuhler, itzerland H J. Wo B. H. R. J With regard to the application of ratified Conventions, the Committee listed the follwing cases in special paragraphs: anen, Finland - Guatemala( Conventions nos. 87 and 105) 1000 Dominican Republic( Conventions nos. 95 and 105) - Haitia( Convention no. 105) Islamic Republic of Iran( Convention no. 111) - Peru( Conventions nos. 68 and 105) The Committee did not list any case under its criterion" continued failure to implement". ing Par On the basis of a general survey carried out by the Committee of Experts, the Conference Committee also discussed the problems related to the implementation of the ILO Conventions and Recommendations concerning the reduction of hours of work, weekly rest and holidays with pay. Fischer, Austria The Conference adopted two resolutions which had been dealt with by its Resolutions Committee. The first resolution concerns the contribution of the ILO to production and productivity improvement, with special reference to developing countries, oriented towards greater social and 119 xuaf8 economic development. The second resolution was originally submitted by ( muto the Worker delegates from ICFTU affiliates and deals with the strengthening of action for the least developed countries. concerning Poland and decided Inquiry given to The Conference adopted the report and conclusions of the Committee on er Apartheid. .A.M. The Conference decided to place on the agenda of its next session all the questions concerning the proposed amendments to the ILO Constitution which had been included on this year's agenda. The Conference also he decided that the Conference delegation created last year should befor maintained and that the conditions previously formulated for the te adoption of the amendments would continue to apply. 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Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary Working Party SSO M topildugeЯ Isiebel doox.t vileido even siis pixxow bлs a993 immo sdt sibo da a WW101 anois no 2801 redmesed 3- S and K. Carl, Federal Republic of Germany J. Fernandez, Belgium bs W. Rupff, Switzerland 200 M. Collins, USA J. Koch, Federal Republic of Germany U. Asp, Sweden J. Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary care accident sgeag mobbs I 1910 9 xoleitas Levene bed of ted the specific eda are chiad loosed? got anoids bes OII add ddiw paites bised, sied 1 bas IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee B. Jonsson, Sweden 14 a eeting on 2801 sdmedge Chairman 984. B. Larsen, Denmark 69 pixow bДs ow eti bas 993 immo priblius ed L. Seebacher, Austria an 01 ending bodde B. Rubner, United Kingdom ipa Iivio paibliog a'OJI niw M. Zuberbuhler, Switzerland vidsdong IIiw dołdw, 99mm H. Morich, Federal Republic of Germany PBWW Head WW Head Office was H. Spijkerman, Netherlands beton ed vam doldw ex ± se svidieog A yusuper slupex exom bns beassioni ada E. Suikkanen, Finland J. Auboeuf, France A. Johansson, Sweden S. Morgenlien, Norway E. Ihalainen, Finland R. Rautner, Austria A. Buys, IFBWW Chairman xy J. Löfblad, IFBWW General Working Party B. Jonsson, Sweden sdd ees immoo.eeedd to the General Secretary is si 134 dum) 815ey auoiveig at aд st oa eved ew dpuoris noites Istoega aqal ataua to ai doldwyn aida coberta cheir baps yoiloq biedsqs ed Secretary.asliis futrooq yasm diw vinu themed famingobardsqs ed stedt etiqab eoq at nisme at soir? A duo to pildugo H. Morich, Federal Republic of Germany awdadmis won sissbod R. Gerdin, Sweden s as vispis! J. Fischer, Austria yidblup tup view beads! lco s A 121 G. Balan, IFBWW Regional Pacific Representative for Asia and the J. Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary ixtaubal 9 aft Worker delegates from IFBWW Committee for European Questions R. Rautner, Austria pted the re conclus A. Buys, Netherlands 11 paibling on B. Whinberg, Sweden J. Fernandez, Belgiumed to pap 38 F. Portner, Switzerland the proposed K. Carl, Federal Republic of Germany B. Petit- Jean, France ference delega M. Garnacho, Spain hat the conditions J. Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary Observers: U. Asp, Sweden J. Koch, Federal Republic of Germany to Ysamothe : awoIIo IXBO X Pies, sebe. Я basixestiw& faoОЯ Iesia] x9mA.M ABU dpuo[ 16]. nemiedo Wayps.A The Committees and Working Parties have chiefly concentrated on preparations for IFBWW's 17th ordinary congress in Geneva, 2-6 December 1985. YASMID to pilduge Iow T W In addition preparations were also undertaken in both Working Parties for the Conference on Occupational Safety and Health to be held in Geneva in May 1985. A20 anILIO.M A pilduqeя Isxebe dool t The Wood and Forestry Committee and its Working Party have started preparations for IFBWW's participation in the first .0 meeting with the ILO tripartite Wood and Timber Industry I Technical Committee, which is to be held in Geneva, 18-26 September 1985. nebow?, nosano The Building Committee and its Working Party is directing its strategy towards preparations for the 11th tripartite meeting with ILO's Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee, which will probably take place in 1986. dotroм .8 OM H A positive feature which may be noted in H this connexion is the increased and more regular frequency of the meetings of these committees. noaansdot As in previous years South Africa has been the object of special attention, though we have so far not managed to visit this country, which is of such importance to us in view of the apartheid policy against which we are fighting together with many powerful allies. The apartheid regime has a quite extraordinary ability to remain in power, despite the fact that the policy of the Republic of South Africa is almost universally condemned. Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, on the other hand, the white minority regime collapsed very quickly, largely as a result of outside pressure. In A 122 nt assasin bпs a ts nois WWE to dail 0Ɔ I During the year the IFBWW has committed itself with financial aid to supporting our affiliate Building, Construction& Allied Workers' Union in the dispute with Johnson Tiles concerning the reinstatement of workers dismissed from their jobs. ttended Bram 014 A339 John Ltd. T JAI go to no Horst Mori In this work we have received assistance from the ICFTU and the Swedish trade union movement. The funds have been used to pay for legal proceedings which are costly. ad, Horst OW IS IsJ9M Jeeda Morich and On this occasion it was the trade union which took the employer to court, something quite new in South Africa. im M ration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundati in a The number of court cases relating to trade union matters the Republic of South Africa can be expected to increase, which will palce a strain on the trade union movement. Increased financial support from outside will therefore be necessary. Ado Bram Buys, Morich, Ulf Asp and Asp and Jur OD 2 bsidio ndot dousM Koc X X X X X 1990 to noiaU Isnolds 19nl Usbixols doses imsiM.22910 Podmexulases de Isnoidsmed' M IFBWW's 2nd conference on prevention, which is care and health success accident held reported on elsewhere, was as both in regards I care Geneva, 14-18 May 1984. It was a organisation and content. Through our health conferences, we have undeniably highlighted the specific occupational risks which threaten our members especially as I regards exposure to hazardous substances. dusi jand snut TS- 8 Four editions of the bulletin were published in 1984. a di noin ansiosta dajan The Executive Committee held a meeting on 26 April 1984. 1mmT The Management Committee met on 7 March, 25 April and 22 va October 1984. IE- TS bsidiol adot On 31 December 1984, the staff of the IFBWW Head Office was as follows: IBM sxeneve modo John Löfblad, General Secretary 02- redmage2 0E Jeannette Angst, Secretary to the General Secretary and treasurer for the finances of the IFBWW IS SIB300 d Ernest Laub, Secretary edodoo EI- II mpigied Camilla Jelmini, Secretary- Translator Lennart Hillström, in charge of education Beatrice Zahler, Secretary X Angel Ubach, Office Employee Silvia Lee, Secretary- Translator( withdrew from her post em T in January 1985) asw edt ΠΟΤΕ m 91095 noidecube bas bsIdio ni soiiemA solema nisl 102 9933immo Ismolpe ed dai gaiden ed 123 List of IFBWW Representation at Conferences and Congresses in 1984 11 driw sati beimmos asd WWI ed sey edit paid paloqque of bis ITS Annual Conference for General Secretaries,' adow beiIIA London, 10-11 January ametsenie John Löfblad op .adot International Union of Operating Engineers, General Conference, Bal Harbour, Florida, sved ew row aids I USA, 6-10 February bout d demevom going eb John Löfbladd 100 sis doidw apnibeeoong Ispel 101 ysg of gosis Sheet Metal Workers' International Association of North America, Meeting of the Executive Board, olasɔo aid no Miami Beach, Florida, USA, 13-17 February a John Löfbladime arnacha, Bermuda Industrial Union, 8th biennial confer- up to 19dmua ent ence, Hamilton, 15-17 March so soit duoe John Löfblad ebsid edd no nisja solsq IIiw doidw CFDT- FNCB( Building Workers Department), concon- stoasail beas I gress, Lyon, France, 20-23 March John Löfbladen Koch International Union of Operating Engineers, congress, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, 9-12 March John Löfblad on pre ratio dinary congrei Miners' International, 45th congress, Luxembourg, 22-23 May modible brts 9180 filsed arasindus als e по no sonеisin John Löfblad John Löfblad po Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, con- Ma8- Heavened gress and 75th anniversary, Dublin, 28-30 May ed beadpilnpid yIdsinsbu svsd International Labour Conference, Geneva, 6-27 Junes for meeting with Technical Wo bod and ew 290 John Löfblad 091 Ernst Laub 09 Finnish Electricians Union, 11th congress Tammerfors, 22-25 August paideem s bied settimm John Löfblad and its Working Party is recting its 2.5W 50 Svenska Byggnadsarbetareförbundet, congress, Stockholm, 27-31 August Engineering and Committee, which will prol Bram Buys do bly take place in 198 John Löfblad bеH.WWI ed to 11sja 9dd80 Konrad Carl O Ap ve feature which may be noted in this connexawoI103 86 Svenska Målareförbundet, congress, quency of the meetings of Stockholm, 30 September- 5 October 1992 Ision John Löfblad ot YI 92 La Centrale Générale, congress, Liége, snbreadthel obje Belgium, 11-13 October this the a which is of d po policy cy a The meeting with the regional far ngistaBram Buys fbas Jaba John Löfblad mo asdo digmaaned X X X Y 19ds p exom soio dosdU IеpЛA committee for Asia for Asia and the fa Pacific in Singapore, 5-6 September was attended by John i Löfblad and education officer Lennart Hillström from the IFBWW secretariat.babwe other ha apsed very qui the Te wite mi as a result of of of ity de The meeting with the regional committee for Latin America in 124 Panama, 12-14 September, was attended Löfblad, Lennart Hillström and Ulf Asp. The meeting with the regional by Nairobi, Kenya, was attended Horst Morich and Ulf Asp by Bram Buys, John committee for Africa in Bram Buys, John Löfblad, The 3rd regional conference November, was attended by Morich and Ulf Asp. for Africa in Bram John Buys, Nairobi, 11-13 Löfblad, Horst October, held in The seminar for French West Africa, 15-20 co- operation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, in Abidjan, Lennart Hillström Ivory Coast, was attended by Koch, IG Bau- Steine- Erden. and Jürgen November, Carl, Horst The seminar for anglophone Africa in Nairobi, 7-10 was attended by Bram Buys, John Löfblad, Konrad Morich, Ulf Asp and Jürgen Koch. UNTS AND AUDITS Geneva, 20 March 1985 John Löfblad General Secretary 125 List of IFBWW Representation at Conferences and Congresses in 198hdot ayua MS18 yd bebass aswredmetqe8 I- SI\ sms .qeA 110 bas mojaIiH sned, bsidio AT ITS Annual Conference for GENETET Secretaries Lardoso e immo Ianolpe ed died onT bsidiŏI ndot ayud m618 yd bebrejds asw, sупsжidoxi International Union of operating Engine IU bas doiоM J810H General Conference, Bal Harbour, Florida. USA- 11-10 de YasiA geA somestno eNT yo ms18 yd bebres adm Sheet Metal Workers International Associationgea IU bas d North America, Meating of the Executive Board Miami Beach, 10 bas on the ent Money astbidA ni noitsbnuo e dobei sdt diw noit Bernabondomberg 854sh möxter 8 Bobfe39s a ence, Ban .neb- ent March that brodgepas o snima ent Juan Xis odio adot ayua ms18 babaw fox et bas qεA 10 doiiOM International Union of Operating Engineers, congress, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, 9-12 M 9-12 March John Löfblad: Miners International 45th congress, Luxembourg, 22-23 May 280 DobsM. Irish ansport and General Workers' Union, congress and 75th anniversary, Dublin, 28-30 May John John Tho International Labour Conference, Geneva, 6-27 June Finnish Electricians Union, 11th congress John Löfblad Ernst Laub Tammerfors, 22-25 August John Löfblad Svenska Byggnadsar t, con congress, Stockholm, 27-31 August Bram Buys John Löfblad Konrad Carl Svenska Mälareförbundet, congr Stockholm, 30 September er- 5 Oct 5 October John Löfblad La Centrale Générale, congress, Lie Belgium; 11-13 October X X X Bram Buys John Löfblad The meeting with the regional committee for Asia and, the Pacific in Singapore, 5-6 September was attended by John Löfblad and education officer tion officer Lennart Lennart Hillström from the IFBWW secretariat. The meeting with the regional committee for Latin America in 24 IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1981 Budget Expenditure Statutory regional activities Publications and documentations Publications, ordinary Congress publicatio for the Executive Committee Delegations and Representations - Delegations - Representations Translations, ns, or Staff expenditure Salaries - Allocations Str. Sfr. Sfr. 473.750.-Sfr. 420.000 39.514.-40.000 documents 145.900.35 185: 414.35 150.000 190.000 123.717.90 180.000 28.772.20 152.490.10 40.000 220.000 ry 15.354.90 30.000 273.775.-260.000 132.380.85 70.000 ACCOUNTS AND AUDITS Other social 43.639.75 40.000 Pensions 13.899.80 75.000 - Miscellaneous 6.933.95 470.629.35 3.000 388.000 Office changes Postages 20.849.60 20.000 Telephone, telegrams and telex 40.083.05 40.000 Bank charges 928.80 1.000 - Office material printed matters 12.731.25 6.000 Books, documents and new papers 1.483.55 2.000 Machines and furniture 7.871.20 10.000 Insurance 2.705.75 2.500 Office rent ight heating and cleaning 70.629.40 60.000 Accounting 5.980.5.500 Miscellaneous 1.641.60 164.904.20 2.000 149.000 Conferences Congress - Other conferences Mortgage( Toss of change etc.) Benefit 187.752.25 250.000 82 270.141.40 125.000 00 7.078.40 460.379.99 2.200.142.69 5.000 163.000 T- 07000 Sub- total Trade Union education programme Bombay Malaysia - South Africa Central America Caribbean 160.140.50 224.279.85 77.390.40 53.523.90 82.704.-117.327.10 West Africa Philippines Brazil Sum carried over 8.511.50 73.618.10. 797.495.35 2.200.142.69 129 I FBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1981 BALA Expenditure 28A.Ter m2 02.258.TA Sfr. Sfr. Statutory regional activities 02.10. - Publications, ordinary Sfr 473.750.-Budget Sfr. Sfr. Bust 420.000 Publications and documentations.02e.es/ 23200 noi 40 39.514.-40.000 40. - Congress publications and documents for the Executive Committee 145.900.35 185.414.35 150.000 190.000 Banks Delegations and Representations Delegations 25 123.717.90.35 18 180.000 - • Representations k, Cope 28.772.20 152.490.10 40.000 220.000 Translations, ordinary Ankara 16.250.- 15.354.90 30.000 18.228. Staff expenditure unt 1.500.000.- Salaries 273.775.-260.000 Allocations for pension fund 132.380.85 70.000 - - Other social allocations 43.639.75 45 40.000 Pensions trade uni 13.899.80 15.000 - Miscellaneous 6.933.95 470.629.35 3.000 388.000 Postages Office charges Telephone, telegrams and telex - Bank charges - Office material& printed matters 12.731.25 Books, documents and new papers.est.1.483.55 - Machines and furniture Insurance - - Office rent, light, heating and cleaning Accounting 172 172 20.284.88 928.80 20.000 40.000 1.000 03- 6.000 2.000 duo2- -- 2 7.871.20 33 10.000 A- ess. 2.705.75 208: 2 2.500 12A 2.32 2UA 70.629.40 5.980.-60.000 -N Miscellaneous or.aga.1.641.60 164.904.20 Conferences --. 002.T 5.500 nedal 22.000 149.000 no 2329193I 29 - Congress 08.123.88 OT.SS - - Other conferences 187.752.25 82.389.15 231 250.000 270.141.40 125.000 375.000 ISS Mortgage( loss of change etc.) 7.078.40 5.000 Benefit 20. .S 460.379.99 163.000 2.200.142.69 1.940.000 917 smmspon snortuba notnu sa Sub- total ap.ɛae.eae 037\ 0- J Trade Union education programme evɛ.8 2009ns[ 902M- 20.849.60 40.083.05 - Bombay - · Malaysia $ 2.284.8T - South Africa - Central America - Caribbean - West Africa Philippines Brazil Sum carried over 160.140.50 224.279.85 77.390.40 53.523.90 82.704.-117.327.10 8.511.50 73.618.10 797.495.35 2.200.142.69 08129 -2Sum carried over Kenya 172 WW871 18er edme Sfr.ale Sfransis8 bet sbtfozno 797.495.35 2.200.142.69 Thailand 000.0 .172 2 47.825.50 --. 021.8TA - Administration costs 129.950.60978.342.95 000.00 --. Ara. 3.071.50 estivitos[ snotgen rud beegx3 103u3532 1363fd9- ano36fd9 000.0er 000.021 28.ATA.281 28.000.8AT 99 000.081 oe..EST 000.0SS 000.0 or.oep.sar OS.STT.8S ajnemu ob 3.178.485.64 duq 229p03- 20060929ge bлs anos/ 90 enorts9291q ======== 9x3 and not 000.0% 02.02.20 yxonto 000.00 000.00. 28.08.SET sud ibneqxs 17s32 bmu? notanaq not anot3500TTA- anot* TT 29116[ 62 000.0A 21.888.8A 000.21 08.228.ET 000.888 000.% 2ɛ.esa.or 80.80.8 anotan99 Budget 902M Receipts 000.0S 03.2A _Sfr. US Contributions - - Europa 000.1 North America South America Africa 000.0г G Asia 002.S - - Australia 000.00 Sfr. Sfr. 907770 209- x9f93 b06 2m6ps.enorqf9T 29 sm 20.880.0P 08.1.839.485.65 as.1231.463.59 m betning& Tratam so 1970 22.88 10.789.65 1960 wan bns 23hemuɔob, 2x008 OS.18.1.395.-at.20 42.229.-ous routens semicon 930 2nI 5.895.2.131.257.89 04.58.01 000256 Interests 02.2 000. Bank interests OS.Poe.par - - Interests on bonds - Interests on martgage Miscellaneous --. 08.2 08.TAB 49.535.10 1.500.-es.sar 17.622.70 000.asp OP.TAI.OTS 21.88€ 000.2 04.850.T Sub- total 000.00 99.etc.08A 000.0p.T ea.SPT.00S.S Trade union educational programme - LO/ TCO Miscellaneous 969.963.45 1.890.000 70 entino 5A- Quo9n6ff90aiN- กอง 293990] 50.000 0 2901903 190 TOM 220170310M 1.940.000 998 68.657.80 227.-1.539 90116 2.200.142.69 [ stoj- du2 8.379.50978.342.95 Subs notnu sbs T 02 28.ets.ASS 04.02.T 09.8$ 8.82 3.178.485.64 V6dmo8- staysT6M 63 steamAtise inst --. POT.S8 or.TS.FF 02.12.8 of.8ra.t ea.SAT.00S. 28.200.r es130 69dd 6A$ 29W 290tqqtft# 9 Itse18 190 b9115 m2 BUDGET for the period 1st January BALANCE per 31st December 1981.12 Assets ea.8sa.ss Cash -3December 1982 Accounts 1931 Fr. Sfr. 11.732.40 3.232.10 Sfr. To2 ควร หา ว Cash trade union education icati Banks ons - BCC, Geneva: current account BCC, Geneva: trade union ed. progr. · Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara LETO.AA Banco Hispano, Madrid - Tons BCC, Geneva: blocked account Debitors 25.047.18 316.263.35 ΕΤΑ под 2019 noi soube_no 14.964.50 2913 vidos Fenotpen mot bru 80.000 18er.1.1 sq f not69916 10ydstat 13.543.25 16.250.-18.228.30 1.500.000.-1.889.332.08 269 20 08.08.ser --. are.89 Debitors IFBWW 37.363.45 20 Fe Debitors trade union education 00.00 2.384.70 39.748.15 ntsq2 28.1 επ 2009F952M Bonds for fund 273.775 132.38.85 20.000.-43 75 Mortgages .ITS 28.12.80S 22.102.S 6.933.95 Machines and Furniture 1.-25qreer be79790 327.783.50 WWERI- boobs notnu sbs T- 0.000 585.000 ( 107) 2bnu[ 61990 33.119.62 2.324.948.85 98+ 60 Deferred charges bank offi ta.aee.oas.f 20.849.60 and te erɛ.00A 40.083.05 928.80 - books. inted matters papers 12.731.25 15.000 1.483.55 2.000 - maching 7.871.20 10.000 - insurances 2.705.75 3.000 office misce) - accounting Conferences Congress -other ting and cleaning 70.629.40 80.000 1.641.60 2.000 5.980 7.000 * 190.000 .25 250.000 82.389.15 100.000 350.000 Mo Benefit loss 460.379.99 Income Contributions Interests miscellaneous $ 8131 2.131.257.89 68.657.80 227.-200.142.69 90.000 -4ion costs Liabilities over Solidarity Funds Thailand Grece Adm 12 797 Sfr. 18ef2Sfr. eq 3 47.825.50 3.071.50 23922A 22.628.69 129.950.60 978.342.95 Trade Union education programme 0263 319.378.60 OT.SES.8 по nu sbs1 253 Fund for regional activities 2x68 Balance per 1.1.1981 81.XPO.2S + statutory allocation 473.750.-- notnu abs: sv 25.EP2.ET --.02S.ar 20.323.400006 9: 6Ven90 008be: svene.038 400 nsdzbn6J 29mabtech A 494.073.40 A 068 3661 detxuT UT 08.8$ 9.8T Payments for S86.888. --. 000.002.1 brbsMonsqatH oons8 nuoɔɔs bexold: svene@.008 - Africa 192.520.80 Latin America 28.975.-210jid90 - Asia 24.888.TE 138.338.75 WW871 20de Jided - - Spain 21.8.es 05.488.S 60.000.-- Boubs nofnu 9b613 offded - Miscellaneous 13.687.35 60.551.50 .000.0 zb008 Deferred receipts Sfr. Sfr. - IFBWW 02.EBT.TSE Trade union educational programme General Funds( Fortune) 208.511.85 2.501.55 29050 ± 10M 211.013.40 ons 290d36M 231 10.78 sa.erf.88 Balance per 1.1.1981 2016 bested 1.250.996.67 + Benefit 28.84.ASE.S 460.379.99 1.711.376.66 2.324.948.85 Inte ts 49.535.10 Interests on bonds Interests, on martgage 1.500.-17.622.70 68.657: 80 50.000 Miscel 227 Sub- total 2.200.142.69 1.940.000 Trade union educational programme - LO/ TCO Miscellaneous 969.963.45 8.379.50 978.342.95 T8132 3.178.485.64 BUDGET for the period 1st January- 31st December 1982 ommittee- sFr. 20,000-- Jebbud To fin he docum ts for the Executive Committee SF propo sed this Accounts Budget Delegations gations and Jepbud Jimb add no z 1981 entwiffot adt sem o dziw I resentations Fr. Fr. Fr. [ sjoj 6 bed WW8I 9 jan ton of bezsefq SNOW 169 and to one 93 JA .000. ee, etc.00A 12 to 29209qxe Expenditure 122 Statutory regional activities to zufqua ent under this he ng.?less 473. 750.-- st vinism SW 420.000 29 Veq blow nor sq 39.514.-80.000 29 1 1sey# 26 12n6em 145.900.35 20.000 0 28. TES. TET.S.972 100.000 19ven 260 Publications and documentations - publications, ordinary The conference publications and documents for the Executive Committee dinary translation Delegations and Representations Un delegations no bits SF- representations 123.717.90 28.772.20 150.000 62 40.000 190.000 Translations, ordinary Staff expenditure allocations for pension fund is year to cov nog 293 avi3620.000 ed of.bnet adnsmysq dorry nt 159y 6.169( 229 5 25м 18er. 29 to bimbos painsgeeb et notrbbs.nl 273.775.-- 400.000 132.380.85 - salaries - other social allocations m I.S no no 43.639.75 100.000 60.000 #t. 18er nt qrderedmom of 92692 nasoot of 15.354.90 sw ripuor nev3 w 2991 nort noterad I AJ pensions - AlTo miscellaneous end pr 13.899.80 6.933.95 15.000 bas 10.000 585.000 to Office charges 000- postages 000,20 192 Tripuo 20.849.60 20.000 028.1.132 - telephone, telegrams and telex 40.083.05 50.000 - - - bank charges office material and printed matters - books, documents and new papers machines and furniture insurances - office rent, light, heating and cleaning miscellaneous - accounting elivebouer Conferences b - Congress ope For Ms Esther Hagen 5.980.-at II gbias 192 ed( Itw sey bns bns 2 nuoo patqolsvab erit mt 29 robosancas Esjos 187.752.25 - other conferences to SefordA nt bed 82.389.15 Miscellaneous 10.000 Mortgage( loss of change etc.) 250.000 100.000 350.000 928.80 1.000 12.731.25 15.000 1.483.55 2.000 7.871.20 10.000 2.705.75 3.000 70.629.40 80.000 1.641.60 2.000 op 7.000 Vrouds32 190.000 1226 7.078.40 10.000268 TO Benefit 000 460.379.99 2.200.142.69 90.000 bne 1.955.000 Office char 19 Income --. 000.08 72 20.000 Contributions 169y 326 3092 0 9v needkey sale 2.131.257.89 911 910m bederfduq bns be Interests 68.657.80 b92000 miscellaneous 227.-2.200.142.69 1.890.000 65.000 1.955.000 133 Comments on the budget bua $ 80fedms90 2T- Visundt Jef bone and not T 23030A I wish to make the following comments on the draft budget. h to make the $ 1 At the end of the year we were pleased to note that the IFBWW had a total surplus of receipts over expenses of SFr. 460,379,99. onsqx3 The reason was mainly that far more members than expected have paid their$ 2 affiliation fees. es 200 2 50b bns znolduq Last year I estimated that 2.1 million would pay their fees. But we received SFr. 2,131,257,89, which means that 2,368,065 members paid full fees. In the history of the IFBWW this figure has never before been reached. Even though certain items have been overdrawn, others show considerable savings. We saved on the Congress, on conferences and on travel costs. 192.520.80 29590 eb Even though we had this increase in membership in 1981, it is wise to think in conservative terms when it comes to forecasting the payment of 1982 affiliation fees. 1981 was a congress year, a year in which payments tend to be unusually high. In addition the deepening economic crisis might possibly 12 have a negative influence on membership next year. Deferred receip09 28: 29116[ 62 but no 190 101 20 [ sz- IT I therefore propose that we again reckon on 2.1 million fully paying members in 1982, and that we use part of the 1981 surplus in estimating the costs of this year's activities. 1 Funds( Fortune The total revenue from the statutory fees is thus estimated at approximately SFr. 1,890,000, and from interest at roughly SFr 65,000, a total of SFr 1,955,000. 000.08 000.T 20.880.00 08.85 000.ar 2S.TEX.ST 000.S 22.888.1 000.0 OS.FT8.T 000.8 2T.20T.S 000: 08 OA.esa.or 000.T -.08e.2 bn6 9193 21933sm betning bem sito 219060 won basednemucob, axood Sumut bas 29nidbom STUJ 29306huant Statutory Regional Activities rea.r 000.0er 100 sFr. 20. per 100 members and year will be set aside for a Solidarity Fund which is to be used for activities in the developing countries and for assistance to trade unions who, for special reasons and circumstances find o themselves in a situation as stipulated in Article 2 of the Statutes.100 Based on expected affiliation fees from 2.100.000 members, an allocation@ spo of sFr. 420.000.-- has been made. 000.00 ée.exɛ.00p Publications and Documentations- sFr. 100.000.-$ tten98 Ordinary publications- IFBWW Bulletin- sFr. 80.000.-For ordinary publications sFr. 39.514.-- have been spent last year. As this year the IFBWW Bulletin will be improved and published more frequently, an allocation of sFr. 80.000.-- is proposed. 000.220. ea.SPT.00S.S 100 200906932tm 134 -2-E----- 00-Conference publications and documents for the Executive Committee- To finance the documents for the Executive Committee sFr. 20.000.-- are proposed this year. 000 03 900. 9W Delegations and Representations- sFr. 190.000.-Delegations sFr. 150.000.-- OP 12 169y$ 26 vidsdong II tw 23200 29016 68 MUZ SAT Last year sFr. 123.717.90 have been spent under this heading, less than budgeted. This year a sum of sFr. 150.000.-- is proposed. 70 2x 2291bb6 b06 2933632 943 2A.Jneqz need sved 2S.ret.sf. 169 3261 Representation- sFr. 40.000.-WW871 ad The sum remains unchanged. Ordinary translations- sFr. 20.000.-23200 929 90 of ob. 2x008 .bepnsdon 2015m9 muz odT Under this heading sFr. 15.354.90 have been spent last year. For this year sFr. 20.000.-- are proposed. Staff expenditure - sFr. 585.000.-Salaries sFr. 400.000.-.000 sujimu bns zentros begnadɔnu antsmen que enT --. 000. 772- 29006U2NI 000.8.77 1694$ 26 As the increase in activities of the IFBWW requires an increase in staff, sFr. 400.000.-- are proposed this year to cover normal salary increases and 169 the employment of staff. Geneva, 29th January, 198 000.08.172 Allocations for pension fund- sFr. 100.000.---. 000.08.172 23200 92903 190 OT To cover the pension of the General Secretary sFr. 100.000.-- are proposed this year. Other social allocations- sFr. 60.000.-IM 200 beprsnomu entamet muz edT As more staff will be employed in the IFBWW in 1982, the social allocations will also increase. A sum of sFr. 60.000.-- is proposed. Pensions- sFr. 15.000.-bea at--. 00 X.172 to muz edT .000.02€ 72 29209199003 The amount of the pensions for Ms Esther Hagen, Ms Manuel Muino and Mr. and Ms Leliveld remains unchanged. muz 6 9bf26 392 Sw 200 b920gong 918--. 000.029 4.000.02% Ra To cover these pensions we propose this year the amount of sFr. 15.000.--. Miscellaneous- sFr. 10.000.-000.001 Last year sFr. 3.000.-- have been budgeted and sFr. 6.933.95 spent. To cover these costs we propose this year sFr. 10.000.--. Office charges- sFr. 190.000.-Postages sFr. 20.000.-90 srb to .b920qonq 2--. 000.00.132 to mue ont The sum remains unchanged. .000,00 a --, 000.00 172 to Jitened 6 03 zu ab69f zur mobbs 9dT absel 135 -S-3.000.0 12.- 993 993 mm x 9 10 atnemuoob bas anot solldug sons sto Telephone, telegrams and telex- sFr. 50.000.-90 10 23 nemu ob end soment oT Last year sFr. 40.083.05 have been spent. Due to increased activities these 20 costs will probably increase. Therefore we propose this year a sum of sFr. 50.000.--. Bank charges- sFr. 1000.-The sum remains unchanged. 200 000.00.1372 291098 bп6 20 pleased to note that the IFBWW had a total es of SFr. 460,379 000.021 32- anoidspels0 ud nsritze entbsed aid abou_nega need evad ce..EST12169 26. Office material and printed matters- sFr. 15.000.-- soap bere aldushelsey atdT Last year sFr. 12.731.25 have been spent. As the statutes and address books of the IFBWW have to be reprinted this year, a sum of sFr. 15.000.-- is proposed 99 to cover these costs. 2. re been reached, Books, documents and news papers- sFr. 2.000.-- 0.05.2 The sum remains unchanged. ins unchanged. ve been Machines and furniture- sFr. 10.000.-The sum remains unchanged. Insurances- sFr. 3.000.-to a the others show consider muz snT Add tradicised aids nebu .b92000 916--. 000.0S.172 in 1981, it is wise to think 9008-12 ch payments tend to be 999 29136162 Last year sFr. 2.705.75 have been spent. To cover these costs we propose this 2A year sFr. 3.000.--. 162[ son 1940 of 159y and bezogong 916--. 000.000.32 there that we again reckon on 2.7 million fuo fame art Office rent, light, heating and cleaning- sFr. 80.000.-- imating the costs To cover these costs sFr. 80.000.-- are proposed. Miscellaneous- sFr. 2.000.-The sum remains unchanged. bnut notangg no 2000 TA 65,000 a total of SP43000. 000.00 72- anotisooffs[ sto02 190 Accounting- sFr. 7.000.--.s8er at WW8RI edit at beyofqms ed If tw 11632 910m 2A The sum of sFr. 7.000.-- is proposed. Conferences- sFr. 350.000.-Regional Activities Congress-sFr. 250.000.-- GM 2M, neps As previously we set aside a sum for the sFr. 250.000.-- are proposed. .926910 02[ 6 ffrw .b9200 zł--. 000.00.132 to muz A --. 000.21.12- 200fa099 1323 2M not anotanaq add to nuoms enT 17th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW. devoɔ of 2 of the the Sta .000.00.132- 200906[[ 902M Other conferences- sFr. 100.000.-This year we propose the amount of sFr. 100.000.-- to finance the meeting of the Executive Committee end of March 1982 in Geneva. 1990 even 000.12 169 26 .000.00.32 169 273 92000 9w 23 200 929r 19v0o oT Mortgage( loss of change etc.)- sFr. 10.000.-The sum of sFr. 10.000.-- is proposed. BenefitsFr. 90.000.--.000.0ef72-290165 901790 --. 000.0S 32- 29053209 this sFr. 39 4.-- ha been spent, last year. be improved and published The addition thus leads us to a benefit of sFr. 90.000.--. 136 -4II. Funds to notts1997 Iso Conclusions to notts1eb91 Ismoidsmen and to 2103ibuA to 993 93 Tooq bns priq9sx- xood end to dibus 9 no exowbook.bms enibliu@ sunst des no stra Our situation has been consolidated. 215 To neo ed to 00 210JtbuA to The Executive Committee will discuss the plans for future activities. The level of this budget does not mean that, even this year, we shall spend our entire expected revenue. And last year we had a considerable surplus of income over expenditure. Deficits and surpluses alternate over the years, future results are difficult to forecast. Jnsd In9290 bos atqis Therefore, the Executive Committee has the task of trying to estimate a financial framework for the activities of the whole congress period, and of adjusting the future plans accordingly. 00.00г.os John Löfblad General Secretary ass bas no 260 50 saer suns des no 29+ 6tup1.711,376.66 resolve nothusbeke bhstno rasɔ vited carrying out its duties. 08.82 and hers rger suns dies no 2913tbtupt. Rec to settimo ed to Jusbras19 9 18еr.19dmsvoИ TT nO bom voorbuAcretary Geneva, 29th January, 1982 -keep informa receipts and vo and vouchers 209226 Яns S are cle They are sco bns 18er 19d9390 3218 to 25 abso Tuono ven Buenos in ซา เว .308 T: 12 dant ( 2 ont bed) ve dns8 366115 (.132 oni baravno) misq2.onsqat cons8 1981 shows à bene8b858 fsFr. 163.000.--. The final accounts sFr. 297.379.99. Compara von 1008 IV. Balance sheet 1981 81 TAO.29 aɛ.cas. Ote 532 Colettee 172 --. 025.87 172 06.8SS.81 --. 000. the sheet shows a surplus of income of sFr sFr. 37.237.30. The surplus of inco --. 000.0$-37mation fees" with sFr. 241.257.89 an 02.08.2 ( 72 ont bad1900)@ abs02b -.000.008 18.657.80. income, under the item affil tion for regional activities has increased by the budget. The other expenses Taking into considera fees, 53. the amou respond to what 92.000. unpaid bills, the expenses of the last year's congr of this amount sFr. 277.491.10 have been spent for docu for the minutes: 137 эфф Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the book- keeping and cash holdings Las of the Geneva Secretariat on 29th January, 1982 The Committee of Auditors consisting of Brothers Armin Frei, President and auditor, Switzerland, Horst Morich, member, FRG and Odd Isaksen, member, Norway, examined the accounts 1981 and the IFBWW balance sheet per 31st December, 1981 and discussed the draft budget 1982 on 29th January, 1982.bud aid to level ent to aufqua sey 3261 bnA suneven bete TUO All documents required for examination were made available. tbnsqxs svo smont ress books of Last yea I. Financial Means Available to cover the The audit covered the daily cash on hand, all receipts and present bank assets. The last booking entry was on 31st December, 1981. to bas The sul. Daily cash on hand 919 T nt Istonsnit and entzutbs Liquidities on 29th January, 1982 sFr. 20.100.90 The sum unchanged. Daily cash on hand trade union education bsidro no programme In 24 Terranee Liquidities on 29th January, 1981 sFr. 2.658.60 Last year Office On 11th November, 1981 the President of the Committee of Auditors has made an unannounced control of the cash in Geneva and has noted the correctness of the cash. To cover the 2. Bank assets Mis Artist dies loverea The following figures were ascertained with the aid of book- keeping The sum cards as of 31st December, 1981 and compared with statements of accounts. They concur. The sun BCC, Geneva; current account sFr. Confer Con BCC, Geneva; current account( education programme Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen( converted into sFr.) Turkish Ziraat Bank, Turkey( converted into sFr.) Banco Hispano, Spain( converted into sFr.) BCC, Geneva; accounts at fixed dates 25.047.18 sFr. 316.263.35 sFr. 13.543.25 sFr. 16.250.-sFr. 18.228.30 sFr. 1.500.000.-As ously SF 3. Bonds and mortgages Exe Bonds( bank bonds BCC) Mortgages the amoun - Geneva, rue Necker 15/17 sFr. 20.000.-the me Copenhagen, Ewaldsgade 5( converted into sFr.) sFr. 27.783.50 sFr. 300.000.-The su Fr. 10.000 The addition thus leads us to a be 138 -2-3IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st Dec cember 1982 II. Funds 2915-1976 ns 1976 s nt ajnemy.sq 997 notti 1775 3d modz 28 90qx3 oneyped zum none6 9201 910791NT.Two 13 d.03 1. Solidarity Fund enT.majaya rebnime 9rld of bas fondo es? sub ist do of 2017 1 Cnt Grece tatutory es по sFr. This fund is not deposited in separate accounts but is part of the bank assets of the IFBWW; however it is recorded separately. 2. Regional Activities Fund nt atasd wen 22.628.69 to for sFr. bas 60.551.50 De The same conditions apply to the Regional Activities Fund as is the case for the solidarity fund. 3. Trade Union Education Programme 24 296 45 sFr. 319.378.60 are recon 2030 2103 ibuA to 9933 immort These funds are recorded separately. 0 4. General Fund( assets) und SM 919W wo yient to b. afnem 1592 oob bas 219 sFr. 1.711.376.66 The General Fund is referred to as the real assets of the IFBWW, available without restrictions for carrying out its duties. า III. Receipts and Vouchers 201817: 20 531697: 50 S8QT res.svened 60 000 lephone, telegrams and telex Receipts and vouchers were examined by random sampling. The General Secretary and his secretary, Jeannette Angst, gave explanations requested by the Committee of Auditors to several receipts and vouchers. 1229 The book- keeping and accounts are clear and orderly. They are relevant and informative at any time and do correspond to the requirements of a bookkeeping controllable at any time. Miscellaneo IV. Balance sheet 1981 NOM JOH admsMo 230 190 000 Jab/ 2919 The Committee of Auditors examined the 1981 balance sheet which extends up to 31st December, 1981, discussed it with the General Secretary and took note of it. The balance sheet 1981 shows a benefit of sFr. 460.379.99 against a budgeted benefit of sFr. 163.000.--. The final accounts are therefore more favourable by the amount of sFr. 297.379.99. Compared to the budget, the balance sheet shows a surplus of income of sFr. 260.142.69 and less expenses of sFr. 37.237.30. The surplus of income falls under the item" affiliation fees" with sFr. 241.257.89 and under the item" interests" with sFr. 18.657.80. 350 000 Due to higher income under the item affiliation fees, the statutory allocation for regional activities has increased by sFr. 53.750.-- compared to the budget. The other expenses correspond to what can be foreseen in a budget. Taking into consideration the amount of sFr. 92.000.-- as reserve for unpaid bills, the expenses of the last year's congress amount to sFr. 865.243.35. Of this amount sFr. 277.491.10 have been spent for documentation and for the minutes. 139 -3Experience has shown that affiliation fee payments in an after- congress year tend to be a little lower. Therefore close attention must be given to affiliation fee control and to the reminder system. The regional offices must support the General Secretary in his efforts to obtain due payment of ea.8affiliation fees. 02. 0a. 95913 The trade- union education programme started three years ago in cooperation with the Swedish Trade Union Confederation has continued under the supervision and control of Brother Stefan Windh. We plan to put the trade union education programme's accounting system on a new basis in 1982. The Committee of Auditors also received information on the IFBWW's trade- union activity and discussed other administrative questions, such as affiliation fee control, membership statistics, per diems, etc. booking entry ank Finally, the Committee of Auditors notes that the General Secretary and his secretary provided of their own accord the Committee with all the vouchers and documents. No objections were made. Daily cash overto atesessen ent .291jub 23F 300 Geneva, 29th January, 1982 On V16397 anottor 1981 ( 239225) bnu Газапад. 100.90 29 60 November, ber, 1981 the President of the Committee of For the correctness: bn cas grass Laxe Jan 1992 aid bns 219dbuov brs 23019091( 61992 03 210 buA to 9933 hour 916 VanT VT1ebro bas efɔ 916 2300006 bns parq9sx- Яood T cards as of 3) Bist December, 198 They concur. Armin Frei President Geneva; current accou Member queb erlady tapdan T8er Horst Morich Odd Isaksen 68.VI Member 047.18 imsx9 201tbuA to 263.35 ed .543.25 16.250.-93 18.228.30 P000 .000.-Turkish Ziraat Bank, Turkey( converted into sfr.) Banco Hispano, Spain no, Spain( converted into sFr.) BCCs danses Seed& awodz 18er 1992 sofa enom 9107919 915 2 nuo 160 NT--. 000.Ɛar 2 to Jitened bedspbud 2006 T.--. 000.caf.32 3. Belegbudd adobesqmo.ee.etc.Tes 2 to nuoms at yd, sidequovst berisqmo.ee.etc.Tes 2291 bns ed.SPT.00S 172 to smoont to aufgruz, zwodz 199de sonsfsd grit Bonds abonadecemont to aufque adT.08.TES.TE 12 to 29290.000.-23290gue ed ebru bns e8.Tas.fasz dow" 2997 notists mo Copenhagen, Ewaldsgade 5( converted into sFr.).08.120.81 Geneva, rue Necker 15/17 [ s 27.783.50 -600 23.2997 mos met ad 196mu mnt 30.000.-of beam--. 025.8.2 yd beassmont 26d 29ttivit0s Isnotpen mot noid topbuda ni n9929101 ed no Jarw o bao 292qxe tento en.tepbud ed 101 9/1929 25--.000.Se 12 to nuoms edd not36ebrano oni pntist 28.EAS.288.72 of nuoms 22910000 2189 asf art to 292n9qx9 9dd2fftd btsqnu bms no 107 0902 need sved of.rep.TS.172 noms ads 10 29Jumim en 107 140 IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1982 .772 172 Assets Budget TA.ISE POT's 28.Tepee Expenditure Sfr. ZA.Sa'a Statutory regional activities Sfr. 435'590.00 Sfr. Sfr. 420'000 OP.TSE FI Publications and documentations .8[ A - Publications, ordinary 00.000'sar101'667.65 80'000 I - Congress publications and documents Q for the Executive Committee 13'475.95 115'143.60 20'00002 100'000 Delegations and Representations 1801. - Delegations $ 9.00 ET 166'558.60 40 Representations 33'558.65 200'117.25 150'000 40'000 150 POT 190'000 00.000'2A Translations, ordinary 00.028 88 24'296.45 Its 20'000 00.000'28 Staff expenditure 00.000's Salaries 341 245.00 85 400'000 00.000'2 - Allocations for pension fund 124'996.00 100'000 00.8A1'3 Other social allocations 45'200.40 60'000 00.000'2 Pensions 24'851.35 200 15'000 - Miscellaneous 1'009.95 537'302.70 10'000 585'000 sea ree's - Bank charges Office charges Postages - Telephone, telegrams and telex - - Office material& printed matters Books, documents& new papers - Machines and furniture - Insurance as.STO 208 35'418.60 12.488 OES 2'667.37 Office rent, light, heating& cleaning 00.358 20'811.20 20'000 53'697.50 50'000 72 1'017.20 18'305.55 3'112.55 1'000 90 15'000 2'00003 10'000 03 3'00080'000002 7'000 A 67'388.00 Accounting 6'380.00 - Miscellaneous 600 01.08S PA 00.028'2 2'119.10 210'917.07 2'000 2190'000 Conferences Congress 252'391.00 250'000 - Other conferences 186'806.10 439'197.10 100'000 350'000 Mortgage 02.288 TSA 00.002 loss of change etc ear 28.POT er 150.00 11'660.80 abnod o 23 11'810.80 10'000 Benefit 134'946.50 90'000 21.03 20 Sub- total 2'109'321.47 1'955'000 TA.ISE'20's [ 630] Trade Union eduction programme - Salaries and social costs - Rent and furniture - Office material - Travel and per- diem - Education miscellaneous 57'974.05 Song Isnotsoute noinu sbs1T 973.00 037\ 0J 215.10 29'252.10 11'083.10 99'497.35 2'109'321.47 141 SAT St Wind 289888 stat - - Kenya Thailand Exper -3$ 8e 19dm9590 321E 190 26 sonsfs& bedsbifoeno3 WW871 has shown that affiliation fee Sfr. Reportation fee ver. Therefore close attent to the rear 99'497.35 in- 313 efforts to 5'362.45 - Telex- Telegram 11'327.40 112 supporte General.11ret Printing, translations 000'0 - - Telephone Bank charges - India 108 Malaysia 000100- South Africa .000'00 - - Central America - Caribbean - Togo Philippines 000 08- Brazil Sfr. year ces must urbneqx3 418.71 an must b 2'109'321.47 due vijos Teno nemupob bas bms an oitsfans T such asandris ral Secretarybx57612 all the 29/16/62 162'000.00 93'600.00 A 69956.10 79'175.00 108'175.00 on the IFB 73'260.94 45'000.00 38'350.00 VY6ntbro 35'000.00 General 25'000.00 - - - Indonesia Africa project preparations 45'000.00 bnut notaneq not and ± 630TTA 24 - Pakistan 6'148.00 5'000.00 02 190 842'270.95 000 21 .28.128 AS ano+ 299 000 288 000'0 от OT 508 TEA 20.000' 09[ 1932ŕM 2'951'592.42 Geneva, 29th January, 1982 b 290 55 95770 000'0S 000102 Receipts 000 ar OS.FI8'0S 29053209 02.Tea Ea OS.VTO T 22.208'81 Sfr. xalet bas amspelson Budget Sfr. 29ps Sfr. [ sty Contributions - Europa - North America - South America 2.STE 08.8 1'669'012.25 TE.Taa's 230'834.57. 00.888 ra fmut 219060 wan& 23nemu ob. 2x008 ราม mm basl cont desM - Africa 00.0881a 000'02 000100- Asia - Australia Presiden oes Interests Bank interests - Interests on bonds 000 01- Interests on mortgage To Tre'ors 9'308.05 entised.dipl. 875.00 or.err's 44'286.70 & ansuanl 931110 A 200[[ 902 M Hor 5'850.00 1'960'166.57 1'890'000 00.re 01.308 381. 290 127'889.90 Log verte 00.02г 1'500.00 08.03a[ 19'704.85 149'094.75 pro 65'000 000109 02.0 PET Miscellaneous 00012 TA TS eor's Sub- total Trade union educational programme - LO/ TCO or.ars 01.880 or.sas es T or's ae.repree 142 Alivenes 60.15 2'109'321.47 1'955'000 9mm 23200[ 67002 bns 2911662 842'270.95 ubas insЯ- 1936m 931110 2'951'592.42 bs TevsT mob tsub] BALANCE per 31st December 1982 er 1983 .592 Assets Cash .192 Sfr.ounts Sfr. 2'951.95 239.80 3'191.75 00 90912525'000 586 774.20 mortsɔube not absT 409'732.55 100'000 32'286.95 95 562'823.10 vttos Isnotpay to bu 2'280'448.2012+ 20'000 1205000 Cash trade union education Banks BCC, Geneva: current account - BCC, Geneva: investment account BCC, Geneva: trade union ed. progr. Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara realoa BCC, Geneva: blocked account GOOD 6'831.40 700'000.00 65 Debitors Debitors IFBWW Debitors tarde union ed. progr. 8 113'268.85 240.05 113'508.90 வ Bonds 20. par ons for pe 347 245.00 123'995.00 200'000.00 st A Mortgages 45200.40 311'011.2002iM pensions Machines and furniture 2001000 .35 009 95 25'000 51000 2307 1.00 650 000 bey19790 WW8RI- Deferred charges - IFBWW OS.888'ser 00.000'0 - trade union education 280.30 telex 33 772.45 sotsobe, notnu_absnT 1017.20 34'052.75 Total 2'942'213.80 matters 18: 305.55 ws pa papers 31112.55 1929 $ 1000 mach 00 35'418.60 20'000 22970003 insurances 2.667.37 office rent light, neating and cleaning 67'388.00 accounting 3'000 80'000 6'380.009103 Iss miscellaneous 2'119.10 2'000 Conferaf ESE 48'r 02.ape per Mensa Congress 252* 391.00 250'000 1861806.10 180/000 Mortgage( loss of change etc) Benefit 22109 321-47 13'810.80 1341946.50 Income Contributions Interests miscellaneous 57 149 094.75 60.15 2 109 321.47 143 S8e 19dm9390 3216 190 3 MAJA Liabilities 12 Solidarity Funds Tations ae. rae's - Grece India Sfr Sfr. Sfr. Sfr. 192 × 99'497.35 2'109' 47 23922A 108.BES 5'362.45 11: 327.40 1253 nortube notnu lebs ธ ว ube rotnoteb 26 260 418.71 22'628.69 162'000.00 2x058 93 600.00* Trade Union education programme 282 COA th Africa Fund for regional activities S8 Sa ribbea 88S SE 04.188: 8 Balance per 1.1.1982 + statutory allocation 00.000'00 J553'583.25 38- 9.956.000006 nmd29vnt: svens@.008- 79 17p9ng.bs notnu sbs: 99].338 108* 179908d9q00 nsdebris 2919b9A 73 60'551.506xnA Яns8 366 dat UT 45 435'590.000006 be bold: svens.308 bexbold- 38 496'141.50 Kenya Thailand Payments for - Africa 8 35 .00 25* 00 prepar 28.8ǝS ETT QAS Latin America - Asia.000 00S - Spain - Miscellaneous E 00.1 Deferred receipts - IFBWW - Trade union educational programme America ets Reserves Congress - Australia General Funds( Fortune) Bank inter Balance per 1.1.82 s + Benefit Mis Sub--total eous ge" 08.08S Trade union educational programme - LO/ TCO 45'000.00 2103rds0 WWARI 210ided- 6 118'083.00.bs normu sbys 2103ŕd90 567'041.45 842 270 $ 270.95 154'460.05 60'000.00 29'264.50 abno 592.42 67 292.5060 bhs 2 desN Sfr Sfr. 192'386.20 10'000.00 2016 b917e79d 669 012.25 202'386.20 81 nottsoube non 96 673 9.308.05 [ 630T 875.00 441285.70 250'000.00 51850.00 1'960 166 890'000 1271889.90 1'711'376.66 19 134'946.50 149 091'846'323.16 5000 EPT 144 2'942'213.80 # 2'109 000 842'270.95 21951 R BUDGET 1st January- 31st December 1983 St Sfr. 65 arles- Sfr. 460'000.-Accounts no enemmo 1982 To Expenditure not22002tb Quotor bns noften Fr. Statutory regional activities 219 Budget Fr. A Fr. bud 435'590.00 525'000 smi ± 29 I Publications and documentations publications, ordinary is conference publications and documents'0812/ dquo for the Executive Committee Other social alloc bis 219dms 001 190 101'667.65 of 1972) 100'000 129193 13'475.95 20'000 120'000 Delegations and Representations 192 delegations 166'558.60 representations tak dalew bou 33'558.65 160'000 40'000 ount 200'000 bart 293 800269 Translations, ordinary 24'296.45 25'000 25 etu ± 6329dd 632 9d to S24 132 no Staff expenditure g. fr - salaries 341 245.00 460'000 THE fact that allocations for pension fund - other social allocations 124'996.00 100'000 which the -20011645'200.40 60'000 not - pensionstone for years. 24'851.35 25'000 Isagot - - 976 - - miscellaneous --. 000'00172- WWI- 21'009.95dugi year Sfr. 25/ 0001-- are proposed to cover Office charges 102 vienetxe som need 26d nisifu@ - postages - Telephone, telegrams and telex bank charges office material and printed matters books, documents and news papers machines and furniture insurances office rent, light, heating and cleaning 2'667.37 accounting - miscellaneous Conferences 00$ 172- 20013609292'119.10 20b2'000 --, 000'031 , 000 001 12 20135p9fe0 20'000.-unchanged. - Congress telegram and telex= Sfr 252'391.00 250'000 - other conferences Jusqz need 9v6 00 186'806.10 2180'000 430'000 rena bazogong at--. 000'001 Mortgage( loss of change etc) 11'810.80 10'000 .000'04 12 anota Benefit 134'946.50 2'109'321.47 16'000 ant 2'180'000 5'000 650'000 2A dug vienfb20'811.20 20'000 bns and ( SW 9m62 53'697.50 9881'017.20 18'305.55 3'112.55 35'418.60 50'000 1'000 ted amount of 18'000 3'000 20'000 3'000 67 388.00 6'380.00 80'000 7'000 204'000 fal and pri000'2012 Income Contributionss eid9b30898 99 61'960'166.57 Interests benisiqxe edu06202 149'094.75 2'100'000 80'000 miscellaneous re Str. 18 Sfr. 18'000. 60.15 169y 2tdt b9200019 916--. 000 as 2'109'321.47 от 2'180'00 145 Liabilities Jepbu8 Comments on the Budget 8e 88ef edmesed 3218- sunst del T30008 Sfr. Sfr. 1 Solidarity Auditors I would like to make the following comments on the draft After careful examination and thorough discussion with the Committee of 000'asarece budget: 00.002.28A 632 I estimate that we shall receive full fees for 2'100'000 members Trade Unio( Sfr. 100.-- per 100 members and year). The total income from statutory fees is thus estimated at approximately Sfr. 2'100'000.-- and from Fund for interests at roughly Sfr. 80'000.-- or altogether Sfr. 2'180'000.--. 000'OST 000'0S 20. Balance pe Statutory Regional Activities + sta 000'005 000 m Afri 000'028 Asia Spain cory allocation immo 60 50 From 1st January, 1983, Sfr. 25.-- per 100 members and year will be set aside for a Solidarity Fund which is to be used for activities in the developing countries and for assistance to trade unions who, for special reasons and circumstances find themselves in a situation as stipulated in Article 2 of the Statutes. na Based on expected affiliation fees from 2'100'000 members, an allocation of Sfr. 525'000.-- has been made. 400.0 29/16162 0001001 00.'AST notans not 2060016 Miscella Publications and Documentations Deferred IFBWW AS 000's 28. Ordinary publications Sfr. 120'000.-- 0 - IFBWW-Sfr. 100'000.-200906[[ 902tm As the IFBWW Bulletin has been more extensive Sfr. 101'667.65 have been Trade un spent last year for ordinary publications. It is foreseen to publish the IFBWW Bulletin in the same way this year. Therefore an allocation of Sfr. 100'000.-- is proposed. 29 Xnsd Rese Congress Conference publications and documents for the Executive Comittee- Sfr. 20'000.-- 26 General Fur 000 POS 00.088 a - + Be 134 00002000.res sas 000'08A 000'0 [ F To finance the documents for the Executive Committee Sfr. 20'000.-- are proposed this year. Delegations and representations Sfr. 200'000.-Delegations- Sfr. 160'000.-Last year Sfr. 166'558.60 have been spent under this heading. This year a sum of Sfr. 160'000.-- is proposed. Representations Representations- Sfr. 40'000.-pat mosss 20090582m 3229perstro геотопоз 000'ar ( ote spnsro to 2201) 9060310M Jiten98 000'08T'S The sum remains unchanged. Ordinary Translations- Sfr. 25'000.-000'000'S 000'08 этот Last year Sfr. 24'296.45 have been spent under this heading, a little more than budgeted. This exceeding can be explained by increased activites of the IFBWW. arm 200 00'08's To cover these costs Sfr. 25'000.-- are proposed this year. BA 146 Staff expenditure- Sfr. 650'000.-the International Fe ation of cash. Salaries- Sfr. 460'000.-- As the IFBWW has this year more staff at its disposal, Sfr. 460'000.-are proposed to cover normal salary increases. Intom Allocations for pension fund- Sfr. 100'000.-7696 5926910 198 9dd or 2 To cover the pension of the General Secretary, Sfr. 100'000.-- are bely bezoqonq proposed this year. Other social allocations Sfr. 60'000.-- 2830 Last year Sfr. 45'200.40 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 60'000.--. As the staff of the IFBWW has been increased, Sfr. 60'000.-- are again proposed this year. bank ass 1982 Sent - Pensions Sfr. 25'000.-shon hand 207509% GU Last year Sfr. 24'851.35 have been spent under this heading. Sfr. 15'000.- were budgeted. The exceeding can be explained by the fact that the pension of Ms Esther Hagen which corresponds to a percentage of the General Secretary's salary had to be adjusted last year as this was not done for years. Liquidities on Februar 1983 This year Sfr. 25'000.-- are proposed to cover the pensions. 239.80 Bank assets Miscellaneous- Sfr. 5'000.-00: 06A 1772 2900 103 the Last year Sfr. 1'009.95 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 10'000.--. ccounts. They concur 93 to 2291pno EDT VI ed 392 9W To cover these costs Sfr. 5'000.-- are proposed this year. Office charges Frs. 204'000.-- 568 774.20 5621823.10 fr. 409'732.55 321286.95 6/ 831.40 03 630 Copenhagen( converted) 208 381 1069 3263 10 99 mmo evid × 3F700'000.-0012112 112 to Jnuoms nA.WWARI 250b WW8R1 9 to 999/ mo ed to Postages - Sfr. 20'000.-1837 9dd to 299 JTM evtubex The sum remains unchanged. 9d3 nri smijesz svad pntje Telephone, telegram and telex- Sfr. 50'000.-- szubnI 2pnh 31 25 3q57 The sum remains unchanged. .b92691onsfr. 200.000,-- 29 b9z0qonq 91s Bank charges Sfr. 1'000.-- GAN To 23200 903 1900 OF 300'000.- apnado do to 2205) apspiτON The sum remains unchanged. Office material and printed matters- Sfr. 18'000.-- NT Last year Sfr. 18'305.55 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 15'000.--. Due to increased activites these costs were higher. Therefore Sfr. 18'000.-- are proposed this year. year. bsidro adol 16391592 1990 147 .000'028 Books, documents and news papers opers- Sfr. ibneqxe 17612 Sfr. 3'000.-28776162 To cover these costs an amount of Sfr. 3'000.-- is proposed. --. 000* 08 Abdal 19 916 Machines and furniture Sfr. 20'000.-- voo od bezogon - tee of Last year Sfr. 35'418.60 have been spent. These costs have mainly increased due to the purchase of a text treatment machine for the story secretariat in Geneva. This year the purchase of a new type writer is foreseen. To cover these costs Sfr. 20'000.-- are therefore proposed. - Insurances Sfr. 3'000.-2172 2nd anottsoffs[ sto02 190 Juoms bats The sum remains unchanged. be 12b9a/ se read will be set in the Office rent, light, heating and cleaning- Sfr. 80'000.-- a, for special reasons and circ The sum remains unchanged. ion as Accounting- Sfr. 7'000.-.172. Jed Jost grit. snt to spsing Jo0 25W zid The sum remains unchanged. Miscellaneous- Sfr. 2'000.-019 .2169 Tot snob The sum remains unchanged. 916--. 000 25 12 159 T en more extensive Sfr. 101 667.6 09021 Conferences Sfr. 430'000.-- 00721 - cation MT.betepbud now--. 000' перен 23 2M to notaneq r 62130992 fs1990 Sfr. 100'000.-( been the to inyoms betCongress- Sfr. 250'000.-ye 20.000'I 72 169 128.J .000 of 72 As previously we set aside a sum for the 17th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW. Sfr. 250'000.-- are proposed. 3200 92903 190 0T OT Other conferences- Sfr. 180'000.-proposed this ye are Last year Sfr. 186'806.10 have been spent for the meetings of the Executive Committee of the IFBWW and the Industrial Committees of the IFBWW. An amount of Sfr. 100'000.-- was budgeted. As the Executive Committeee of the IFBWW does no longer meet at the same time than the Industrial Committees, the organisational costs of these meetings have increased. This meeting structure should nevertheless be kept as it facilitates the activites in the IFBWW Secretariat in Geneva. To cover the costs of this year's meetings Sfr. 180'000.-- are proposed. Mortgage( loss of change etc.)- Sfr. 10'000.-- 2 9NT The sum remains unchanged. Benefit- Sfr. 16'000.-Jnuoms bete muz Batag bas[ 611936m 901710 ittle 209 The addition thus leads us to a benefit of Sfr. 16'000.-To cover these John Löfblad General Secretary TA 148 Geneva, 4th February, 1983 ea.8sa'ss to Jasq at Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the book- keeping and cash holdings of the Geneva Secretariat on 4th February, 1983 on The Committee of Auditors consisting of Brothers Armin Frei, President and auditor, Switzerland, and Odd Isaksen, member, Norway, examined the accounts 1982 and the IFBWW balance sheet per 31st December, 1982 and discussed the draft budget 1983 on 4th February, 1983. cussed aft budget 1983 on 4th Februa ve also Management Comm Due to illness Brother Horst Morich, member, FRG, could unfortunately not participate in this meeting. He apologized. 02.ses ra tions ane All documents required for examination were made available. bnu? I. Financial Means Available Following the departure of Brother ther St ade- union 2.88888 S educat1. Daily cash on hand The audit covered the daily cash on hand, all receipts and present bank assets. The last booking entry was on 31st December, 1982. and control of Brot on hand on ba 0.0028Liquidities on 4th February, 1983 fro Sfr. 40'848.75 Jug Daily cash on hand trade union education programme Liquidities on 4th February, 1983 Finally, the Committe Sfr. 239.80 and hi 2. Bank assets. [ siensa enT pm The following figures were ascertained with the aid of bookanottensfqxs eve keeping cards as of 31st December, 1982 and compared with statements of accounts. They concur. Geneva fth February, 19 BCC, Geneva% 3B current account Sfr. 568'774.20 976 901910 BCC, Geneva; current account( education program) Sfr. 562'823.10 obrog BCC, Geneva; investment account Sfr. 409'732.55 emt vns is 5T Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen( converted) Sfr. 32'286.95 Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara( converted) BCC, Geneva; blocked account Armin Sfr. 6'831.40 Sfr. 700'000.-dotdw Je9d2 953. Bonds and mortgages [ 6999 9 3 tw to 993mm) adT 90 J2IE 03 qu zbn9jxs Bonds( bank bonds BCC) on lood bns 391592 Mortgages Sfr. 200'000.-Jantsps 02.AQ'AE 915 230 - bensqmo3.02.240 AP172 Copenhagen, Ewaldsgade 5( converted) Geneva, rue Necker 15/17 d sdT Sfr. 11'011.20 bud s Sfr. 300'000.-910m to smoɔnt to aul 02 6-2 2worlz 1992 sonsfsd 943, Jepbud and of dj robnu affst smoont to aufqquz prT.TA.ISE ABI 12 met sit vebnu bns 12.00 0.72 tw" 299t not stitis" meth .25. Aе0 48 112 dj tw" 232919" djtw 9,2997 not silts met ont rebnu smoɔnt margin of eu0 xd b9269mont 264 29thvitos Tsnotges not not sooffs youts 2 292090x9 1930 9dT.Jepbud 9d of bey6qm--. 00 2.172 .39pbud s nt n992910 94 50 36dw of broqe 100 149 II. nas bns p to noite sbs old to 210jibuA to 99jjimo Funds and to Tibes on 210owbook bhs pnibu8 to E821 Jnebize1993. ard bentm6x9.V Grece 1. Solidarity Funders and to 2pmfblod TS proposed. 18 to patjatano 2101tbuA to 9931mm 560 Bas Sfr. 22'628.69 bms$ 80I 19dm990. This fund is not deposited in separate accounts but is part of the bank assets of the IFBWW; however it is recorded separately. 2. Regional Activities Fund Sfr. writer is proposed. 67'292.50 The same conditions apply to the Regional Activities Fund as is the case of the solidarity fund. 226 Jm929nq bпs 23q $ 801.19dm 3. Trade Union Education Programme 239226 Sfr. 0 553'583.25 21.848 0P 4. General Fund( assets) no These funds are recorded separately. vits JP no 2913tbrupt Sfr. 1'846'323.16 The General Fund is referred to as the real assets of the IFBWW, available without restrictions for carrying out its duties. 08.0ES The sum remains III. Receipts and Vouchers dj no 29t upij 239226 X58 S Conferenc -dood to bis and Receipts and vouchers were examined by random sampling. The General Con Secretary and his secretary, Jeannette Angst, gave explanations requested by the Committee of Auditors to several receipts and As pr vouchers. OS.AT 888 01.ES8 S82 1720 22.SET COP.172 22.08S SE.172 04. EB'a --. 000'00%. the The book- keeping and accounts are clear and orderly. The are relevant and informative at any time and do correspond to the requirements of a book- keeping controllable at any time. IV. Balance sheet 1982 the As the Ex Comm The Committee of Auditors examined the 1982 balance sheet which Indus extends up to 31st December, 1982, discussed it with the General --. 000'00SecSecretary and took note of it. facilitates the activites 08.110 II.172 Gen The balance sheet 1982 shows a benefit of Sfr. 134'946.50 against --. 000'00€ 120 ca budgeted benefit of Sfr. 90'000.--. The final accounts are osed. therefore more favourable by the amount of Sfr. 44'946.50. Compared Mort to the budget, the balance sheet shows a surplus of income of Sfr. 154'321.47. The surplus of income falls under the The sitem" affiliation fees" with Sfr. 70'166.57 and under the item " interests" with Sfr. 84'094.75. -Str. 16:00 Ber Due to higher income under the item affiliation fees, the The statutory allocation for regional activities has increased by Sfr. 15'590.-- compared to the budget. The other expenses correspond to what can be foreseen in a budget. John Löfblad General Secretary Gengva, 4th February, 1983 150 IFBWM Con Close attention must still be paid to the affiliation fee control and to the reminder system. The regional offices must support the General Secretary in his efforts to obtain due payment of affiliation fees. Budget Expendi While controlling the payment of affiliation fees, the Committee of Auditors was astonished to note that both Italian member organisations Statutory had not complied with their statutory obligations despite repeated appeals from the Secretary General. Both organisations have also not - Publica accepted two invitations to a discussion with the Management Committee. Confere Should the Italian organisations continue to refuse to fulfil their financial obligations, the Executive Committee will be compelled to Delegatio apply article 10 of the Statutes which says:" Organizations which are - Delegat one or several years in arrears with regard to payment of affiliation -Represe fees, shall be deemed to have ended their affiliation." 20 000 Translati Following the departure of Brother Stefan Windh, the trade- union education programme started four years ago in cooperation with the Swedish Trade Union Confederation has continued under the supervision and control of Brother Björn Carlsson. In 1983 the trade- union education programme's accounting system will be put on a new basis. Staff exp A11 Other Pension The Committee of Auditors also received information from the General Secretary on the IFBWW's trade union activity and discussed other Misce administrative questions, such as affiliation fee control, membership Office ch statistics, per diems, etc. - Pos Postages 17: 618 65 - Telepho Finally, the Committee of Auditors notes that the General Secretary and his secretary provided of their own accord the Committee with all the vouchers and documents. No objections were made. - Bank ch 2 Office - Books 4'259.05 - Mach 15: 252.30 201000 4.316.35 3'000 Insuran Geneva, 4th February, 1983 - Office Teaning 79'599.30 80'000 - Accou 7'710.00 7'000 - Miscell For the correctness: 5'467.60 220'120,85 21000 204'000 Conferences Congress Armin Frei Other Deprec loss of President fit Sub- total Trade Union education programme - Salaries and - Office charges - Travel and per- diem costs + Education miscellaneous 151 250/000 Odd Iskasen Member 401 476,75 180'000 30'000 0.00 2'586.10 2'586.10 10.000 133 606.92 16.000 2'268'145.42 21180'000 88'577.45 19'150,10 461967,50 72.30 154 767.35 21268 145,42 o bns for noɔ 981 notts)( 1775 93 of bisq ed frida Jaum nofinstts 92013 Istened 93 troqque deum 2901170 Tano per 9HT.mejava nebnime ed .2597 notist/ 1776 38 punts do of 2210779 ad mt 2 to 9910mm03 9d2991 notists to 3mamy6q ed enti fonda9f1dW 221628.69 anot362tn6p10 edmem has dod dad son of beretn0326 25w 21637buA betseqsy stqaeb zapitselfdoedt di bergmoo on bad Jon 0216 9v5d ano 160300308. is part of .99 Jimmo nempen 93 Tw oraz o znorsvnt ow] bajq955% separately. shed Thrut 03 92u791 of sunijnoo anot3621nspiro mst[ 63] sd bluod2 03 of beffeqmos ad patt 916 dotdw enoties? hop10 evo nottsfits to 30x60 01 A do 67'292.50 THW 5303632 add to Of slots vfqqs und nota- 9b61 dbntW ns1932 radjona to stud16q9b art entworfo add ddtw notte a 1583.25 notatvasqua edd nebo bounia con nose obsmo hoihu sbs T Het bow? note- bag moon8 to forno bas .2f25d wen s no juq ed IT tw may pass pong moltsoube 4: Genera To1993 93 mont horario 19dio bezzupe/ b, bas ytivtip gidaysdmemfon its duties: 584 27037bA to 993351846 323.16 be a WW831.edno, 193592 the 539,2m9TD 1992512 baaton 2003 tbuA to 9935mm0 9.xffi 9dt( fs dittw 9931 mm s b1000 word to bebtvong vister592 atd Recet Yng. The General Secretary ry and his Jeannette Angst, gave explanations ee of Auditors to several receipts and 880.1. ธ นา de die Asversa requested vouchers. The book- keeping and accounts are clear and orderly. The are relevant and inf the requir mative ve at any time and do correspond to a book- keeping Contro time. Balance sheet 21 bb0 fey3 mimmA The Committee of extends up to 31st examined the et, 199 which General Secretary and took note The balance sheet 1982 shows a benefit of Sfr. 134'946.50 against a budgeted benefit of Str. 90'000.--. The final accounts are therefore more favourable by the amount of Sfr. 44'946.50. Compared to the budget, the balance sheet shows a surplus of income of Str. 154 321.47. The surplus of income falls under the item" affiliation fees" with Sfr. 70'166.57 and under the item " interests" with Sfr. 84'094.75. Due to higher income under the item affiliation fees, the statutory allocation for regional activities has increased by Sfr. 15'590.-- compared to the budget. The other expenses correspond to what can be foreseen in a budget. 點 00.000 08.8A0'20 IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1983 Expenditure 110092 sibnI Fr. Fr. Budget Fr. Fr. 00.18: 82 Statutory regional activitiessaa Publications and documentations 161452, 543'980,00 215 seddin 525'000 - Publications, ordinary eer's 102'783,05 100'000 Conference publications and documents 18'380,00 121'163,05 20'000 120'000 EA Delegations and Representations bnslrsit Delegations 181'277,05 160'000 I - - Representations arn 41'764,20 223'041,25 40'000 200'000 - Turkish Ziraat Translations, ordinary 08.ras 8 25'780,00 9wds 25'000 Cash and Bank 160m939168 Staff expenditure ses 22.00 A stoms - Salaries 441'875,80 460'000 - Allocations for pension fund - Other social allocations Pensions © Miscellaneous Office charges 85'080,90 100'000 48'426,70 60'000 20'695,90 25'000 311,20 596'390,50 5'000 650'000 105.70 23 Я Postages 17'618,65 20'000 - Telephone, telegrams and telex 65'521,90 48 T Bank charges 1'387,15 - Insurances Office material& printed matters Books, documents and news papers Machines and furniture, gea's - Office rent, light, heating& cleaning 18'988,55 4'259,05 15'252,30 00.00 Se 4'316,35 79'599,30 200 00 50'000 00 1'000 3 5 18'000 Той 50 80183 00002 20'000 A 3'000 A 20 85 80'0002A - - Accounting Miscellaneous Conferences 7'710,00 7'000 fund 5'467,60 220'120,85 2'000 204'000 - 038/38 00.02S OF er.ets.or zbnod 250'000,00 250'000 1 - Congress - Other conferences Depreciation гог loss of change 000'081'S Benefit Sub- total ' 83'S 151'476,75 401'476,75 180'000 430'000 0,00 2'586,10 2'586,10 10'000 [ sjoj- du2 133'606,92 16'000 2'268'145,42 2'180'000 snota sub no ɛ. Tar Aar - Salaries and social costs - Office charges - Travel and per- diem Education miscellaneous T 93 T 0\ 8 209torq adoos 93UT Trade Union education programme 88'577,45 19'150,10 46'967,50 72,30 153 154'767,35 2'268'145,42 -2Fr. Fr. 000'00 Report - - India - Malaysia South Africa Central America 000- Caribbean - 000'05 BUR Togo Philippines 00.08 2 Brazil OS 20, car'rs Kenya Thailand - Indonesia Africa project preparations A € 88 1990 2154'767,35 2'268'145,422 WWI 177'090,90 106'948,80 7'953,65 58'814,00 sudbneqx3 65'265,95 vidos fanolger vodu 2 38'741,35 20,88 Sof 00.08'8 2'199,45 bob bns 2006rlduq bio, anofdspildu9 23 209043'709,05 รวม[ duq sonsstno 43'056,10 5'882,00 9291qsЯ bns anoisps[ 90 20. TTS F8T 17'011,80 anottspeed 15'250,85 no69291q - Pakistan 33'694,40 000 as Zimbabwe 00.081'2S 48'261,80 - Project leader seminar 68'583,75 - Zambia 4'920,55 000'00 08.218 TAA 892'151,7594x9 79632 29116162- 000 000 000100 08.080 28 OT, BSA 8A 000'2S brut 03'160'297,170TA anotan99 - 000'0oaa 000'2 02.088 aea OS, TIE 2009061 Budget Receipts Fr. Fr. 290 Fr. 770 000 0S 28,8ra's 29063209- - Contributions - - - Europa North America South America Africa Os Asia Australia 000 T 000 Interests - 28.OST OSS 08. Tap 2 Bank interests Interests on bonds - Interests on mortgage 000 OEP 000 00,000'02 Miscellaneous 00.0 000'01 01.282's 01.088'S Sub- total 000'ar seana'ɛɛr 23.882181 20, eas p 08.sas ar 28,818 A 92'760,00 29006120.- 08, eea er pin 6'500,00 2'180'783,92 2'100'000. 00.01' pat พบ อวล A 20095( 9321M 59'331,10 10'250,00 17'279,15 2930 86'860,25 229 80'000 290091900 1900- 501,256 2'268'145,42 2'180'000 29on get mo 100 1'844'472,75 229'928,12 g 8 Tstrstom soft70 4'526,95 en bas angmob, 2x008 23 2'596,10 shmut bas 29ntros consin Ausd 000'08'S Trade union educational programme - Receipts TUEP central [ stoj- du2 - TUEP accounts projects 1983/ LO 2A, TT2'88 OF, 021 er 02, Tae ap 08.ST 154'767,35 737'384,40 2203'160'297,17 2916162 ============ 951770 marb- 19q brs 1961 200908 1902m notsub] 80154 -3BUDGET 1st January- 31st December 1984 BALANCE per 31st December 1983 Accounts 23171J18A1 210Jiben WW871 2403iber]- 00.000'2A ASSETS 23'288 08.01 80% 600 foot Fr. be nonU Fr. 21 Fr. 16'452,80 Cash Cash trade union educational programme Extraor Banks - 02 Ta - BCC, Geneva: current account BCC, Geneva: investment account BCC, Geneva: trade union ed. progr. Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara 00 Cash and Bank% 3B Projects TUEP abroad 8IT ata'A0€ Debitors - Debitors IFBWW 0.082 SAS xpenditure 2'563,1019'015,90 107 b'000 234 000 c8ef.f. 19q@ 658'469,44 moisolfs vouts 2+ BhAsbT02+ 420'679,35 43'920,95 steA 000 1'145'007,659 OLES 6'831,40 2'274'908,79 199'680,65 nm000 MA- 251780.00 sohemA nits 25'000 52'269,15 ntsq2 - Debitors trade union ed. programme 4418875.80 3800061902tM TUEP administration 107'915,40 2fhimbs to 91H2 - Miscellaneous 4'105,70 164'290,25 20 berists 1'000 Bonds 200'000.00 de 08. TIT'S Mortgages smmspong Tano soube 177618.65 Telephone and telex 65: 521.90 Machines and furniture Deferred charges 1.387.15 matters 18/ 988.55 pers $ 1259.05 300'000,00 96 65'000 29V1929 1: 01,00 18'000' 22910000 20'854,25 WW8RI machines and 15/ 252.30 7 Гетелед 233'541,96 3'412 292,80 1998 228 000 Regional activities fund 41316.35 35( 9 231 ht, heating and cleaning 79'599.30 af ESE 48 I se exe'r se, a03'er ( Deficit) accou Total Confe 08 SeS STA'E Congress 71710 51467 88 other conferences Mortgage( loss of cha Benefit 250.000.00 151 476. 476.75 133 606.92 2'268'145.42 Income Contributions Interests Miscellaneous Deficit 83155 250 000 330'000 580'000 10'000 21628 000 2'180'783.92 86 860.25 501.25 0.00 5.42 2: 000'000 80 000 548'000 2628 000 -4Fr. Fr LIABILITIES Creditors Creditors IFBWW 154178826 Fr. Fr. 0.90 106 94 127'490,62 - Creditors Trade Union educational programme 08.S2A ar Fund for regional activities's lippines Balance per 1.1.1983 + Statutory allocation A, Cap* 828 + Solidarity funds Grece 500 2 T + Miscellaneous allocations Africa Pal Payments for Os 808'ATS'S 04. TC8'8 inar • Africa - · Latin America -V · Asia Spain 58 708'166,40 835'657,02 22A 65'265.95 1263 smmsgpoysgoltsoube notnu b ± 26 2'199.45 43 709 67'292,50 43058 2x768 543'980,000: 6990.008 53gyo 22'628,69 vnt: svens0,008 72009 21'162,50b 6v9n90,008 38 655'063,69bns 29sbted A 33 48.261.80 Xn68 ± 65 datжhuT - begids 930T atosto in68 bns d260 118'916,00 304'676,40 4/920 151,75 2100090 242'939,30 WHORI 2100 Fds45'000,00 21.eas se - - IFBWW Miscellaneous Share of administration, are or Receipts 2s, oes'Aar Deferred receipts s smmspory( 691158,55 b6 210ided 107'915,40( 233'541,96) Fr. abno@ 1844 472 69'927,90 - Trade union educational programme 2291928 26'777,80 96'705,70 000'008 290 InoM 4'526.95 Afri Reserves 00. T 21596,10 รา us mu brts centrast 92'760,00 - Congress S.A28'0S 5'500,00 500'000,00 General Funds( Fortune) bmut 2sitivijos Tanorpe 59 10 (#torted) ( 90) Balance per 1.1.83 10 21'846'323,16 + Benefit Miscel ous 17: 27133'606,92 1'979'930,08 T 3'412'292,80 Sub- total 2'268'145,42 , 42 211 Trade union educational programme Receipts TUEP central TUEP accounts projects 1983/ LO 154'767.35 7371384.40 3'160'297,1788156 BUDGET 1st January- 31st December 1984 Jepbu8 edd no ammo St ure 711 000 to 99 mm3, 9 noizzupat5 doutons bms Expenditure Accounts 9x6m 01983 Fr. Tu 9760 1937A fewer Statutory regional activities bytebb 543'980.00 Extraordinary regional activities bns 219dmed 90.00 0.000 mont bra 000 - publications, ordinary 2101 buA Budget Fr.bud adsmit29: 1 .000.712) 13 21 299 Fr. 500'000 234'000 Publications and documentations 000108 23.2 conference publications and documents 102'783.05 18'380.00 100'000 20'000 are 120'000 SC tal mo Delegations and Representations - delegations 26 03 9506721225 - representations 181 277.05 41'764.20 180'000 40'000 ed 220'000 26 110 29506120011 Translations, ordinary 25'780.00 no! Staff eve Staff expenditure salaries - allocations for pension fund other social allocations bau- pensions - miscellaneous 900'S 1 2997 no 380'000 260'000 48'426.70 45'000 [ 6x9nep be Joab zwonie 20'695.9093 916--. 000 PCS.1229311.20 ensed fffw muz z NT biswrot bat ztNT.by 25'000 smo 1'000 711'000 Office charges - postages - - Telephone, telegrams and telex 65'521.90 enots - bank charges books, documents and news papers om need -- - accounting 903 - office material and printed matters matters WW1 - 99 machines and furniture enj - insurances office rent, light, heating and cleaning - miscellaneous 79'599.30 79'599.30 17'618.65 65'521.90 1'387.15 18'988.55 4'259.05 20'000 ho 65'000 1'000 18'000 84'000 15'252.30 20'000 duq v 4'316.35 4'000 V6W 96 00 85'000 710.00 י 7 7'000 5'467.60 4'000 228'000 329 to Ab93 2991 not36 1ts bajoske no b9268 .ebam need 250-- 00002 112 to 441'875.80 6b085'080.90 25'000 Conferences - Congress other conferences Mortgage( loss of change etc) edd o 250'000.00 Benefit anged. 151'476.75 enots 2'586.10 15 0133'606.92 2'268'145.42 250'000 T 330'000 580'000 10'000 -- 2'628'000 169Y 159 7261 to muz 6 Income remains unchanged. --. 000'0 12- an Contributions 2'180'783.92 Interests ews pa 86'860.25 19 mua adT 2'000'000 80'000 Miscellaneous Deficit costs an 00 501.25 an 0.00 2'268'145.42 548'000 2'628'000 muz 9NT 157 881 A8QT 19dm9090 ± 2TE Fr. Bunst tal T@ QU8 Fr Comments on the Budget LIABILITIES Creditors - Credito After careful examination and thorough discussion with the Committee of - dapbus Auditors I would like to make the following comments on the draft 17 budget: bn9qx3 000'00d for I estimate that we shall receive full fees for 2'000'000 members 62 000 PES ( Sfr. 100.- per 100 members and year). The total cincome from statutory Balance fees is thus estimated at approximately Sfr. 2'000'000.-- and from + Statuto interests at roughly Sfr. 80'000.-- or altogether Sfr. 2'080'000.--. + Solidar 20.685 SOI 000.00 000 QS Statutory Regional Activities 22 mubob bris brisano off duq sonsist поз From 1st January, 1983, Sfr. 25.-- per 100 members and year will be set aside for a Solidarity Fund which is to be used for activities in the developing countries and for assistance to trade unions who, for special reasons and circumstances find themselves in a situation as Africa stipulated in Article 2 of the Statutes. 000'0SS 000' 2S Latin America -Asia 00.08125 T Based on expected affiliation fees from 2'000'000 members, an allocation - Spain of Sfr. 500'000.-- has been made. - Miscelland 000 088 08.218 TAP - Share Regional Activities- extraordinary 000 2 01.OSA BA 451 9TUJ 691158,55 bry qx9 29/16 62 002 190 As the balance sheet 1983 shows a deficit of Sfr. 233'541.96 in the fund 000' Eferred for regional activities, Sfr. 234'000.-- are proposed to cover this deficit carried forward. This sum will be transferred from the general fund( assets) to the account" fund for regional activities". FFBWW Publications and Documentations - Sfr. 120'000.-Reserves Ordinary publications - IFBWW Bulletin Sfr. 100'000.-29063200- Congres lood As the IFBWW Bulletin has been more extensive Sfr. 102'783.05 have been spent last year for ordinary publications. It is foreseen to publish the IFBWW Bulletin in the same way this year. Therefore an allocation of Sfr. 100'000.-- is proposed. General Bal 000'8 S e 000 000'082 000'0 00.00 Conference publications and documents for the Executive Comittee Sfr. 20'000.-To finance the documents for the Executive Committee Sfr. 20'000.-- are proposed this year. A rar poker 100 29009190 vento- Delegations and representations - Sfr. 220'000.-- 70 2201) apsp 000 8Sa S 000'000'S 000'08 000'842 000'8sa'S Delegations- Sfr. 180'000.-Last year Sfr. 181'277.05 have been spent under this heading. This year a sum of Sfr. 180'000.-- is proposed. Representations - Sfr. 40'000.-The sum remains unchanged. 2S. TO2 Ordinary Translations- Sfr. 25'000.-S'S The sum remains unchanged. smoonI anoitudino 202919JI 2009061932tM 158 W90 s of bensqmo Report of the Committee obositone of shiningteration of Staff expenditure Sfr. 711'000.-- the book- keep he book- keeping and cash - Salaries- Sfr. 380'000.-WW87I ad not on T Bro hers Arwin Frei, President As the IFBWW has this year fewer staff at its disposal, Sfr. 380'000.-are proposed to cover normal salary increases. - betegbud revo OT Allocations for pension fund Sfr. 260'000.-y a bez 916-2000 A12 23203 To cover the pension of the General Secretary, Sfr. 260'000.-- are proposed this year. Jnuoms ns Other social allocations bas - Sfr. 45'000.-- s ed[ ftw end 2A 000'88 18 20 present Last year Sfr. 48'426.70 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 60'000.--. As the staff of the IFBWW has been decreased, Sfr. 45'000.- are proposed this year. Pensions - Sfr. 25'000.-- bepnsdonu antsmet muz adT 1984 Sf. 304 21663.10 000 A.772- 2009[ 19321M The sum remains unchanged. trade union Bucetary programine s of bensqm parbsed atdobnu naga pead ever 03. 2A 2472 169 326] Sfr. 1'000.-- 2000's 192 to Jooms bajapbud 93 vd ban Miscellaneous Terensp 02fs tad bns 293 spelab of 3n92 need svar 20jon som 363 dost Гатэлер apnijem Last year Sfr. 311.20 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Joɔɔ6 2fd3 mobou beЯood s16 21 Sfr. 5'000.--. To cover these costs Sfr. 1'000.-- are proposed this year. counts. Office charges Frs. 228'000.-- Postages Sfr. 20'000.-1000083 14.000'03 1972 2250 no3 6531469,44 4201679.35 srit to 2290003 9d3 The sum remains unchanged. kish Bank Abka 2A 145/ 007.65 WWBAI 43'920.95 Sfr. 6/ 831.40 Telephone, telegram and telex Sfr. 65'000.-- 19 0 - Last year Sfr. 65'521.90 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount add to of Sfr. 50'000.--. The exceeding can be explained by the fact that more 70 23200 contacts have been established with Latin America since the opening of atd at ww our regional office there. 000'081 รวด 63 boow.pnib tud add 182 H H to s priam at To cover this year's costs Sfr. 65'000.-- are proposed. bas 112 9107919dpo Ass to 7200 93 19vo od b9200019 Bank charges Sfr. 1'000.-03 по --. 000'08 ε The sum remains unchanged.(.ote sprado to oje spnsdo to 220f) noitste nus Office material and printed matters- Sfr. 18'000.-- muz edT atd3 dowords 170 m od TW SYEN TO 3661 TT tw The sum remains unchanged. .JnU0536 Books, documents and news papers Sfr. 4'000.-- 12-hoited - To cover these costs an amount of Sfr. 4'000.-- is proposed. Agesunds brƐ, svenso baldtö] ndo 16391592[ 6199 000 159 Machines and furniture Sfr. 20'000.-- 9Tuibnsqx9 77632 The sum remains unchanged as it is foreseen to buy this year a new photocopy machine for the IFBWW Secretariat in Geneva. E --. 000 088 Insurances - Sfr. 4'000.-- 2 19w97 169y zidd 25d WWSRI od zA 916 ee of 975 Last year Sfr. 4'316.35 have been spent under this heading compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 3'000.--. no/ ang To cover these costs Sfr. 4'000.-- are therefore proposed this year. 000'das enj Office rent, light, heating and cleaning- Sfr. 85'000.-- qoq As there will be a slight increase in office rent this year, an amount of Sfr. 85'000.-- is proposed to cover these costs. Jnuoms bajapbud 02 112be Accounting- Sfr. 7'000.-- 1 17672 The sum remains unchanged. xpect es Miscellaneous Sfr. 4'000.-for tion as 000 ation znotamq San allocation 000 as bepas วอน ant singer mue shift Last year Sfr. 5'467.60 have been spent under this heading compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 2'000.--. The exceeding can be explained by the fact that more photos have been sent to delegates and that also general to nuoms costs like telephone installation, drinks for participants in meetings etc. are booked under this account. To cover this year's costs Sfr. 4'000.-- are proposed. 169 Conferences Sfr. 580'000.-627 000 9290 - Congress Sfr. 250'000.-db s51790 600. 063209 As previously we set aside a sum for the 17th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW. Sfr. 250'000.-- are proposed. Other conferences Sfr. 330'000.-the of nuoms be Last year Sfr. 151'476.75 have been spent for the meetings of the mom dad Executive Committee of the IFBWW and the Industrial Committees of the to prinsqIFBWW. An amount of Sfr. 180'000.-- was budgeted. To cover the costs of this year's meetings Sfr. 180'000.-- are proposed. As the IFBWW is this year organising a Conference on Health and Safety in the building, wood and forestry industry an additional amount of Sfr. 150'000.-- is proposed to cover the costs of the conference. Altogether therefore Sfr. 330'000.--. stle use Depreciation( loss of change etc.) - Sfr. 10'000.-- mua edT is year The sum remains unchanged despite the fact that this year the account with Turkish Ziraat Bank in Ankara will be written off through this account. 2nisms muz 9d ntations Deficit- Sfr. 548'000.-000 219069 2w90 bns 23n9mob.2008 The addition thus leads us to a deficit of Sfr. 548'000.-- OT John Löfblad General Secretary Geneva, 3rd February, 1984 par 160 30.IA 22.88S 80.080 Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the book- keeping and cash holdings of the Geneva Secretariat on 3rd February, 1984 The Committee of Auditors consisting of Brothers Armin Frei, President and auditor, Switzerland, Horst Morich, member, FRG and Odd Isaksen, member, Norway, examined the accounts 1983 and the IFBWW balance sheet per 31st December, 1983 and discussed the draft budget 1984 on 3rd February, 1984. of the All documents required for examination were made available. Str. ged I. Financial Means Available Itsvs 233 The The audit covered the daily cash on hand, all receipts and present bank assets. The last booking entry was on 31st December, 1983. included 1. Daily cash on hand that 2nordssiqx9 Liquidities on 3rd February, 1984. Sfr. 30'690.95 976 500 03 boq 9m3 Daily cash on hand trade union education programme Liquidities on 3rd February, 1984 Sfr. 2'563.10 to dofdw Jesh290 fstened ene 2. Bank assets The following figures were ascertained with the aid of bookkeeping cards as of 31st December, 1983 and compared with statements of accounts. They concur. contact BCC, Geneva; current account Jenisps se.30a 916 270053 bensqmo.se: 80/ to emoant to meth Sfr. 658'469.44 BCC, Geneva; current account( education program) Sfr. 420'679.35 BCC, Geneva; investment account Sfr.1'145'007.65 Arbejdernes Landsbank, Copenhagen( converted) Sfr. 43'920.95 Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara( converted) 3. Bonds and mortgages Sfr. 6'831.40 offs T Bonds( bank bonds BCC) Mortgages ebnu emoɔnt nedptd - Geneva, rue Necker 15/17 Tamots 3.IA EES 12 yd banisiqxs 21 31 Jepbud er Ecuad STR sqmoɔ--. 082'81 112 29190319v9n" 29tiivis 27HT.88eI.19dm9090 to bns er 6 ttt20q parwolfot end at asons1971tb efdenobiano 2003 vd beitto bas bedetidst29 25w dohnw 88eI Industria del Caucho, Plastic General de la Construccion de Guayas Sfr. 200'000.-Sfr. 300'000.-de Trabajadores de Empress Kimberly Clark SA Gre mal de Maestro de Obra de la Construccion y de Occupaciones Similares 161 To not ± 61 II. nesɔ bns e Funds to not thuto 99mm ar to good 903. To Jibus 93 no 219XowbooW.bas porbliu8 The 1. Regional Activities Fund evened on Sfr.ub 1992 photoc( deficit) Jneb12919, 1917 2791. to Secretariat in Geneva. pfe 2003 2103ibuA to 9933mmo nsaxs2bb0 2. Trade Union Education Programme 39902 900s sd Wi byƐ no 233'541.96 9NT 1932 Sfr. 535'263.55 M6X9 VSWYOM These funds are recorded separately.de budgeted amount of To co 3. General Fund( assets) to a A801 are the Sfr. 1'979'930.08 tups adnambob FTA Office The General Fund is referred to as the real assets of the IFBWW, available without restrictions for carrying out As theits duties. 30929ng bra .EBRI 20.088'08 III. Receipts and Vouchers Acc The bod fasl sd1.239226 Xmsd Receipts and vouchers were examined by random sampling. The General Secretary and his secretary, Jeannette Angst, gave explanations requested by the Committee of Auditors to several receipts and Misce vouchers. abs13 bnsd no des vits0 the Last The book- keeping and accounts are clear and orderly. The are to a 01.Ɛaa's buduta relevant and informative at any time and do correspond to the requirements of a book- keeping controllable at any time. costs IV. Balance sheet 1983 -Яood to datw bens The Committee of Auditors examined the 1983 balance sheet which Conferextends up to 31st December, 1983, discussed it with the General Secretary and took note of it. AA.eap 820 Conta 28.exa os The balance sheet 1983 shows a benefit of Sfr. 133'606.92 against a budgeted benefit of Sfr. 16'000.--. The final accounts are the ae.ose EP IFBM therefore more favourable by the amount of Sfr.117'606.92. Compared 04.188'a to the budget, the balance sheet shows a surplus of income of Other Sfr. 88'145.42. The surplus of income falls under the --. 000'00 item" affiliation fees" with Sfr. 80'783.92 and under the item Last" interests" with Sfr. 6'860.25. Execut Industr the -.000'00$ FEN Due to higher income under the item affiliation fees, the of this statutory allocation for regional activities has increased by this Sfr. 18'980.-- compared to the budget. The" Fund for regionalwood activities" nevertheless shows a total deficit of Sfr. 233'541.96 proposat the end of December, 1983. This deficit is explained by and considerable differences in the following positions of the budget 1983 which was established and confirmed by the Executive DeprecCommittee: The sum inchanged des this year the account with Turkish Ziraat Bank in Anka account. Deficit- Sfr. 548'000 be written off through this The addition thus leads us to a deficit of Sfr. 548'000 John Löfblad General Secretary Geneva, 3rd February, 1984 18 162 IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1984 get Budget 1983 Balance 1983 Expenditure Additional Expenditure Statu sudud. Africa Sfr. 90'000.-ob.323 Extraor Asia Sfr.190'000.-fontano s Latinamerica Publica Miscellaneous Sfr.100'000.-Sfr. 55'000.-Sfr. 118'916. Sfr. 242'939.30 Sfr. 304'676.40 -- Sfr. 28'916.--+ 000 Publications, ordina Sfr. 52'939.30+ Sfr. 204'676.40+ Sfr. 69'158.55 Sfr. 14'158.55+ 20'000 ConferIn this connexion it has to be stated that in addition, the education programme of the Swedish trade unions showed uncovered central Delegati administration costs amounting to Sfr. 44'947.05 for 1982 and to Sfr. - Deleg 63'689.35 for 1983 or altogether Sfr. 107'915.40 which were also charged Represto the fund for regional activities. 220'000 25/000 The Committee of Auditors proposes to charge the deficit of Sfr. of bharshat 233'541.96 to the balance sheet per 1984; a corresponding amount has odt dede 36 and already been included in the budget for 1984. But we have to stress that the budgeting of the regional activities has to be made with utmost care in the future in order to keep these expenditures within the limits set Alloc out by the IFBWW Statutes, i.e. the total expenditures cannot exceed one Jug 26 fourth of the affiliation fees income. 201 - Other When dealing with the affiliation fees control, the Committee of Auditors noted that both Italian member organisations were one and a half years in arrears with regard to payment of affiliation fees and that in observance of Art. 10 of the Statutes they shall be deemed to Teleph have ended their affiliation. The The Irish member organisation is also one and a half years in arrears -Books with regard to payment of affiliation fees. The Committee of Auditors is - Machi of the opinion that as in similar cases during previous years a last Offic - Insur contact should be made with this member. In case no solution in line with the Statutes can be found, the Management and the Executive Committees would at a forthcoming meeting also have to take note of its disaffiliation. - Accoun - Miscel The following organisations have for three years not reacted to our Confere contacts despite the fact that in our opinion no restrictions exist Congre politically. Therefore Art. 10 of the Statutes should also be applied, Other i.e. these organisations shall be deemed to have ended their dofroM affiliation: 000 ImeM Dep Loss Bonaire 118 3 5/ 812,35 10'000 General Federation of Bonairean Workers Sub2.62 20 2: 628'000 Colombia SINTRAMADECOL Sindicato de la Industria del Caucho, Plasticos y Cuero Trade, Union eu Salam Ecuador Office Sindicato General de la Construccion de Guayas - Travel and per- diem Educa El Salvadoraneous Admin Sindicato de Trabajadores de Empresa Kimberly Clark SA Sindicato Gremial de Maestro de Obra de la Construccion y de Occupaciones Similares 163 [ s007bbA STUJ ==. are's + 0.ece S + OA ata A OT + 22.821'AI not3so Mexico E881 900568 2801 Jepbu8 Sindicatos madereros dependientes de la Federacion de Chihuahua.96 Sindicatos madereros dependientes de la Federacion de Durango Sindicato Unico de Alarifes y Obreros de la Construccion en el Est. de Yucatan 3.55 Sierra Leone 200906 no soub The General Construction Workers' Union notxannoo at n .172 of 23 It w2 sdt to sm6099930.08 1200 notathimbs bepysro 02 Brotherhood of Construction and Industrial Workers Union 988 Ea IFE Trinidad 70 Close attention must still be paid to the affiliation fee control and to 260 Jnu the reminder system and it has particularly to be seen to it that the 16d 229132 member organisations pay the statutory fees for their real membership. The regional offices must support the General Secretary in his efforts to obtain due payment of affiliation fees. bts and 9150 ± 20m 392 20mtr 900 box to obtain due paymen to bris bms 299 In 1983 the trade- union education programme's accounting system was put on a new basis. are The Committee of Auditors also received information from the General Secretary on the IFBWW's trade union activity and discussed other of bemes administrative questions. lance she no bebne evad The Committee of Auditors could note that all the vouchers and documents 216916 were willingly put at the disposal of the Committee. No objections were et vottbuA made. 126 6 2159 Snfl at no tulo2 on 9250 ml 190 evi 13059x3 2 ± 1 to 910 Geneva, 3rd February, 1984 TUO 03 th the more fav For the correctness: Jetxa anorJO belleqs ed 0255 Ger sbsmed bluoda 56305 against are by the amount amount of 117 106.92. Compared of he item A 91 OJ bemssb ed Armin Frei President Odd Iskasen sains010 929d3 income, unde Member allocation for feg Horst Morich Member has in com Str. 18 activities" never21487 at the end of December, 1983. This considerable differences in the following po 1983 which was established and confirm 200ff2619 orbus Feb to the bu SPOWS The" Fund al 541.96 cit is ed, by АЯТИГ the budget of 10b6u53 by mobsv[ 62 13 A2 1613[ 19dmtX 6291qm3 ob 291obstads1T 9b of65fb12 si sb sido eb on 296M sb Istme b 2915T tmt2 29motosqu ၁၁၂ car 164 IFBWW Consolidated Balance as per 31st December 1984 BALANCE per 31 ecember 1984.17 Budget Expenditure Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. OS.S08'esa's Глюдей Statutory regional activities 544'030,00 500'000 Extraordinary regional activities( 8 211'559,90 755'589,90 234'000 734'000 28* 281 - - Publications, ordinary 02, Publications and documentations ISS - Conference publications and documents 3'824: 65 27 [ 613 65'618,95 100'000 84'824,00 150'442,95 20'000 120'000 BCC, or 2 Delegations and representations 45 Tiss 8 Delegations trade un 256'262,80 180'000 - Representations Bank. And Translations, ordinary 208 TE 25.88 A BES8/ 8Sd 39'842,25 296'105,05 40'000 220'000 ano 5160928'374,15 swdsdm I 25'000 ebsfons8 Staff expenditures OS.CAS'OS - Salaries 20 FOOT ar, rra AA 352'006,70 380'000 - Allocations for pension fundgramme - Other social allocations Pensions Miscellaneous Morlage Office charges Postages and furniture 85'607,20 43'660 260'000 53'977,00 45'000 950 21'352,15 25'000 5'526,85 518'469,90 1'000 711'000 16'787,95 020'00000 - Telephone, telegrams and telexa 58'105,40 65'000 - Bank charges 20.20 ea, as ses 1'323,80 104/08 1'000 Office material& printed matters 10'482,70 6318'000 Books, documents and news papers 2'147,35 4'000 - Machines and furniture 25'611,40 Insurances • Accounting. 2'122,30 -Office rent, light, heating& cleaning 81'343,10 Miscellaneous 8'680,00 5'923,85 212'527,85 2329 9377 Conferences 00.02S'or -Congress of. TBS'O 00.002'ar - Other conferences 254'833,00 407'647,05 20'000 4'000 585'000 7'000 4'000 228'000 zbnod no 232919] epsprom no 250'000 662'480,05 330'000 580'000 Depreciation Loss of change 2018 1'875,00 3'937,35 5'812,35 $ 751790 10'000 Sub- total OS S08'sa's 2'629'802,20 [ 50-2'628'000 Trade Union education programme - Salaries and social costs - Office charges - Travel and per- diem - Education miscellaneous - Administation costs IFBWW smmon snord soubs notnu sbs T Tango 9302399- 2359t019 23 93UT 40'429,60 11'409,80 25'784,55 10'170,85 22'440,10 110'234,90 2'629'802,20 165 -2Age 19dm93902 190 25 93n6fsd batsbifozп03 WW871 # spbu8 Report Mexico 000'00@ dicatos madererc002080 000 AT- India - Malaysia Fr. 110'234,90 Fr. แม้ t tbnegx3 2'629'802,20 es de la a 181'099,75 Unico de Atartresy Ob 185'362,10 - Central America - - Caribbean 000 0S- Westafrica Philippines Brazil 20,8ra aa 35'715,50 00.AS8 P8 Ob 185'362,10 Construct en el Est. de 221673,40tnemu ob bns enoisɔilduq 40'973,50 anotsot duq son snŕbroznottsofdu9- 104'159,15 77'806,55 dad 10 bns notsp - Kenya 46'224,00 - 000'OSS- Thailand Indonesia 000's- Zimbabwe rhood of Cons 20.201 aes ers Un 25.SAB GE 37'805,35 emotis 64'788,25 - Zimbabwe projects preparations 221892,35 be nthronohanan to - Bangladesh er sys - - Pakistan - Zimbabwe 000'[ TT 000'0as 000'2A 000'am 19 and it has ions pay the st nal office050000 due paymos, o 88 pa the trade- arcation 000' proe, apbra Receipts Contributions Europa 28, asa a tee of Auditors als on the tera ques 6'439,90 to be see seen to it that the, 20'249,20 for theaudibhaq but notans no ano 3600TIA- 2002 19/30- 3'630'903,25 Salfor 20090 Budget Fr. Fr. Fr. rece inf tivity and 3514946 9053209 44'677,15 1'001'101,05 farts but - North America OP.201'82 08.ESE I ee of Au - South America - Central America put could sposa - Africa - Asia - Australia 000 Ge va, 3rd Februa 100, 08:48 000'8 Interests 28. TAPS OA. Tra as 08.SSI'S of EPE 18 1'762'396,30 bms amangafst sorgelsT 292'235,69 7'721,95 2'138,45 wen bns 2309, 2008 2'425,62 You bas endoM- 104'398,75 p4'800,00 2'176'116,76 2'000'000 290 11.the youcifer 1868 ments 2nstuent 28. TS2 STS 28.ES 2 2009 fe Гергім - Bank interests 43'531,10 - Interests on bonds ctness: 10'250,00 200991a0 000'082 - Interests on mortgage 000'088 Miscellaneous 00.888 AS 16'500,00 70 281,10 298 20, TA' COA 29 res ht Odd Member asen 00.218 T 000 of Deficit 28.ST8 2 28, TEP'E OS, S08'esa's 80'000 449,30 Moric___ 382'955,04 2'629'802,20 2'628'000 548'000 000 88 Sub- total Trade union educational programme - Receipts TUEP central TUEP accounts projects 1984/ LO 22, AST S 28.0 of OPP'SS or OS, S08'esa's oe, PES OFT emmspon 110'234,90 21200 890'866,15 3'630'903,25 ===========U abs T 916162- 901770 T9V5T- 136oub] WW871 23200 notis atnimbA aar 166 BUDGET 1st Januar -331st December 1988 BALANCE per 31st December 1984 23ITIJIBAIJ ASSETS Cash Accounts 1984 Fr. Fr. SS.ata er OS OTA' 802 WWI 20 ben - 27'878,85 100 000 600'000 Cash trade union educ.programme Banks BCC, Geneva: current account - BCC, Geneva: investment account S - BCC, Geneva: trade union ed.progr. Turkish Ziraat Bank. Ankara 00 PES AT Cash and Bank% 3B Projects TUEP abroad 24'054,20 normu ebs 210b91 3'824,65 29/ 3ividos Tanoips not bou 19'740,10 1'171'259,45 194'587,45 not3s501+ 32+ 8'976,45 1'394'563,45 bos* x3+ 02 nott ITs UTAOI+ 321'736,20 39 : 25 220.000 e2a Debitors Debitors IFBWW 25.000 - Debitors trade union ed. programme 30'702,45 12'958,05 43'660,50 anys 35 70 Bonds 25.208 AP 950'000,00 mA mtjs- .20 672A 7.00 Mortgages 00.000'0 300'000,00 24.280 PT 211352.15 51525.85 Machines and furniture 1,00 2000 03.00ɛ'er 2U 104'083,70 Deferred charges 16.787.95 beri 58/ 105.40 Total OET 3'141 923,70 WWGTI- 31 aɛa'as papers 2/ 147.35 offic accou - misce Conferences Congress 80,00 exer 251611.40 21122.30 B1 343.10( shuto 8'680.00 51923.85 2541833.00 29V19298 225 4/000 Invented 18.1.1999 188500 storted- Depr Loss of 407-647.05 1/ 875.00 3'937.35 2629/ 802.20 Income 21176 116.76 Contributions Interests Miscellaneous Deficit 167 430'000 6.000 544'500 70 281.10 449.30 3821955.04 02:20 2'000'000 70/000 474 500 2.544 500 2-8-4Fr.A8er 19dm92 1993 LIABILITIES Report Creditors - Creditors IFBWW Creditors trade union ed.progr. S Caribbean Fund for regional activities Philippines Balance per 1.1.84 + Statutory allocation 2A.eas A eas 24, 182 per + Extraordinary allocation are 8 + ICFTU allocation South Africa ons Zimb Bang Pak Zimbabwe 2A, SOT'08 Payments for 2,000 EA 20.88'ST - · Africa 110 234,90 2162 19'575,22 506'470,20 22 351715,50 40 973. 2T322A 526'045,42 be no notnu abs das 2x068 104 18thuldoos 39: Svens.338- - 233'541,96 dnem 29vmt svensǝ.338- 544'030,000tau sbs : : svans 008 detuT 234'000,00mA.ns8#ssyt 14'600,15 BOY BUT 23osto19 8 bns 263. 559'088,19 1'001' 2103ŕded 2103 ide G Latin America001020 - Asia - Spain - 00.000'008 Scholarships - South Africa Miscellaneous Ame 80 POT Deferred receipts - IFBWW - Trade union educational programme Reserves - • Congress Inter General Funds( Fortune) Interests on bonds Balance per 1.1.84 ge - Deficit Deficit Sub- total simmspor.be notmu ebant 2101de0 154'332,30 316301903.25 94'895,25 110'507,90 40'000,00 2bn08 Budget Fr. 290 spifyOM 14'035,45 14'605,15 19'390,60 STUJ ม. ก ut bus zenidos 111'321,54 250 7172 130'945,55 26'636,15 157'581,70 2'000'000 750'000,00 43'531,10 10'250,00 1'979'930,08 70 281,16 382'955,04 1'596'975,04 30/000 449.30 3'141'923,70 548'000 2'629 802,20 000 Trade union educational programme - Receipts TUEP central - TUEP accounts projects 1984/ LO 110 234,90 890 856.15 3'630 903 25 168 BUDGET 1st January 31st December 1985 Ken Expenditure - ave no longer been debited to, the ac ccount of the fund för 81.00 388 Accounts 388 Accountsbused neno place and a sum of S 1984 000 ₫ dtw tw notazuɔzib dpuorod bns Fr.snl 3757b9d3 no 23nemmoɔ pntwoffor.93 sm of ext Statutory regional activities Extraordinary regional activities Publications and documentations - publications ordinary 544'030.00 211'559.90 the Budget s fut Fr. 1937A fuow motibuA 500'000 pbud 100'000 Fr. 600'000 [ fut avisos sra sw329 I 169y bm6 21edmem 001 reg--. 0072 - conference publications and documents 000 Delegations and representations - - delegations. representations b06 27 odw 200 Translations, ordinary Staff expenditure 6871000 65'618.95 84'824.00 256'262.80 001 199--.. ed- ot at dat39'842.25 sridbb28'374.15 for pension fund- Str. 21 - salaries 5,219 sm 000 - - allocations for pension fund - other social allocations - pensions miscellaneous Office charges - 67279 postages 29 100'000 0 250'000 19t 2997 350'000 180'000 40'000 monl 220'000 25'000 29 03612 $ 2 sd To S slott at Str. 210 000 1071 2997 352'006.70 sebs 85'607.20 pen 53'977.00 400'000 9268 100210'000 unt mer 50'000 The 21'352.15 5'526.85 25'000 not 2'000 687'000 ed NI he Gen 01 432 to muz 196 16'787.95 58'105.40 30'000 65'000 1'323.80 1'500 dug Telephone, telegrams and telex - bank charges 000102692 - office material and printed matters books, documents and news papers 08 - - machines and furniture - - insurances have been not 169 ja office rent, light, heating and cleaning accounting - miscellaneous Conferences - Congress. 10'482.70 2'147.35 25'611.40 15'000 3'000 to 10'000 2'122.30 0.84'000 112 881'343.10 do 85'000 ot at 8'680.00 dem 9'000 t Is ns 5'923.85 eda4'000 02 226'500 001 172 to no 000 67 Ja domu 254'833.00 407'647.05 250'000 180'000 430'000 1000.-Janisps 30902 125] 1'875.00 2'000 3'937.35 4'000 6'000 2'629'802.20 2'544'500 • other conferences Depreciation Loss of change ed to this account. Income Contributions --. 000'OSS 32- anott63092910 costs Sfp. 2'000 2'176'116.76 Interests Miscellaneous Deficit spa. ges- Frs. 226'500 500.-2703 79bnu 392 95 70'281.10 449.30 382'955.04 3200 bbs anT- 2'629'802.20 [ eves to not3sqrt3170 23200===========doris nt bons1970 snope 2'169y 2d3 38 29tbod bns and this year. 2'000'000 12- 2not spated 70'000 12 169 69v 186474'500 3nuoms b pb2'544'500 t of b A1 to 219dmem 169 LIABILITIES 2801 djale- Visuns Jal T30008 edmsɔ90 Comments on the Budget 1.1.1985- 31.12.1985 After careful examination and thorough discussion with the Committee of Auditors I would like to make the following comments on the draft Cbudget: 0'008 000'008 000 000'00 632 3x3 I estimate that we shall receive full fees for 2'000'000 members Fund( Sfr. 100.-- per 100 members and year). The total income from statutory fees is thus estimated at approximately Sfr. 2'000'000.-- and from interests at roughly Sfr. 70'000.-- or altogether Sfr. 2'070'000.--. + Ex Statutory Regional Activities 000'0SS dug 90 From 1st January, 1983, Sfr. 25.-- per 100 members and year will be set aside for a Solidarity Fund which is to be used for activities in the developing countries and for assistance to trade unions who, for special 000 as reasons and circumstances find themselves in a situation as stipulated in Article 2 of the Statutes. Pay 000* Suibnsqx9 77612 Based on expected affiliation fees from 2'000'000 members, an allocation of Sfr. 500'000.-- has been made. ffs- - 000102 Regional Activities 00.rre ca extraordinary 28 anotansq 2009061902m To cover a possible deficit in the administration of the IFBWW education programmes an extraordinary allocation of Sfr. 100'000.-- into the fund for regional activities is proposed. The sum will be transferred from Defer the general fund( fortune) to this fund. The Publications and Documentations Reser Ce UU - Sfr. 350'000.-Ordinary publications- IFBWW Bulletin Congress 000 UT 000'08A 000'a UP TO - esprado xnsd brs Beds solito Sfr. 100'000.- musobaЯood Sfr. 65'618.95 have been spent last year for ordinary publications. It is foreseen to publish the IFBWW Bulletin this year in the same way than in 1984. A small brochure on the 50 years' existence of the IFBWW will also be published. Therefore an allocation of Sfr. 100'000.-- is 932 m proposed. 596'975,04 Conference publications and documents for the Executive Comittee Sfr. 250'000.-20. TA Last year Sfr. 84'824.-- have been spent against a budgeted amount of Sfr. 20'000.--. The exceeding was caused by the documents for the IFBWW Health and Safety Conference. 008 P To finance the documents for the Executive Committee as well as the documents for the Congress Sfr. 250'000.-- are proposed this year. Delegations and representations 000'000'S 000 0 Delegations- Sfr. 180'000.-08.CAA - Sfr. 220'000.-emooni 232919 I 2009 IM 4 002 ATA Last year Sfr. 256'262.80 have been spent under this heading against a 008 A budgeted amount of Sfr. 180'000.--. The additional costs are to be _attributed to the fact that the costs of participation of several members of IFBWW bodies at this year's regional conference in Nairobi, ear 170 5 172 to 0th Kenya, have no longer been debited to the account of the fund for regional activities, but to this account. This year no regional conference takes place and a sum of Sfr. 180'000.-- is therefore Saf proposed. IFBWW and the Ind the IFBWW 330 Representations- Sfr. 40'000.-Sfr. 40'000.-- x9193 bms ms1099 To The sum remains unchanged. propose beena 12- 2905dɔ Яns8 068 000 Ordinary Translations- Sfr. 25'000.-Sfr. 25'000.- 08.2 Depreciation loss of chan air bezog The sum remains unchanged. To cover se co 6/000 Staff expenditure- Sfr. 687'000.-Deficit tnuoma Salaries- Sfr. 400'000.-.132 769 326 .169 this year. q bns[ st193m 95/770 04269y 325J ssy Sfr. 400'000.-- are proposed to cover normal salary increases. 23200 92903 Allocations for pension fund Sfr. 210'000.-John Lorblad 09200 ob 2x008 Gen Last year Sfr. 85'607.20 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 260'000.-- to cover the pension of the General Secretary. The difference can be attributed to the fact that the question of the pension regulation of the General Secretary could not be solved this year and that the costs were thus the same than in 1983. n in 1983. 592000 916 T To cover the pension of the General Secretary and the pension fund for the IFBWW staff as from 1st January, 1985, Sfr. 210'000.-- are proposed this year. boons on anti smer muel cente Other social allocations Sfr. 50'000.-Last year Sfr. 53'977.-- have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 45'000.--. To cover these costs Sfr. 50'000.-- are proposed this year. Pensions Sfr. 25'000.-- 76--. 000' 112 23200 929 - The sum remains unchanged. s of beys Miscellaneous --. 000'.772- zwosns/ feba? M Sfr. 2'000.- 1994 9v5 --. 000' 28.ESE'2 172 169 3251 172 to joms betepbud [ S1990 Last year Sfr. 5'526.85 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount of No Sfr. 1'000.-- 19 Jobs albu bexlood 916 The exceeding can be explained by the fact that the expert Guldberg's fee to establish a document for the pension of the General Secretary has been debited to this account. 08A To cover these costs Sfr. 2'000.-- are proposed this year. Office charges- Frs. 226'500.-93 to 225 Postages - Sfr. 30'000.-под s obtas 192 sw vfauorven 2A 1998--. 0001025.572.WW83I ST1 171 not, bout 9d of birdsb need repnol on sven Jnuoma 2fd1 Last year Sfr. 16'787.95 have been spent. As we are this year in a Congress year and as thus more documents will be sent out, a sum of Sfr. 30'000.-- is proposed. and ugh discuss the Telephone, telegram and telex The sum remains unchanged. owing comm Sfr. 65'000.-- 2001360929 full fubepris fbeprision Cambr and ar). The total income from statutory Bank charges- Sfr. 1'500.-inter 2070 000 Last year Sfr. 1'323.80 have been spent. Sfr. 1'500.-- are proposed this year. Activities .000'588 Ge urbm9qx9 77632 Office material and printed matters Sfr. 15'000.-- yea to- b0001004 valgthus sa Last year Sfr. 10'482.70 have been spent compared to a budgeted amount re of Sfr. 18'000.--. As 1985 is a Congress year Sfr. 15'000.-- are in proposed to cover these costs. news, paper 72- Books, documents and news papers - bout 000.- ano embers, an al To cover these costs an amount of Sfr. 3'000.-- is proposed.to Machines and furniture - Sfr. 10'000.-- to no not To cover these costs Sfr. 10'000.-- are proposed. rb fon Supery no taneg nde bir saducation into the fund se srevo from 26 77632 WWI 169y 21d3 Str. 35 00 000/02 12 - b920gong Insurances Sfr. 4'000.-The sum remains unchanged. Office rent, light, heating and cleaning- Sfr. 85'000.-Joge med ever--. 82 57 Tre 82.92 169 326 The sum remains unchanged. nt last year fauoms. The sum remains u sern publish the Accounting Sfr. 9'000.-- 000 2b.hnathons: It the same way than theyd will also be published. herefore an allocation of Sfr. 10 To cover these costs Sfr. 9'000.-- are proposed. 72 to jnwomb 26 16391 Miscellaneous Sfr. 4'000.-- is enotansq Last year Sfr. 5'923.85 have been spent under this heading compared to a budgeted amount of Sfr. 4'000.--. The exceeding can be explained by the fact that more photos have been sent to delegates and that also general costs like installation of a personnel tracing system, drinks for participants in meetings etc. are booked under this account. 41 H To cover this year's costs Sfr. 4'000.-- are again proposed. .Juos ad of bejidab sed Conferences Sfr. 430'000.-- Sfr. 220'000.-Sfr. 250'000.--. 000'S 112 2200929 190 De Congress- Sfr. 250'000.-00a ass 290185 OT La As previously we set aside a sum for the 17th Ordinary Congress of the buIFBWW. Sfr. 250'000.-- are proposed. severa men 172 ional nce in Nairobi. Other conferences- Sfr. 180'000.-to no 3619b91 9JA! 903 TO 2103 Last year Sfr. 407'647.05 have been spent for the IFBWW Health and Safety Conference and the meetings of the Executive Committee of the IFBWW and the Industrial Committees of the IFBWW. An amount of Sfr. tn 330'000.-- was budgeted.o to to 99 Jn 09262] bb0 bns 3 edmem do bus bas To cover the costs of this year's meetings Sfr. 180'000.-- are again proposed. requ eping com Depreciation( loss of change etc.)- Sfr. 6'000.-0906PTVS 95W HOTM6x9 TOT berupa 23nemu ob TA To cover these costs Sfr. 6'000.-- are proposed this year. The Committee Deficit- Sfr. 474'500.-ex ishmasablet which discu ssed it with the Genera Irsb sdt besvoo tibus edT The addition thus leads us to a deficit of Sfr. 474'500.-- msd 984 of Sfr more fas by the fr. 382.955.04 against bar Tha das vitaGunEs are .96. This is 08. John Löfblad to be atese Ducis General Secretary 6.76 under the item Geneva, 20th February, 1985 smmspon not soube notou ebs13 basd no desɔ virso 2.ST2'S her income under the item ed by allocation slatatory al allocatia8eforvragidalda08 indtast hb bup Str. 441030.--- compared to the to the budget. The The extraordi for the fund for fund for regional activities budgetazasodas@ ers the deficit of the inistration costs of the years 82/83 and amounting to -Яood to SBTs and' 800w- benberedwabup bTron two0001-9dTn round figures dtw bedsqmoonbasy 8010, 55dm350 5518900 25 absɔ patque Tuono ved.23nuoɔɔs to 23962 tions The Health and Safety Conference caused under the item publi OI.OPT'er apdocumentations supplempojasуdnesteɔofs05890303382.95 which were 24. 182 Aеr not2( pod Bob) 3090008ncreased by a.easm276 105.05 comparadushmensvans@ ap298 all because pare's to delegatio( bedrevnes) 06158AW, X068 absoatirdabupervise and lead the activities in the regions were according to a decision of the Executive Committee for the first time debited to account( and no longer to the debaspepton bnadeboo8 regional activities). --. 000'020.972 to the IF 2bn08 heaspagnoMa -.000'008 Tbwtension fund( T02Brassblaven experts set up by the Management Committee and inter consisting of a German and a Swe Subsequently an IFBWW internal A2.ISE III avoiding al insura expabmu?.II tion could be found settlement through Savitak Tisnotps ntioned Conference on Health and Safety ted surplus of costs amounting to Sfr. 82 he item" othersmagsub3 notnu ebent. S st During the examinative61699bbb039shares about the discussion on the budget 1985 the Committe 40.are aea rupa mously of the opinion that( at92bs) iba financial means for the future trade union activ addo gabgress to tanah kawialdatavas 173 .29ljub 217 --. 000'08 12- 290091900 190 Report of the Committee of Auditors of the International Federation of Building and Woodworkers on the audit of the book- keeping and cash holdings of the Geneva Secretariat on 20th February, 1985 9762 bms WWGRI The Committee of Auditors consisting of Brothers Armin Frei, President and auditor, Switzerland, Horst Morich, member, FRG and Odd Isaksen, member, Norway, examined the accounts 1984 and the IFBWW balance sheet per 31st December, 1984 and discussed the draft budget 1985 on 20th February, 1985. I. по to 2201) ott All documents required for examination were made available. posed this 169V 2143 b92000 915 Q 916--. 000 0.972 3200 92903 190 OT Financial Means Available 12 tibited 790 The audit covered the daily cash on hand, all receipts and present Las bank assets. The last booking entry was on 31st December, 1984. P1. Daily cash on hand sts. Books Liquidities on 20th February, 1985 282 Sfr. 22'477.80 vatsieyes2 lsvenes Sfr. 2'572.75 TO CO Daily cash on hand trade union education programme Mach Liquidities on 20th February, 1985 To 2. Bank assets Insure The following figures were ascertained with the aid of bookkeeping cards as of 31st December, 1984 and compared with statements of accounts. They concur. The BCC, Geneva; current account 19'740.10 BCC, Geneva; current account( education program) Sfr. 194'587.45 The BCC, Geneva; investment account 85 000 Sfr. Sfr. 1'171'259.45 Sfr. 8'976.45 Turkish Ziraat Bank, Ankara( converted) Acco ing Miss Bonds Sfr. 41000 To 3. Bonds and mortgages Mortgages( Geneva, rue Necker 15/17) posed Sfr. 950'000.-Sfr. 300'000.-a ear II. Funds am been spent un under -- The red to by the eneral CO1. Regional Activities Fund nel tr tracing syster Sfr. oked under this accou 111'321.54 To 2. Trade Union Education Programme are again prSfr. Con These funds are recorded separately. Con 3. General Fund( assets) 533'106.35 Sfr. 1'596'975.04 he As The General Fund is referred to as the real assets of the IFBWW, available without restrictions for carrying out its duties. ETA 174 III. Receipts and Vouchers 997 nos 9201 bisq saol bisq 16116391592[ 3.T 2 Receipts and vouchers were examined by random sampling. The General nado of Secretary and his secretary, Jeannette Angst, gave explanations requested by the Committee of Auditors to several receipts and vouchers. Listened [ 61990 add mot not buA to 99tmen 1930 The book- keeping and accounts are clear and orderly. The are relevant and informative at any time and do correspond to the requirements of a book- keeping controllable at any time. are b by 203 Balance sheet 1984 2timemupob bnts 9new 20 IV. of a book- keeping conti to Iвгода I tw .sbsm The Committee of Auditors examined the 1984 balance sheet which extends up to 31st December, 1984, discussed it with the General Secretary and took note of it. JOS.sv 2821 The balance sheet 1984 shows a deficit of Sfr. 382'955.04 against a budgeted deficit of Sfr.548'000.--. The final accounts are therefore more favourable by the amount of Sfr.165'044.96. This is above all to be attributed to a surplus of income of Sfr.176'116.76 under the item" affiliation fees". dotroM JevOH 19 Due to higher income under the item affiliation fees, the statutory allocation for regional activities has increased by Sfr. 44'030.-- compared to the budget. The extraordinary allocation for the fund for regional activities budgeted to cover the deficit of the administration costs of the years 82/83 and amounting to Sfr. 234'000.-- could be reduced by Sfr. 22'000.-- in round figures and amounts yet to Sfr. 211'559.90. The Health and Safety Conference caused under the item publications and documentations supplementary costs of Sfr. 30'442.95 which were not budgeted. Delegations and representations have increased by Sfr. 76'105.05 compared to the budget and this above all because the delegation expenses of IFBWW collaborators to supervise and lead the activities in the regions were according to a decision of the Executive Committee for the first time debited to the IFBWW's account( and no longer to the debit of the fund for regional activities). The pension fund for Brother Löfblad was revised by a group of experts set up by the Management Committee and inter alia consisting of a German and a Swedish insurance expert. Subsequently an IFBWW internal solution could be found thus avoiding a settlement through a Swiss insurance company. The already mentioned Conference on Health and Safety caused a non- budgeted surplus of costs amounting to Sfr. 82'480.05 under the item" other conferences". During the examination of the balance sheet 1984. as well as during the discussion on the budget 1985 the Committee of Auditors was unanimously of the opinion that in the interest of securing the financial means for the future trade union activities, best attention has to be paid to the expenditures and especially also congress costs should be kept as low as possible. 175 arr The General Secretariat paid close attention to the affiliation fee Is1993 control and to the reminder system. The General Secretary was 2nd effectively supported by the regional offices in his efforts to obtain bno due payment of affiliation fees. 903 vd b93290091 Armennouoy Pres consisting of The Committee of Auditors also received information from the General Secretary on the IFBWW's trade union activity and discussed other administrative questions. 199 od s to zin uper ed thereet Oth The Committee of Auditors could note that all the vouchers and documents were willingly put at the disposal of the Committee. No objections were made. dotdw Jedea Tsde@ 8@ IA9dd1bbiemsx9 210jtbuA to 9935mm03 9T [ svens en djfw of 69220521$ 801 sdmeɔ90 ± 2IƐ o qu abnetxe JalƐ of The audit covered the dail# icehedonhado bas vadspa92and present Geneva, 20th February, 1985 entry was on 31st December, 1984, tentsps$ 0.220$ 88.72 70o > 5 zwortz ABCI J992 9506Td enT 000 848.712 to jtottab bejepbud s at ad For the correctness: nuoms ad yd 9fdstuovst 9Tom 910199 915 2iqu toos Armin Frei President vd b9269 ob a abetud 8316 ed of[ Ts 970ds 22/ 477.80 ed rebnu avarra.72 2997 mots[ 1796" cash on hand trad Odd Iskasenation program Horst Morich nofteritts 9 stis ms Member Member moon vedord 03 Member 2: 572.75 nottsoffs ventbositx9 T topbud si o bensqm--. 080 PP.172 #torteb 9dd279@ opkodsbetopbud 29tsivitos fsnotper not but grit not b3 enitnyoms bns 88\$ 8 218ey add to 20200 not sentmbs 9d to 291ught bao nThe- f00069Sngy12gydebauberasdebfuoped- w000' PSS a182of bookkeeping cards as 0003028 048emba2,03986va ad nuomsabse with statements of accounts. They concur. erit enottsoffduq mett sit webmu bezusɔ ɔnenatno vist62 bns dissH 9NT enew dǝidw 2e.s00C0EGen@gatoca#zootyasdomeTqque znojstnem obfbos 19: 740.10 vd b926915@ CBvsdenoidsdozenq9acbasnego dopofed pbogepbdrdon 194'587.45 sausɔed[ Ts 806dsGendrabningepbudnbddcodubensqm 20.201 atsn32 171'259.45 bas 92tv9quartsbotsofob, WHERr30( eoageqxedholdspelbred d3 81976.45 to notatosb 6 of patros 919w 200tp91 93 nt 293tvidos ad b69f 2'WW83I 9d of berdeb emt Janft edd not 9933mmo sviju59x3 d [ snot@ erBoo@ sband editoogesdeb end of 19gnol on bas) Гелогретво Bonds .( 29131v7306 Sfr. 95 950'000.-to quono sMqdtbegève GeswvbsTdJeNo185207) bout notan9qfedT 300'000 stis 193mt bns 9933 mm) insmepsnsM edit yd qu 392 2190x9 II. Fuddsqxs sonstuent datbow2 s bns mirisa s to pnttatano zuds bruo ed bluoɔ nottufoz Ismisant WW8RI ns vowsupsadu2 9NT smg5090021222Fundquod nem913392 s pntbtoys 111* 321.54 s beauso yj9162 bas dt169H no song19700 benottnem vbserfs 20.08A'S8.72 of pridnuoms 23200 to zufqrua betegbud- non 2. Trade Union Educatfasonsagramento" meth ads sebou 533 106.35 entrub as Towses A80S 39erizegondedsedarabe oldsimsxs and pntru es 26W 2103tbuA to 9933immo add 2801 topbud add no not22u2tb 9 edt enindasetor29fdd( edsent) jsdt notntqo add to yfzuom$ 8001'596'975.04 Jasd, assivitos notnu 9b61 9Tutu 9d not ans9m Istonsmit 29 butu vffsTbbq@ enbm12500dba9qSesdedotobisqued odasdsgatones she IEB H2800128bwofwashoqered bloodanaJE0D Campnog oafs. its duties. acr 176 Report on the IFBWW's activities in the field of occupational safety and health and possible future action to be taken by the Internationa 1. Initial Position: 1.1. 16th IFBWM Congress in Madrid, 1981 Although no resolutions were specifically addressed to occupational safety and health at this Congress, the problems wer raised in connection with several resolutions. Thus one of the points noted by the IFBWW in the resolution on the problems of workers who are transferred abroad on the international construction market was"... that the working conditions of these workers are not laid down at either: the Conal level or the international level through gh the ILC tly the Ex Committee was draw up nati an the iona sers in Cons cted to upon the star inds social co que ton, GENERAL REPORTS Problems resolution wh was tec nological chen pro ent in the in the construction industry and its effe s. The following were some of the principles adopted by the ety and and hea Attempts to improve safety, heal well as productivity; should be technological the for the rking env environment, as guideli for from opments... New machines should be be inv vesti fety, health and ergonomics before being approved lace. at the its trade unions shou] gov and as the to finance investigations into prob being affected by changes that the con 1.2. IFBHW s by ivities since Ma drid ange of reports, The the Fety etween and erence on safety and health in the building. indus es was, held in May of this year and was 120 colleagues from IFBMW affiliated trade un recognized scientists. The overall evaluation re discuss trade tive. A large the ith experts, icer Many orestry than many its into into research this area regarded as of tremely useful, on tr The IFBW Conference on safet forestry important prob governments, and the most organizations and loyers, products 179 The General Secretariat paid close attention to the affiliation fee control and to the reminder system. The General Secretary was effectively supported by the regional offices in his efforts to obtain que payment of affiliation fees: The Committee of Auditors Secretary on the IFBWW's administrative questions. information from the General ivity and discussed other The Committee of Auditors could, note that all the vouchers and documents were willingly put at the disposal of the Committee. No objections were made. Geneva, 20th February, 1985 For the correctness: Armin Frei. President 2TA09A JA Odd Iskasen Mem 176 Horst Morich Member Report on the IFBWW's activities in the field of occupational safety and health and possible future action to be taken by the International 1. Initial Position: abadgob 1.1. 16th IFBWW Congress in Madrid, 1981 100 quorwamb arsanottuf029 Although no resolutions were specifically addressed to occupational safety and health at this Congress, the two problems were raised in connection with several resolutions. government watchdogs to ensure th Thus one of the points noted by the IFBWW in the resolution on the beproblems of workers who are transferred abroad on the international construction market was"... that the working conditions of these workers are not laid down at either the national level or the international level through the ILO". Consequently the Executive Committee was instructed to call upon the ILO to draw up national and international standards for the working and social conditions of the workers in question. 70 99 mmo Бло 0215 asw[ sed bns ed patteem Jsem aid3 36 b9221 Problems of occupational safety and health were prominent in the resolution which was adopted on technological change in the construction industry and its effects. The following were some of the principles adopted by the IFBWW: bow bo edT S Attempts to improve safety, health and the working environment, as well as productivity, should be the guideline and motivation for technological developments... New machines should be investigated from the point of view of safety, health and ergonomics before being approved for general use at the workplace." 76 76 It was therefore decided: to ns ba".... that the IFBWW and its affiliated trade unions should call upon the governments concerned to finance investigations into problems of safety and health... as these are being affected by changes in technology..; bms 62 that the IFBWW should stimulate the exchange of information between national trade unions by means of reports, working groups a and beconferences." Tegemis 03. 1.2. IFBWW Activities since Madrid The Conference on safety and health in the building, wood and forestry industries was held in May of this year and was attended by more than 120 colleagues from IFBWW affiliated trade unions, in addition to many recognized scientists. The overall evaluation of the Conference and its results were positive. A large part of the Meeting was devoted to discussions with experts, focusing on the translation of experience into trade union practice. Many participants gained new insights into research, and the exchange of experience on trade union activities in this area was regarded as extremely useful. Final filiated unions should report the The IFBWW Conference on safety and health in the buiding, timber and boforestry industries adopted a resolution in which it listed the most important problems and outlined the demands to be put to employers, governments, international organizations and the producers of products [ 6367 to 9dt at ned vidmuo patqofsveb zdj nedptd zomb ± 0Ɛ Juods at 179 AZU utilized in the building, timber and forestry industries( machines, chemicals etc.). As far as the IFBWW's future work in this field is concerned, the Organization's Executive Committee was called upon to draw up, before the 1985 Congress, an action programme based on the resolutions that were adopted. 18eI bimbaM nt 229п0 WWII.I.I A direct result of the Conference on safety and health was that it strengthened bilateral contacts between the experts of participating trade unions. The Bau- Steine- Erden union will, for example, make the films on noise and asbestos available to the Spanish and Tunisian colleagues. at WW8RI 9d3 yd bajon 23m ods no notjufo291 sdd to no audT Information on matters of safety and health in the building and wood industries has for years been one of the main features of IFBWW education programmes. Participants at the IFBWW seminars have displayed a tremendous interest in this problem in particular. de OJI sani bas, inform in and goa so of bs ร่วม viant During the period under review the 10th meeting of the Building Committee of the International Labour Office was held in Geneva and occupational safety and health was also discussed at this meeting. The IFBWW made strong representations in favour of its demands vis- à- vis the MOILO. add a spar Torpooned no betqobs asw dornw notJul029 esfqloning erit to smoz grow pntwolfat edT snow.ad 19 zit bms jubil 2. The present situation in the building and wood industries 25 botqobs Despite this generally positive evaluation of IFBWW activities the situation is still far from satisfactory for IFBWW member unions.w qo eb 290 Member unions in industrialized countries have found that conservative governments in particular are increasingly trying to water down protective labour legislation and to cut back on social benefits for the victims of occupational diseases and industrial accidents, in line with their strategy of reducing social services in general. The economic encrisis in the building and wood industries has caused increased competition, not only between companies but between workers themselves. This jeopardizes the progress which has undoubtedly been achieved in the field of occupational safety and health over the past decades. te bluoda WW brTechnological change has brought about increased productivity and a partial reduction in the physical stress to which the workers concerned are subjected. But at the same time, the increased performance pressure has created new types of physical and psychical stress which can lead to occupational diseases and accidents at work. It is also becoming increasingly difficult to adjust safety standards to the constantly changing plant and materials used in production processes. 293zubnt ΜΟΥΤ 20 69 fox OSI по SD: 2 All sinnallinthe situation remains unsatisfactory, even in the odindustrialized countries, since building, forestry and woodworkers are odstill exposed to health hazards and risks of accident which are markedly odhigher than those facing their colleagues in almost all other Infindustries. This can be proved quite clearly from the available statistics. 07920 9m913x9 26 b9b 91 26W 6916 273 Although little empirical data is available on developing countries it is a fact that the situation is much worse in the building and wood industries of Third World countries. In a comparative study on fatal accidents in the wood industries in the USA and Indonesia, for example, it was found that the risk of fatal injury at or on the way to the work place is about 30 times higher in this developing country than in the USA. e 180 -3There is an almost total lack of even elementary prerequisites for improved industrial safety and health, such as statistics or even basic knowledge of simple and relatively cheap improvements. Hunger, poverty and mass unemployment in many developing countries mean that workers often have no alternative but to work in inhumane conditions. According Decisive progress on occupational safety and health can only be made with strong, independent trade unions. The brutal repression of trade union and human rights is therefore a major obstacle to the humanization of people's working lives. Furthermore, there is often a lack of government watchdogs to ensure that minimum standards are in fact implemented. adults In recent years more and more countries have ratified the ocnventions and standards of the International Labour Office on occupational safety and health. Many governments which have accepted the ILO resolutions, however, do not back up their words with deeds. The workers who are affected and their trade unions in the countries concerned are largely unaware of international standards. thern The conditions of hygiene in which the majority of the population has to live and work in many developing countries are also disastrous. retal sect thank hotel and 3. Conclusions and possible courses of action open to the IFBWW children are employed ruction workers and skilled 1. As strong trade union organizations are an important prerequisite for the progress in this field the IFBWW and its affiliated unions should " ch continue to make every effort to help unions in the Third World build strong, independent organizations. above ion to the 2. In collaboration with other organizations pressure should continue to be brought to bear on all governments in order to guarantee basic The trade union and human rights. the that the wrong 3. The IFBWW should attach greater importance to problems of occupational safety and health in its educational programmes. countries in which child labour is pr 4. Due to its limited financial and organizational resources the IFBWW is not in a position to commission its own research activities in the above- mentioned field. However it is able to provide useful wit assistance in exchanging information on the results of research and the practical implementation of these insights in day- to- day trade Yet union practice. Documents such as information brochures and handbooks lea should therefore be collected in Geneva and distributed to those une affiliated unions that are interested. Furthermore, these documents But can serve as a useful aid in IFBWW education programmes. incom 5. The IFBWW should step up its efforts vis- à- vis the International Labour Office and other international organizations with a view to the obtaining not only the ratification but also the implementation of why standards and conventions by all governments.lt) 6. Finally all affiliated unions should report to the IFBWW any new har occupational health hazards which have resulted from the use of new add production techniques in their own countries. The Secretariat should Morthen forward this information to the other affiliated unions in the tra form of circulars. his 181 -4-3 7. The IFBWW should continue to organize meetings and conferences on occupational safety and health in order to ensure a constant exchange of information and experience between affiliated unions, thereby creating incentives for bilateral contacts between individual organizations. Absit hot doble Inf dea tandt asasidos, smo afstondants ambian ebbet dabrisqsbfit pendidik varla fahrip examsiting brekenother har to esker Spanisow and Foosts 1 o 5916 2b16bnste muminim 363 Suns 03 apobro sw Jemmevop betnemefant on on matters of safety and health in the building and wood so hard bettar sreeastadeua etem basirama20 90BW mes no? bolt 14 Opel Time 3mgohebasbits abad adamevo vn6M 3169d bas 975 onw 219> how 9NT.zbe9b ridtw zbrow tent qu xosd don ob 19v9worl Stineosedthe 206hnumobbing ketid has be136ting Commi e of the I rnational Laboueb- sbriste Wagontent Go careswand safety and health was also discussed at this meeting. 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The print situat situb bone oad toys 2003 tastesgo no mlebetaseAth 00ssats Bast WW@ foodFhead okiespon er down bitud blow by T add nt anotnu qfer of frotte 19ve sxsm of sunimo Member unions industrialized couebotesshasgid dwabnaqbntopodive governments in particular are increasingly trying brosentinel bfworzleguzzoaned stensprobaeddon déwi abitanods[ fosonlthS victi@ asdfsgtaspadona inabisease samarakoptris nosach, lubidesdith their strategy of reducing social serwerpinge bes, nohou ebondic crisis in the building and wood industries caused increased competition, 1002msfidoneaesansimqmless brodes Wes This jeopesa pote( possebehed his riidedbbadlyje se dono dequopothe field of occupational safety and health over the past decades WW871 943 2900291 s0t3ssinspo bns fotomenit batimit 23 od sud ▷ BrightTeptody bwout homose partial redutsonsbhvat physfida la is the steviawath idi has E tadbeed- usbestospozita zard poydbd66909fquifold to bis diuled aved discroften tes douz wadamug Detoxing 0 pt( bifuntziobradjane afetodoared soptameritcbiuodatly 65 29m6000 not soubs WWI at bts Tuts20 5 26 9V192 All in all the situation remains unsatisfactory, even in the industsholtzed stondestv- ray drag at Foqusq9ge abusedTas stibb stosed do wheat inspde dados 90tageddon brons Bedly highor nothaanente si bals dedi notandort ps3deher industries. This can beinpmowe opqufbeyde zool Tevfoombash@ beba53able statistics. wen vns WW871 9d of drogen bluoda noinu bedst fits is vffont a $ 2 it stntesnofnubbed at sid: o no bavi the wood industries in the USA and Indende it was found that the risk of fatal injury at or on the way to the work place is about 30 times higher in this developing country than in the USA 182 2922blue bns [ st nor to 03 bns ebsm These" ch 10 bu CHILD LABOUR A WORLDWIDE PROBLEM Its spread, causes and consequences workers but to amol Labour According to a conservative estimate by the International Organization( ILO), there are some 50 million children( 1983) under 15 in the world who work. Other sources however, arrive at a much higher total: up to 100 million children. Moreover, there is widespread agreement that their number is increasing and will continue to do so. To give some figures: it is thought that depending on the region, between 1 in 7 and 1 in 4 children between 10 and 14 are obliged to work like adults. Geographically speaking, the overwhelming majority of child labour( some 98% of all cases) takes place in the Third World, with Africa in the lead, followed by Asia and Latin America. Child labour in the and industrialized countries mainly occurs in fringe groups( children of Tsue foreign and migrant workers) and fringe areas( e.g. southern Europe). A sector- by- sector breakdown reveals that children primarily work in farming and crafts. However, child labour is also widespread in other sectors: the retail trade, the hotel and restaurant business, private homes( as servants) and street vending. In addition, more and more children are employed as unskilled construction workers and factory workers. Most significantly, child labour is tending to shift away from the" traditional" areas( farming and crafts) towards a new urban " children's proletariat". bms The reasons for the above trend are: emigration to to the cities, to 9/1 250 jon 03 70% Yud ( parents') unemployment, hunger, poverty and illiteracy. The widely varyin The widely varying estimates and the lack of statistical documentation clearly reflect the fact that the wrong approach is being used, even in the preliminary investigation stage. Due to cultural and economic factors, many countries are reluctant to come to grips with the problem of child labour. Of course, countries in which child labour is prevalent have laws which regulate, restrict or even ban child labour. In practice, however, these laws often become a dead letter. Because of this, anyone seeking information on the problem of child labour may meet with a virtual wall of silence. Yet child labour is not the answer to the problem of poverty in the least developed countries. Granted, the parents, who are themselves unemployed and earn very little, are entirely dependent on child labour. But this only exacerbates the problem: since children are viewed as an income factor, this makes the parents want to have more children, despite the fact that overpopulation is already rampant. In addition, by working for extremely low pay, children lower the general wage level, thereby keeping the purchasing power of a society from rising. This is why child labour only worsens the problem of( adult) unemployment. Nor does child labour benefit the child in any way: dangerous and harmful types of work can drastically shorten his life expectancy, in addition to which he is not free to develop naturally as a human being. Moreover, he does not have access to the schooling or vocational training that would prepare him for later working life and thus increase his prospects adult. job as an 183 ter Forms of child labour ROW A AUTHO and to ensure es on occupational safety and hea tant exchange In some countries, the farming sector and small, family- run businesses are set up in such a way that the elimination of child labour would require major changes. Children gradually" grow into" the social and TUO working world depending on their age and their physical and mental capability. In such cases, it is often impossible to make a distinction between child labour and occupational and family traditions by means of b69 which skills and traditions are handed down from one generation to OT another. This type of" child labour" should not be absolutely and In unconditionally rejected, especially if no unreasonable demands are made on the children's strength and development and if they have enough free time left over to play and to attend school. However, precisely in family- run businesses, child labour all too easily en reaches an intolerable level, where it accounts for a large share of the To family's financial earnings. ver For 29 be 07 0691 When this happens, the type of work in question takes on all the usual characteristics of child labour: vd092 A Children are obliged to do work for which they are not yet mentally 935v and physically prepared. They no longer have time to be children( no Som play- time) because they work the same hours as adults; 21 6/25101 mo- The work children do hampers their development in school, and later nadu acts as a handicap in their professional life. - Child labour competes with adult labour in terms of the wage level and 2913 hence takes jobs away from adults. nor. по amanu In addition, when children work away from home, as is becoming more and more common today, other serious dangers arise: as is nt neve adt mon Defenceless children must face health hazards( unshielded machines, tunnels, mines, chemicals, etc.), exploitation and rough treatment. Euphemisms are often used to cover up child labour: the term of " apprentice" is used for children who are paid little or nothing, who 99 learn practically nothing and have long" apprenticeships". As a rule, there are no written contracts. No medical care is provided and no money is paid into the social insurance system. J9Y Despite the lack of statistical data on child labour, some insight has Ubeen gained into this problem. For example, in many places, children not s only work longer hours than the law allows( in India, the maximum legal working hours for children are much shorter than those which apply to adults) but their effective working hours may even exceed the legal limit for adults. yd Child labour is often not even wage labour, thus providing no income for either children or parents. In some Third World countries, usurers buy bts the children from the parents outright as consideration for a pressing debt, unpaid rent or interest due. This type of practice, albeit en illegal, is quite widespread, both in this and other forms. 92591 . Fubs bms stk. pm As 26 210902010 184 dot 2 d group These" child buyers" not only use the children as factory workers but often make the often make them beg, rob in gangs or turn to prostitution. b Child labour in the building industry, wood industry and in forestry ent Child labour is of major importance in the building sector, in the wood 936 industry and in forestry particularly in developing countries even hausthough one would assume that the work done in these sectors requires sufficient physical strength and that the workers are exposed to Atten considerable risks due to unsafe and dangerous tools and methods. These branches of industry are to be considered inappropriate for child labour although they cannot be assessed in the same way. E 506 The extent to which child labour is practised in the sectors mentioned above, is closely linked to the economic and social development of a 984 country or region. This fact is confirmed by comparing countries such as as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, where child labour is more widespread also than in countries such as South Korea or Malaysia which are economically more advance. Child labour in the building sector has been considerably reduced in towns as compared to the rural areas. This development is ext perhaps attributed to legislation which does not put a ban on child often labour, but tries to regulate it. Exact figures or estimates as to the extent to which child labour is practised at national or international level, are not available. As to the dangers involved in child labour, As to the dangers involved in child labour, striking differences must be 096 taken into account. The use of children in timber processing family read businesses or in small trades is to be considered" relatively harmless" count since it provides them with an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship however is often an excuse for cheap labour. It is nevertheless unacceptable under any circumstances, to have children work on buidling to sites or even worse in quarries, where they are not only required to do extremely strenuous jobs but are also treated very badly. This type of abuse seems to take place very frequently as reported from Pakistan. ebs The trade unions of the third world are in no position at all, to come eto terms with the serious problems of child labour in the building Tsnot sector, wood industry and in forestry, for obvious reasons. In most cases they are too weak to tackle these problems as well, since we may assume that child labour occurs mainly in firms where labour is not organized. Despite this fact it has been reported from South East Asia ebay for instance, that for some years now, this problem is not only recognized by the trade unions but has also been included in their list Roof claims. perfo In reports from Panama, it is encouraging to see that the building ab workers trade union has managed to ban child labour in the construction trade sector through a collective agreement. The trade union is successfully to en monitoring the implementation of this ban which can only be effective in best those areas where the union has both influence and members i.e. in this To case in the urban areas. Action taken by the United Nations.... 20 In 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the" Declaration of Althe Rights of the Child", whose main thrust can be summed up as follows: spn human society has an obligation to give the child the best it has to 185 Jud 200 300. zud bitb offer. The child is entitled to special protection( from exploitation, neglect and cruelty) and has a right to a normal and healthy development. Moreover, he must be given social and material security, living space, food, medical care and freedom. In addition, he should not start gainful activity before some minimum age( not specified in the Declaration). Above all, he must not be used to do jobs which are detrimental to his mental or physical health and which limit his educational opportunities. boow nave of to 29 fu 03 be 929T In 1966, the UN General Assembly confirmed the Rights of the Child in Yuods the so- called International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Once again, the focal point was the need to protect children and young people against economic and social exploitation and against any detrimental effects work might have on their moral or physical development. Governments were further requested to set minimum age limits on child labour and to make it a punishable offence. benol 25.do b6910 Ismo 9d ta Viims 22911 ghdas 22919 70 The United Nations declared 1979 to be the" International Year of the Child", while in 1980, the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Decade concentrated on child labour, its definitive eradication and interim regulation. ... and the International Labour Organization of 13 Jud rever( no time) beca Among the various UN bodies which deal with matters concerning child labour( WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, FAO), the International Labour Organization plays a key role, and has done so ever since its founding in 1919. 1919 was also marked by the adoption of ILO Convention No. 5, which set the minimum age of children employed in industry at 14 years. Then, in 1945, the ILO adopted a resolution dealing with the protection of ob ochildren and young people, while the International Labour Conference, the legislative body of the ILO, reverted to this matter in 1973. A new Convention( No. 138) laid down new, stiffer standards and contemplated banning child labour altogether. Recommendation No. 146( also passed in это 1973) once again took up the matter of the minimum age for starting gainful activity. Moreover, guarantees must be given that there will be compulsory, full- time attendance of school or preparatory vocational 6m training classes for children up until the minimum age for starting tom St24 working life. Here, the aim is to gradually raise the minimum working patbl Jaom sta J2FF pmtbl age and to improve child labour working conditions while working towards the definitive elimination of child labour. The general improvement of the school system also comes under this heading. The ILO Declaration of principle takes up this aim in the form of a resolution which was issued on the occasion of the International Year of the Child( 1979). the industria No problems in the industrialized countries? Child labour used to be a wides Tegal to egal Child labour used to be a widespread phenomenon in the industrialized world as well. For example, child factory workers were quite common. In past centuries, children from rural areas were sold outright in the cities to do very difficult types of jobs( not only as servants but also as chimney sweeps and everything possible). Moreover, up until a few generations ago, no one thought twice about children working in farming or crafts. Indeed, some child labour still goes on in these sectors. In 12WO the industrialized countries today, child labour mainly occurs in fringe То по.03 381 186 groups( foreign workers' children) and in fringe areas( southern Europe, black Mexican migrant workers in the US). 2001900 06 29 There are also relatively mild forms of child labour, whereby school children work outside school hours- either legally or illegally. COL Thus, both serious and mild forms of child labour exist in the industrialized world as well. Attention must further be drawn to a trend which is also part of the problem of child labour. Parents today put less and less pressure on children to work in the family business( farming or crafts) or to work away from home and do not even ask children to do as much work around the house in view of the fact that school is subjecting them to e ever- increasing time pressures and ever- higher achievement standards. Being a schoolchild is becoming more and more a kind of vocation as far as children are concerned. The school not only educates children but also programmes them with the achievement standards required by industry and transmits behavioural standards that are specifically tailored to our technological society. This conditioning of pupils can lead to intolerable levels of stress, selection pressure and competition. Quite often in this unbearable situation schoolchildren seek to escape by resorting to drugs or to suicide. Thus, the industrialized world should not think that it has solved the " youth problem"( be it child labour, school stress or youth unemployment) and is in a position to supply the Third World with " ready- made" models. On the contrary, schools in the industrialized countries absolutely must become more humane institutions. The study of arts and interhuman subjects in the schools must at least be placed on an equal footing with technical and career- oriented classes. have. They theref Fighting child labour, especially its excesses ative populatio As far as cooperation among international organizations is concerned, the ILO's efforts to check the spread of child labour play a key coordinating role, and will continue to do so until child labour has been eradicated, a process which may take a long time. countries such The trade unions, however, have an equally important job to do at the international, national, regional and local levels. In broad terms, the trade unions' job is to urge the ILO to continue to give priority to the fight against child labour despite the countless other problems it faces and to support the ILO in this task vis- à- vis government representatives. This, then, is the broad task. The specific tasks to be performed also entail much hard work: trade unions must help to expose abuse in this area and to condemn it publicly. As a pressure group, trade unions must use their political, trade union and social influence to ensure that child labour legislation is adopted and observed. that ensure that child labo Two of the tools which trade unions have at their disposal are ILO Convention No. 81 on labour inspection( 1947) and Convention No. 129 on labour inspection in agriculture( 1969). Even if child labour is not banned imediately all over the world, this approach should at least ensure that protective legislation is respected, in the interests of 15 children. fréquer the Co 187 are t s The trade trade unions must also take the initiative with regard to legislative measures against child labour. At the very least, dangerous types of child labour should be forbidden, and the minimum working age for children should be made to coincide with the end of compulsory education. Night work and overtime must be banned outright and in any event, a ceiling should be placed on working hours for children. 19 hours Within the socio- political framework, the trade unions should devote their efforts to eliminating the causes of child labour by stepping up campaigns to increase literacy, promoting educational and vocational 18 training, and providing jobs and income for adults. Real success is only possible if three different types of measures are BRY taken concurrently: - socioeconomic measures: tro 26. creation of jobs for adults( e.g. cooperatives), structural improvements, utilization of appropriate technologies, land reform and other types of reform, social insurance - training and educational measures: primary schooling, vocational schooling, and genuine apprenticeships 029 the Inter - - legal measures: tog b be restricting, and subsequent banning of child labour. Applying legal measures in isolation without these training and educational measures, will merely push underground( illegal child labour). 1945 the legis Convention( No. body of ubat er zudT 869 socioeconomic child labour D 034 be his on of 90 01 212 9200x9 of world as we 936 no, esr on 269 geme the do FB 613 hos ry. 190 tr nebno od bns 6915 2td nt sauds Pod red 920 feum anotnu aband Tarper quods biti jedan of henomenon in the industrialized 105021 868 1869 bflow 029Y ed. countries toda 188 es pn in th sect bitis occurs in in fringe Migrant workers canuman of bases dd tw.p.s) neyofqme sdd yd bevisado vit sup The phenomenon of migrant workers is a world- wide problem, although not a uniform one. In Western Europe, it mainly involves workers from the Mediterranean countries( who in Europe are known as immigrant or foreign workers). In North America these workers come chiefly from Latin America( mostly Mexico and the Caribbean) and frequently have no valid entry visas or work permits. The problem also exists within Africa, as for example the repeated expulsions of numerous foreigners from Nigeria have demonstrated so graphically. This paper deals mainly with the problem of the workers from South and Southeast Asia who are employed in the oil- producing countries of the Persian Gulf. No accurate details are available as to the number of workers, nor are there even any official estimates.( The International Labour Organization does not keep statistics on the subject. In theory, the task rests with the statistical department of the United Nations). It has been estimated( in 1983), however, that 1.2 million migrant workers from India, 1 million from Pakistan, 300,000 from the Philippines, 200,000 from Thailand, 160,000 from South Korea, 150,000 from Bangladesh, 60,000 from Indonesia, as well as others from Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka, are employed in the Arab oil- producing countries of the Persian Gulf. A relatively high proportion of them probably work in the construction industry. no notnevno smot Fa In addition to the migrant workers from South and Southeast Asia, the abovementioned region also has other foreign workers of Arab origin( from Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestinians), who, unlike their colleagues from South and Southeast Asia, generally have in common with the population of the host countries their mother tongue( Arabic), and their religion( Islam). In view of the high proportion of foreigners( up to 80% of the population), the governments are fearful of the political consequences this population structure may have. They therefore regard non- Arab foreigners- who are deprived of certain human rights( e.g. trade union freedoms) and are easier to isolate from the native population- as - as the lowest political security risk. 15 Migrant workers are generally brought into the country by employment agencies in return for substantial fees. Countries such as the Philippines have their own state- owned agencies, which are an important source of foreign exchange for the State. As far as other countries- such as South Korea- are concerned, it is mainly their own general companies which recruit the South Korean workers for the Middle East. On the large construction sites of South Korean firms in the Arab oil- producing countries they lead working lives which are organized with almost military- style discipline, and even after working hours they are literally confined to their quarters( moreover, it is known that in their contracts with Saudi Arabian contractors the South Korean employers undertake to prohibit their South Korean workers from engaging in any trade union activity). General construction companies from Europe and America also use migrant workers from South and Southeast Asia on a large scale- which is another reason why the trade unions should closely monitor the major companies that operate internationally. Яobs2 15 yuqeb 23 e3n925 The position of migrant workers in the Arab oil- producing countries is characterized by the following specific features: - - a lack of trade union freedom; notge no A- d51A erid 10 rendons isolation of the migrant workers from the native population, which is promoted by the linguistic and( in some cases) religious barriers; WWBRI edT frequently, the contracts that are concluded on application are not subse189 - trade quently observed by the employer( e.g. with regard to remuneration and the duration of the employment contract). 0169876 ( 15 07 M ST. excessive dependence of the migrant workers on their employers or employonwy 251130 ment agencies; 929 sotismA - there are no industrial tribunals or arbitration agencies, or else they are inappropriate for migrant workers' problems; 200 - - campaign migrant workers receive inadequate attention- or none at all- from the representative offices( consulates, embassies, missions) of their countries of origin; ST2A 3269 он they have difficulty in properly investing the money they have earned. There are no suitable projects or infrastructures in their countries of origin. The money they earn is therefore spent exclusively on short- lived consumer goods. mont The international organizations are aware of the problems of migrant workers: at the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1978 the General Secretary was instructed to clarify whether it was possible to draw up an international convention on migrant workers' rights. bo The International Labour Organization has also repeatedly concerned itself with migrant workers and has drawn up standards in a series of conventions ( e.g. nos. 48, 66, 97 and 143) and recommendations( e.g. nos. 61, 86 and 151). At the 10th Meeting of the Committee on Civil Engineering and Public Works of the International Labour Organization( April 12-21, 1983) a resolution was of experts requested by the workers' group which call for a tripartite 123 on migrant workers to be organized. ds For the International Labour Organization, however, the problem is that the employer countries of the Middle East do not see any particular need to push for such a programme of activities. Although the Arab governments were previously not very inclined to discuss this subject informal discussions were held for the first time in Bangkok from September 17-20, 1984. They were attended by more than twice as many government representatives as trade union representatives. The trade unionists present did not include any from the construction industry. Three national trade union federations that are affiliated to the ICFTU were invited, however, and took part in the discussions: nt agnit 320m 6 ddlw besinspro noo vffsett, 916 vent d3 tw 233 #ididong of extrabu 218 Trade Union Congress of the Philippines ( represented by its deputy chairman, Avelino V. Valerio) 219 now 06910X tuo2 tent Labour Congress of Thailand ( represented by its general secretary, Vichai Thosuwonchinda)( as notnu Tuodz zmotny obst Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail ( represented by its deputy chairman, Allouche Sadok) 219x10w next 92 er ydw no2891 19 tjament.936190 33 According to the International Labour Organization's 1986-1987 budget, two to more rounds of discussions are scheduled: one for Latin America in 1986 and another for the Arab- Asian region in 1987. It would be desirable if the IFBWW and/ or an affiliated union from the construction industry were to be invited. The IFBWW has, of course, dealt with this subject in depth in the past. In this connection attention should be drawn to the IFBWW's Asian Regional Seminar for Construction Workers(( Manila, May 16-21, 1983): 190 An indepth analysis of the foregoing social and economic problems of the immigrant workers finds no practical solutions which may be deemed effective without the government of the labour- exporting countries assuming their responsibilities towards the immigrant workers who should have been taken care of for having significantly contributed to the economic stability of their countries. Nevertheless, any other responsible organisation in the society, like trade unions should play a vital role in searching for the solutions of the aboveennumerated problems of the immigrant workers through close coordination with the appropriate agency of the government, such as the legislative body of the country. 1. There must be an established institution by the government of the labour- exporting countries for the training and orientation of the workers recruited for employment abroad, among others, on the following aspects: REPORTS OF THE IFBMW INDUSTR COMP a) Familiarisation of the languages of the labour- recruiting countries. b) Orientation of the traditions, religions and laws of the the host countries. 2. Abolition of private recruitment agencies in favour of maintaining governmental agencies for overseas employment. 3. There must be an established minimum standard of contract of employment that would meet the international standard of providing fair wages and benefits in accordance with the workers' skill, knowledge and work experiences. 4. There must be a government- to- government agreement between the labour- exporting and labour- recruiting countries concerning the application and coverage of the basic laws of the host countries. 5. There must be a social welfare scheme of the goverments of the labour- exporting countries designed to ensure the livelihood of the immigrant workers who may suffer unemployment upon return to their home countries after the termination of their employment abroad. 6. A system of communication be maintained between affiliates of IFBWW and ICFTU who are in the country where these migrant workers are working to help in attending to the needs and problems of these workers who are affiliated members. 7. We call upon the ILO to request governments to establish a Labour Office or Labour Advisory Office in countries where trade unions are prohibited. 191 quently observed by the employer( e.g. with regard to remuneration and the duration of the ent contract), exces orkers on employers ment age les: ameldong simoncos bris flooz priogatol srl to alevlens digabni nA there wa 3 els else are Inapprognin Дан svibalis berseb Josipimmi arit ebrowol is primuses asinin migrantvillingla 20 represeres of orig -svods they hare? sep There a origin. The re consumer The interna at the retary isited les cted to clarify pnijiunben uodsi ed) lo apps bluod of 19/0 24000009 negio sidenotes add sheir countries se ni sl01 issiv sysla bluoriz She dronousAlbas have earned. at vodevidapt countries of ent exclusively on short- lived. To themmsvop srl yd noilutilani berfelldeles ne od leum es of migr ant workers: 978 the General, Secup an - from the silims?( 6 national convention on migrant worke The International Labour Organiza with migrant ( e.g. nos. At the 10th Meeting of the the International Labou requested by an on migrant workers to be orga lo bsuno lo bisbaste For the Intenetic alboci employer courtes obe for such a programme ne P Inclined to viously not very incl held for th tended by representat struct to the Trade Unfo ( represente tedly concerned itself series of conventions nos. 61, 86 and 151). and Public Works of 16833).Sa resolution was of experts minim bed jas no ed aum 919HT E ibiyong ists try. Thr trade un To boonilev is. that the need to push ents were preBigal discussions were 1984. They were atves as trade union any from the conthat are affiliated adfurbedscassions: eshtnuo painoqxs- quods! 219xhow ow insigimmi srit remed Valu bsonds Jnemvolems to mplaye gi, qlad of pnixhow 91s e1ochow 219/ how searit lo ameidong Labour Congr of Thailand ( representelpas dis C Union Generate night ( represented by its deputy ch According to debilietas terman more roundsened up anoth for the Arab- Asia and/ or an affiliated union from the construct Sa adok) προμ. Προ W ndustry s- 1987 budget, two America in 1986 and ble if the IFBWW were to be invited. The IFBWM has, of course, dealt with this subject in depth in the past, In this connection attention should be drawn to the IFBWW's Asian Regional Seminar for Construction Workers(( Manila, May 16-21, 1983): IFBWM BUILDING COMMITTEE- CONGRESS REPORT Introduction Worldwide trends in the building industry since 1981 2.1. The situation in industrialized countries 2.2. The situation in developing countries 3. Building Committee 3.1. Foreword 3.2. Safety and health 3.9 Labour leasing and contract labour 304 Vocational training 3.5 Trade un REPORTS OF THE IFBWW INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEES 3.0 Chief areas Com 195 during ing the coming but on the capital 1 markets, parti arly in the form tive IFBWW BUILDING COMMITTEE- CONGRESS REPORT States. speculaяти.1 eft bas 1.09 Introduction 2. Worldwide trends in the building industry since 1981 aneve iso 10 anoinu his is Josits dw ad dus Jasd 2.1. The situation in industrialized countries 2.2. The situation in developing countries. tion in dog, asw bo 3. ad Building Committee activities 238 3.1. Foreword 39-84 Ibog 3.2. Safety and health on many olydo bi jobless constructi 3.3.07 Labour leasing and contract labour 3.4. Vocational training apaideem BUO ndustry there have for some 3.5. Trade union passport tod erit 3.6. ms 4. aid yd Salaried employees in the building industry товарода Chief areas of Building Committee's work during the coming intercongressional period 26W n. гом either because of the pend ure, or because of excessive apgideem nevedo beasupe increas 16- sector su TW 280221 Is asw ofw норма Law ageddo qu mweb addemusob bas bebulonoo sew 88 dedua -ni oxen eda paixub sejimo paibhu sd quod of sumido The number of bankruptcies in recent yearboo high in the Whereas ibn industry зрите уятароит иот триятамОО particular were unable to adjust to toucher competit 193 bec 992 1999 bas, be PW X to with the shar de e in the OPEC 1000 to the fall in the Middle East grew fiercer as construction companies in the Middle East exer Lbbs esult g job Van yd befux aslida bestistataubat es ni пі вветоnt as bebex evsif seixinoo вom 4801 sonis asosed +821 ピ 0 1935 198 10. beauso bas sviansqx 90-1 joses bexit ni don along beession 195 iduobnu, ag tud saving of ansol ebsm ledd dasval od amzit ynsm 2 1. INTRODUCTION TЯ093% 223- IMMO ONIOUS WWQ3I During the last intercongressional period the Building Committee and the working party were involved with a large number of very diverse activities. Either they had been charged by the Congress or the Executive Committee to engage in these activities or topical events had been such as to call for action to be taken. Important subjects which affect all affiliated unions, or which might be of interest to them, were dealt with in great depth and recorded in major documents. 09 of nuo patqofsvsb ni nottsuttz enT S.S It was not possible to draw a precise demarcation line separating the Committee's work from that of other bodies or with the Wood Committee since certain problems assumed a significance which transcended individual bodies and professions. brows10 For practical reasons it would obviously be impossible to file a comprehensive report on individual meetings and conferences. On the other hand, this Congress Report of the Building Committee covers all the essential topics that were dealt with in the various meetings. OV There were some staff changes on both the Building Committee and the working party. For reasons of age, the Chairman of the Building Committee, colleague Rudolf Sperner, took his well- deserved retirement. He was replaced by his successor, colleague Konrad Carl, who chaired the meetings and addressed the various problem issues with unfailing energy and great competence. Colleague André Vanden Broucke who was elected President of the National Centre of Belgium was replaced by his successor, colleague J. Fernandez. The members of the working party, F. Grän and A. Vanden Broucke were replaced by colleagues Jürgen Koch and J. Fernandez. A total of 49 subjects were discussed at the seven meetings. Some subject areas were concluded and documents drawn up, others will continue to preoccupy the Building Committee during the next intercongressional period. 2. WORLDWIDE TRENDS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SINCE 1981 At the beginning of the 1980s the world economic crisis had led to record unemployment both in the industrialized and in the developing countries. Workers in the construction industry were particularly hard- hit. 2.1 THE SITUATION IN THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES In addition to sharp cuts in private building investments, there was a dramatic decline in public building contracts, particularly in the industrialized countries ruled by conservative governments. Whereas since 1984 most countries have recorded an increase in gross national product and corporate profits, the impact on the labour market has to date been almost imperceptible. In 1984 the United States of America was the only OECD member country to reduce its average annual unemployment rate. In the building industry, however, economic decline continued unabated almost everywhere. The main factor responsible for the drop in private building investment was undoubtedly the high interest rates, which made loans to private builder- owners more expensive and caused many firms to invest their increased profits not in fixed assets aer 196 3 but on the capital markets, particularly in the form of speculative capital investments in the United States. That country's huge budget deficit, caused by the enormous rise in the United States' arms spending, has arms spending, has in recent years pushed interest rates up sharply not only in the US but worldwide, and has led to a totally unrealistic exchange rate for the dollar in relation to the other Western currencies. Whereas Japanese and west European exporters were able to achieve record new turnovers on the American market due to the steadily rising exchange rate of the dollar, the domestic construction industry has been suffering especially badly from the swollen interest rates. In recent years the crisis in the construction industry has been particularly acute because macroeconomic trends were exacerbated in the sector by the industry's structural job losses. Before the world- wide recession many jobless construction workers were still in a position to find alternative livelihoods in other sectors of the economy. Today, however, they are merely adding to the ever- growing army of unemployed in the industrialized countries. bimo In some sub- sectors of the building industry there have for some time been signs of a tendency towards saturation. This applies, for example, to the construction of trunk roads, which have largely been completed, and to certain areas of private housing construction, which are obviously subject to regional and sectoral restrictions. In contrast, there is a great need for investments in infrastructure and environmental protection. However, the conservative governments in the United States and Europe in particular are not prepared to make the necessary investments, either because of the enormous increase in arms expenditure, or because of excessive public- sector austerity measures, or because of dogmatic insistence on monetarist economic policies. Jasmaevai Ispaso od bas#aebom BUILDING The number of bankruptcies in recent years has been particularly high in the construction industry compared with other sectors. Whereas in some countries small and medium- sized companies in particular were unable to adjust to tougher competition because of declining demand for building investments, in other countries even large companies operating internationally were not exempted from the wave of bankruptcies. These companies had, amongst other things, to cope with the sharp decline in building contracts from the OPEC countries, whose financial position had deteriorated due to the fall in the price of oil. In addition, competition facing construction companies in the Middle East grew fiercer as a result of increased activity of contractors from the newly- industrializing countries of Brazil, Turkey, South Korea and the Philippines in this market. The workers used by such companies are largely recruited from Asian countries with very low wage levels. Although the wages paid in the Middle East are far above those paid for comparable jobs in their home countries, the situation of construction workers employed in those countries is disastrous. Trade unions are banned in the host countries. Workers are accommodated in inhuman conditions and are deprived of social security benefits and legal rights. pac 1sqze a 197 - 4 singe to mot edd ni visluotisq axism Istige eft no dud INTRODUCTION The open borders of the European countries belonging to the EEC and EFTA are increasingly being exploited to use- whether legally or illegally large numbers of workers from low- wage countries who are deprived of social security benefits and legal rights. The result is that pressure is exerted on prices and wages in the host country. This ruinous struggle is exerting greater pressure on law- abiding companies. A widespread practice is the use of asylumseekers from Third World countries, who have no defence against this type of exploitation once they have entered the country. bai noijo Ilob_ed foxe pai The trade union position is not that the borders should be closed, but that action should be taken to ensure that no employer, whether he comes from the country concerned or abroad, should be allowed to evade unpunished local collective agreements and social legislation. 1oo easidot yasm nob abiw- b How ed exte 100 2.2 THE SITUATION IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Most developing countries were even harder hit by the world economic crisis than the industrialized countries. The export earnings from vital raw materials, on which many Third World countries depend, fell due to a drop in the quantity of goods exported and the declining prices for these goods. But it is precisely these export earnings that many developing countries need more urgently than ever in order to repay their debts to industrialized countries. Since almost all these countries' loans and imports are paid in US dollars and the interest rates payable on the loans depend on the level of world interest rates, the soaring value of the dollar and sustained high level of interest rates have put pressure on Third World countries, especially in South America. The terms dictated by the International Monetary Fund, which makes the granting of further loans or the deferral of repayments and interest contingent on the fulfilment of its conditions, forced many governments to further cut back on social expenditure, which was already modest, and to cancel investment programmes. sd to 19ed The building industry, which after agriculture is the second largest sector in developing countries' economies, was also hit by the recession. And yet it is precisely investment in developing countries' infrastructure which is urgently needed in order to solve the Third World's problems. The drift from the land has caused explosive growth of the megalopolises and an exacerbation of slum conditions in these population centres. This clearly shows the need for building investments in the housing sector in order at least to ensure decent accommodation for the broad mass of the population. 9519 wex sibbim ed amoo noi here Furthermore, there is an enormous need for construction work in the public infrastructure sector, in order to open up remote rural areas to transportation systems, to guarantee the energy supply to the population of these areas and thus to provide an incentive for job creation in rural areas. Only such infrastructural measures will in the long term allow the drift from the land in developing countries to be checked. Finally, a sufficient water supply would contribute to an improvement in the food situation in most Third World countries. In addition to the millions of agricultural workers, construction industry workers are, according to the IFBWW's experience, among Te 198 75 the most brutally exploited segment of the population in the developing countries. This situation will only be changed in the long term by organizing a greater number of these workers in free trade unions. Human and trade union rights are still not respected in many developing countries, although their governments have in many cases ratified the relevant conventions of the International Labour Office. our office - In addition to State repression, which hinders trade union activities in general, the organization o the organization of construction workers runs into special problems: -Jo BSW most workers in the building industry only find employment for a limited period of time. Many of them only find work until the building project on which they are working is completed, while others have to hire out their services as day laborers; mploy day laborers; AB.S.E the level of training of workers employed in this sector is particularly low, which means that workers can easily be replaced by other job- seekers; we aid Isve need bsd bad de most of the workers are illiterate, and child labour here is especially rife; the seasonal nature of the work and the constantly changing locations make trade union organization even more difficult. In spite of these enormous difficulties the IFBWW will continue its efforts to build free trade unions in the Third World. In view of the expected increase in production and number of workers employed in this key industry of developing countries, the organizational potential will continue to rise. Finally, the trends towards democratization in some countries, for example on the South American continent, indicate that despite all the economic problems, the overall political conditions for increased trade union activity are improving. iq bas to notjдever s salon patibuloni) asadoam they all refer 3. BUILDING COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES 3.1. FOREWORD The workers of this industry are faced with a range of different problems, caused by the diversity which characterizes the building industry in general. In the individual countries, the difficulties experienced over the last few years increased in step with the degree of industrialization in the building industry. Industrial building techniques give rise to a marked division of labour, necessitate different technologies and methods, call for new products and materials, require better preparation and planning, reduce the number of workers and permanent workers and rapidly develop into an international market. These developments are constantly creating new situations, which provide a continual challenge to national trade unions and the International Trade Secretariat. The above- mentioned changes and developments are in a state of flux everywhere and are in the process of altering and downgrading jobs and the working environment in the traditional construction industry. The scope of the Building Committee's previous work has been expanded to include new topics. In this context the industrialization and increasing internationalization of the construction mar199 6 eveb eda ni no Jugog od 10 tempse besoicke von eft ket are clearly visible. The large number and wide range of tasks and subjects automatically meant that a greater number of meetings had to be held during the last intercongressional period. By the time this Congress Report was written, the Building Committee had held a total of seven meetings. The working party met before each meeting to examine the topics in depth and to prepare for the Committee meetings. The Building Committee examined in detail the many subjects, took the necessary decisions and adopted a number of key documents. An analysis of the problems confirms that the difficulties of the construction industry are rapidly moving away from purely trade- specific issues. This trend calls for greater cooperation with the international organizations. Relations have been expanded and contacts strengthened. 3.2. SAFETY AND HEALTH Ja aidsgi. beyolame ps and social After the resolutions of the 16th Congress of the IFBWW in Madrid had been evaluated, a strategy was drawn up to implement the motions that had been adopted. This strategy also served as a basis for the work of the Committee. Much time was invested in the important documents on safety and health, which were covered in the Congress Report of the Executive Committee. Maximum attention was paid to the issue of safety and health, since the subject is a matter of life and death for the individual workers and occupational groups that are exposed to hazards. The IFBWW Conference held from 14-18 May 1984 in Geneva underlined the genuine, conscious commitment of the two specialized Committees and the International Trade Secretariat. This highly- regarded Conference attracted many leading experts, who spoke on the following subjects: gen -- problems of safety and health, particularly with regard to the building, timber and forestry industries- with special reference to the dent countries; the prevention of, and protection against, hazards caused by machines( including noise and vibrations); IMMO DU.E -the reduction of dust at the workplace prevention of, and gesprotection against, dangerous concentrations of dust; - the prevention of, and protection against, hazards caused by chemicals; future activities concerning safety and health organized by the IFBWW and its members. The use that the trade unions can make of the safety and health programmes of the ILO, WHO etc. ainasia bas co The topics dealt with at the Conference stimulated lively discussions. The Conference was was closed with an important resolution, which refers to the hazards to safety and health, records the demands for worker protection and authorizes the Executive to adopt an action programme. nwy es to Finall improvement in the food situation nt World countries. -xe deed and drow suolveig a'e933 immo enibilul eds to eqopa enT estisitaubated axe a nabiqodwen ebuloni os bebasq industry workers are, according to the IFBWW' experience, among eer 200 -7-8noitudiatel 3.3. Labour Leasing and Contract Labour Justx3 The entrepreneur thThe Committee members concerned themselves with the problems of labour leasing and contract labour at a number of meetings. Although these two types of employment represent, legally speaking, two different forms of contract they both have the same consequence for the workers concerned: they decrease their social and economic security. Labour leasing and contract labour reduce the size of many firms' permanent workforces. The IFBWW and its members should therefore take all appropriate measures to obtain a ban on labour leasing and abusive forms of contract labour. The Building Committee agreed on the following definition of the two types of employment: F bas Definition of Labour Leasing Tabour le The term" labour leasing" is applied when individuals, firms, institutions, offices or other organizations( suppliers), make workers available to a company( the user company) over a given time span for a consideration in order that such workers may perform a specific task previously agreed upon between the user and the supplier. The important characteristic here is that the supplier is responsible for the conditions of employment of the workers involved, but the user company to which the workers are leased determines and supervises the work they perform. As a result, neither the supplier nor the user company bears the same degree of responsibility for the workers in question as would a company employing its own workers. Given the varying laws and practices in various countries, the above definition of labour leasing is but the " lowest common denominator". Whereas in some countries labour leasing is permitted without hindrance or subject to certain laws, in others it is banned as a matter of principle but is nevertheless practised illegally. Definition of Contract Labour Other terms are used in addition to this one, but they all refer more or less to the same practise: apart from" contract labour", mention is also made of" apparent- subcontracting"," self- employment"," one- man companies" etc. Dns 2001b00 929 0.11 The phenomenon normally involves a worker working, either mainly or exclusively, for an employer for a fixed period of time, whereby the contractual relationship between the two parties is arbitrarily regarded not as an employment contract but as an agreement between two independent entrepreneurs. The worker is bound to obey the instructions given him by the employer and generally receives from the latter the working equipment he requires. The" contract labourer" differs from a genuinely independent tradesman chiefly in that he does not work for a large number of customers, and in this respect therefore depends on his contractor as does a normal worker. If neither the contractor nor the" contract labourer" pays social insurance contributions and/ or if the" contract labourer" evades full or partial taxation of his income," contract labour" may even be put on the same footing as illegal work. 201 T- -8ket are clearly visible The large number and wide range of tasks Extent and distribution and had timound hel mit 816 beer AFE had for por bott roong period. By the Thad Despite the recession, the relative proportions of both types of employment are growing. The temporary nature of labour leasing and contract labour increases the flexibility of the employer at the expense of the worker and facilitates a reduction in the protection normally enjoyed by the worker against dismissal and in other social, as well as economic obligations. Both skilled and unskilled workers are leased out in this manner. The construction industry is particularly badly affected, as indeed are other economic sectors and occupations such as, for example, the commercial sector. Labour leasing is not restricted to any one place either, but is frequently organized on a transnational basis. As a result of the opening up of frontiers within Europe- a move which has also been supported by the unions and justifiably so the greater mobility of labour has resulted in a spread of( illegal) transnational labour leasing. the ion In the Third World the two described types of employment belong practically to the common employment and working conditions. The very structure and nature of the construction industry expose workers to he exploitation. The utilization of various systems of transfer of workers and labour leasing exacerbates the situation and gives rise to slave labour. Con Th Building workers are less protected than other workers because they work only for a limited period of time and because the location of their work is constantly changing. This explains why workers alternate between agricultural work and building work, depending on the season, and why they migrate between rural and urban areas and between different countries. They are often hired as unskilled casual workers or are exposed to transfer or labour leasing, which prevents them from joining trade unions, and which sometimes even gets them into debt bondage. ed by Governments failure to abolish these systems is a violation of the basic ILO conventions on human and trade union rights. Building workers therefore need special attention and protection in order to prevent exploitation and slavery. 9b6m The IFBWW should draw attention to these conditions and, through the ILO, should bring pressure to bear on governments with a view to achieving an effective improvement in the situation of building workers. Although labour leasing and contract labour are a widespread phenomenon in all industrialized countries, there is too little little reliable statistical information on the practice. Nevertheless, studies from some countries reveal that both types of contract are on the increase as a result of the present economic crisis." Contract labour" is attractive to the entrepreneurs for the following reasons: according to the economic situation they can reduce to a minimum the basic rates, include the premiums of social insurances in the measured contract, elude the protection against dismissal regulations for workers and above all shift the whole enterprise risk to the contract labourer. For the contract labourer the advantages are different: he can organize his work and determine his work time in a relatively independent way, he can fix his own rates and can earn considerably more at times of a strong economy. T6pel 25 pm 962 202 -281-9Joint study Swe The entrepreneurs in question think that by hiring" contract labour" they can evade their legal and social responsibility towards the worker. If the worker agrees, he renounces the protection provided by the State in form of social and labour legislation. Both types of employment are also detrimental to the State and society as a whole, as it encourages the evasion of payment of social security contributions and taxes. enj Labour legislation often presents deficiencies as far as labour leasing and contract labour are concerned. From the trade union point of view increased legal regulations would be necessary to avoid abuses and to protect the contract labourer more efficiently. 3 ht 2 protect the contract labe Already in 1980 the IFBWW demanded at its European Conference in Cologne the total prohibition of labour leasing. At this time the following was inter alia noted: - - that an increasing number of workers in the building industry are by labour ing replace 10 mo leasing; - that the labour protection laws are not complied with and that the labour market is to a large extent controlled by slave- traders and - - illegal contracting agents; cooled by slave- trade 10 292006 and 9/ dřaz0q 25 011- that, in the case of contract labourers, essential conditions such as wages, bonus payments, special bonuses for building work, paid holidays, sickness and accident insurance, supplementary pensions, etc., are not guaranteed and there is no protection against dismissal and no stipulated periods of notice; that contract labourers usually suffer under inhuman working conditions and living conditions and are unable to enter into lasting social relationships with regular workers, which makes difficulties for co- operation at work and increases the risk of accidents; 160919 - that labour leasing fails to provide an assured livelihood for the workers and their families and is therefore socially harmful; 6 90 02 - that, at the general expense, damage is caused to social insurance schemes and sickness funds through the activities of illegal contracting agencies; and no bat atd to ybuja( smont nA ti - that the acceptance of labour leasing renders any effective government employment policy impossible; - no that the position of the regular workers is rendered insecure by the increasing tendency to hire leased labour; OT on 03 - that this slave- trade is only possible because many employers collaborate with the contracting agencies, even the illegal ones; pel to - that through these inhuman conditions, the wheel of industry is turned back and the gains of trade- union activity during the last hundred years are cancelled. 203 8821 19 jq92 to -10Trade Union Measures bd yd sad And not329up nt 27090qene edT mogasy Talboa bas spend above me verl At the same event the IFBWW affiliates agreed upon the following series of measures in view of a total prohibition of labour leasing in the building industry: - - - In the Conference's view, however, prohibition is meaningful only if, at the same time, the control possiblities of the labour market bad authorities are improved and sanctions for infringements made more severe; - Such sanctions must apply both to the contracting agents and the employers in the building industry who support the activities of the slave- traders or slave- traders or indeed, make them possible at all. P0126 - The same applies to immigrant workers. - the d World scribed types dore istofes beton offs employment belong - The ILO is urged to give further consideration to this problem. - ILO Conventions must be implemented by legislation or regulations in the individual countries. 26 The same observations are also applicable to the aim of the IFBWW to restrict as far as possible the abuses of contract labour. Since it is chiefly the Since it is chiefly the building professions in the developing countries that are affected by" contract labour", it would be appropriate if the IFBWW were to call upon the ILO to conduct a comprehensive international study. This ought to comprise the following points: exposed to transfe - on bis ing - provision of statistics giving information on the scope and spread of, and trends in," contract labour". preparation of a summary of the legal provisions that are connected in any way with" contract labour". What is envisaged here are the labour legislation and social insurance regulations, inasmuch as they are applicable to" contract labour", as well as any special legislation on " contract labour". An important part of this study would also be a IL summary of key legal decisions since, as has alredy been pointed out, ac legal practice is probably more meaningful than the underlying laws. An international study of this kind on the actual and legal position of " contract labour" could provide trade unions in individual countries with valuable assistance in preparing arguments to fight" contract labour". To effectively fight against" contract labour" means persuading the legislator to no longer tacitly accept obvious cases of abuse( evasion of legislation designed for the protection of workers). the Sources - 99 the contract IFBWW questionnaire on labour leasing, the procurement of labour etc. of September 1983 A COS 204 -11-573- silt Joint study effected by the Swedish and German construction workers unions on" Labour lesing and forms of industrial action in the construction industry: a comparison between Sweden and the Federal Republic of Germany( 1983) IFBWW Asian Regional Seminar for Building and Construction dp Workers' Unions, Manila, 16- 21 May 1983( Report) zasmpno da bi T 299337mmo bns 3676391092 93 to amoros 93 sbrug bfuorte - IFBWW; Report of Working Group on social and economic problems of subsimmigrant workers, Bombay, 9 November 1983d03 patni pribaspen 2egioning to nottesloeb nove 630V not anotinu - IFBWW European Conference, Cologne, 28- 31 October 1980( Minutes) bas nfs no ata6dqm 1969 6 906fq bluore WW8I of Jed to droga att sud- vbepo lavab bns mods frbell to sfor neon T levels to ente 29in nuo pntqofsvab sdt nt a3afstoeqz points ed bfvederea tiib 230sqfq to 29onateqx3 [ spolgen WW8RI eninub bezzubarb ad abordam bas zxsw wen brs bepnsroxe 4. A descriptive list of international organizations with resolanime available for vocational training, and a list of the persons to contact in those organizations. V9V2 WWARI srl to apntbat .ABI I motsoube no Isnottsoov pntbasper qtrievedmem od bayev 2 159102 s TS bavia1 919 29tfqsЯ.anotnu tedd nt zsoldos be Vocatio( 5) 20/300 engolevab nhaast bitishatz onibufant conferences. The The conferences shou ces should com consider the Congress repo bat ngim 93/9 pab dsast should uni the wo the dev ed betat feeds Jaum ry unions nojnu be developed The ble of the IFBWW sh to match needs eninio apegas( pneuf the IFBWW cannot directly fund training activities not eland[ stomsni bns Tapel, fsnotsinspo If funds can be found, study tours of exempl should be arranged. according to the needs of de patened of insteutbs to not3ssistega Jnsupsadue not Developed Countries Even a' superficial painted ne in the highly other. Some countr technologies change area. We nee other's no needs uter 205 JJ-12199 219 how nordan 9 bns dat bew2 9dd yd bajosts ybute info- Taubnt to anot bns pntas quods" no anotnu 3.4. VOCATIONAL TRAINING newed no2sqm sydzubni moldouta ( 8801) ymsared to atiduqe of agreed upon the following se 52 rshow Current Policy of the IFBWW es The 16th Congress of the IFBWW adopted a resolution on training, which should guide the actions of the Secretariat and Committees( 1). The Madrid Congress resolution on training emphasized the importance of vocational training to the well- being of our members, and established a uniform union strategy or declaration of principles regarding training. The Congress agreed that all unions should actively participate in the preparation, planning and implementation of vocational training, and that the IFBWW should place a greater emphasis on training. the Further, in the Documents from the Secretariat of the 16th Congress, the Report of the Building Committee included a section on" Apprenticeship and Vocational Training in Developing Countries", developed by its Working Party. This report detailed the lack of skilled labor and training specialists in the developing countries. The proper role of trade unions is spelled out in the report( 2). We agreed then that" the IFBWW should increasingly involve vocational training in its program. Experiences of participants coming from different countries should be exchanged and new ways and methods be discussed during IFBWW regional seminars". serv 25 Findings of the IFBWW Survey es In 1984, the Secretariat surveyed the membership regarding vocational education practices in their unions. Replies were received from 27 affiliates, including six affiliates in developing countries( 3). The survey revealed that, in the developed countries, union influence on apprentice training is generally well- established, but union influence on further training is considerably weaker. Union influence on training of all kinds seems to be much less in the developing countries. nvisage our Some of the principal union demands regarding training must be listed here, as they should provide priorities for future action in this area: 1. Increased union influence on all aspects of training. then the unde 2. Improving the organizational, legal and financial basis for vocational training. and legal 3. All- round basic training( without premature specialization) as the abfoundation for subsequent specialization or adjustment to changing technology. To means of ding the 4. Improved coordination between work and training. of abuse( evasion legislation on of wor 5. Promotion of the availability of further training. 6. Elimination of social differences by further training. 7. Ensuring that vocational training is not contigent on the economic situation. 200 206 -15--13du TRADE UNION PASSPORT 8. Guaranteeing a trainee employment for the full duration of his apprenticeship. pass The survey also revealed that many affiliates numbered vocational training experts among their ranks. Secretariat Data Bank We recommend that the following information be kept on file and up- to- date by the Secretariat: 1. A list of the member unions active in the field of vocational training, along with the subject matter areas in which they are active. had Form be Ge 2. A list of the principal vocational training experts in the member unions, along with the languages the experts speak. This list should serve as a basis for providing contacts to other member unions who need training information. 3. A general description of the types of printed or audio- visual materials available on the subject of training, to be assembled from the affiliates most active in training. 4. A descriptive list of international organizations with resources available for vocational training, and a list of the persons to contact in those organizations. Regional Activities Ge Es prep study is Vocational training should be placed on the agenda of the regional conferences. The conferences should consider the Congress report and resolution, and draw up their own set of training priorities, in light of the needs of the region. If necessary, a training expert should be on hand to facilitate discussion. Training is an area in which resources should flow from the developed country unions to the developing country unions; the actions of the developed country unions should be guided by the needs and priorities of the developing country unions. Following the findings of the regional conferences, training assistance plans should be developed. The role of the IFBWW should be to serve as a reference, to match needs and resources, and to bring together training experts; the IFBWW cannot directly fund training activities. If funds can be found, study tours of exemplary training facilities should be arranged, according to the needs of developing country unionists. Developed Countries or I of Even a superficial view of the training situation indicates that unions in the highly developed countries have a great deal to learn from each other. Some countries are inevitably more advanced in certain areas; as technologies change rapidly, no union can keep up with advances in every area. We need a mechanism to learn from each other and build on each other's advances. This area needs further development; perhaps an exchange of experts or a study tour is called for. ce trade at co se 11 on req est rere of the country of 207 80% Funding -12-14aid to not stub[ Tut art not Jnemyofqme sentis 6 pn1893613.8 TRAINING The Secretariat should investigate sources of funding for training assistance programs and tours. Government( SIDA, USAID), union, and foundation( Friedrich Ebert, German Marshall Fund) funding may be available for training activities. should qu Dissemination swf Once the items described in Section 2.1. are gathered, the Secretariat should insure that training information is disseminated. A descriptive article in the Bulletin would be a good starting place. that Sources hed and evijos 16Mb CongeeFSA Se enblepranofaeship 1) Minutes of the 16th Congress of the IFBWW( 23rd- 27th November, 2 its 1981) Party, the no fimofn 2) Documents from the Secretariat of the 16th Congress 3) IFBWW Survey on Vocational Training( Summary; 15th July, 1984) ces of exchanged and Sem and per le of " the am. I be uring IFBWW regional semi28540291 ddiw znottssinspro Tenormint to jaf svtqzb A.A 03 2002190 at to tats bms.eninis fsnotsov 107 9fdsfisve Findings of the IFBNW Survey .anoldssinspo saodt nt Jos In 1984, the Secretariat surveyed, the me education practices in unions: Repl regard 2911 onal 19 saved cudits onmishes( otoV bos 10091 22910000 903 79bfano bfuodz 2900919tno 94T.29 Contables en behoe Bahut sakeroidberbios drabhing v90003618615998 99 00 endine samo betorev rancoro bfuoda vd bebfup ad blupde enormu vatnuo baqolaveb sds to anotos 903( 200łn 1 someters 25 9192 of 9d bluoda WW8I add to for sdT.beqolevab ed 3195cond of becassfudes nons 2b99n nojam of astatytos entals mts but vldontb Jonnso WW8I d 2. Improving the organizational, legal and financial basis for c 2913YPF361906fqm9x9 to anuod vbute bnuo 9d ns abЛu> I vadno entgo[ aveb to 2b9an abs bens ad bluore 3. All- round basic training( without premature specialization) 203 Abenu foundation for subsequent specialization or adjustment to changing technology. 291ntnuo beqq feve absty[ stoque 5 nov dass mont m169 03[ 69b 15910 6 9v6 291 beqofeveb vingid edt nt 28: 88948 A783955 5hb boven smo2.190 199, 29306vbs dttw qu q9am notnu on ylbigsy 90sd 29tpofondet Sasho had been 9W.6915 160 ne gostemben 9 2 29 210 Ensuring that vocab Freebusangigantesqketocopnelloxe x9 20 situation. TOS 208 -153.5 TRADE UNION PASSPORT In Madrid delegates at the last Congress called for the introduction of a trade union passport. The reasons adduced to justify this motion stated that there was clearly a need for such a passport. It was particularly emphasized that the IFBWW passport would make it easier for members who had emigrated to transfer their membership to a related organization, and at the same time obtain information on where they could obtain guidance, assistance and advice in the country of immigration. 25x The Building Committee was charged by the Executive Committee to organize the implementation of this motion. The project studies that have been conducted since have raised many problems, which had to be taken into account in the subsequent declarations and formulations. On 17 November 1982 the Building Committee decided that the specimen passport which had been prepared by the working party should be submitted to all affiliated unions for their opinion. salaried The General Secretary only received four opinions within the appointed deadline. Other replies were received later. The replies contained various observations on the administration and the format of the passport. All the replies received in principle approved of the passport and its contents. There was thus no further ' obstacle to prevent the studies being continued and implemented. Gewerkschaft Bau und Holz( GBH), Switzerland, had proofs prepared in close co- operation with the General Secretary. A pilot study is to be carried out which, it is hoped, will provide practical experience of the feasibility of the trade union passport. Once this trial and its results have been evaluated, a report and proposal are to be submitted to the Executive Committee concerning the introduction of the trade union passport. A bilateral agreement was concluded between Gewerkschaft Bau und Holz( Switzerland) and the Sindicato nacional democratico da construção civil, madeiras e obras publicas( Sindeco), Portugal, for the execution of the pilot study. The bilateral agreement contains a reciprocity agreement, which is designed to facilitate transfer of membership for trade union members within IFBWW- affiliated unions. If it is possible to prove beyond doubt a worker's membership, the following provisions shall apply: 19 - -jog An IFBWW member can join a trade union in the country of immigration without completing any waiting period. nos employment for The length of trade union membership in IFBWW- affiliated building and timber or related trade unions shall be taken into account in the country of immigration and, on the worker's return, in the country of origin. th On leaving a country, the competent office of the local trade union office shall certify in the IFBWW trade union passport the duration of the worker's membership and whether he has fulfilled his statutory and financial obligations. Members who wish to travel to another country for the purpose of taking up employment in that country, shall on request receive from the trade union national centre of the country of 209 beer s -16--21SW 919 35 be: employment( see list of addresses) information on existi wages and working condtions and on the contractual record of the company to which the worker is considering applying for employment. com id: bluor The IFBWW trade union passport is to be attached to such applications together with a personally signed declaration to the effect that he/ she will only work for firms which have signed an agreement with the IFBWW- affiliated trade union, and that he/ she undertakes to respect the existing provisions of the agreement. bep dip asw ais3 bas 03 svidybex ent 108 T The Building Committee will submit a report to Congress in December which will contain information about the latest situation with regard to the introduction of a trade union passport. Iummiol 3.6 SALARIED EMPLOYEES IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL blood CO- OPERATION 981 General situation 16th dua ed Enormous structural changes have been occurring in the whole economy for several years. Changes in organization models and particularly the use of new technologies and materials have made a significant proportion of manual labourers redundant. The number of jobs destroyed in this manner are not replaced, or are replaced by salaried employees in managerial and planning positions or in the EDP sector. In the process part of the trade unions' traditional membership base is destroyed. In most countries today manual workers, and primarily skilled workers, are still the most important source of trade union members, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view. DIS sidua ed od 916 esq noinu ebs ed to noobox Although the proportion of salaried employees in the managerialtechnical and administrative sector is increasing, trade union organization among salaried employees is generally not as effective as among workers, and this sector is also increasingly being affected by rationalization measures which alter or often downgrade job quality and the working environment, and threaten the jobs of salaried employees which had previously been regarded as " secure". This situation calls for trade union action and solidgine be s niot as edmem WWI A Situation in the building industry Iqmoo duorffiw goldsxpimm arity oo sit at noihu ebi s It is true that in the building industry the shift from the workshop( or building site) is not proceeding as quickly as in other industries, since a large proportion of the skilled manual labour cannot be replaced. Nevertheless there has been a rapid increase in the importance of administrative, planning and managerial positions. If all salaried employee jobs, such as foremen, site managers and administrative- technical staff, including planning units, are taken into consideration, salaried employees today represent between one quarter and one third of all workers in the construction industry- this proportion varies depending on the country and the structure of the economy. 03 M hemyoigms qu palist to Salaried employees in the building industry are an important pot210 -17-81ential source of members for the trade unions. This category of workers needs the protection of the union more urgently than ever. The widespread use of computers in engineering, architecture, work preparation and building administration as a whole is affecting the jobs of engineers, architects, technicians, site managers and technical and administrative salaried employees. The increasing use of computer- aided design( CAD) is in particular jeopardizing the jobs of draughtsmen. Rationalization measures in the field of organization(" overheads cost/ benefit analysis") are aimed at cutting down on personnel costs and therefore on labour, heightening work intensity in the process. The increasing tendency towards an" internationalization" of jobs in the construction industry is used to play workers in different countries off against one another and thus to increase pressure on wages and working conditions. Protection through collective agreements qme to aquo ow] 529 103 In this difficult situation it would appear to be important for salaried employees to determine collectively general working conditions, preconditions for the use of new technologies and improvements in job protection. Unfortunately this is not possible in most countries, or only to an inadequate extent. The degree of trade union organization is generally much lower than among workers. Attitude of programme IFBWW- affiliated in unions to a salaried nemn employees The attitudes of the organizations that were questioned varied. Whereas trade unions in the Third World, due to the specific structure of their economies, were not interested in a special IFBWW programme for salaried employees, many trade unions in the industrialized countries were in in favour of such a programme. The following subjects were mentioned as being priority topics which are also valid for other workers in the building industry: technical development and rationalization co- determination rights protection against dismissal coverage of salaried employees by collective agreements protection of jobs and the development of the construction industry job quality in connection with new technologies job security - conditions of employment for work abroad increased international co- operation employees sectors of the building industry. between the salaried The very different conditions of organization and relations with salaried employees and salaried employees' unions ought not to prevent contacts from being fostered with salaried employees' organizations( especially FIET) at the international level. Maximum attention must be paid to the salaried employees issue if this potential source of members is not to be lost and if salaried employees are to be offered trade nion protection. 211 -18391 Conclusions 6 br Cody s as noitsijalnimbs pntbliud bas noliqq The IFBWW still groups together unions which organize both blue- collar and white- collar workers( salaried employees) and will continue to do so in the future. The IFBWW seeks to even out the differences in social and other conditions between these groups of employees, to create a sense of unity and to put an end to divisions between workers and salaried employees, irrespective of the form of organization. One indication of the efforts undertaken to create a sense of unity is the use of the term" employees" rather than" workers" or" salaried employees". epaw For these two groups of employees structural changes and technological developments have had perceptible consequences, which may have had an impact on one group earlier than on the other. bloow di gold In many countries salaried employees are not so well organized as blue- collar workers. In these countries it is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to salaried employees and their problems. The IFBWW regards it as a great challenge that its work should be of interest to all categories of employees, and particularly to salaried employees. In its activities it should examine, inter alia, questions such as technological developments, co- determination, work organization, the physical and psychological working environment etc. of to ns However, none of these questions concerns exclusively any one group within the IFBWW, but all employees. These issues should therefore not be dealt with solely by the group which holds a dominant position in the organization compared with another group. In accordance with the IFBWW's mandate to create equal conditions and unity, the Building Committee takes the view that during the next intercongressional period the IFBWW should organize a conference on issues affecting the future of the industries in its sector. This conference should be concerned with questions of technological development and its effects on employees, for example, with regard to employment and working hours, the working environment, co- determination, vocational training etc. Situation in Jaubai selpolonies wed daiv moldoenino at yailsup dot ion in the building industry BEOTUS HOW kot nemуolque to anoliboo being sera austobon forkshop( or building#dubaineetbldigmother industries, since a large proportion of Lied 1 labour oin des ruction induta petog country and the struc ture of en ees in the 212 Taksipeedi industry are at pot -19REPORT OF THE IFBMN WOOD AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE TO THE 17th ORDINARY 4. CHIEF WORKING AREAS OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE DURING THE FORTHCOMING INTERCONGRESSIONAL PERIOD In addition to continuing its work which has not yet been completed, e.g. the introduction of a trade union passport, the Committee will also be working on new subjects during the period 1985 to 1989. Co- operation with international organizations, especially the International Labour Office, will also be continued during the next intercongressional period. With regard to co- operation with the regional organizations of the IFBWW, the Committee will be concerned in particular with the problem of immigrant workers in the context of the ILO regional organizations. Gers Finally, it is intended to continue the exploratory talks with cooperative organizations in the field of housing construction. working party was formed ee, consisting of One of the Building Committee's main tasks during the next intercongressional period will be increased observation of the activities of construction companies operating multinationally. In recent years the activities of major groups have continued to expand over and beyond national borders. It is far too often the case that neither the trade unions of the countries in which these groups are headquartered nor those of the countries in which their subsidiaries operate are able to see through the complex legal and financial interrelationships of these companies. This observation concerns both the activities of multinational groups in the developed economies of western Europe and the United States as well as these groups' operations in developing countries. mendations y Congress As has already been mentioned earlier in this report, the Committee will be particularly preoccupied with the impact of technological change on job quality and employment levels in the construction industry. Production advances in the building industry as well as in its subcontracting industry have further accelerated job losses in this industry in many industrialized countries. th the ervation th emperate cl The increased use of computers and the centralization of services in administrations and planning units will continue to accelerate, at least in the industrialized countries. Here again it will be the task of the Building Committee to ensure that, thanks to a timely exchange of information and experience, affiliated organizations will be in a better position to assess the social consequences of structural change and, where necessary, to develop trade union strategies. Finally, the Committee will also endeavour to strengthen co- operation with the other IFBWW bodies in order to avoid duplication of the main working topics. Increasing the flow of information both between the various IFBWW Committees and between the member unions will be one of the main tasks of the Secretariat in Geneva, This should serve to improve the efficiency of the IFBWW's work in the interest of all member organizations. 213 -er-18THE DISU SETTIMOD DIGITO ADRESOW Conclusions 9dFB FB@ Ystion gas due of xong boobs Botiraq od prixub adostdue wen no paixnow ed oals IIIw beddiamo anoisins sont diw noisego- 00.81 o 28I blag CAR waken de saites popelandespreadde river meldong diw sloidieq ni bed Illw anol salaspio Isaolpex OII od 30 zetno ed ai One Indication of the efforts undertaken to create a sense of unity is the nottoadoo paleuod to bielt sis at anoidssinspio svitsisqo For these two groups of employees structural changes and technological developgloud 19d then bezoni ed IItw boxeq Isoissexpo Ium prijszego Beinsqmano lo sold bane odur area not set to set its essexconep nomorenin neate cooter xied moldw ni sex 10 980 noids ed eap Jau eb613 end redden 9add on boxesupbsed eis equip teixo pafqoisveb ni snolds ego' aquoneess Ho HO alb ediplomas anther is be tbllud ad ni Vidaubni noit att ni as Ilew adi Betsies ont eved vidaubai patode betsloved yxfauba In accoeddwch subagesto regadasal admisassonidot the Building Com tee takes the view that during the next intercongressiona ugm 16. sm to spredoxe viemis -upsanoo Istoca ed easeas of noijiaoq reeds ni ed Illw anoites absi qoieveb of redw bas eps to e .ipesa noinu I -go- one 3 quovsebne cels IIlw 99jjimmo ed Isni to noissoiiqub biovs of bio at asibod WWE todo en diw nois dod notismolai to wolt edd palesexon.olgot paixxow qism era anotou tedmem en needed bas semmo ww ed asswed aint sveneb al si1659102 sd to exest niem odd to eno ed Illw nismod to a WWE add to yoneloitte en svom o sa binona .enotsinspo xedmem is to Jessent ent 5916 REPORT OF THE IFBWW WOOD AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE TO THE 17th ORDINARY CONGRESS abom s INTRODUCTION bns book book WW 91 od 91SW 9nedT.Eger 8T- ST doveM mort 293632 betinU sds 03 bns 32 od Jett v 20m at tt overlw bfnow now gr to -29 In the course of this period the IFBWW Executive Committee decided to merge the IFBWW Wood Committee and the IFBWW Forestry Committee into the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee. beton uborg 632 3298 The following countries were represented on the IFBWW Wood and Forestry deu Committee: dj tw 039dt ent Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Great Britain, Great Britain, Switzerland, Federal Republic of Germany, Netherlands, Finland, France, and Norway. The Asia- Pacific region was represented by the IFBWW representative for this region. b926 A working party was formed from this Committee, consisting of: Bertil Jonsson- Sweden( Chairman) 229 Roger Gerdin- Sweden 2 hd nI ZAWI GAT Horst Morich- Federal Republic of Germany Johann Fischer- Austria G. Balan Nair- IFBWW Regional Representative J. Löfblad- General Secretary. present The working party has been preoccupied with preparing the Committee's activities. The work of the Committee and its working party stemmed mainly from the recommendations of the 16th Ordinary Congress of the IFBWW, held in Madrid in 1981, and from the following topical issues: - the security of employment and incomes in the face of the challenge from technology; the protection of natural resources. Work was concerned chiefly with the preservation of forests in the temperate climatic zone( the threat posed by environmental influences) and of tropical rain forests( the threat posed by indiscriminate felling and soil erosion); the humanization of the world of work( working environment, safety and health). The Committee was also concerned i.a. with the preparations for the IFBWW Conference on Health and Safety( May 1984), which paid special attention to the factors of noise, dust, dangerous machines and certain chemical products; the activities of multinational enterprises; cooperation with international organizations. Although attention was focused mainly on the International Labour Office, the meetings of the United Nations Committee on Timber( Economic Commission for Europe) were also covered, as were the FAO Committee on Forestry, UNIDO, the OECD and the creation of the International Tropical Timber Council. @ 215 - 2- YЯAMIGAO TI 3HT OT 33TTIMMO YA MA GOOW WW8RINT 30 TЯ0939 The working party of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee made a study trip to the United States from March 12-18, 1983. There were two reasons making such a journey: first, to study the timber and forestry industry in the area ons for n of the world where it is most concentrated and intensive, and second, to esape tablish more realistic relations between the IFBWW and the trade union that book represents the industry's workers in this part of the world, namely the International Woodworkers of America( IWA). Furthermore, Canada and the United States are the world's leading producers of wood 2. alla one argest forestry product companies are headquartered in the United States, although they operate worldwide. IWA has many years' experience of negotiating with these multinational enterprises. When visiting the Northwest the working party to impressed upon all IWA representatives it met that the IFBWW was seeking to involve the IWA to a greater extent in its work as well to gain access to the large membership in the wood and wood- processing industries represented by the IWA. In this respect it should be emphasized that the IWA has since increased the number of members it represents with the IFBWW from 2,000 to 5,000. 25 The activities of the IFBWW Wood and Forestry Committee during the Congress 198 period are reflected in the following reports. to sfiduqeя Is dauA- nad redoa1 naontou evine[ snotgeЯ WW831- sTs8.@ -76391392[ Signed- baldtöJ.G 2'990 mm00 Immo di dening tw betquo es q onbrow enT 2911tvijos srit mort vintam bemmede vtq pixnow at bns ss3jmo srit to how enT at bimbaM ni bfed WW871 93 to 2291pn3 yasmibro da ar to anotjebemos : 29uzat Isotqot entworfot sild most bris 18ef montagnaffed 9 70 9061 sitt nt smoont bns momyoflqms to huo92 93 vd bezoq tard) anos otsamt fo vd b9200 5) 232910t nts bezoq Vpo fondobr 010 293100291[ srun to no seqmed add at 232910 to no Teatgont to bas( 2900sultat fadnommon tvne :( not2019 11oz bns on bffst stuntmoetbal bns vists2 Jhamnontvns on now) how to brow art to moldssismu ris add not 2001369 9 w.. benson 021s 2sw 99mm) 94T([ sed [ stosqe bisq dow( Aber vSM) 9762 bas disek no OR WI 900 WW871 to bas zentros audrepnab Jaub 92ton to 21033] end of notinjs 23oubong Tsotmodo 2921939 Tanottentatum to 29tvtos t bozuɔ07 26w nolines riport FA.anoidssinspo Tanottament dfw not betinu er to aprtjem od 951110 nuods[ snotten si no vintsm 02 is sew( sq3 not noteatamo3 otmonoɔ3) redmiT no 9933 mmo3. enots srid bas 0030 s 00IMU 2910 no 99 mm03 0A3 end sew 26 b9 .Thonwoo xedmiT[ solqon][ snottsmen ent to not I 216 In the -3Jon A edj 9100 bets The employment situation and the new technology in the wood industry JS In most OECD countries today there is an important unemployment rate. ntries today there is an In 1985 the average unemployment figure is expected to be up at the total figure of 31.5 million persons. This constitutes 8.5% of the labour force. This unacceptable state of affairs has now been prevailing for many years. Since, according to OECD, the labour force will increase more rapidly than the number of emplyment opportunities in Europe, particularly in the small countries, unemployment is supposed to reach the record level of 11.5%, or nearly 20 million persons at the end of 1985. However the situation does not seem to heal by itself. It is necessary to take extraordinary measures. An international recovery will hardly contribute to more than a stabilization of the unemployment at the present high level. branch8401 many Seen in the light of the economic development since World War IIthe present high unemployment rate must be regarded as quite exceptional. partic Created Wood industry is finding itself in a serious crisis in many countries and mainly in industrialized countries. Without doubt it is one of the trades that has been struck very hard. The primary reason is partly the very low total construction figure and partly the economic policy in many countries which has implied a decrease of real wages wages and a very high unemployment. Other contributing factors are the economic and technical development that has taken place during the past ten years. 132A 030 During the 1970's the economic development of the world had a dramatic course through the abrupt price increase on oil, the rapid changes in the currency field and the great changes of the terms of trade between different parts of the world. To These events caused a slowing down of the economic growth as compared with the Jan 1950's and 1960's. However long- term development of both economic and other ned factors contributed to this change which all led to new patterns of reaction 5 and a new ability to adapt to crises in the world economy. Among the economic factors it is appropriate to mention for example the growing inflation rate, of the rapid expansion of international liquidity and the increased importance of service production in the industrialized countries. boo The following table indicates the development of production and prices from ben the middle of the 1960's up to the first years of the 1980's. Up to 1973 292 production increased rapidly and a continuing international specialization gave rise to a still higher growth rate in the trade between different 15 00 emoɔed and ab 2 12 Jog en wen strup s nt evad astnsqmo Tenotant 217 #bestism 103092 23 nt bovTovnt -4--2 Volume 1973-73 The working ng party of the IFBMW Wood and Fore restry Committee made a study trip to the United ed Stat March 83. There were two reasons making countries. The development followed more or less a stable pattern and was not seriously disturbed by the conditions in the individual countries. During the ten years that have passed since 1973 the development has however deviated from this stable pattern. The growth rate of prices has more than doubled, at the same time as growth of production slowed down by more than 50%. Gross national product of the OECD- area 1963- 1983 193 Annual change in per cent [ Isma TO ilited th arty 1973-83 Price 1963-73 1973-83 the empha as since United States Japan 4.0 1.9 4.1 67.4 9.6 3.5 па 5.0 Fed. Rep. of Germany 4.5 1.7 France 25.5 2.2 4.9 Great Britain ne Italy brow sonte 3.2 0.9 5.7 4.9 eveb 1009 9d3 1.7 5.3 Canada . Isno beb 5.7 2.3 5.5 x9 4.4 dareng 4.4 Gorogress 10.8 13.9 0992 ed feum 93 amyo 17.4 do hd 4.4 Belgium 5.0 1.6 4.7 bus Denmark vnam nt ahal zo44nt 1.7 Jan Finland art to eno 21 31 jduob 7.4 1 กมล ว 9.7 7.2 book 9.6 Inism 5.1 2.7 7.3 Netherlands vq al .bas y 5.4 1.4 6.7 250 Norway 29 mm varfoq 100039 4.3 visq bns 3.5 19 Switzerland dot Tev s 19x Sweden en nemqofeveb Tsotnos ns 5tax 4.0 290 [ 497 to 5.8 b 0.4 5.6 9 9 915 11.3 desd по 6.3 запоз 6.33203 9.7stigat 4.400 3.8 1.5 5.5 Austria OECD Europe 5.1 10.3 906 Tg 2.1 4.7 5.8 4.7 1.8 5.3 921 OECD 36mb s ben birow grid 5.0 11.6 2.1 4.7 9.2 Von nt aspnsdɔ biq ed по све o Source: OECD The slack in demand that was the outcome of the oil crisis lowered the use of capacitiy and brought about a fall in total production figures for the first 19 time since the depression of the 1930's( except for a few war years). When no economic growth set in again in the latter half of 1975 it was not only at a lower pace than the earlier trend but it was also of another character. The share of investments in GNP in GNP went down, particularly with To investments in industry. no respect to 92 Simultaneously with the weak economic development of the OECD area the wood industry has experienced a very rapid technical change. An industry which had previously been extremely labour- intensive was developing into one which uses process production and from being a highly labour- intensive domestic industry it was now developing into a processing industry which is characterized by an increasing trend towards internationalization. The trade in wood industry products has increased vigorously not only in the OECD area but also between industrialized countries and developing countries. Since this trade has become internationalized the multinational companies have in a quite new manner got involved in this sector. 218 -503 This is is the In the developing countries, the situation of the wood industry is somewhat different from what it is in the OECD- area. In many developing countries, the Ju wood industry is a relatively new branch compared to the advanced industrialized countries. Many of the developing countries, particularly in South- east Asia, which traditionally have been exporters of round timber, are TO now beginning to process their raw material in domestic sawmills, board factories and wood processing plants( furniture and building materials). on tunge eas to This development has created new employment opportunities in many countries. In Indonesia, for example, 64 plywood factories providing employment for to 25,000 people have been built in the period from 1980. Some further 40 to 50 no plywood factories are under construction or are being designed. This will mean still further job opportunities for the wood industry workers of the country. 2m93 229 Many multinational enterprises, in particular American and Japanese companies, are also engaged in timber- cutting, sawmilling and board manufacturing in these countries. This is the reason why the wood industry is an expanding branch in many developing countries. It might be difficult to find out wether to the wood industry workers are affected by unemployment; this may very well be the case even if it is not reflected in the overall level of unemployment of a particular country. However, the number of newly created jobs can be expected to increase in many South- east Asian countries, as a result of their policy to 21/ promote domestic processing of home- produced timber, both in sawmills, board en factories and wood manufacturing plants. Won รวม ดวง Juo In these countries, the average level of unemployment normally varies from 10 to 15%. However, a number of countires have no statistical data on employment/ unemployment levels in the wood industry. Labour being cheap in many of these countries- a worker earns from 1 to 5 US$ per day the introduction of high- level mechanization or advanced technology is hardly necessary from the point of view of profitability. In developing 1 countries, the working time of a wood industry worker is about 48-52 hours per week and his social benefits are either very few or none whatsoever. There are no social insurance systems( sickness insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.). In all fairness it can be said that working conditions are indeed very 20 miserable. 20 New technology Some characteristics of the new production technique is that it seems to develop in the same way regardless of trade. This means that the basic processing philosophy is the same in all trades and for all types of are commodities. no f This is possible through a new build- up of the products. First the material is divided in small parts which are then pressed together to become components. Out of these components final products are built up by assembling the components. 219 -6Jsm In this way parts of the wood industry are developed: The wood is ground to er become chips or shavings which are then pressed together to board to be cut bson and formed in a desired shape and design. Onto the board is glued a photo at laminate imitating pine wood. There are many examples from the industries of 96 furniture and interior decoration. Kitchen joinery made of particle board or bis of strips of wood, shims and boards will be covered with laminate which will give the user a feeling of having bought kitchen joinery of" real, genuine" wood. .293 T 10 This kind of product changes take place in all trades with the intention of 03 adapting the design and construction of the product to the product to the production msentechnique. This is evidently very economical and rational for the machine and process 29 manufacturers. They work with the same machine components and control systems nt regardless of trade. for At the same time this process implies that in the long run problems of ed overproduction will arise. If all products of a certain kind like for example skitchen joinery become more or less alike and at the same time productivity bet and the production volume increase vigorously through the introduction of new of technology, this implies of course that the market becomes saturated. To this bs should be added that the firms to a higher extent will be reduced to competing only on the basis of price since products are the same regardless of producer or manufacturing country. or no In the long run there might be the danger that production will be taken care of by countries which establish free zones where the firms do not have to pay taxes and the workers are kept in poverty through very low wages and without 220 any social security system( sickness insurance, unemployment insurance, etc.). Yeo Many countries, for example Sri Lanka, South Korea and Taiwan, have put a ban en on trade union organization of the workers in the free zones. There are 190 already strong tendencies to transfer production to these zones. For the the purpose of attracting foreign investments, the 93 For the governments of Vis South- east Asia have, for instance, set up a number of free trade zones, especially for industries processing timber and manufacturing wooden goods, such as furniture, kitchen fixtures, wainscot panels, home furnishing items, etc. to 03 This increasing similarity of production techniques and products in different Staindustries is therefore the result of developments which are controled solely to by financial interest. These are based on the maximization of short- term profit and an extremely high degree of price and cost orientation, which is determined by market competition, particularly at the international level. The computerized production technique that was first developed in the and mechanical engineering industry has been introduced in firms with production in small series or with piece production. in es. Comp have in mar got 220 The international dey trade -725 This is the most typical feature of the new computerized technique. It is well suited for small series in that it is developed to cope with rapid and frequent readaptations but yet keep a high flow through the production process. bise need ves16 20 nox The new computer technology can thus be used to achieve a high degree of non production flexibility. It may also be used to make frequent reconversion of machines profitable and efficient. the full Increasing use is also being made of new technologies in the wood industries. Both NC and CNC- controlled machines are already operating on a relatively Jaun large scale. The applications range from computer- controlled paint spray systems through through automatic milling machines to CNC- controlled high- shelf warehouses. Even robots are being increasingly introduced in plants. According to a study carried out by the West German Institute for Occupational fue and Labour Market Research in Nuremberg, about 20,000 production jobs in the -f wood- processing industry in the FRG( about 10% of the present number of jobs) to could be done by robots. Increasing the use of new communication technologies in office and administration centres is expected to cause the loss of approximately 6,000 jobs. 309191116 b9221 03 Son No credence can be given to the argument which claims that new technologies er are to a large extent only being introduced because human labour is too erit expensive, since they are also being employed in countries with very low wage levels. On the one hand, the high level of technological development in the 919 industrialized countries is an important pre- requisite for their standard of of living and for job security in general. Technological innovation will in Tst future continue to be needed to maintain international competitiveness and to to improve living and working conditions. evOn the other hand, technological development is in some areas partly responsible for the already high and rising level of unemployment and, moreover, frequently leads to job downgrading and inhumane working conditions. ad In addition to a shorter working week and an acceleration of qualitative at growth, social control of the development of productivity is therefore vital ot if the social and economic crisis is to be resolved. The need for this is nu underscored by a new wave of technological developments, which is reflected in terms such as" microprocessors" and" information and communication to technologies" and and which can scarcely be be compared with the scale of 929 technological development in the fifties and sixties. YYS As far as the employment situation is concerned the increase in productivity bhas a consequence of new technology has not implied that increased quantities may have been placed on the market. On the contrary most markets have become stagnant. The consequence of this is that the personnel cuts which were Te achieved thanks to the rationalization made possible by new technologies could 230 not be offset by a corresponding growth in production, which might have bas created new jobs. in order 221 SSS At -8bas 10 .29 This development is mainly due to due to the international mentioned above with a lowering of the purchasing power. economic crisis as bethue ot be And to However it should be mentioned in this context what has already been said about standardization of production technique and product design which taken together with increase of productivity bring about tendencies of saturation on the market and thereby elimination of producers and employment. Nowadays, it is primarily labour which is taxed. bbm or will ne 3M rifo@ be -OM3 bns bns Of rilf od In order to achieve equitable taxation of labour and capital, production must also be taxed. It should be possible to make taxation fairer and simpler by changing the system of taxing the various production factors labour and capital into a general tax on production factors. pr Furthermore, such a system would prevent tax revenue from falling as a result of the fact business enterprises are increasingly going over to capitalintensive production techniques, thereby causing a reduction in the use of labour. bs Trade union request for increase in employment 000 29 9051 62 Decomes satu 58 new Jothis In order to alleviate unemployment trade unions have discussed different solutions. But unemployment figures rise steadily and the social insurance systems are cut down or threatened to break down under the pressure and the trade unions have demanded a combination of efforts in order to get the employment down. Some of the proposals are the following: 1. to of at at to 201 For 2. smdosd avs dord There must be a growth of the world economy. The prime requirement here is for measures to accelerate qualitative growth. Policy designed to stimulate qualitative growth should be centred on state financial policy which is aimed at safeguarding employment. The main objective of employment- oriented financial policy should be to to step up public investment and stimulate private investment which promotes qualitative growth. Governments should co- operate in order to find methods to increase the transfer of capital and skills to developing countries. This may be achieved through an increase in both aid, investments and trade. It is important to find ways and means in order to increase the economic co- operation with countries which are not regarded as financially sound today. Many governments of developing countries have borrowed enormous sums of money abroad or from the World Bank. At present, the economies of these countries suffer heavily from the double burden of high interest levels and the world economic recession. Unless the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank grant these countries additional economic aid, they will be unable to survive. sdd no baos fq head even ysm to ey will be unat IMF and the World Bank have laid down severe conditions for further blu03 297 loans to these cointries. First of all, they request these governments evil to introduce legislation restricting the rights of the workers and their trade unions, as is the case in India. They further demand a wage freeze, as has happened in many Latin- American countries and in the Philippines. They also urge that the countries should devalue their currencies and introduce ban on strikes. There is no doubt that it is primarily the workers who are hard hit by this policy, whereas the capital owners" escape". 222 -9Another The international trade union movement and the trade unions in the eritong developing countries have severly criticized this move by the IMF and to axt the World Bank which infringes the rights of the workers and their nottouber trade unions. At the end the workers are the great losers, since their #anonu purchasing power will be falling and they will have no possibility of asking for wage increases. VING $ 3. ad ade- u Lows In many countries the trade- union movement has demanded shortening of bruow the hours of work as a contribution on the way to the reestablishment ed of of the full employment goal and at the same time a shortening of the Totement hours of work implies an improvement of the social conditions. As a further demand in this strategy is mentioned a lowering of of the blow and retirement age as a long- term demand. Furthermore could be added privade demands for longer holidays, time off for education and training, child birth and more breaks during the working day. In the short run the edmun en European Trade Union Confederation( ETUC) and many European unions doid angin regard the 35- hour week as the best solution to combat the increasing unemployment figures in industry. n5 26 Tano Trade union views on the shortening of working hours to 200269 10% dud not susta 09 In a number of countries, the trade union movement considers unemployment to [ Tut be primarily a consequence of economic growth being slow relative to the increase in productivity. A series of labour market and employment policy eat measures have been taken in order to promote growth. The shortening of working Its hours has been regarded as a complement to these measures. bns In the Federal Republic of Germany the employer's stubborn insistence on retaining the previous 40- hour working week forced IG Metall to take industrial action in support of their demand for a 35- hour week without any reduction in wages. The Employers' Confederation in West Germany maintains that the 35- hour week Jes will imply an increase of the wage costs and thereby eliminate many firms. T The conciliation agreement, as interpreted by IG Metall, implies a general to reduction of working hours to 38.5 hours with wage compensation and improved possibilities for early retirement pensions. This is considered as the first step towards a 35- hour week. 93 Even Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff of the Federal Republic of Germany succeeded in obtaining a general reduction in working hours to 38.5 hours for the majority of its members during the 1984 collective bargaining round. The trade unions are of the opinion that unemployment is a means of shortening working hours, that does not only cost money, but also means human sufferings which may have to be for quite some time. 910 The 35- hour week for all workers would not only lower the costs costs of mor unemployment, it would also create more tax payers. This might create eno possibilities for the lowering of taxes and social insurance charges. Such Ts measures could provide the basis for a growth- promoting employment program. It Jng would in the long run and with a different policy of distribution reduce the To gaps in society. During the past ten years the employers and the capital Ted owners have improved their situation to the detriment of wage- earners and retired persons. This lop- sided change might to some extent be offset by the shortening of working hours. sdd Discussion of these issues centres on the fact that the number of jobs is not oal given and that it may be influenced by economic policy and the expansion of s the public sector, amongst other factors. This argument maintains that as long on as there is a need for greater production there is no reason to reduce working the hours in order to create jobs. The world's needs are so great, the argument 925 continues, that both production and employment levels could be increased. At 223 ASS b srid bns the moment there to B nem erit 5 2 bebb anot 03 93 enty no -8-10ad bns themevom notnu obst Tamots enT is no reason to discard this basic assumption of the relationship between jobs and employment opportunities. There are ways of increasing the number of jobs to the desired level without a general reduction in working hours on the lines envisaged. According to these trade unions, it is still doubtful whether a general reduction in working hours would have any substantial, positive effect on employment. te if th on An essential prerequisite if this result is to be achieved would be a reduction in working hours without wage compensation or a reduction to be introduced at the same time and on the same conditions as in the major importing and exporting countries. Industry would thus be able to maintain sales levels and would need more workers for production. However, this would probably also lead to rationalization measures: tax revenue would fall, having a depressing effect on employment in the public sector. The overall result might well be a reduction in living standards with little effect on the number of jobs. It should, though, be underlined that also those trade unions which have doubts about the usefulness of reduction pin working hours as an instrument of labour market policy are striving for a shorter working week, but for reasons of social policy and to be introduced when the national economic situation so permits. We of When discussing reduction in working hours as a means of achieving full employment, due attention should be given to the currently wide differences between countries in respect of actual hours of work. In some countries reforms have already been implemented whereas other countries are still claiming them. This aspect must be considered when discussing international actions. 963 The views of DGB and NFS on shortening of working hours VE ce s the the 2906w nt no In a joint report worked out by the German Trade Union Confederation( DGB) and the Nordic Trade Union Confederation( NFS) the following is stated: fomen 199 The question of a shortening of the hours of work is analysed in the best beyong way on the basis of the individual and his or her life- time employment. The discussion will thereby touch on other aspects than just the reduction of the daily working day. 11 H- 20 Longer holidays to 110322nux bnu sToH 3 a) b) A lowering of the hours per day( week) C) d) entre e) on a f) ho 20 to foua 93 Greater possibilities of time off- for example in connexion with training, child birth, etc; Longer education or training Earlier retirement Less overtime ay be t is pmic und Different countries have different traditions as for the solution of the problem either through collective agreement or through legislation. Therefore it is difficult to deal with these questions in a general way. Experience from many countries however reveals that a shortening of the hours of work in one of the above- mentioned ways means less unemployment. A reduction of the total number of working hours throughout the life- time through an earlier retirement or longer education decreases the labour and thereby unemployment. History shows furthermore that a shorter working week and longer holidays means higher srid employment. 943 b16 Jon to Experience also shows that the relative employment effect is less important than the relative shortening of the hours, since part of the shortening of the hours is reflected in a further productivity increase. It should however also be expected that the relative increase of the production per hour has a eno tendency to go down as the relative shortening of the hours proceeds. A minor shortening of the hours may therefore only bring about more efficient A organization of production whereas a major shortening probably will increase employment. on t 224 -ST-11--13Another central aspect of the shortening of the hours concerns the cost of _ this phenomenon. The trade unions maintain in this respect that this measure 9V5 must not bring about a decrease of the total nominal income- each individual nor shall have the right to and shall afford a shortening of the hours. 916 bfuo In connection with the invitation to a shortening of the weekly hours the trade- union movement has not changed its claims. They have always been as eW follows: ent - b9269 ent to ed 05 at to de union compensation for price increases increase of productivity Brignond the necessary redistribution eb the USA four of The formulation of claims should however be altered when applicable to income increases and shortening of the weekly hours. 1030 For those who are working this implies a smaller wage increase per year than normally in exchange for a shortening of the hours, whereas for the person who is unemployed it means employment and a higher income. Eds The claim for shorter working hours through negotiations is hence one of many 000 claims which according to circumstances are constituted by claims for wage ado increases, holiday payments, a shortening of the hours of work, improved 03 working conditions or other claims. In this way the wage earners are trying to get a share of the increasing production. The different claims should of course be compared and in practice it is necessary to give priority to certain 00: claims in order to reach a collective agreement. Therefore it is wrong to maintain that a shortening of the hours to work means increased costs for the individual company automatically. bns dprd nt 03 When discussing the international co- operation in the field of shortening of the hours the question is normally focused on competitive power. That is however not the only way in which the consequences of a shorter time to work may be transferred form one country to another. A shortening of the hours to work may also influence the demand. If the working day is shortened in a way that does not influence the competitive power more persons will be employed at a salary which is lower 03 than it should have been otherwise. 1 It should have be Idug 63 X9 The higher employment rate will probably imply lower unemployment figures. This means lower costs for unemployment funds. The overall effect of such action would lower incomes for individual households but an increase in mass 99 demand. 6 $ 9105 936 16 97 Furthermore it is possible that a shorter working day may reduce the" working time" of the capital. This implies a loss of production capacity but on the other hand there is a lot of free capacity available at the present time so that is not so important. The total demand may be satisfied by production with the existing capital. the advanta 29 on The advantage of international co- operation when it comes to shortening of the hours is not only to control the demand but also the competitive power. 943 03 ПА Even if the shorter working day would not be" neutral" from the point of view [ Th of costs involved but would imply higher costs per unit, the competitive power may still remain unchanged provided that other countries have a similar policy. Even if international co- ordination in this area is positive it should not be looked upon as a prerequisite for the implementation of a shorter working day in the countries concerned. 85225 -12to Active economic policy odz. 930 309028[ 691nA Another factor which i Another factor which is just as important is that it is necessary to have Ps, the ( subdurable and stable economic growth and production increases in the employment intensive parts of the economies. This means that the governments are confronted with higher claims than was previously the case on an active and economic policy with the aim of creating new jobs. Such a policy should 25 according to the IFBWW include the development of the public sector where we include construction of housing. reduction working hours a be The economic crisis has brought about problems in many countries as for the financing of the development of the public sector. The risks of increased deficits in the balance of current payments is also a negative factor. The interdependence of the economies in the various countries means that this risk may be minimized through a simultaneous expansion of the public investments of the OECD countries. Thereby the outcome for production and employment will be much better than if the measures had been taken only at the national level. which ow One of these sectors is the housing sector. IFBWW has calculated that only in the member countries of the Common Market there are 20 million flats of an unacceptable standard, a third of which has passed the limit of that which is V repairable. If this third could be replaced at a pace of 6 700.000 906 demolished flats per year during the coming decade, 1.5- 2 million new jobs would be created in the construction and building materials in the EC countries. be 0 - wan In most West European countries the major part of housing construction took 03 place before the 70's. Major parts of this stock need lenst repair and reconstruction, to an increasing extent. Even if the housing sector in a stricter sense does not belong to the public sector it is influenced to a high extent by political decisions and is of great importance from a financial to point of view. 21 nayewor and The conclusion that it is advantageous to borrow money in the short run in order to lower the demand of borrowing in the long run is also expressed in a report from a panel of experts within the EC Commission: " even if an increase of the budget deficit is inevitable in the short run in order to and stimulate the economic recovery, the policy does not necessarily imply a Tow higher demand to borrow in the long run. On the contrary the growth and the expansion of the basis for taxation mean that it ought to be possible to decrease the budget deficit."( Public expenditure and ( Public expenditure and Employment. European Commission 1982). gmenu nu not 23200 hewol ensom afT doual) 226 An expansion of investments must not bring about an increased inflation. Free production capacity and a major unemployment means that there are resources available in society in order to cope with the higher demand. In case of a en vigorous increase of the economic activity there is of course a risk of a pressure upwards of prices. Through completing financial and political 02 measures this may however be counteracted. 943 one Unemployment must under no circumstances be looked upon as a means to cure inflation, on the contrary. High unemployment figures and a slow growth rate means that the symptoms are hidden in the short run but that the underlying real problems will be still worse and that a long- term solution to the inflation problem is made more difficult. As a matter of fact it is only through a return to higher employment figures and economic growth that it will To be possible to find long- term solutions to the problem of inflation. An increase of the investments in housing is an important way of achieving this blu aim. 1931 ten go dom as the ning of the hours a organization of production whereas employment. ng about more ef nor lent 226 or sh tening probably will increase 224 -13International co- ordination of economic policy measures The In view of the interdependence of international trade relations and the worldwide labour market problems, the financial policies aimed at safeguarding employment must must be supplemented by an international campaign against unemployment. This would include the following measures in particular: - - The implementation of existing trade union emplyoment programmes in the USA, the Federal Republic of Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and the four Scandinavian countries, as well as the creation and implementation of employment programmes in the other OECD countries with a budget equivalent to 1% of each country's gross national product. After about two years this could give rise to growth rates of 4% in real terms; vigorous action to reduce the high level of international interest rates or the termination of the link between these rates and the high US interest rates by means of greater integration of the European currency bloc; 0613 preventing acute liquidity crises by means of international cooperation between the International Monetary Fund, the central banks and commercial banks as well as increasing development aid to at least 0.7% of gross national product in industrialized countries. to spadne The objective is to reduce the income differential between the North and the South. If this is to be achieved, it will be necessary to increase exports and stabilize export earnings in addition to the planned expansion of development aid. A prerequisite for the attainment of these objectives is of course that the minimum social labour standards of the Internatonal Labour Organisation ( ILO) are introduced and observed in the developing countries. In our strivings to combat unemployment and to improve working and living conditions, the efforts of the trade unions in most of of the western industrialized countries to countries to shorten working hours appears as a welcone initiative worthy of support. Elou as air al# 1 In acid rai there are other ch factors the dis sequggs RE 229 85227 -14-ETActive economic policy The Destruction of Forests in the Temperate Climatic Zone dection Isnatteren have in the Disruption of the Ecosystem of Forests by Acid Rain and other Factors que du gntb Only a few years ago it was impossible to imagine that the forests of AZU the temperate zone( primarily Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Northern Europe and North America) could be seriously threatened. to TO J2919 Silver firs, however, were already found to be dying off a number of years ago. Later it became clear that the health of spruces, pines and finally oaks and beeches was also threatened. Today there are whole tracts of forest in the Federal Republic of Germany, Poland, the German Democratic Republic and Czechoslovakia in which the trees that are notse Isto valuable from a forestry point of view have been killed off by disease. In these four countries, but also in Austria, Luxemburg, Switzerland and the Netherlands conservative estimates( 1984) put the per132 zubn centage of forests that have suffered severe damage at between 10 and 50%. In Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Hungary and the United States it has been found that up to 10% of ans Jad forests are damaged. noteins vsueds. nt ed bis CO muminim are ive we the ased The risk s of be in of an Ach is .000 jobs the EC took and a high ial erij Tevab edd nt bevisado bns b93 Jnt 915( 011) The overall symptoms of the disease affecting conifers and deciduous trees are very uniform: trees' regenerative ability is impaired and anod their growth stunted. The longevity of the needles and even the life 019339 rug in a an to and the of the leaves is drastically curtailed and changes also occur in the tree trunks( damp heartwood). Trees' capacity to convey nutrients and moisture is impaired and their heat and frost resistance becomes insufficient. It is self- evident that trees which have been weakened in this way are easily attacked by diseases, harmful fungi and insects. It is also easier for storms to uproot such trees or to snap their se of of trunks. to Free rces a of a and political er be co - ans to cure ite ing The most important but by no means the only- cause of this weakenupon ing of trees' resistance lies in the fact that the air, and thus also the rain, becomes laden with the noxious substances contained in waste olution to to the gases from industry, thermal power stations, and traffic and transpor- is only tation( combustion engines) as well as heating systems. These subin ing is an An this TS228 -15stances consist primarily of sulphur, nitrogen and carbon oxides, as well as ozone and heavy metals. Although some of these substances may occur naturally and be harmless in small quantities and in individual cases may even promote growth, in today's excessive quantities air pollution or acid rain damages the leaves and needles, which store these substances in alarmingly high concentrations. The protective surface of the leaves and in particular of the longer- lived needles, is destroyed. Acid rain also has a devastating effect by destroying the natural balance of the forest floor and existing nutrients. Thus i for example essential elements such as manganese are washed out of the ground and noxious ones, such as lead, are enriched. Potentially noxious substances that are already present in the soil, such as aluminium, may also be dissolved under the effect of the acids contained in the rain, which causes severe damage to the microorganisms of the forest floor and thus the trees living in symbiosis with the latter( tree roots are dependent on the existence of certain species of fungi). Just how seriously a forest is jeopardized, however, does not depend solely on the intensity of the air pollution and the acid rain. The soil, its nutritive content, natural acidity( pH value) and chemical composition also play an important part. Soils which naturally contain calcium( Ca) and magnesium( Mg) display a high buffer capacity. However, the trees of Northern Europe and many Central European mountain ranges grow on predominantly( naturally) acidic soil. The same applies to many mountain forests in North America and East Asia, and there are many plants, including trees, which need acidic soils in order to flourish. This explains why the threat to the forests is not a" problem of acidity" but one of the chemical disruption of the ecosystem, as well as involving other far- reaching changes to forests. In addition to air pollution and acid rain there are other external chemical factors which affect forest vegetation: chemicals and fertilizers can also influence the chemical composition and pH value of the forest soil. More intensive investigation of the long- term consequences of the chemical products used in forestry are therefore a matter of urgency. Top priority should be given to these investigations as well as to those concerned with the effects of air pollution 229 -21+ 4- -16on forests, and the results should be published internationally. - asonsde vysed bas so as Ilew In this connection mention must be made of a problem which in same forest areas coincides disastrously with that of air pollution. The problem is frequently encountered in the forestry industry of the fog temperate climatic zone, chiefly in Western, Central and Southern Europe, as well as in some areas of North America. It involves so- cal- s led monocultures of trees, particularly conifers, which are often al planted outside their natural area of distribution and, moreover, in large- scale monocultures. Such monocultures, however, involve the o following dangers: P apoi 1. Since the wrong variety of tree is often planted in the wrong location, which is more or less inevitable with large- scale planta- et tions, the trees' frost, heat and/ or drought resistance is frequently inadequate. fo and 2. As a result of this, but also on account of the monocultures, pests ( including the well- known bark beetle) can spread at a very rapid loa tree thei rate. gmt as ysig oals o 3. For the above- mentioned reasons more use is made of chemicals( in- so secticides, pesticides and fertilizers), which can harm the microorganisms of the forest floor and thus the trees themselves, than would otherwise be the case in forestry.( It is also a known fact of that certain chemicals constitute health hazards to forestry workers and downgrade the quality of the ground water). mel 4. Monocultures of conifers themselves contribute to the overacidif- as ication of the soil. easier for I bios bas sts their s I 5. Uprooting by storms, forest fires as well as air pollution and acid The rain are the most serious threats to tree stocks, which have in any case already been weakened( by frost and heat damage, diseases and ent insects). The consequences of forest destruction for the wood industry anot ess 230 -17Although it is not yet possible to fully assess estimates of the quantitative and qualitative extent of forest destruction, the corresponding predictions for the future are even more unreliable. Experts tend to forecast two completely different scenarios for the development of the damaged areas, and the reality probably lies somewhere between the two. No- one, however, is prepared to commit themselves. On the one hand, the" harmless" variant assumes that it will be possible to solve the problems of atmospheric and environmental pollution in the very near future. In this case there would be a short- term surplus of wood as a result of the immediate measures that would have to be taken to restore forests to health( the felling of diseased trees). Even assuming this eventuality, however, there would be a shortage of fullygrown trees( hardwood) after 1990, which would gradually ease again only ve thanks to a careful policy of reafforestation. almost catastrohpic scenario is based on the asThe contrasting sumption that today's dying forests are not the result of present- day air pollution but stem from that of past decades, and that even if immediate action were taken to combat atmospheric pollution and other harmful factors, forests would only be able to regenerate themselves after a substantial lapse of time. If on the other hand no effective action at all is taken against air pollution then this hypothesis predicts an apocalyptic outcome: definitive destruction of the forests, epidemics among human beings, climatic changes and oxygen deficiency. S As far as the short- term future is concerned, the predictions of the two differing hypotheses are similar: as a result of the action which will necessarily have to be taken to allow forests to recover there will be a glut of wood, some of which will be of inferior quality. The surplus will sooner or later force prices down, thereby jeopardizinger the very implementation or financing of the forest regeneration measures. In other words, we will not be able to afford the type of treatment and management of diseased forests which would be required in view of the present destruction and future risks, since revenue from the sale of the timber would no longer be sufficient to cover the sums invested. At the moment the timber market still seems to be unaffected, but there are signs of an additional fragmentation of the ( 10 231 -18market, as well as timber merchants who are speculating on a drop in prices and are just waiting for the timber glut. But it is not known how much additional wood will have to be felled for reafforestation purposes or how much of this will actually come onto the market. At present no relevant estimates are available. In view of this extremely uncertain initial position future employment prospects in the wood and forestry industry are also very vague. The only thing that is certain is that job security in the wood and forestry industry over the coming years will depend on three factors: 1. Action must be taken to combat the real causes of dying forests ( environmental and air pollution). ve 2. The action taken to restore forests to a healthy state must be owd usd 8.5 effective. do taamis 3. Sales policy must be adjusted to the changes in conditions. ( incl dnoo en oliqua. As regards sales policy, successful attempts must be made to find a high- grade use even for damaged wood, so that costs are covered. I smid to sa For As a result of the damage done to European forests it is possible that in the medium term forestry may become uneconomic in the areas concerned for their owners, who have to date been private. In this case the State should assume overall responsibility in order to ensure the long- term future of forestry. This applies particularly to action taken to reafforest areas where forests have had to be felled as a Is ad ed of ev result of trees dying off. The severe damage to the forests of Central Europe will bring about changes in the wood and forestry industry and will have a marked effect on employment. If trade unions are to exert a positive influence on these changes we must sensitize public opinion and consumers' behaviour so that the appropriate political and economic measures can be to else taken in the right place at the right time. 80992 zis BA od The T232 ud b -19Trade union demands resulting from the threat to the wood and forestry industry s prubled yd adot doadoxq od begitu ed exot Trade unions must call upon their national governments to implement the following measures, both directly and indirectly via the international organizations( UNO, FAO, OECD, EEC etc.): - a substantial and effective reduction in air pollution, particularly in industrialized countries. Once these measures have been implemented only harmless( in respect of quantity and toxicity) waste gases from industry and the energy sector would be permitted. Countries must promote and give priority to environment- friendly forms of public transport in their traffic policy. Governments should call upon automobile manufacturers in future to produce only vehicles which are not harmful to the environment, inasmuch as this is technically feasible( e.g. lead- free exhaust gases). Finally, environmentally harmful packaging materials should be banned. - More investigations should be carried out into the possible harmful effects of chemicals( e.g. herbicides and pesticides, fertilizers etc.) on the microorganisms of the forest soil and on the health of plants, animals as well as of humans, whereby special attention should be paid to the long- term effects. Products which are suspected of being harmful should be replaced by harmless substances and if this is not possible, they should be banned. Biological methods in particular should be tested for pest control and, where suited, their use should be especially encouraged. - The health of, and diversity of varieties within, forest vegetation must be preserved. This involves primarily the rehabilitation of diseased forests and natural reafforestation methods which are suited to the location in question. Threatened plants must be preserved for posterity by taking appropriate measures. The development of biotechnological methods in forestry must be treated with caution. sp - Forests suffering from disease- the future extent of which is impossible to predict- pose a particular threat to jobs in the wood about been way to onger the rapid and to the is not the like a 233 AES ents -20-bas boow art of dari si mox priuae abrieneb not abstr and forestry industry, causing fluctuations. Governments must therefore be urged to protect jobs by taking a series of accompanying measures: promoting forest rehabilitation, new products and proces- T sing techniques, preserving existing markets and assisting in the pt development of new ones. uncertain in In no circumstances should ecology and the economy be regarded as two opposite and irreconcilable forces, as is demonstrated by the fight to preserve both forests and jobs. It is also clear that in enhancing the natural living conditions of forests the wood and forestry industry enters into a symbiosis, or close coexistence, with the latter. In the long term this is the only way for forests- and the wood and forestry industry itself- to survive. unem el eltdomojus The action to a h ed at as dumaa BIS policy must be ad -beel.p.s) sidiaset .beansd ed bluoda aistedam palpabeq fumisd sted to the changes in conditions. Lumed eldbaso sodni duo beiriso ed bluoda anoldspitesVILL COM As ZEBEC sales sales po 10 Babi t high- grade use even for de Jatraged wood. to disen eri po bris Ilda Gesto sno(.53e noites Isipege yderzerwaned to as Ilew as alemine ansig As a result of the damage done to Bumppea for in the b ned bet bas fox300$ 290, 107 b93 293 ed bluoriz q T$ 759029 98 BTBode Seu applies particularly to action taken to erm future of forestry. fforest areas where.forest have OFE dodex to all of yung asvlovni sirf bevreasing ed Jasm sxs not abortiem nolan bas ajassol beases.ib The severe damage to the forests Central Buray -exq ed Jaum aniq bensd's changes in the in the wood and forestry industry fect, on employment. If trade unions are to ex rithw beised eddaum video ni on these changes we hus sensitize public opinion havious, so that the Stua political and es can be sascalb moit pofsitua ada taken in the right the right place at the ri bidw to redze extend al 10 BES 234 -21b9d26w 916 TROPICAL RAINFORESTS Introduction 515 proper laws and to jaad When we discuss about tropical rainforests, we are discussing about za vino and forest and wood workers wood workers and their livelihood in the developing 9d3 20 921 countries. Almost all tropical rainforests exist in the developing triguorb) countries. Therefore, problems encountered in this industry are problems albas no of workers in the developing countries. Although statistics are very hard to come by, more than one million workers are employed directly or indirectly in the tropical rainforests and the tropical timber industry. ดู มา: sri no is might 192329 With the devastation of these forests through over- utilization and 1690 107 clear- cutting, what is going to happen to the millions of workers and syno their families who are dependent on tropical forests? Although this is bns anotis the end question, there are immediate problems faced by these workers djod of 29 and their families. 9NT 2990 sts through na Devastation of the forests through over- utilization and clear- cutting ed Iftw. 23bns boot to mort 767 Ever since time immemorial, the tropical rainforests have been an mutns fim 2 immense source of riches for their inhabitants. Indeed, the only way to truly appreciate the extent of these riches is by comparison with other 26- pntnez areas that consist of dry savanna, steppes and desert that no longer unt offer a basis of subsistence. .29/ 0902 do .evitsouf sit nol 19dmit bns In times gone by, these rainforests were a rich and varied source of nourishment for the inhabitants of this region. Large quantities of vegetable and animal food could be found at all times of the year. In addition, the forests were also a source of building timber and firewood. Today, however, owing to the present methods of working the forests, the countries and people in this area draw less and less benefit from the 2f26d[ suz remaining riches. Nowadays, the real beneficiaries are a small number of entratxe predominantly foreign- based firms( multinationals). As a result of this 9ains of scandalous misuse, this irreplaceable source of riches the property of nt beatnse all- will have been plundered, to the loss of future generations. 36 2noinu 9b grid T no[ 8.q - eri 107 Precisely because the rainforests are being cut down at such a rapid pace, there can be no steady source of income for the countries and jon at sat people of this area, since no effort is being made to plan and to husband existing resources in a rational manner. On the contrary, the rainforests are being irreparably destroyed. Ab.elds orqa yev diw Here, the point should be made that the value of the rainforests is not metava tiimited to their sole worth in terms of timber- it also includes the 290 irreplaceable functions that the forests fulfil within the ecology: " beyolms- Thanks to their vast area, tropical rainforests play an important role as buffer zones: because the forest soil soaks up precipitation like a sponge, it both provides protection against flooding and acts as a vital water reservoir during dry spells. This helps to ensure a proper climatic balance. In addition, the forests prevent erosion, which would otherwise occur. All these secondary functions of a forest are much more important in a tropical land than in one with a temperate climate. If deforestation takes place, in general, over 80% of the nutrients $ 297.Xow .757 02 nt 219 now of anorg 36 19 235 -22fo Juods entqofavsb entqofsvisbe 29[ do Vidaubat 19V 16 To bms at a 219 219x10 long circulating withing the forest's food cycle are lost. They are washed away by the rain, then carried to the sea. With the clear- cutting of tropical rainforests, even under the best of circumstances, the result is a secondary forest which contains only 5% of the total variety of the previous riches. This, of course, is the most optimistic scenario, since under unfavourable conditions( drought, more damage done by man), the woodland may undergo erosion and the vegetation may disappear once and for all. r fut 90103 Yet another alarming trend is the lack of in- depth research on the true riches of the tropical rainforests. Although tropical rainforests cover less than 7% of the earth's surface, they provide a home for nearly bns 39% one- half of all known species of flora and fauna. However, only a 2392 nefraction of this wealth has been researched as to its applications and usefulness for man. This regrettable state of affairs applies to both tropical woods and plants which may have medicinal properties. The challenge for present and future generations of researchers is an enormous one. We can further assume that future biotechnologists will be able to identify extremely useful species for the supply of food and ns need timber of a growing world population. But by the end of this millenium at yow vino 60% of the world's population will be living in the tropics. Far from nadto dtw improving, the food situation of these peoples is in fact worsening- as isgnol on the forests that are so vital to them are being felled, which in turn destroys vast numbers of valuable plant and animal species. Multinational corporations and other groups are participating in this destruction of the forests, which in the short term is highly lucrative. As soon as one region or country has been robbed of its vegetation the I say companies just move on to the next. bas admit ontbitud to 901002 to 901002 to 2911 9dd232910 add mort to redmun dr aldy to to go .2nof norjibbs boower it What are the problems of workers in the tropical forest and timber industry? to zbor: vsbot Workers in the tropical rainforests are employed on the casual basis, operated and worked in very remote areas. In view of the existing difficulties it is extremely problematic for trade unions to organise and assist these workers. Therefore, the workers are poorly organised in trade unions. In many cases, they are not represented by trade unions at all. The laws in many of these countries makes it difficult for the workers to be organised into trade unions. ILO Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise is not 03 bns ns ratified in many countries. blast bns as ash: snis is ratified in the 6 m 290 291 pnfj The working conditions of forest and wood workers are deplorable. A forest or wood worker works between 48 to 52 hours per week with very jon at 2329 few or no fringe benefits at all. There is no social security system er zebufon( sickness benefits, unemployment insurance etc.). In many countries, yeofos workers in the forest industry are considered to be" self- employed", loy therefore, are not protected by labour legislations. As a result, there sex moi is no standardisation on wages and renumerations, hours of work, rest Tsjiv s 25 and paid holidays, social security and medical protection. So far, nothing has been done in rectifying this situation concerning workers in bluow did the logging industry in the tropical rainforests. 910m doum.915 Ism 23097jum at samt Another problem facing these workers is that they are prone problem to industrial accidents due to poor maintenance of tools and machinery. Workers are also poorly trained to use these tools and machinery. Lack Θες 236 -23916 29x12 of information on health and safety among workers; lack of proper laws governing health and safety: prone to tropical diseases like malaria and denggi; all these contribute to severe health and safety problems. redjedw application. Current Trend in the Industry 6 10 nm The governments of many South East Asian countries have taken steps in 1092 the recent years to ban the export of logs. Though, this is welcomed by 02 2329107 trade unions in these countries, there were some concern both in the smooed deum industry and among trade unionists in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. 919NT.2011 These countries were the main users of raw materials, i.e. round timber entqolaveb for their wood industries. There is a possibility some small mills might ojni bem close down in these countries which will result in workers being laid bns J2910 off. anotted 19336 929 On the other hand, the rational behind many South East Asian countries ad jaum is that by processing timber locally, both in the primary and secondary entate nt processing, they could create employment plus could get added value for 2129101nts their timber. This is welcomed again by many trade unions and workers in ers to not the South East Asian countries. 943 bns( 291132ub 13291 92 Tuo to sq An example, today, Indonesia is the world's largest producer of plywood. s bns bren Data obtained from the Trades Department show that Indonesia's export of nopyxo to plywood rose from 774,268 m³ worth US$ 162.78 million in 1981 to 1,251,299 m valued at US$ 287.22 million in 1982 and jumped further to 82,023,324 m³ worth US$ 483.22 million last year. art 03 m3 The export of plywood from Indonesia covered around 58% of the supply of 16 nexs plywood into the world market in fiscal 1983/84 and is expected to reach Tambtism92,997,000 m 2,997,000 m or about 68% of the world supply of this timber product in 1984/85. This is followed by South Korea and the Philippines, which respectively provide about 16% of the world supply of this timber product. book[ so bns vndzubni ya 230 atoubong Around 7% of the world supply of plywood is in the hands of Malaysia, 6% in the hands of Taiwan, 3% provided by Singapore and 2% provided by Brazil. to 2A Indonesia's domination in the world supply of plywood is expected to further increase in 1984/85, in view of the decreasing supply of logs, ed the basic material of plywood, in South Korea and Taiwan. 915 WSY 25 Free Trade Zones/ Multinationals 919w 213725 beasd at This has created employment in the tropical rainforests industry in doso qqs palmost all South East Asian countries. Today, governments are not 23 stopping in primary processing alone. They are opening up Free Trade Zones and calling foreign investments/ multinationals to invest in their ( sogon countries for secondary processing and these processing mills/ factories art to no are mushrooming more and more in the Free Trade Zones in many of the smin developing countries. abn632 to noteQ1290) 25915 DOD bns Although this creates employment, it also further complicates problems for trade unions in these countries. The trade unions are prohibited from organising workers in the Free Trade Zones for example in Sri Lanka, South Korea and Taiwan. In other countries where trade unions are allowed, restrictions are imposed such as not to demand higher benefits ob vers .2359779, 237 -2422 2ws vaqonq sq for they are provided by law as the case in Malaysia. Strikes are bas stal prohibited as the case in the Philippines and Indonesia. vo ams[ dong vd yd bsmofsw sn nt doc 19dmij bnwo trpim afftm Possible Solutions 919 03 93 no 92903 IT6#topmeb sts even under the best of The forest industry must undergo radical restructuring, whether at aqsta no management control remains in the hands of local investment or a multinational concern. One of the future tasks of the forestry sector will be the reafforestation of areas outside the tropical rainforests so 691x duas to limit future damage to a minimum. The forest industry must become accustomed to the notion of first investing, then reaping profits. There is an urgent need for reafforestation in many areas in the developing bist gated countries so as to halt the ongoing process of forests being turned into steppes, depopulation and impoverishment. The use of mixed forestry and agricultural plantations should be encouraged. Cellulose plantations belong in this area, and not in untouched virgin forests. These latter, together with the remnants of the immense genetic reservoir, must be kept intact for future generations. If we do not succeed in getting ni 29ow governments to do something about protecting the tropical rainforests, the consequences will be catastrophic indeed: the destruction of the economic base( not only in the wood and forestry industries) and the .boowyiq to food supplies of many people, the irreparable devastation of part of our plant and animal heritage, climatic changes( a warming trend and a to drogx9 2 63 180 mt drying up) and, in the worst of cases, an insufficient supply of oxygen. of Terut 1092 not sufsv ba ing up) ar Trade union demands that are a direct result of the threat to the tropical rainforests tive. the 1200x9 to viqque e e unions must demand 99 of be Trade unions must demand that the following measures are taken at national and international level by the governments and international nt Joubong Nordw an organizations( UNO, UNIDO, UNCTAD, FAO, ILO, International Tropical Wood 19dmit an Organization, etc.): - Encouragement of local companies active in the forestry industry and in the processing and marketing of wood and other forestry products xd bebtvong( e.g. self- help organizations, cooperatives etc.) κα ing in the - Acceleration of research done on the resources of tropical rainforests. Establishment of inventories of flora and fauna. Asons at regards trees, all the appropriate requirements and economic uses should once and for all be catalogued. Investigations should be on carried out in order to establish whether plants as a whole are is not zpol to yigg nt zub Jon 918 20 9b61 9973( qu 29/103567\ 2 add to yem suitable for use as materials, a source of food and energy, as raw materials for the chemical industry and other purposes. If this were done, the over- exploitation of wood as a raw material, which is based on waste and destruction, would give way to a more discerning approach to the evaluation and processing of numerous valuable products. Conservation of our genetic resources. Reafforestation of tropical forests that have been laid bare and extensive reconstruction of the previous natural symbiotic relationships in the plant and animal kingdoms. Reafforestation of other wooded areas( designation of stands -no of trees as protected areas and as a part of mixed forestry and agricultural plantations).au ameldong 29gs bajididong s znotnu to 12 t Promotion of biological pest- control methods. Testing and authorization of biotechnological methods on condition that they do have harmful effects. 916 2notnu s attened rede not any 238 -25The following demands in particular must be addressed to the ILO: Continued Promotion of efforts to obtain the ratification and application of ILO Convention No. 87( Freedom of Association); the nati - Promotion of Vocational Training( safe and expert handling of on save on machines and tools) clude in edT com Improving accident protection measures for workers in the add wood and forestry industry( by means of training, information and - The bullegal provisions); More serb - foress Improving the general living and working conditions of those concerns employed in the wood and forestry industry. through the 90 a fid fore warbr ba sb enivie 26 ± 20merot bns 32177 mert ebi2000- Tiew as bfrow by T add t The sittezzetiangistada sarthetorandiny beiden tasavaby03 120eqmt.ns the town Fuwezdo Equianganed to adapbas wo tivities of muti hatásom oeste foron boss ation should tutionaqesindat yond masina tinational ente Logohohe Engokaanis Tum union instifamosos fum sdj This involve Intained with national Lixatiowb adosbbad- t the general exchange basis, theotsa basefs of straf enterpris sowherd vooze supportofemontagmozu od com and tion awatts th# 140stopttsfugoq bos esulting from prodestisqybagsne de countries, are among the problems whi are becoming increasingly.arden.namun spalin ylevidos nejto 292hqne Isoton anotnu obst besinspo eniniot no patmot mort 21show pnlinevenq yd stis Of course to imagine that other, national groups cannot also for co not so much a de business policy: a specifionoosi basise saabnsme ( or pabfenbie gislatieples ive ser ab abordem dedu anies are TUM note ebsm is ed 03 no 2920199 fonottantum entanoid ibnoo roue no ajatant vidno Res trade uni their it would not be res profana determ at plant portast areas of their 239 itsnum duo svom of add to at 839 demand th -2624-as: OJI 200 habib no ST Strikes are sjdo- 161.91 mist do od 2010? ts to mottomo19 beuntino Multinational Enterprises) 8.0M noljnevno OJI to not Uncontrolled power engenders the abuse of power inational concern. ho ho ing, whether tment or a forestry ector The headquarters and original economic activities of the multinational rests so enterprises are located in the industrialized countries. As far as the become multinationals in the forestry industry are concerned, mention shoulds. There be made here mainly of North America, as well as Japan and Scandina- developing via. A strong, worlwide expansion is radiating out from these centres with a view to dominating markets and flows of trade. into ty and ions atter, must be uTose p? The part played by the multinational enterprises in the development of the Third World is controversial. Whereas bourgois politicians and many governments in the industrialized countries- and for that matter getting in the Third World as well- consider them first and foremost as giving an impetus to development, the trade unions on the contrary stress the multinationals' uncontrolled power and the often unscrupulous way in which these huge concerns exploit human and natural resources alike. drying up) and nsufficient suppl forests of the the our and a oxygen. to the The International Federation of Building and Woodworkers, which keeps the multinationals' operating methods under first- hand observation-at from the workers' point of view draws attention to the following serious facts: - Wood es are taken - multinational companies tend to buy( bribe) the local and nationalernational powers- that- be and to use them against the interests of the workers and population. Quite a few fascist regimes that use torture are on the payroll of multinational entries - in for ustry and Multinational enterprises often actively infringe human rights, inter icts alia by preventing workers from forming or foining organized trade unions and trying to negotiate collective wage agreements. - Multinational enterprises tend to use dangerous substances in likewise dangerous and/ or unhealthy methods of production, which are a constant threat both to the employees' health and to the environment. - - fals, a sc are ch suf for use a as d and energy, as raw Multinational enterprises are in a position to exert great economic were pressure on their host countries. They do so mainly when demands are based made for higher taxes, better working conditions or for more consideration to be taken of the environment. If the government of a hosts. country insists on such conditions, the multinational enterprises threaten to move out. Multinationals are consequently very" fickle". They migrate in pursuit of the highest profit margins and leave the negative effects of their activities to be borne by the erstwhile host countries. ands and Financially, multinational enterprises do too little to strengthen the domestic economy, to raise workers' living standards and to increase ha any 240 harmful that they do effects. -8S-27- the national revenue. The tricks used by multinational companies to save on tax and also to cut down on wage and social welfare costs, include in particular so- called" free trade zones"( a combination of commodity dumping areas and tax havens) and tax havens. The multinational enterprises' uncontrolled power is growing steadily. More and more branches of trade and industry( including the wood and forestry industry) are being drawn into the control of multinational concerns, which are channelling increasingly important flows of trade through the companies they control. Multinational enterprises anticipate a future worldwide shortage of timber and forestry products and therefore want to cash in a big way on the medium and long- term price rises- which they themselves will help to bring about. The international trade secretariats- including the IFBWW- will find.S that in future they will have to keep an even closer watch on the activities of multinational enterprises. For this purpose close cooperation should be maintained with national unions and trade union institutions. Since multinational enterprises generally extend not only beyond national borders but also those of individual industries, closer coordination is needed within the ICFTU/ ITS working party on multinational enterprises and the TUAC. This should involve not merely the general exchange of information but, using this information as a basis, the development of strategies to be applied against multinational enterprises which violate human rights, destroy the environment and/ or support inhuman regimes. Possible measures against the distortion of competition- resulting from production being transferred to" free zones" and/ or low- wage countries, are among the problems which are becoming increasingly urgent. Of course this criticism of multinational enterprises should not lead one to imagine that other, national groups cannot also give serious cause for complaint in the above- defined sense. The chief difference between multinational and national companies( which operate mainly in one country) is not so much a question of their different economic size as a matter of business policy. Multinational companies are not a priori restricted to a specific national economy. They select as it were on a case to case basis and sometimes even for short periods of time the economic area ( or production and sales areas as well as tax domiciles) where the legislation best suits their interests. - 916 dotdw - Restricting the power of multinational enterprises If multinational companies were restricted solely to countries with strong trade unions it would not be so difficult for trade unions to demand that their power be restricted: workers' interests could to a large extent be protected by, for example, gaining an insight into the bases on which decisions affecting personnel matters are taken as well as by means of codetermination at plant level. But multinationals frequently transfer important areas of their activities to countries with weak trade unions. The 241 -26-TS-28Multinationa most ruthless manifestations of multinationals' uncontrolled power occur in countries where the counterforce of the trade unions is weak and where it is therefore virtually imposible for workers to exert a compensatory influence on the enterprises concerned and the government. far as the If despite this trade unions are to have any effective influence on multinationals they must make use of the agencies of the international organizations. Trade union strategy must comprise four points: 1. Making repeated, unceasing attempts to implement general demands ( improving working and living conditions, social security, protection against occupational diseases and industrial accidents, vocational training, respect of trade union rights and co- determination); 2. Collecting information on multinationals and their branches which, in whatever respect, have given cause for complaint from a trade union point of view, and bringing this information to the attention of the international organizations. BNT tv t 10136 Juj 3. Urging the international organizations themselves to become active- bnov ly engaged in activities such as collecting information on and studying multinational enterprises. This applies chiefly to the wood and forestry industry sector, as the international organizations responsible for this sector have to a large extent remained inactive! 4. Encouraging international organizations in their efforts to implement in practice the guidelines( or codes of conduct) governing multinationals' operations and international investments which they have drawn up or intend to draw up. The process of drawing up, enforcing, implementing and verifying these standards of behaviour takes a very long time, but it is precisely for this reason that trade unions should pay the utmost attention to this process. should p Once trade unions demands concerning multinationals have been met, and when by virtue of generally recognized and implemented guidelines they are no longer able to play one country off against another these enterprises will finally be able to play their full part in the fight against starvation, misery, unemployment and underdevelopment. U2 03 Jon ntaud In order to achieve this objective trade unions must therefore bring their influence to bear on the following international organizations, which are concerned with the codification of guidelines for multinational enterprises and in particular must demand in the strongest possible terms that the latter be implemented and monitored: - anotnu 9b613 International Labour Organization/ Committee on Multinational Enterprises ( Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enter- on prises and Social Policy) -mt fum Jua T notato sb 9dT.znótnu ebend sew tw 2903 of 2913tvitos fed to 26916 nsq 242 -29- United Nations/ Economic and Social Council ( Commission on Transnational Corporations) United Nations/ Center on Transnational Corporations UNCTC( The CTC Report) OECD/ Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises ( Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises- National Contact Points) European Community ( Guidelines for European investments outside the EEC) In addition, importance should also be attached to cooperation with organizations that are concerned with international trade and economic questions: - GATT THE GN - UNIDO - -( This UN agency initiated the" World Export Processing Zone Association WEPZA", founded in 1978, whose chief purpose is to promote the creation of so- called" free export zones"," free trade zones"," free production areas" or whatever else they happen to be called.) UNCTAD As well as with organizations which give international development and investment loans. Trade unions must make it quite clear that unfortunately the terms of these loans often have disastrous effects on the poorest countries, not only politically and socially but though it may seem- economically as well: paradoxical - the World Bank - the International Monetary Fund Furthermore, with a new specialized agency which was formed by UNCTAD and is due to start operating as an independent organization in 1984/85: - The International Tropical Timber Council ( This organization will inevitably have to deal with multinational enterprises in its work. From a trade union point of view it would be desirable if this new organization would work against the creation of a cartel). It is important that in its efforts to promote development, the International Tropical Timber Council has the benefit of important knowledge and experience acquired by the FAO and- together with other UN agencies- gives priority to promoting local companies in the timber and forestry industry as opposed to the setting up of companies controlled by multinational enterprises. 243 es28in countri re the ( злодея [ top][ s02 bns monop3\ 2noids bathU- most ruthless manifestations of( 2013101001001150201 no fo122 terforce of the trade unions is weak and where it is too no artan Tao influence on the enter ses co ned and the gover 292903 snottants TuM bns 30gm 29vnI[ snotsmen no sa immo If des TUM TO 29t multinationals they must make use of the agencies of the internationa organizations. Trade union strategy must comprise four hummo ( 033 et br2300 adnem 29vnt nego zentrsbrua). ts to implement general demands gels blupite song tbbs I 1. Making repeated, unceas sb ПI tiaimonop tional of trade un rights co- determinatitesup 2. Colle ting information 3. multinationals and their branches which, TTAB in whatever respect, have given cause for complaint from a- trade union point of nottato po ly engag in industr bringing this information to the attention dapox bfrower bedsidint yonegs WU anT) MU ot at 920quq Tetris 920dw.8Tef at bebout," AN badal obsadi ayns" donose Joox seldise to - ente s. This applies Ely to the wood and GATO try se sector r, as International organizations responsible for this seghe theo19ve TEG 19 BRASS 136s inspro thw as flow 2A -nutolmu 160 159 9jrup ji 960 aug anotou sbs Tansol dm29vn 160, ylets 1039 nationalsop operations and internal 28 vonesa vem to draw up. The process of drawing up fiquors implementing and fying these standards of behaviour TV- drawn up or inte up, en long ime, but it it is pay the utmost prec for this reas trade unions to this bucatanoM Tenot Once whet are no longer ble to play one cou terp 1ly be able to feno agus 600 2FNT) 9fdsyraeb od bluow 3 werv to infoq notnu obs13 6 mon now 23 ml 292inq In offatio scitDenots influence to bear on concerned with the following tional organizations, whic are guidelines for multinational ent the egbe wond testosteloondton des Tonuo redarT[ solqon][ snorism 29toneps MU reddo ddiw 19d9003 bns 0A3 9dd yd berrups songs bas InterAa910labnsatedeiradigms006 podanongre ( Trifumid bei Tomanzo fnqucnti20qgo znaeubni prises and Social Policy) 292qstne fsnotton БЛ CONGRESS REPORT REGIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE IFBWM PAST HISTORY The 1FBMW's regional activities and its sup for trade union education in affiliated or other closely- related organizations were discussed at the Vienna Congress in 1978 and the Madrid Congress ed to set up three regional committees: one for Africa, one for Asia and the Pacific, and one for Latin America. The functions of the summarized as follows: 1981 It was heir compos may be briefly A regional the reg tative, region on tee of at least five people, who are tive post is by 25 by a regional he represent THE REGIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE IFBWW al of the dis be held at responsible le f year. The are appointed by by the al committee. The regional needs in the tee on pr ttee is an advisory ant region and to ant duties is to activities in the or the ob of h region and to fin means guides and supports the repr port and a budget or the Regional An important pa of union education in IFB the contributi tion to support substantially expanded members of the regionwhose brief is to examine members proposals to the Executive Commit One of the committee's: trade unf his supporting and promoting trade lated organizations. This Madrid Congresses, tions the IFBM er the of do the intercongres ancial support was to tra ions covered the regional comm DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE INTERCONGRESSIONAL PERIOD The period up to the Madrid Congress ion projects reg perhaps best be desor trial period. A C completely new type of e of activity was to be launched. to be drawn up to to as st tra union and ideas wer ere to be tes seives to the ab sional period following ica, the Carib s goalre ion work on a large ons which did not At the beginning of by this repor tion projects were India, Malaysia, southern Africa, Africa. New projects, new countries The Intercongressional period that is now over continued to see some ing work. New approaches were initiated for activities which were no easy to launch. Not only were the former projects continued and in completed, but new projects were also launched in the following Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Colombia, Pakistan, Philippines, Zambia, $ As was stated above, a series CONGRESS REPORT In a report of this kind how O REGIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE IFBWW eidsdals awn to the fact PAST HISTORY The IFBWW's regional activities and its support for trade union education in affiliated or other closely- related organizations were discussed at the Vienna Congress in 1978 and the Madrid Congress in 1981. It was decided to set up three regional committees: one for Africa, one for Asia and the Pacific, and one for Latin America. and run them without any their sho be achieved The functions of the regional committees and their composition may be briefly summarized as follows: not: A regional committee consists of at least five people, who are appointed by the regional conference. The executive post is held by a regional representative, who also acts as secretary of the committee. The representative of the region on the Executive Committee is chairman of the regional committee and is responsible for calling committee meetings, which must be held at least once a year. The president and general secretary of the IFBWW or other officers who are appointed by the Executive Committee are ex officio members of the regional committee. clear program The regional committee is an advisory body whose brief is to examine members' needs in the relevant region and to submit proposals to the Executive Committee on programmes and activities in the region. One of the committee's important duties is to monitor the observance of human and trade union rights in the region and to find ways and means of defending these rights. The Committee guides and supports the regional representative in his work and submits a report and a budget for the Regional Office every year. een different orqowthsbom zpře An important part of regional work involves supporting and promoting trade union education in IFBWW- affiliated and related organizations. This work was substantially expanded after the Vienna and Madrid Congresses, since thanks to the contributions of a number of donor organizations the IFBWW was in a position to support this education work. During the intercongressional period financial support was given to trade union education projects in all three regions covered by the regional committees. DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE INTERCONGRESSIONAL PERIOD 56 053 bes The period up to the The period up to the Madrid Congress may perhaps best be described as a trial period. A completely new type of activity was to be launched. Programmes were to be drawn up to assist trade union education work on a large scale. Theories and ideas were to be tested in real conditions which did not always lend themselves to the ambitious goals envisaged. At the beginning of the intercongressional period covered by this report, education projects were under way in the following countries or regions: India, Malaysia, southern Africa, central America, the Caribbean and West Africa. quently p New projects, new countries hav The intercongressional period that is now over continued to see some pioneering work. New approaches were initiated for activities which were not always easy to launch. Not only were the former projects continued and in some cases completed, but new projects were also launched in the following countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Colombia, Pakistan, Philippines, Zambia, 247 2 Zimbabwe, Thailand and Togo. TЯ0938 223 The experimental work of the first few years has continued to have repercussions. Activities which have once been started cannot be so easily changed and the uniform system which the IFBWW is trying to set up for the projects it assists has still not been completely achieved. However, this should not be regarded as a failure. All change needs time, and when this is taken into consideration the development that has been achieved since the Vienna Congress in 1978 should be seen as a success. 22 под DSM 9d3 bas 8tel n 2290 nt bnsottos9 900.63 A 1 900: 29933moo Tanotge 99 Consolidation sotemA nt 6 107 900 Despite the fact that a large proportion of the education work is still in its infancy, the past intercongressional period should be regarded as a phase of consolidation and stabilization. Routines were worked out at administrative level for bookkeeping and the filing of reports. Budget proposals and planning are now carried out in most cases on approximately the same basis. A competence has been developed which did not exist in the earliest phase of the education work. Although this is a cause for satisfaction there is also the danger that routine might get out of hand and that new ideas might be rejected, not because they are bad per se, but because they do not fit into the administrative system. to 215 beinloggs 916 The IFBWW model X9 916 03 zł eind ezod 920dw ybod vroatvbs 86 2t 9933 mm0[ s The model for the trade union education work to be supported by the IFBWW is designed to provide the participating organizations with a system of continuous trade union education, and at the same time to attract new members. In this manner affiliated organizations can acquire the financial and administrative ability required for them in future to be able to assume full responsibility for providing trade union education themselves. We shall now give a brief outline of the model's mode of operation: obs entomoq bas gntinoqquz 29vfovat now[ snotpe The education officer, who holds a central post in his organization, trains 10 study circle organizers at a bone to two- week seminar, who in turn train 10 study circle leaders at 10 seminars lasting about one week. These 100 study circle leaders each recruit 10 study circle participants from the area where they live or at their place of work, and conduct the training courses. The participants may be either members or non- members of the organization. The more non- members who can be persuaded to become members in this way the greater the prospects of achieving the objective, namely that thanks to increased membership numbers the organization will achieve the financial strength required for it to assume responsibility for its own education work in future. qubo 25W ttos to say ws Once the study circles have been held, follow- up and evaluation seminars are held in two stages. Each study circle organizer holds a follow- up seminar with " his" study circle leaders and with representatives of the participants. Afterwards an evaluation seminar is held at central level which is attended by all levels of the model. The total number of participants at the model's various levels is thus as follows: education officer study circle organizers 1 10 11A 0690 29tus wen 2009 we A study circle leaders of boundno 100 won at tad boineq[ snot2290019nt HT study circle participants estvi 1,000 bedsidint show 29d560* qqs well.now ent total omoz ni bns bounifnoɔ 231,111 emot and snow vino to.donus! of vess 29/ JA0 entworfot ett nt baronus oals snow 2309tónq wen, Jud beta famo Remarks 29ntqqtltd9n63269 shdmoto.synsX, stasnobni ss18.dzebsigns8 248 3 As was stated above, a series of projects is already operating satisfactorily. In a report of this kind, however, attention must also be drawn to the fact that in some cases problems have arisen. If one examines critically the educational activities of the last four years two points emerge particularly clearly. One concerns the ability of the organizations to attain their objectives, and the other an erroneous precondition which was incorporated in educational activities right from the outset. We shall now look briefly at each point. One of the essential features of the IFBWW's education policy is that it should lead to a situation in which organizations should be able to make their educational activities a natural part of their day- to- day trade union work, and run them without any outside help. This should be achieved as follows: the support they receive for their education projects should enable them to attract as many new members as are necessary to create the financial basis needed for the projects. It is also an act of solidarity, as the IFBWW's meagre resources are by no means sufficient to meet our affiliates' needs. The faster an organization attains the goal of financing its educational activities itself, the faster the resources that are thereby released can be used to assist member organizations in other fields. At the Madrid Congress the" normal duration" of a project was set at two years, or slightly more should local conditions so require. With hindsight, however, it is clear that this is quite unrealistic. It is absolutely impossible to establish education programmes that are to be financed by the trade union organizations themselves in such a short period of time. Unfortunately it has become clear that this goal has not been completely achieved even in a period two or three times as long. Consequently it would appear that better planning is required right from the beginning of a project for the phasing- out of external support. The second cause for a re- appraisal is the question of project structure- the relationship between different functions within a project. Here we have an erroneous evaluation at the central planning level. First of all, there was a lack of clarity about the designation of the various functions within the structure. Designations such as project leader, project assistant and study organizer or study secretary were used for one and the same function within the framework of the various projects. Conversely, the term project leader was used for people performing different functions. This led to confusion in correspondence between Geneva and the projects. The functions and duties must be defined more accurately if the problem is to be solved. Another insight gained during the intercongressional period concerns the position of the education officer vis- à- vis the organizations for which he works. In a number of projects the project leader was appointed by the Management Committee and employed by the IFBWW. He was external to the organization that participated in the project. In this manner the IFBWW contributed to creating a foreign structure outside the participating organizations. The project leader, who is perhaps the most important person if the project is to be implemented in accordance with the programme, was consequently responsible to the IFBWW and not to the organization for which he was working. The competence which frequently plays a decisive role in determining whether the education work continues once the outside funds have dried up was thus nurtured outside the organizations concerned. The central IFBWW Regional Committee has already begun to change the structure of ongoing projects, where the project leader is now employed by the organization responsible for the project. METHOD 02249 b9193 4 People have come together to talk with one another and to seek solutions to common problems since times immemorial. The method the IFBWW has adopted for the projects it supports- the study circle method- is just one example of many different organized ways and means of continuing this age- old tradition. Its novelty is thus not the method as such but precisely the fact that it is applied in an organized manner and with a name which is new to most people. new to mc red in an The study circle can in principle be used for any purpose, for example, for language learning and mathematics studies as well as for all types of subjects that fall within the scope of traditional school instruction. It can also be used for developing purely vocational skills among participants and for organizing leisure activites. Even a number of religious organizations use methods in their missionary work which are very similar to the study circle. Moreover, the study circle is eminently suited to disseminating views and opinions which implicitly involves both an advantage and a danger. the origi The difference between the study circle and the original method mentioned in the introduction is that study circles are conducted on an organized basis. By means of a hierarchically- structured system grass roots members are exposed to a constant stream of initiatives and study material as well as to the ideas the latter contains. When applied correctly, the method is very well adapted to the dissemination of ideas on the ways and means of achieving democratic development within an organization. Conversely, the method can also be used with the same impact to disseminate ideas and views designed to get members to comply obediently with the leadership's decisions. The IFBWW developed the study circle method for the educational activities it supports primarily because it is cost- effective and suited to large- scale education work. The IFBWW and all levels participating in the trade union education model are jointly responsible for conducting educational activities for purposes that correspond to the objectives and statutes of the IFBWW and its affiliated organizations. 6197 200900119 The use of the study circle in trade union education programmes is thus not only a question of building up an organizational structure which works reasonably well, but also of combining the organizational superstructure with a positive view of the individual- a belief that it is necessary to promote the commitment of grass- roots members so that they not only obediently pay their membership dues but actively and consciously participate in the democratic process. We shall be saying more about this in the section on future education work. DONOR ORGANIZATIONS 26W 19dtonA To morj to 19dmum 6 mI Since education projects were introduced in the 1970s most of the funds used to finance these activities have come from the Swedish LO/ TCO committee for trade union development. Cooperation between the Secretariat in Geneva and this committee continues to be excellent. We have met with a great deal of understanding for the problems with which we are faced in connection with educational activity and the IFBWW always received immediate assistance whenever it was required. 2300 neup und sw qu berib svsd about sbtatuo 943 sono 29 When the IFBWW first decided at the Vienna Congress to seek funds for its education work in a more systematic manner it decided that one of the preconditions would be that the donor organization would in no circumstances be allowed to interfere in the actual education work. There was never any problem ensuring that this condition was observed as far as the LO/ TCO committee was concerned. 3M 8 250 5 Since its inception, the central IFBWW Regional Committee has worked towards establishing more comprehensive contacts and has sought the cooperation of donor organizations from a number of countries. Thus in the course of the congress period a series of seminars was held in Asia and Latin America in cooperation with the Friedrich- Ebert Foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany. These seminars were concerned mainly with topics such as occupational safety, trade union rights and freedoms and the role of the IFBWW in building trade unions in the developing countries. 0919 Although to date no concrete project proposals have resulted from this work, contacts were established with the Danish trade union federation LO about a project to be assisted by the Danish financing agency DANIDA as well as with Bouw- en Houtbond of the Netherlands. There are good prospects that these contacts will lead to concrete projects in the future. ADMINISTRATION gofeveb be Do not food s as bezu vsb to daty odd on The education work is administered centrally from the Secretariat in Geneva by an education officer who is appointed specifically for this purpose. During the congress period this post was held by three different people for varying periods of time. In addition, the post was vacant for about 11 months. This has naturally had a negative effect on the continuity of the education work. It is very important that educational activities be consolidated during the forthcoming congress period. Similarly, an administrative system should be set up which will ensure continuity even in the event of staff changes. ces and EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING THE FORTHCOMING INTERCONGRESSIONAL PERIOD Below are documents for discussion and suggestions for decisions on a number of matters which, according to the decisions taken by Congress, will form the guidelines for IFBWW assistance for trade union educational work during the forthcoming congress period. etary and execu Priorities for future projects of the re of the re He es ITA If one looks back over the past congress period it can be seen that the majority of projects that were assisted by the IFBWW took place in the Asia and Pacific region. In several projects the stage had almost been reached at which it is possible to renounce outside help. The organizations were acquiring the ability that is required to make educational activities a natural part of their trade union work. more t Even in Africa there are some projects which already during the first half of the Congress period will be in a position to conduct their education work independently. Sw doldw 36 pate Jaum gw bns In Latin America and the Caribbean concrete project proposals exist at present only for Brazil. The fact that education work was less successful in one region should not mean that in future all support for educational activities ought to be withheld. On the contrary! New measures should be taken, and efforts stepped up so that success is achieved. Of course this is only possible after an in- depth analysis of the problems that have arisen and of the prospects for success if new efforts are deployed. 190 As regards defining priorities for future projects, it is proposed that priority should be given in reverse order to the present number of regional projSa 251 6 abiswo bedrow 26 993 tono][ notes WW8RI[ 93 9 not geant 23.9ɔnt2 ects i.e.:9002 teskene 250& foons CAR - 2996329 that new projects be placed on the list of priorities in the following order: Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Project planning 19752 Teveb sr nt and eno bou obs Precision planning is necessary if projects are not to take too long, as described above. An analysis should be carried out of how a trade union whose education work is being assisted by the IFBWW can achieve a situation in which it can assume full responsibility for this work. The analysis should calculate right from the outset the annual growth in membership numbers that the education work is partly responsible for achieving. The duration of the project can then be determined on the basis of this calculation. This method can also be used as a tool for constantly monitoring a project's success, thereby decreasing the risk of deviations from the planned development not being noticed until it is too late. For this reason it is proposed that: - consideration be taken of the fact that outside support is eventually to be e cut off right from the time a project is first planned. Administration of educational activities and central, regional and local leadership obedienti th the p's decisions. 001839 JAM01223 MIMOCHTA HT TMI UG 231TIVITAJAMOTAQUE Many of the problems facing education work did not arise from any lack of ambition or determination at one of the levels of the IFBWW model or from defects in the model itself. Rather, the defects are to be found in areas such as communication, a lack of clarity or an occasional absence of instructions, delays in transferring funds and, not least, misunderstandings resulting from language difficulties. 91 19 All the above- mentioned defects are due to a lack of administrative resources at all levels. The organizational framework within which educational activities were originally built up and continue to take place is simply too small to administer activities of the scale that financial support for educational activities has now reached. Should this support be increased in the future it will be essential to expand the resources of the central administration in Geneva. shall this in At the regional level, it is definitely advantageous for the regional representative to have an overview and to maintain close contacts with a small number of projects. If, however, our trade union education activities are successful - and we must plan activities which we intend to be successful- this will mean that the IFBWW must obtain more contacts, more affiliates and more education projects. The work load of our regional representatives is increasing. An officer is basically being asked to devote most of his time to education work. From the point of view of the project too, it is necessary to have someone to whom one can turn within a reasonable period of time and who can provide the the education work with both theoretical and practical assistance. 1613003 9 It is extremely difficult to determine general limits for future personnel Tim to beveidos at 2 requirements. There is always a point where the workload is too great for one person yet too small for two people. Nevertheless an attempt should be made to draw dividing lines. It is therefore proposed that: digeb - one education officer be employed in Geneva for every 15 projects; ras252 7 that a project adviser be employed in each Regional Office if the number of end projects exceeds 5-8, depending on the number and scope of the projects. At the local level it is impossible to determine general guidelines. The differences between the projects are simply too great. Local conditions must be the determining factor in this respect. type that are Description of the functions of regional activities/ education work which Central IFBWW Regional Committee: This consists of the president and general secretary of the IFBWW as well as one member who is appointed by the Executive Committee. The Committee submits recommendations and proposals for decisions to be taken by the Management Committee( Executive). It takes decisions on current regional activities and education work within the framework of the political and social objectives defined by the IFBWW. CAT Produced Regional Committees: These monitor political, economic and social developments in the region concerned and report to the other IFBWW bodies. They draw up short and long- term proposals for activities in the regions. They guide and assist the regional representative in his work. Education officer: He is responsible for running regional activities and education work in the Geneva Secretariat. He reports on these matters to the Management Committee( Executive). He is secretary of the central IFBWW Regional Committee. He maintains contact with the Regional Offices and via these either directly or indirectly- with the projects. He monitors the progress of projects and the observance of agreements that have been concluded. He prepares material and documents for decisions to be taken by the central IFBWW Regional Committee. Cical Regional Representative: He is the administrative head of the IFBWW Regional Office; secretary and executive member of the regional committee. Together with the chairman he convenes the meetings of the regional committee. He establishes contact with potential members and maintains contact with existing affiliates. He forms the link between the latter and the Secretariat in Geneva. Should no regional project leader have been appointed for the region, he is also responsible for performing the functions normally incumbent upon the latter( see below). Regional Project Adviser: A regional project adviser is employed for regions with more than 5-8 ongoing projects. He is an expert on the IFBWW trade union education model and is posted in the Regional Office. In consultation with the regional representative he has to give practical and theoretical assistance to the various projects in matters such as budget, filing reports and the practical aspects of project organization. involved. This Emphasis must be placed in this connection on the role of the adviser. It is the full responsibility of the organization in charge of the project to ensure that the agreements which have been concluded and the project plans which have been drawn up are observed. Organization responsible for the project This is the organization with which the IFBWW concludes an agreement on the content and scope of a project. It can either be a local trade union, a regional or national trade union federation or an organization with a different status which has assumed administrative responsibility for an educational project. The organization prepares short and long- term budgets and working pro253 8. grammes and is responsible for ensuring that planning is in accordance with the objectives and that the participating organizations will be able to assume full responsibility for their educational work themselves. JA The organization appoints the project leaders itself and hires the staff required to implement the project. - THE STUDY CIRCLE METHOD- EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Trade union education- a tool in the democratic development of an organization Traditional training has always favoured the ruling social order, whether conducted under the auspices of a public or private institution. The goal of such programmes is to integrate the students into society, not to transform them into social revolutionaries. This fact was recognized by the workers' movement all over the world. At the same time it was realized that improvements to workers' conditions also require changes to the dominant social order. Faced with this attitude on the part of society the emergent working class recognized that it had itself to acquire the knowledge needed to gain recognition for its interests. b3 In a long process, which began in Europe at the end of the 19th century and which in many IFBWW- affiliated organizations in developing countries has only just begun, trade union and other workers' organizations began to develop a system of trade union education for their members. The feature common to them all is that this process is not yet over and never will be. The trade union movement is- and always will be- constantly confronted with new problems. Only organizations whose leaders are supported in their decisions by active, enlightened members can find satisfactory solutions to these problems. IFBWW activities art to rednem TO The training of workers and trade union members has always been an important part of the IFBWW's work. Early on it was recognized that no organization can operate if its leaders and members are not trained for the tasks they have to perform. Until the 1970s the most common form taken by the IFBWW's educational work was the organization of seminars on subjects that were of interest to affiliated organizations. These seminars still account for a significant proportion of educational activities. The disadvantage of seminars, however, is that they only reach a limited number of people, who are mostly recruited from the executive level of the participating organizations, while rank- and- file members are consequently excluded. The IFBWW takes the view that active, informed members are required if strong trade unions are to be built. Thus when, in the 1970s, it became possible to fund educational activities with external financial assistance it was natural that the emphasis was placed on educating members at grass- roots level. dopted for its The trade union model that the IFBWW adopted for its assistance- the IFBWW model- is described at another point in this report( page 2), as is the study circle method, which forms the basis of the model. The most important reason for developing the IFBWW model was that one wanted to help the organizations participating in educational projects as quickly as possible to achieve a situation in which they could assume full financial and organizational responsibility for their education work. Over the years a great deal of effort was ex254 9 pended on trying to make the model easy to understand and accept. It will be important in future to devote more attention to the content of the model- the actual method. raged The study circle- educational development The type of group studies that are generally used in the projects assisted by the IFBWW does not in itself contain any guarantee of democratic development in the organizations in which the studies are conducted. What is decisive is the manner in which they are implemented. Since the most important task of the free trade union movement is to encourage and support the development of democratic trade union organizations the IFBWW bears a great responsibility for the manner in which work is carried out in the study circle. applied - - The actual meaning of the word" democracy" rule of the people implies that it cannot be introduced" from above". A democratic organization is a unit whose aims and activities should express the needs, interests and ideas of its members, since the members themselves want to give this expression. This conception of democracy must also be reflected in the type of educational work an organization plans to conduct. From this it follows that education programmes implemented within a democratic organization must never be authoritarian or be allowed to become an instrument for one- way communication between leadership and membership. On the contrary, one of the aims of trade union education is to encourage members to engage in criticism which can form the basis for change and development- which is after all a prerequisite for the survival of organizations of all kinds. All experience has shown that an organization which does not develop stagnates and collapses. What form should this conception of training for democracy take in the practical educational situation i.e. the study circle? - By its very nature the study circle is a group- dynamic process, unlike most other forms of education. The results and benefits achieved by the individual participant are, on principle, of subordinate importance. It is the jointlyattained result, the results of the group's performance, that count. For a study circle participant the question" What can I contribute?" should be more important than" What can I get out of it?" The result of this attitude is that paradoxically enough- the individual participant benefits more than he would from individual tuition. The experiences of organizations which have been using this method for a long time indicate that the group's overall result is better than the sum of the individual performances. All the participants in a study circle are involved in the result achieved by the group. This difference is attributable to the dynamic process that occurs when facts and ideas impinge on one another during discussions in study circles. In order to achieve an optimum result all participants in a study circle must be actively involved. This can only be achieved if participants respect the others' views, even if they hold opposing viewpoints. The acquisition of knowledge a vital function 91 - 16 02 The experiences from study circles, or studies in a similar form, also point to another interesting phenomenon, namely, that the motivation for acquiring greater knowledge need not necessarily be material gain. People have begun to realize that knowledge in itself is important. Experiencing one's own increasing body of knowledge, one's growing ability to understand and put forward one's viewpoint in the development of an often complex society is encouragement enough. It is not necessary to offer a reward in terms of money, examination results or promotion in order to motivate a person to take further 255 10 training. More and more people have come to realize that" living and learning belong together". The role of the study circle leader 160336 Once this has been recognized it is easy to understand why study circles do not need a teacher in the traditional sense of the term. Where participants are motivated by an interest in what they are learning they do not need supervising. Where no marks are given there is no need for competition. Thus the study circle can develop in accordance with the participants' own interests and with the methods they themselves have agreed upon. The role of the study circle leader is thus much more practical. He coordinates the work of the circle, he does not direct it. His role could be described as that" of the first among people of equal rank". them Support from competent organizations- doubly valuable If education work is carried out on the above- mentioned lines it is a valuable instrument in developing democracy at all levels in the trade union organization, the federation or in society as a whole. Since the members are themselves responsible for organizing and conducting their studies there is little occasion for authoritarian influence. The authorities must reconcile themselves with the fact that they are to be judged by criteria chosen by the participants. This is often seen as a challenge to the leadership, i.e. to try and fulfil the demand for a well- trained membership- which leads to a healthy dose of self- discipline, whatever the type of organization. From this one should not conclude that the purpose of trade union education work is to criticize and challenge. As a rule, participants adopt the working methods of their own organization, as well as its view of a given issue and the corresponding decision that is taken. Someone who knows how the organization functions- how ideas and suggestions take shape- generally also respects the decisions it has already taken. Their support for the organization is thus doubly valuable, since it is based on knowledge acquired in a process in which no pressure is exerted. These members can support their organizations not only with their numerical strength but with their knowledge. Study material dpuone vl People often question whether it is necessary, or indeed right, to use" prefabricated" study material in a democratic education process. It is inevitable that the material guides participants to a certain extent. The advocates of this approach argue that the sole starting- point should be the situation of the participants, their concerns and problems, and that they should seek joint solutions in interaction with the society in which they live. 291 90 Although there is something to be said for this opinion, within the framework of the IFBWW- assisted education work it is necessary to use study material. In so doing we accept that there is a certain amount of guidance, at least with regard to the subjects and content of the courses. Those who prepare the study material therefore bear a large measure of responsibility when selecting the subjects and deciding what problems are of topical interest to participants. These are not necessarily the same problems as those facing the leadership of the union. It is also very important that the course content be designed in such a way that it forms a genuine basis for discussion, and that the subjects covered are approached from a variety of angles. Instead of material which is full of 256 11 statements such as:" That's the way it is", a range of views should be given, and questions asked such as:" What does the group think?"; or participants should be encouraged" to discuss and to draw conclusions!" On the basis of these conclusions the group members can then act in their capacity as trade union members and make demands or make suggestions within the framework of the statutes and resources available to their organization. Against this background it is proposed: - 23 6 mo Iseb ad od maldoq 89 3HT 30 YЯAMMUZ - that during the forthcoming intercongressional period the IFBWW should pay great attention to educational issues within the framework of the trade union education projects it supports%; B that efforts be made to achieve optimum methods for transmitting specialized knowledge by means of applied democracy in the study situation and to make members aware of the role of training in the process of democratic development; ontansfotog - that education work should contribute to making participants conscious of sthe fact that seeking knowledge is a valuable activity in its own right and that" rewards and incentives" are therefore superfluous when recruiting for education programmes; - - to work towards adjusting study material to the method, so that it not only serves the purpose of conveying information but also encourages participants to put forward their own ideas and to actively engage in realizing these ideas from a trade union point of view. 19 me ed 192 vbB Isnorg The IFBWW model- further development sits no pr pntbneqsb 8-2 ob 8-2 2b093x9 230 The model that the IFBWW first selected for its affiliates is a large- scale education model. The model design is dynamic and aimed at helping organizations run their education programmes independently and with their own funds. Once an organization has achieved this aim, it does not mean that it will never receive any more assistance from the IFBWW for its educational work. In day- to- day trade union work in the so- called industrialized countries, it often occurs that as a result of trade union activity or amendments to legislation companies close down production plants which, although highly profitable, involve serious hazards to the health of their employees. These companies must consequently reconcile themselves with the fact that they have to find other materials or methods for manufacturing their products. Since this is very costly, they sometimes decide to transfer the production plants for their dangerous products to other countries where they think the employees are unaware of the risks that the production process involves. Frequently they are supported by governments, which regard this as a chance of increasing employment opportunities. wetv to Jatoq notnu b 259b The trade union movement in the industrialized countries possesses knowledge and experience in this field from which our colleagues in other parts of the world should be able to benefit. This is only one example of the areas in which the IFBWW could play a role in promoting the transfer of knowledge. -negro bedst 1796 03 322 at these assents chant spbeTwonx bns notssmont It was assumed above that these efforts should concern organizations which have already taken part in IFBWW- assisted projects and themselves have the necessary resources to conduct their education programmes independently. The role of the IFBWW should therefore transcend the limits of the" normal" education project. Its role might, for example, involve covering the cost of an expert to prepare study material, or the organization of a seminar on occupational health. Many examples could be given, but of course the individual needs of the organizations should be considered on a case- by- case basis. 257 12 Therefore it is proposed: 0 - that the IFBWW should not only continue to support trade union education on a large scale, but, furthermore, that it should work towards an exchange of information and knowledge in areas that are of interest to affiliated organizations. The manner in which this exchange is effected will have to be deOncided on a case- by- case basis, taking into consideration the nature of the no problem to be dealt with. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSALS Priorities for future projects in uch more pr 229 bryo is for com fon. Thus the Bly that new projects be placed on the priority list in the following order: Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. betiqqs to ensem yd sobe Twond tant to sfor ans to 916w6 219dmem : 3n9m 03 304 305 buona now not soube tsd that when a project is first planned consideration should already be taken of the fact that external support will subsequently be withdrawn; Project planning TO ED in society able Administration and leadership of educational activity that one education officer be employed at the Geneva Secretariat for every 15 projects; often seen as a ch ३६ asebiry - that in each Regional Office a project adviser be employed if the number of projects exceeds 5-8, depending on the duration and scope of the projects. T STUDY CIRCLE T - - - EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT that during the forthcoming intercongressional period the IFBWW should pay great attention to educational issues within the framework of the trade union education projects it supports; that efforts be made to achieve optimum methods for transmitting specialized knowledge by means of applied democracy in the study situation and to make members aware of the role of training in the process of democratic development; vide devole pwoblems q - that education work should contribute to making participants conscious of the fact that seeking knowledge is a valuable activity in its own right and that" rewards and incentives" are therefore superfluous when recruiting for education programmes; - to work towards adjusting study material to the method, so that it not only serves the purpose of conveying information but also encourages participants to put forward their own ideas and to actively engage in realizing these ideas from a trade union point of view. - action with IFBWW model- further development om notnu sbs13 T that the IFBWW should not only continue to support trade union education on a large scale, but, furthermore, that it should work towards an exchange of information and knowledge in areas that are of interest to affiliated organizations. The manner in which this exchange is effected will have to be decided on a case- by- case basis, taking into consideration the nature of the problem to be dealt with. en bluoda WW83 93 to Since between Congresses the IFBWW's supreme executive body is the Executive Committee, it is incumbent on the latter, at the proposal of the Management Committee, to determine the scope and type of activities within the limits of the IFBWW's financial and staff resources. 258 256 REPORT REGIONAL OFFICE AFRICA INTRODUCTION Behind us is the period closing the 16th Congress whi Madrid, Spain, in 1981, when the Federation congress there as soon as the political During this period, we, in Africa, still forecast remain gloomy and deficient indigenous people have lost hope of violence as an only hope for survival. re to su this nt REPORTS FROM THE REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE IFBWW Those of us violat ruler The the highes untold natural cata etc.. Such 50 Various reasons as Her having ed to ed by ter for their decides the ordi regime trade in assist victims for as the IFBWI miserable beings. When the IFBWW cel carrie out its tidi is this king ' s destiny. It is disaster with exa ssistance given fo It is the they when such conscience torture that paradox to see that some ration in order to get cases never eaches the untary organ itions such come to the rescue of these hopelessly the 50th Anniversary, it will have effectively nsable activities in Africa for half of that period 1.e. 25 years. I. have known this Federation since its inception in Africa for many of these years, I h activities. I have always joined hand International labour righ movement country the a de been deeply involved in its h colleagues to defend the rights threatened the labour when I was still in my as the fi Africa member on the 1FBWW Executive Committee from 1971 to 1974, and now as its Regional representative for the last 12 years. Therefore, I can safely say that I have deeply appreciated the IFBWW acti es and difficulties met in the field of organising in the developing world, especially in Africa. COUPS D'ETAT The coups d'états in Africa add misery to our yet unsolved natural problems. Statistically every year at least one or two coups take place bo this continent. There have been over 60 successful coups d'états in Africa Over 30 out of Africa's 51 independent countries have exper Ghana cannot one coup and about 14 have had more than one coup. more than five coups and, of course, Uganda they organised a flow of civilian coups, backed 12 Therefore it is proposed: that the IFBWW should not only continue to support trade union education on a large scale, but, furthermore, Information and knowledge Izations The manner in sy cided on a case t it should work towards an exchange of that are of interest affiliated organth this exchange is effected will have to be desis, taking into consideration the nature of the problem to be SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSALS Priorities for future projects that new projects be placed on the priority list in the following order: Latin Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Project planning that when a projI13HT G of that external sup 0A0199 GHT MOЯR TH0938ready be taken subse quently be withdrawn: Aderin cion and leadership of educational activity that one education 15 projects; be en the Geneva for every be employed yed if th the number of of the projects that in each Regional fice a project projects exceeds 5-8, depending ing on the du the duration and STUDY CIRCLE- EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT the IFBW pay the framework of the brade - that during the forthcoming intercongres great attention to educational issues union education projects it supports; that efforts be made to achieve optimum methods for transmitting specialized edge by means of applied democracy in the study situation and to make members aware of the role of training in the process of democratic development: that educ the Fact that rewards education pro to should contribute to Ing knowledge is a valuab articipants conscious of activity in own right and Incentives" are therefore superfluous when recruiting for adjusting study mater conveying info heir own idea and trade union point of view rom à trade un IFBWW model Further development to the the method, so that it not only but also encourages participants actively engage realizing these - that the IFBWM should not only continue to support trade union education on large scale, but, furthermore, that it should work towards an exchange of Information and knowledge reas that are of interest to affiliated organizations. in which this exchange is effected will have to be debasis, taking into consideration the nature of the cided on problem to Since betwe Committe Cof resses the IFBMW's supreme executive body is the Executive Incumbent on the latter, at the proposal of the Management termine the scope and type of activities within, the limits of the IFBWW's financial and staff resource 268 AFRICA CA'S REPORT REGIONAL OFFICE AFRICA INTRODUCTION ヨー Na 2 2 Behind us is the period closing the 16th Congress which took place in Madrid, Spain, in 1981, when the Federation fulfilled its vow to hold the congress there as soon as the political situation eased. During this period, we, in Africa, still witnessed a lot of events whose forecast remain gloomy and deficient future to such an extent that the indigenous people have lost hope of a bright future by turning to violence as an only hope for survival. Those of us living on this continent have been made to believe that violation of human rights is the unquestionable RIGHT of a number of rulers, be it military or otherwise. The African continent consist of 531 million people( with Nigeria having the highest population of 88.1 million). Her people are subjected to untold sufferings by denial of their human rights supplemented by natural catastrophes such as hunger, disease, lack of adequate shelter etc.. Such sufferings are hardly noticed from outside their spheres for various reasons. At times, rulers simply ignore them to keep their pride, so long as they still have enough for themselves. Even when such problems are exposed, due to senseless ideological blocs they are never remedied. Subsequently it is this kind of conscience torture that decides the ordinary man's destiny. It is a paradox to see that some a regime trade in such disaster with exaggeration in order to get assistance, and the assistance given in most cases never reaches the victims for whom it is intended. It is the voluntary organisations such as the IFBWW which always come to the rescue of these hopelessly miserable beings. When the IFBWW celebrates the 50th Anniversary, it will have effectively carried out its indispensable activities in Africa for half of that period i.e. 25 years. I have known this Federation since its inception in Africa for many of these years, I have been deeply involved in its activities. I have always joined hands with colleagues to defend the international labour rights, whenever such rights threatened the labour movement pushed on the defensive. I did it when I was still in my country and later as the first Africa member on the IFBWW Executive Committee from 1971 to 1974, and now as its Regional representative for the last 12 years. Therefore, I can safely say that I have deeply appreciated the IFBWW activites and difficulties met in the field of organising workers in the developing world, especially in Africa. 0021 0001 COUPS D'ETAT па The coups d'états in Africa add misery to our yet unsolved natural problems. Statistically every year at least one or two coups take place on this continent. There have been over 60 successful coups d'états in Africa. Over 30 out of Africa's 51 independent countries have experienced at least one coup and about 14 have had more than one coup. Ghana and Benin have had more than five coups and, of course, Uganda cannot be left out when they organised a flow of civilian coups, backed have ons 261 ТЯОЧНЯ АЗІЯЧА 3017 А SUCCESSFUL COUPS SINCE INDEPENDENCE nt 506fq# 003 dotdw 229pno I add pntzolɔ boteq dat zu batds8 .69259 nolu 165 and es no02 26 19 229 920dw 2009v9 30 to 6 b922901 gd# 643 093x9 1965: Jedd eve to patys of d 193 1978 1980 9 softA nt.9w.botmoq atris patru 1957 tob bos ymoofp ntsme 2639707 egod d20f ever efqooq auonsptbah 626 93лfotv 1969 1952 1954 to j 1.88 10 to Tsing 1966 1966 1974 19681975 YO 1980 1983 1975 1982 1958- 364 099x 1966 SVE 1980 19V 1968 1966 13 230 1982 363 91980 1983 этог 9m02 353 992 992 01 1963 1966 1967 1972 1963 1979 3 1978 1965 dowa znotJ621050 1979 1967 1981 301969 9 21 1973 ylaze[ sqod 92903 TO 1972 19631968 1977 zu to 920dT to nottsfory 29 A dT dpid edit bfotmu 1974 ta 1968 1979 53 Hot amaty 1965 26 red 9.6192im 1969 vfovijo9779 evsd Iftw.16219vir 1966 1976 1977 WW8RI sf nsdW 1978 9 to 65 TA quods s Jed to fled not sɔTA at 29tstvos elds nottqsont att sonte not3s19b93 2fdwonx sven at nt bevlovat vfqeeb nesd evad edj bnstab of 290059ff00 dttw aber bentot yswis Too quods and bensis 23dgin doua vm mt fide asw I sviju 9x] WW871 ad not evitsins 2169 nadw at brb sytane sb s no te me 1972 no 19dmam sof bms 1975 1995 eved I dsd vsa vs162 6ɔ to blait ad ni Jem 2973fwolt? b. b 293 * softA nt yffstosqas SUCCESSFUL COUPS D'ETAT 36 W blow pm veb 1970, 70② 2 SI J26 betsfogg now poratnspo TATEON 290 kms STATES WITH MILITARY RULERS 151360 bavionu tay two of y192m bbs 657A t 23539'b 2000 miles 906fq 9x63 2quoɔ ow to 900 1269 36 59 99 XT1601323632 j2t3632.2m9idoq OVER 29 3999 12 2'6071A TA TO JUO DE 1940 SOTTA .quoo ano nad atom bad ever AI Juods bas quoɔ eno tasets beste sbspU 9200 to.bms zquo evit mad erom bad ever nine8 bns snsd bexosd aqua meltvis to woft s bazinspo ver new juo 379 ed Jonns 1500 1000 262 219b69 9002 03 ebrosb Algeria add 100 Angola 26 [ Jembut Benin( Dahomey) atti Follow Botswana number Burundi AFRICA'S GOVERNMENTS Military 1965 Civilian १० Military 1972 Civilian Military 1976 bemus vd ut ever head 9dt dotw abatto Cameroon 93579ge form Cape Verde ajsage ad eldseng Cent. Af. Republic still Chad genera Comoro Islands unknown Congo doum Civilian Civilian Military 1981. Military 1982 Civilian Military 1979* Djibouti Civilian Egypt Civilian Equat. Guinea Military 1979 Ethiopia Military 1974 Gabon Civilian Gambia Civilian Ghana on Military 1981 Guinea 184 Civilian Guinea- Bissau Military 1980* Ivory Coast Civilian bat/ TA Kenya TA& Civilian Lesotho Civilian Liberia Military 20 Libya Madagascar Military 1969 Military 1975* Malawi Civilian Taper Mali Military 1979 29T Mauritania Military 1978 12 Mauritius Civilian Morocco Civilian opol In obbT Mozambique Civilian tion - Namibia Civilian Niger Military 1974 sbsp Nigeria awdad Rwanda congresSao Tome Military 1984 A bas Military 1973* Civilian th Senegal Civilian by Sie stor Seychelles Civilian Sierra Leone Civilian Somalia Military 1969* South Africa Civilian il the aking Sudan Military 1969* 9nos] Swaziland Civilian an in Tanzania Togo Tunisia Civilian Military 1967* Feel Civilian Tcommon Uganda Civilian nego" of svt Upper Volta 1990 2291 ก ว Military 1983 Zaire Military 1965 t, Zambia Civilian cent Zimbabwe Civilian the was * Military Head of State through some governments have introduced civilian constitutions or elections 263 by armed forces from Tanzania after the oust of Idi Amin. Some leaders have turned their states to personal property when they just decide to change the names and flags of their countries as they wish without the consent of the citizens. Subsequently cutting short of their fundamental historical identity internationally. + bnunua SUI would not have made myself dwell so much on this state of affairs with bitterness. But for one to know how difficult a task it is to operate successfully on this continent, it is imperative that such preamble be exposed. b5d3 nstIrvi MEMBERSHIP* eter vs IN abnslal oOMO ognol At present we have 18 affiliates in 13 African countries. During the congress period we successfully organised some new affiliates. The present list of affiliates is as follows: stqoid ± 3 hodsa Timber and Woodworkers' Union Construction& Building Trade Workers' Union Kenya Timber& Furniture Workers' Union Kenya Building, Construction, Civil Engineering& entua Allied Trades Workers' Union Building, Construction, Civil Engineering& Allied Workers' Union The General Construction Manual Workers' Union 1987 The Artisans& General Workers' Union National Union of Furnitures, Fixtures and Woodworkers Nigeria Union of Construction and Civil Engineering Workers Nigeria SY.NA.CO. National Workers' Union The General Construction Workers' Union Building, Construction& Allied Workers' Union 6 Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone South Africa simsa Ghana BEND Ghana sentu Kenya OVI Kenya Malawi Mauritius Mauritius Nigeria 1980 0930 SYNBARCOT SYNTRAGAVO Togo 06 nst Togo UGTT Uganda Building Construction, Civil Engineering Cement and Allied Workers' Union Building Workers' Trade Union 15. Tunisia 1827 Uganda brie Zimbabwe emoT 062 [ 609092 During this congress period two unions, namely shoal The National Transport and General Workers' Union and 1972 1972 6ffsmo Liberia The Artisan, Ministry of Works Employees& General Workers' Union nebua bmsTissw2 Sierra Leone 1970 * SUCC were disaffiliated due to non- compliance with the IFBWW Statutes. STATE THE IFBWW AFRICA REGIONAL FIELD WORK 1300 1000 During the last part of the congress period it was imperative to open more positive ways toinfluence francophone countries to join the Federation alongside with the already few organised anglophone. In this connection trips were made in both zones. 23nemisvog moz quod 9632 to basH 1631fIM* ano le 10 anotfujitano natftyto bsoubojni svsd 264 bas 1. Zone( A) Anglophone Countries new astbommɔ[ 59229 no 200 OS( i) Ghana hep Гэ 6 ம் Following the coup in Ghana, we received reports that on May 5, 1983 a number of arrests against trade unionists took place in Accra after trade union dissidents had forcefully occupied the Ghana TUC. The information had it that Charles Attah, the then general secretary of one of our Ghana affiliate and the current AFRI- CO chairman, was by then still at large but in apparent danger. That also Bro. Ekom- Mensah the general secretary of our second affiliate had deserted the city to unknown destination. This information was immediately cabled to the O headquarters and to Togo project to check more facts on the matter. 00 Later it was cnfirmed by Brother Attah himself in his own letter that he 000 was safe in Lome. Adding that the matter was to be handled by ILO. At 008 the time they were preparing to go to present their case with other 0 comrades who managed to be out. managed to be out. This consequently hindered our O activities in this country. The situation in Ghana remained so until we 008 received letters from respective general secretaries of the Timber and 008 Wood Workers' Union and the Construction& Building Workers' Union in March and May, 1984, respectively. After their congresses, our office's Ochoice to remain non committed was imperative. However up to now we do Onot yet know the fate of Bro. Ekom- Mensah. er It was not until July 1984 after serious research that I visited Ghana $ 20 and conferred with our affiliates who assured me that the elections were bra fair. My visit followed the Ghana TUC election congress which was widely add published. The election was witnessed by various various international to observers. It is safe to say that now we have resumed our relationship. av The two affiliates were represented at the IFBWW/ FES seminar and at the 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference. ( 28( ii) Uganda ence in Uganda 02.2020 16 o 220) 00.000' 25W 906W add stały$ 881 36 In March 1984 I made a trip to Uganda to check on the situation regarding trade union security and to find out the possiblity to start assisting them. in Gabon hot The full report was sent to the headquarters but for the benefit of the Jon congress it is necessary to give a short story about the situation in ducthis country which was once described as the" Pearl of Africa" by Sir Jne Winston Churchill, then British Prime Minister. at mob 990 26 9pno on If At the time I visited Kampala though the security situation was bad, the execonomic situation for the ordinary man was pathetic, and before making this report, I later embarked on a private trip to this country from 20 January 17 to February 4, 1985 to check on the spot. To give an yup- to- date figure on the economic situation, I spent two weeks both in and villages and very few days in Kampala and travelled over 200 miles 919 inter- towns. The survey made me so much taken aback, and I could feel Cimaginative tears in my heart on the economic situation for the common man's daily life. 192 Though the situation was bad, it was not as we hear from without but, at nevertheless, very precarious. The following table will give the present be economic situation in Uganda. The table gives three aspects of the bez matter( i) how the situation was at the time when Idi Amin was motoverthrown,( ii) the interim regimes and( iii) the present regime's 265 889 prices on essential commodities when I visited there earlier in 1984 and during the second visit, early 1985, using the Uganda shilling unit. Before the changes, the Uganda shilling used to be equivalent to 20 units to UK pound. It stood at the same value as Kenya shilling as well 6 as Tanzania shilling before and immediately after independence.woffo Asiq good adatnotnu bandantsps 29 to mu 19J adt Particulars bride sride bed At the end 900 tb эпо 1992 Berters of Amin nedj Hah00 Regime srid samsMedix3.078 0216 36T of vito di b911929b bad. 9tst 9 2329115 Immediately after Amin's February January with 1984 to 1985 aperate First visit Secondle be repnsb newsqqs nt di Jnsvsqqs mt dud sp16f ts visit 16 broɔsa to 92 1699p quo Offical cost of US$ rom 7.50 of tost 8.00 Black market from of 318.00 600.00 SU 450 to 540 1000 to 1400 1000 to 4000 1400 to 1600 25.00 to 30.00 25.00 60.00 to 80.00 40 to 80 600 to 2000 9225.00 op of 10 to 40 300 to 400 5.00 fuo 5.00 261540.00 40.00 29b 400.00 2.00 Bu adT-00 2 40.00 29th 200.00 T- nap avi 2.00 mot 20.00 200 to 500 - bas no 100.00 600 to 800 2.00 10.00 JA a bunch of banana 19 Meat per kiloa TUO 5 tomatoes 1/2 kilo 9W Garden eggs 1/2 kilo bms 4 pages newspaper in Salt per kilo#bild 2's Sugar per kilo phoon ob Petrol per litre this ev10.00 Transport min. charges 5.00 ding, Construction, Civil 30.00 800.00 Sve 25.00 8 150.00 b fas W510.00 ono nt- m of 9350.00 4- mo 03 5.000 500.00 5000.00 ineering& Allied sns Banana is the chief food of the Southern Uganda and grown in the as country by the peasants but as it its economically related to the cost of other items its price is bound to shoot up mostly due to fuel and Ten spare parts costs for such commodities have to be transported to the .qt city- dweller from villages, also not forgetting that price escalation of en basic commodity such as sugar, salt, soap, etc. The peasants to survive have to charge what they have. 67A- m69 WWE Co $ 1 les Leone At my 1984 visit the minimum wage was static at Ushs. 900.00( US$ 2.85) at present the minimum wage is at Ushs 6'000.00( US$ 6.00) with this not kind of inflation one wonders how the worker can make the ends meet. ( iii) South Africa Hied Workers normu Cem Uganda and The South Africa regime remains equally pathetic as before. However for nt me I cannot give enough detailed report on this subject as I am not 12 allowed to enter South Africa. Nevertheless, the fact is that the South African situation is now an open secret that their cronic mistreatment of black people is no longer a secret. Their brutality has been the most er delicious food for the news media to serve to their various readers all pat over the world. Therefore elaborating on this, even though I would like moto, may end up being delusive. Dear delegates, due to the current policy ns of African governments adopted by the OAU, it is rather difficult for us nt to mix with our fellow black African brothers on the continent. Recently 29 we invited the South African officials of our affiliates to attend the 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference and the IFBWW/ FES seminar and they were nomrefused. The same applied to a South African who had been invited to attend the IFBWW education seminar in Kuala Lumpur/ Malaysia. sb 2'6m During the last part of the cong imperative to open JudI sincerely suggest therefore that this Federation together with Jns international workers organisations advise the ILO to pass it to its and members to make it possible for the black South Africans to be allowed. 26 25w to attend meetings and conferences when such functions are organised e's anywhere in order to see for themselves what is meant by freedom. 266 zac un ( iv) Malawi vadj One of the oldest affiliates oldest affiliates in Africa" The Malawi Building, Construction, Civil Engineering and Allied Workers' Union" is still marking time after being long dictated to not to accept trade unionisme from outside Malawi. The erstwhile grip is rather loosened and was to be seen during our last FES/ IFBWW seminar and the last regional conference when our long time brother in our fold, Brother G. Sitima attended both meetings. He deserves more support for his persistence. ( v) Senegal Gegen Th Jac The s2 stavelsM As resolved by AFRI- CO meeting held in Nairobi in 1982 to hold the 1983 AFRI- CO meeting in French speaking countries, in July 1983, I visited Senegal. During this trip I met with the new affiliate SY.NA.CO. I made another visit to Senegal in order to prepare and hold the AFRI- CO meeting in September 1983. A third visit was made in July 1984 to make arrangements for FES/ IFBWW Seminar. SY.NA.CO and C.N.T.S. were represented at the FES/ IFBWW seminar in Abidjan and at the 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference in Nairobi. ( vi) Ivory Coast In the past, I have tried to penetrate through to the Ivory Coast trade unions. I have been in this country for a number of times. There are two unions which fall under our jurisdiction and together with UGT of the Ivory Coast we organised a seminar sponsored by FES and attended by delegates from 7 French speaking countries. They later attended the 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference in Nairobi. 92 ( vii) Gabon In July 1984 I have visited Gabon and met CO- SY- GA( the national centre) top officials the first time in histroy since the inception of IFBWW activities in Africa to open contact with the unions in Gabon. As a result of this, the Gabonese have promised to join the Federation. They were effectively represented at both the seminar and the conference. ( viii) Bourkina Fasso In July 1984, for the same purpose as of Gabon, I went to Bourkina Fasso, the former Upper Volta. I also wanted to find out from one of the natinal centres, the OVSL, an affiliate of the ICFTU, why its section falling under our jurisdiction did not apply for affiliation to the IFBWW as promised. We keep in contact. 9d3 bns They also attended the FES/ IFBWW seminar and the 3rd IFWW Pan- African Conference in Nairobi. Soc( ix) Togo by 20MIT33M Immediately after the 5th AFRI- CO 1983 meeting in Dakar, together with Brother Carlsson, then IFBWW Education Officer, I went to Togo in September 1983. One reason was to inform the project leader there to follow the study circle method instead of a classroom- style system which 267 Bas they were following. commodities when I vist visit early 1985 using the Uganda it. during the The other reason was to inform Togo to host the FES/ IFBWW Seminar which was later changed to Senegal and subsequently to the Ivory Coast. EDUCATION folge 26 ed of 26 26w bas ban9200 msds at qing dod babes ( a) Projects HT.tw Juo mont eninb 92 12.a noi8, blot gobentAmbator pro Serw ( i) Malaysia Seminar sbm visit Ispan92( v) At the two- week seminar at Kuala Lumpur from August 15 to 26, 1983 organised for National Study Organisers, Project Leaders and Regional Representatives from IFBWW English speaking countries, Brother Julius Omala( Kenya), Brother Charles Attah( Lome), Brother Chewe( Zambia) and myself attended. den eggs 1/2 ( ii) Operative Projects 2.00 10:00 of 48 yo 40 00 5m 260.002tv 380 100.00 500 200 per kilo When we started this period, we had 4 operative projects in four countries i.e. Kenya, Zambia, Togo and Botswana to which we added one more in Zimbabwe. The project in Botswana had to be stopped. These projects have done a great job to boost our activities in thee region. I convey the sincerest appreciation from the continent to the IFBWW in general and to the donors in particular, for this indispensable contribution. ( b) International( Afro- Asian Course) 1202 fone 293 Although most African governments severed relationship with Israel where the course normally takes place, the restriction to this course has been relaxed. Therefore, I am glad to report that more African governments are now allowing trade unionists from their respective countries to attend than was the case before.m I け afstottto qoj During our last 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference's deliberations in Nairobi, the delegates praised the benefits gained from the course, and declared unanimously that it was one of the best both in theory and in practice. rican situation an open We very much appreciate this offer from the Institute and it is my profound duty to convey, from the African membership, our strong support to the course. Therefore, I register, unreservedly our appreciation to IFBWW for the offer and, indeed to the Institute. In the same way, this Congress should register a similar appreciation and the Israel affiliates to take this word back to the Institute on our behalf. MEETINGS the applied to South Afri ric education, seminar in Kuala Lumpur/ Malaysia. ( a) AFRI- CO Meetings st re that re 800 to opoT( xt) Fede on together with paylatbemmits During this period we had four AFRI- CO meetings. The third meeting was held from 7 to 8 July, 1981 at Heron Court Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. All members attended except Lawrence Oyebola from Nigeria who had left the 268 ras union activities in his country. account our office The headquarters were not represented because nobody was available. The headquarters have a limited staff and cannot be represented everywhere. The fourth meeting took place from 23 to 24 September, 1982 at Hotel Excelsior, Nairobi, Kenya. It was attended by all members except Brother Attah, the committee's chairman, who had been hindered by the Ghana Government by withholding his passport hence unable to travel to Nairobi. The IFBWW headquarters were represented by Brothers John Löfblad, General Secretary, Rudolf Sperner, Member of the IFBWW Management and Executive Committee accompanied by his international secretary, Friedrich Grän, both from Federal Republic of Germany and Björn Carlsson, IFBWW education officer. The 5th meeting was held from 20 to 22 September, 1983 at Lagon Hotel, Dakar, Senegal. All members attended except Brothers Mabrouk Bechir of Tunisia and R. Sanyaolu of Nigeria. We learnt later that the latter had lost a relative at the time. The headquarters were represented by Brother Carlsson, the IFBWW education officer. The 6th meeting took place on 5 and 6 November, 1984 at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, Kenya. All members attended except Brother Mabrouk Bechir( Tunisia). We have since learnt that he left his union. The headquarters were represented by John Löfblad, IFBWW General Secretary and his secretary Jeannette Angst, Konrad Carl, FRG, member of the IFBWW Management and Executive Committee and his international secretary, Jürgen Koch, Horst Morich, FRG, member of the IFBWW Executive Committee and Committee of Auditors and Ulf Asp, Sweden, member of the IFBWW Regional Committee. ( b) French and English speaking seminars A joint seminar for French speaking countries was arranged by FES, Dakar, and IFBWW Africa Regional Office from 15 to 20 August, 1984 at Hotel Sebroko, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The joint seminar for English speaking countries was arranged by FES, Nairobi, and IFBWW Africa Regional Office from 7 to 10 November, 1984 at Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. ги Both Seminars were sponsored by the Friedrich- Ebert- Foundation( FES) and organised jointly by our office and the affiliates in Senegal and Kenya. 03 The subjects for discussion of both seminars were as follows: ( i) to dip Health and Safety at Work Place ( ii) v Violation of Trade Union Rights ( iii) IFBWW and its Role in Trade Union Development по The seminar in Abidjan was honoured by Hon. Yaya Ontrra, Minister of Social Affairs, who accepted to perform the opening ceremony by representing the Minister of Labour. The closing ceremony was performed by the Deputy Minister of Labour. The Ivory Coast Government Ministry of Information and other news media gave it a prominent coverage. The seminar was attended by 16 delegates from 7 countries and conducted by 5 bneqeb 269 Vrtnuoɔ atd at 29t3tvijos notav organisers from 3 other different countries. 92 20 T The opening ceremony of the seminar in Nairobi was performed by the remony of the seminar in Nairob Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Mr. J.A. Gethenji and closed by the Assistant Minister of Housing and Physical Planning, Hon. Laban T Kitele M.P. 093x9 27 vd be JI. eXto box3 vdi be fd need bsd onw named 2'9933mm 9.46JJA Both in Ivory Coast and in Kenya, the government officials concernedoa with Safety and Health at Work participated and led discussions effectively. The first subject on Health and Safety at Work was introduced both in Abidjan and Nairobi by Brother Jürgen Koch, FRG. The T second subject on Violation of Trade Union Rights was introduced in Abidjan by Brother Lennart Hillström, IFBWW education officer, and the study notes were handed out by Brother Amos Grey of Liberia( ICFTU AFRO secretary) and myself. In Nairobi this subject was introduced by myself so and led in discussion. The discussion in Nairobi was remarkably good, lively and enlightening. While the third subject on IFBWW Role in Trade T Union Development was introduced and led by Lennart Hillström ins Abidjan, in Nairobi it was taken up fully by Brother John Löfblad, the T IFBWW General Secretary. ( c) 3rd IFBWW Pan- African Conference ajoH a bД5 201 018 This conference took place at Kenyatta Conference Centre, Nairobi, from I 11 to 13 November, 1984. SHT The Conference was opened by Hon. Laban Kitele and the closing ceremony 92 was performed by the Assistant Minister of Labour, Hon. Obure M.P. I 92 The conference was blessed with the presence of the IFBWW President, 100 Abraham Buys, the IFBWW General Secretary, John Löfblad, and his I secretary Jeannette Angst, Horst Morich, member of the IFBWW Executive Committee and the IFBWW Committee of Auditors, Ulf Asp, member of the d) IFBWW Regional Committee, Jürgen Koch, international secretary of IG Bau- Steine- Erden, FRG, the OATUU Representative C. Manyanda, the FES A Resident Representative Rolf Hans, the FES Kenya Representative Brothers Kiburu and the AALC Representative Peter Cannon. 192[ atoH The two South Africans, namely Brothers Nthinya and Wamhlanga who were T to attend could not come due to the immigration restrictions in Kenya. FUTURE PLANS Institute an し 92 Our future plans depending on the funds availability will include to r future revitalising activities already existing and switching more attention to the francophone zone, for the reasons already obvious. Realising that education plays a big role in promoting the strength of our membership, we should give more impetus to these activities depending on the kind donors. CONCLUSION toU bД6 WW871 O sysy sysy.noH vd berwonor asw nstbidA mi snim92 edT insge eq of be 9006 onw A[ sto02 The period has been hectic. It was exactly one year after the last congress that on October 23, 1982, I suffered a stroke and I was d hospitalised under the intensive care unit for some time. Naturally, tal this slowed down the speed of the IFBWW activities in the region as I am 92 alone. It should also be taken into account that our activities depend eas 270 on the availability of funds at our disposal. With all these put into account our office has done its best. My sincere appeal goes to the African affiliates to ask them to do all that they can, to fulfil their affiliation obligation either by paying in full or at least a token payment by those who can remit money out of their respective contries. read, pe Though the IFBWW African Region is the oldest in the third world its share from the solidarity fund still remains the least. This may be attributed to the saddening lack of response from from thr African affiliates. Nevertheless we cannot improve the situation by ignoring it. If this situation remains so, the IFBWW efforts to fight injustice in this region will not improve. Their Together with our fellow affiliates in other regions, the ITSS family to which IFBWW belongs, other worldwide organs working for the benefit of workers' welfare such as ICFTU etc.. and the ILO in particular, should come to our aid to comfort the already distressed workers in the third world. The tale of the workers' history will not forget in its beautiful chapters to bring to surface the contributions and the indispensable deeds that are being given to us today, who knows it could be that the grandsons and granddaughters of the Third World will one day give aid to save the grandchildren's souls of those now regarded as developed worlds. Therefore we should all remain encouraged especially when it comes to proclaim: UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL HENCE FORTH LET US CLING the Free n. The this THE SPIRIT OF SOLIDARITY FOR EVER. the tag and y of IFBWW Regional Representative he 2/1982 is ed to Lawrence T. Chancy Kawesa The prevailing ling eco c rec plague with high spate of lay- offs. Thi country in Asia, More recessi the Violation Giving credence to thi of a m Like applying ng vine egar to threatened to effect mor of furthe fury of priests In South Korea Tabour unions. Thi an industrial particularly by 1s every economic affairs and detention Korea and the Philippines. even of t not e 271 273 or89 893 249 9290 Per WTsaqqalb quo is about to yfifidsftavs g/ no ent coun best att snob 26d 901710 TO do not 19 Jos vend Bath Ab fuaf? By h tudy notes 03 199 out by By Br 10 pot how ens ob tnoo avt nt 02 めて Grey CFTU AFRO T dw OW Un Alpod Offstused 219X0W 9229 63 Smoo 9Tds2n9qalbnt of Bms anotjudinho sd sostqua od prind o 21930s ( epit tad pd bluga tawon odly ysbot zu of navte ented ens ad ab99b re vsb one fliw bf for Strat sda to zveidousbbasp bas 2002b F 1610 25 baby won 920 to 2fuoa' neb trobnsip 9d 9v62 mrsfoon of 29m00 The Conference was ope ned by Hon. Laban Kitele and the closQMATERIMU was performed by ha Ass Assistant Minister of Labour, Hon. Oburg ARP3W 0 DIJO ZU TEJ The conference was blessed with the preserver 01 SAU 02 01923HT FTSAU Abraham Buys, the IFBWW General Secretary, John Lorblad, and this secretary Jeannette Angst, Horst Morich, member of the IFBWW Executive Committee and the IFBWW Committee of Auditors, 01f Asp. IFBWW Regional Committee, rgen Koch, internation Bau- Steine- Erden, FRG, the OATUU Representations Resident Rep tative Rolf Hans, the FES Kenya Kibury and the AALC AALC Representative Peter Canon: er of the w Brother Africans, name ely Td not come due to fmigrat FUTURE PLANS and Wamhlanga wh restrictions in Ken Our future plans depending on the funds availability will include revitalising activities already existing and switching more attention, to Francophone zone; for the reasons already obvious. Realising that education plays our membership, we should give depending on the kind donors CONCL in promoting the strength of impetus to these activities The period has been hectic. It was exactly one year after the last congre that on Octo hospitalised the 23, 1982, I suffered a stroke and I was sive care unit for some time. Naturally, the 1FBWM activities in the region as I am Tone It should also be taken into account that our activities. depend this slowed down the the sp TTS 270 to set up, ASIAN AND PACIFIC REGIONAL REPORTmployment iddemevom noto 9 TO THE 17TH CONGRESS O Introduction many count Ev generators ip tbbs n nt to pr some countries where Bread, peace and freedom- the sacred slogan of all trade unions- will sound very hollow so long as there exist poverty, aggression and the violation on all forms of freedom including trade union freedom. Poverty stalks in most of the countries of the Third World, also known as the nations of the developing South comity of people. Food and unemployment opportunities are scarce in these" have- not" countries. Their general economies are lean. Many nations of the world, including those in the developing countries in Asia, have governments which, out of contempt and fear of trade in unions, have formulated the most stringent labour and industrial relations legislations, thus, violating the fundamental freedom to organise and bargain. In brief, these are the conditions in Asia and the Pacific which the Asian and Pacific regional office had to operate. Recession from these 26 During the period under review, the Free World underwent and is still undergoing an economic recession. The economic growth in most Asian countries slowed since 1981 as 1981 as a result of this world economic recession. Practically all over the world, building and woodworkers who fall under the tag of IFBWW trades are the hardest hit victims of the prevailing economic recession. As the General Secretary of our International, John Löfblad, put it, editorially, in the 2/1982 issue of" Building and Wood Workers", IFBWW trades have perforced to bear the brunt of sky- high interest rates and right- fisted public spending. The prevailing economic recession by itself, constitutes an industrial plague with high unemployment rates brought about particularly by a spate of lay- offs. This sad state of affairs has practically hit every country in Asia. More unfortunate is the fact that while the economic recession is taking its toll on Asia's working masses, human rights in the process are also taking a beating. India) from Novembe Violation of Trade Union Rights Giving credence to this state of affairs were the arrests and detention of a number of trade union leaders in South Korea and the Philippines. Like applying vinegar to a raw wound, the Manila administration has even threatened to effect more arrests of labour movement leaders. Evidence of further erosion of trade union rights is that in the Philippines, the fury of its administration did not even spare journalists and Catholic priests from being arrested and detained. rand флораг In South Korea, the government invoked special laws aimed at displacing labour unions. This Seoul- based government has also proposed to repeal 132677/ Гло 2A 273 ATS OMA MAIZA TЯ0939 JAMO labour legislations which provide" teeth" to the trade union movement. In addition, factory- based management councils have been allowed to take over the handling of industrial grievances- which rightly is the prerogative of trade unions. To make things even worse, national trade union leaders have been precluded from sitting with union labouronl negotiating teams. 1602 916 6[ Ts to spolz beszed- mobest bms 9069q.b6918 Our International to the be took seriously a complaint received from the buoz complaintonreceived thebrua Philippines regarding a papermill company that is violating Human and foły Trade Union Rights. We also came to know that a Finnish company is involved. We promptly took this matter up, both with our Finnish evo affiliates and the Government of the Philippines. d to anot ± 93 26 Thujoqgo 3nsmyofqmanU กรรม After a long spate of correspondence, the Finnish company informed ted through our Finnish affiliate that they had pulled out from the project and the Minister of Labour and Employment of the Philippines told us ynsM. through a letter that the project had been called off.emmevop 9ved.st2A nt Tettaubat bas. Tuoda napr teom en betsfummot evad.anotnu One Out of Ten Organised in Asia ent: otv zud 20013612095 200tsfe nispred brs 920 SM To the outside world and even within Asia itself, it would appear that the trade union movement in this vast continentenis substantially d nI established compared with those of the developed countries and even steA those in other developing climes and zones. - not22809Я Let us face the facts- even as bitter as they may be the crux of the whole issue is that only one out of 10 workers in Asia is industrially organised. This does not speak volumes for the trade union movement in rebu Asia as a whole, as unionism was introduced in this region in as early too as the 1920s. 229097 No doubt, one of the most impressive growths in the organised labour 69 movements in this continent has been sine Thailand. Unionism made substantial inroads in Thailand in the recent decade or so. There were on only nine unions in 1972 there and to date there are as many as 4000 unions. But, by the size of the country and its vast workforce, there show are only 300'000 trade union members which shows that only one per cent sin of this populous country's large manpower is under organised industrial harness. eubat na 2930313200 ns- 29 2000 treath yd nota29597 ohmonoɔ9 pntitaven edT vd.[[ Juods puod 29361 Jnemyofqmenu dohd ddiw supsiq It is ironical that although labour movements had played a salient role 9362 in the liberation of Asian countries from colonial rule that the too governments of the since- emerged nations tend to keep trade unions under 29091 legislative and administrative control. 915 2293010 erit This leaves international trade secretariats, the national centres of sloty Asian trade union movements and their affiliates, with the gigantic task of stepping up on the process of the organising of unorganised workers.ontvta This is indeed a test that has to be attended to with all necessary vim sto and vigour, as the situation of organised labour in Asia leaves much to 9 be desired. 219b6ef nemevom quods em9vom uods to 2029716 Srom Jo9179 of b 290tggtid er gt ted at 23ript noinu band to not2010 Construction Industry suot 91502 move ton btb nottetalnimbs 231 to you? .bentsjob bns be ± 2916 pnted mont 2329ng The construction industry is the second largest industry in the developing countries that is next to agriculture. For the labour force 02 1 and the trade union movement, in particular, the construction industry ods holds a key position, not only for the overhaul infrastructure it helps ETS 274 to set up, but also as one of the main employment generators in A industry. Especially so in developing countries where labour is abundantly available. YOW TEXTOW" DOOW TO 929107 This abundant availability of labour is being exploited in the construction industry due to the fact that they are not organised in many countries. Even in some countries where there are construction workers' unions, for example, in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, they are weak and generally not viable. Although statistics are very hard to come by, more than 10 million workers are employed directly/ indirectly in the construction and building industries in Asia. the regional including worked mo The construction industry is one of the most problem- fraught industries, particularly in the Asia- Pacific region and generally throughout the length and breadth of the Third World countries. Among the contributory factors are the very low percentage of organised and intense industrial accident risks and the very nature of the job construction workers which place it as the most mobile workforce. Due to the low degree of union organisation of construction workers and in the absence of a real labour movement to speak on their behalf in these countries, their wages have remained low. Not only that, one has to look at their place of work. Workers' living conditions are of major concern to us. So are their appallingly low living conditions. Workers who migrate from villages to cities could easily find employment at the construction sites. Some of these cities which are over- populated, could not provide social amenities to such influx of labour from the rural sector to urban ones. Families live in make- shift camps adjacent to construction sites. Their" homes" are often not more than a torn sheet of canvas or plythene slung over four wooden poles. There are no toilets. or washing facilites. Running water usually means an a nearby sewer. Medical treatment is non- existent. Because of bad sanitation and poor living conditions, they become vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. Therefore, these construction workers live on their worksites under very deplorable conditions. With this rural to urban migration, whole families are on transit. Mothers are forced to take their very young children to work with them because there is no one to look after them. This, in turn, generates further problems. Children between the ages of 6 to 15 are normally drawn in to help their parents in their" back- breaking" long hours or 9 work. The IFBWW's Asian Regional Seminar for building and construction workers held in Manila, Phlippines, form May 6 to 21 and another one im Bombay, India, from November 9 to 12, 1983, proved to be useful in that the obstacles and barriers which beset the organising of workers in the industry were identified and isolated for remedial attention. Forest Industry develop Workers in the forst industry are employed on the casual basis, operated and worked in very remote areas. Trade unions do not have resources to service these workers in such remote areas. Therefore, the workers are poorly organised in trade unions. In many cases, they are are not represented by trade unions at all. Tsonts 275 29 103 900 25 02T6 Jud qu. 392 of The working conditions of forest and wood workers are deplorable. A forest or wood worker works between 48 to 52 hours per week with very few or no fringe benefits at all. There is no social security system ( sickness benefits, unemployment insurance etc.). In many countries, workers in the forest industry are considered to be" self- emplyoed", therefore, are not protected by labour legislations. As a result, there is no standardisation on wages and renumerations, hours of work, rest and paid holidays, social security and medical protection. So far, nothing has been done in rectifying this situation concerning workers in the logging industry in the the logging industry in the tropical rainforests. be our nish Another problem facing these workers these workers is that they are prone to industrial accidents due to poor maintenance of tools and machinery. Workers are also poorly trained to use these tools and machinery. Lack of information on health and safety among workers; lack of proper laws governing health and safety% 3B prone to tropical diseases like malaria and denggi; all these contribute to severe health and safety problems.siq Current Trend in the Forst Industry 6902 notnu to sengeb wof art of su sded mom gods[ 597.6 to so092ds dj nt The governments of many South East Asian countries have taken steps in the recent years to ban the export of logs. Though, this is welcomed by trade unions in these countries, there was some concern both in the industry and among trade unionists in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. These countries were the main users of raw materials, i.e. round timber for their wood industries. There is a possibliity some small mills might close down in these countries which will result in workers being laid off. Woj only nine unions in 1972 there date ther 邊際 On the other hand, the rational behind of many South East Asian countries is that by processing timber locally, both in the primary and No secondary processing, they could create employment plus could get added value for their timber. This is welcomed again by many trade unions and workers in the South East Asian countries. eb un This has created employment in the tropical rainforests industry in almost all South East Asian countries. Today, governments are not stopping in primary processing alone. They are opening up Free Trade Zones and calling foreign investments/ multinationals to invest in their countries for secondary processing and these processing mills/ factories are mushrooming more and more in the Free Trade Zones in many of the developing countries. Although this creates employment, it also further complicates problems is creates e for trade unions in these countries. The trade unions are prohibited from organising workers in the Free Trade Zones, for example, in Sri Lanka, South Korea and Taiwan. In other countries where trade unions are allowed, restrictions are imposed such as not to demand higher benefits for they are provided by law as the case in Malaysia. Strikes are prohibited as the case in the Philippines and Indonesia. beyolqm9 916. es mu Regional Commitee Meetings 9b61T.26916 some ya mt bow b 26905 9tomer doua into 929 992 The Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific met once every year during he period under review. Our General Secretary, Brother John de Löfblad, was present at all the regional committee meetings. This andregional committee comprises of Brothers K.A. Khan, India, Yoshio Suzuki, Japan, S. Santhansamy, Malaysia, Jaime T. Rincal, Phlippines, ars 276 Ken F. Carr, Australia and G. Balan, Regional Representative. Second Asian and Pacific Regional Conference The Second Asian and Pacific Regional Conference was held at the President Hotel in Bombay, India from November 14 to 16, 1983. Our President, Brother Abraham Buys, declared open this regional conference. Sixty- three participants from 11 countries participated in this regional conference. The regional conference also reviewed the work of the regional office for the last three years, discussed future activities of the regional office including workers' education programmes. The regional conference adopted seven resolutions on 1) Bangladesh x9 9d3 dJW ybuje ad patroubo 2) Bonded Labour not by to bodtem efort ybudz at 3) Industrial Development 4) International Conflict 5) Trade Union and Human Rights 6) Forest Preservation 7) Minimum Wages. 978 Two regional seminars for the Building and Construction Workers This regional office in collaboration with the Friedrich- Ebert- Foundation( FES) has successfully conducted two regional seminars for building and construction workers'unions for Asia; one in Manila, Philippines from May 16 to 21, 1983 and the second in Bombay, India, from November 9 to 12, 1983. The first regional seminar was attended by 18 participants from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The second regional seminar was attended by 22 participants from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Japan. Some good recommendations were made by the participants in both these seminars on three vital issues confronting construction workers in this region. They are on are on 1) organising the unorganised 2) health and safety standards in the construction industry and 3) social and economic problems of immigrant workers. IFBWW Newsletter In order to maintain effective and continous contact and communication with the affiliates of this region as well as to disseminate and exchange information, the Asian and Pacific regional office produced its periodical newsletter. It is anticipated that this service will be further developed and expanded to act as a" clearing house" for the affiliates and, if circumstances permit, the circulation of this newsletter will be extended to cover other regions of our International. Education During the period under review, our assistance to trade union education has been a major activity of this region. Our assistance was given to 13 277 unions in 7 countries. The recipient unions are the Building Mazdoor Union of India, the All- Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions of Pakistan, the Thai Federation of Wood Industry Workers of Thailand, the Serikat Buruh Perkayuan( National Timber and Woodworkers' Union) of Indonesia and the Bangladesh Building and Woodworkers Federation of Bangladesh. The four unions in Malaysia are the Construction Workers Union, the Timber Employees Union, the National Union of PWD Employees and the Union of Forest Employees and another four unions in the Philippines which are the United Lumber& General Workers of the Philippines, the Mindanao Association of Trade Unions, the Associated Labor Unions and the Association of Trade Unions. TOT BU horgs Another probade 901770 they are prone With the exception of the Thai Federation of Wood Industry Workers of Thailand and the Bangladesh Building and Woodworkers Federation of Bangladesh, all the other unions that are receiving assistance are cnducting the study circle method of trade union education. It is pertinent to mention here that we are the first ITS in this region to introduce the study circle method. Some unions were successful and some did face difficulties in their attempts to implement this method of trade union education which is aimed at educating grass- root level members. to of logs The main problem in the implementation of the study circle method of trade union education is that there is no proper personnel within the unions to execute it. The reason being that this method is completely new to unions in Asia and, therefore, we cannot rely on the unions to implement it successfully by themselves. We, therefore, had to engage the services of outside study circle leaders and project advisors in some projects. 8eI SI 3 e vedevoй mont.stbηI other Migration of Labour the ra The Asian and Pacific region of the IFBWW is concerned with the immigrant workers in the Arab region who numbered more than 3 million workers from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan. Though, these workers sent home billions of dollars of foreign exchange to their governments, the governments in this region so far, have done very little to protect their citizens who are outright exploited in the Middle East. We are concerned because most of them are in the construction industry. Two regional seminars for the building and construction workers which were held in 1983 in collaboration with the Friedrich- Ebert- Foundation examined the problems of immigrant workers. One of the outcome of these regional seminars was that we should seek the help of the ILO to call for a meeting of labour- exporting and labour- importing countries with the aim to draw up a code of conduct of a formal regulation so that some form of protection could be provided to the immigrant workers who are mostly construction workers in the Middle East. อัม ริ The 10th Session of the Building, Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee of the ILO which was convened in Geneva in April, 1983, accepted a resolution which was introduced by the IFBWW on behalf of the Workers' Group to call for a conference of labour- exporting and labour- importing countries. Informal ILO- sponsored discussion on this matter took place in Pattaya, Thailand, from September 17 to 20, 1984. 26W 93 me to ed es, 278 1. The The growing problem faced by labour- exporting countries at present stems from the collapse of oil prices. Therefore many construction projects in Middle East countries are being stopped, delayed or postponed. Due to this, there is not only a sharp decline in the net migration of workers to this region but also a surge of migrants being compelled to return to their homes due to this serious contigency. el This situation is bound to generate a number of economic problems for an the labour- exporting countries in terms of loss of foreign exchange to earnings and the worsening of the unemployment situation there, apart Po from other related socio- economic upheavals. from iso do Future Activities of the Region 1979 led in No Rea The future activities of the region will be focussed on the following Th areas: tartat cor of enc1) Assist unions in their efforts in organising the unorganised. In this respect, more emphasis will be given to construction industry. Work On towards affiliating more potential affiliates, particular efforts ipe will be given to Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia and Taiwan. tion program Brazil 2) Provide information on health and safety measures to assist trade egre unions in this region. cessfully in Brazi 3) Introduce trade union education on study circle method and/ or other Marco suitable trade union education if circumstances require and, if Cent necessary, to assist in the implementation of the programme. 1984. 4) To promote trade union and human rights in this region. The IIIrd Regional fox in Mexico gen 5) To promote international solidarity among unions within multinational with corporations- at regional level- through international seer secretariats. nacio, Gus en Although the above- referred are the main areas of our future activities, Me the regional office will, nevertheless, continue with the implementation of the objectives and policies of the IFBWW and the decisions of the ThExecutive Commitee of the IFBWW in this area as we have been doing in the past. In the cou Conclusion the that the g ON of In conclusion I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Executive op Committee, the Management Committee, the Central Committee for Regional ParActivities and also the Asian and Pacific Regional Committee for the assistance and guidance given to me during this period. I also wish to It place on record, the cooperation extended to me by our affiliated unions tand the National Centres. I also wish to acknowledge that I am greatly te indebted to Brother John Löfblad for his advice, guidance and coxencouragement accorded to me from time to time, and which have acted as a spur to effectively discharge my duties duties to the affiliated Iorganisations and potential affiliates. humber in the ne G. Balan Nair IFBWW Regional Representative to the I influenc nce in the Se and thus region for of the political and trade 279 219X four 192 21 are the Kers Union. the Stronose As of Trade Trade Unions. With the exception of the Thai Federati ad d to 2913tvijo sutu A Th be Bangl other ions are cndu the study circle me receiving assi of trade union education. 113 24 of The trade union édu unions new on is that there there is no pe within the the advisors in Migrat The immigrant not pay atds nt. addpt namud bns notnu abord sjomovq oT( A w znotnu proms visbifoz Isnottsm19Jnt stomoq of( 2 12 devel work from in the Arab region who stan 16- 200000 oncer the mbered more than million 915 229a1even We are are com ned notzulono are in the constructi Two regional seminars for the building and construction worke were he 801 301 99/103 85 1569 606 03 J5A 225 2013 bas 9ɔnsbrup 93TVDB do not 1918 03 betdebat bas.9m of amid montem, of baby 5010 He TFBB accepted a resolution which was introduced by the" on behalf of the Group to call for a conference of labour- exporting and ting, countries. Informal ILO- sponsored discuss took place in Pattaya, Thailand, from wal Tabo matt 2 월 3 S -eq deb REPORT sds al colisis nolau sononobonideilds as 101 silaipe Bead bas be -ership. org REGIONAL OFFICE FOR LATIN AMERICA 1. Past history and re- opening of the Regional Office The Caracas- based IFBWW Regional Office for Latin America was closed at the end of December 1979. Colleagues Enrique Montero and Eduardo Montes had held the positions of regional representative and education secretary respectively and colleague Marco Polo had assisted with the education programmes. So as not to isolate the region from the Secretariat in Geneva, the IInd Regional Conference in San José, Costa Rica, decided in November 1979 to set up a Regional Committee for Latin America. The Secretariat in Geneva appointed colleague Sergio Loaiza coordinator of an education programme which was to commence at the end of 1981. thoipsi toos bas nolau On the recommendation of the Regional Committee, colleague Felipe Delgado assumed responsibility for co- ordinating the education programme in Brazil at the beginning of 1981, especially in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with headquarters in Porto Alegre. To date, colleague Delgado has carried out his work successfully in Brazil. Marco Polo worked as co- ordinator of the education programme for Central America and Panama from January 1982 until the end of 1984. gh de The IIIrd Regional Conference was held in January 1983 in Mexico and was organized by the Regional Committee for Latin America, with the active support of colleagues Fidel Velázquez, general secretary of the Mexican trade union federation( CTM), and Ignacio Guerra, general secretary of the trade union of civil engineering workers and allied professions of the Republic of Mexico. H ed? The Conference was hosted by these two Organizations. bel to In the course of the discussions the delegations present recommended, at the suggestion of FETRACONSTRUCCION of Venezuela, that the Regional Office be re- opened. The IFBWW Executive Committee reacted favourably to this proposal and decided to reopen the Regional Office in April 1983, with headquarters in Panama, and to appoint Pablo Arosemena regional representative. MO It was necessary to re- open the Office for two reasons: first, the IFBWW and its affiliated organizations in Latin America wanted to continue the work that had been started in 1971, in which considerable sums had been invested for educating and organizing non- unionized workers as well as persuading unions to join the IFBWW. There was a need for an appropriate body to determine the number of member organizations and trade unions which took part in the study circles and which benefited from them. Second, the need was felt to step up communication between affiliated organizations and the IFBWW, to expand trade unions' scope, and thus to achieve a greater presence and influence in the region for the IFBWW; to acquire a knowledge of the political and trade 281 S .S 2 union situation in the region, which is an indispensable prerequisite for establishing viewpoints, to denounce the countries in which human rights and trade union freedoms are flouted and violated and to show solidarity with their populations. 2. Action programmes adopted for the region- bas yaodaid a.I In view of the socio- economic and political complexity of the different countries, a description of the respective situations is of great importance, since it is impossible to separate the problems of trade union organization from the environment in which we Latin Americans have to live. In order to address this reality a series of action programmes has to be implemented which aim to achieve certain short and medium- term objectives in three specific areas: 101 Immo Isnolpes qu Jes of ever - se edT trade union organization and affiliation to trade unions; examining, monitoring, and providing information on the trade union and social situation of the region; 18QI to bae trade union education. D. Ianolpе to moldsbemme ed: go Not a single person was responsible for executing these tasks. The regional representative knew that the prior support of, and additional co- ordination by, the Regional Committee, the education secretaries of the national trade union executives and the Secretariat in Geneva were necessary. The Regional Office is concerned to fulfil its functions and additional tasks in achieving these prerequisites and in implementing the criteria needed for work to be as well coordinated as possible. 09 A801 2.1 Trade union organization and affiliation at somet opix M EBEI VIsonst at bied as Ismolpe b1III T Measures designed to publicize the policy and principles of the IFBWW were stepped up at Latin American level. More energy was devoted to the process of trade union organization and affiliation in those countries with a greater potential and better opossibilities with regard to the number of workers in the construction and wood sector or in countries in which the trade unions of this sector could potentially join the IFBWW. The policy that was co- ordinated with the education secretaries, the Regional Committee and the regional representative led to the affiliation and organization of a number of trade unions and federations in the construction and wood industry, namely: - Federation of metal, electriciy and mechanical mechanical industry workers of Colombia; goxq aid of vidstuovat bedosex estim National trade union of workers of the company Sociedad Sudamericana de Electrificaciones S.A., Colombia; - - ow Trade union of workers of the cooperative ICA- GRADICON, Colombia; o 10 spi20 sdt nego- e1 of vissen 85W JI Trade union of workers of the excavation cooperative, No Colombia; bsd Jadi xow add suni od bes National federation of workers of the building and wood end industry, Panama; ibsuaxed as 86 81 8192 besinoinu- non Trade union of employees of the building and allied indusstries, Panama; inu sbaz bas anoitssinspo xedmem to redmu Trade union of workers of civil engineering and allied professions, Republic of Mexico; nummos qu gede oddiel asw been National federation of trade unions of workers of the buil70 ding and allied industries, Dominican Republic; eveidos of abr Trade union of employees of the building and furniture indus- - - 282 3 -postry of Rio Grande, Brazil. 2.S counAt the same time communication and coordination with the leadership of trade unions in countries with a higher degree of organization and level of trade union membership, such as Veneebzuela, Mexico and Argentina was enhanced, as well as in countries in which significant nationwide efforts are being undertaken with the support of the IFBWW to found or strengthen afpfiliated unions in the sector( Brazil and Colombia). In tries such as Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and the Dominican Republic measures were taken to strengthen organizations and to increase the number of members. The efforts were constantly - monitored by correspondence. As an additional working method a niquestionnaire was drawn up and distributed to affiliated and closely- related organizations. The regional representative had to cut down on his official travel due to a lack of funds and pamaintained contact solely by correspondence, telephone converansations or by telex. I -ni JOD We tried to answer all the letters we received and to maintain relations with closely- related organizations in virtually the whole of Latin America. These contacts were fostered by the exebchange of information and news. nom edg Problems common to the region to nois There are common problems in Latin American countries with regard to the trade union movement and particularly within the as organizations in our sector. This shows that we are not yet concentrating our actions on certain priority areas. a) The high degree of fragmentation that exists within the trade union movement may be seen in the existence of numerous trade union national centres and so- called" independent" groups. edmen em smoa moxl bexlup This phenomenon of a divided trade union movement is connected with the various ideological trends that exist in Latin -uq American society. They are a consequence of relations with ano the various power centres of the world. sy add vd bou Jode 6 job) In most countries the degree of organization of workers is low; this is reflected in membership figures that are low in comparison to the working population. c) Although there was better communication between the IFBWW and its member organizations, it should be emphasized that improved co- ordination, monitoring and integration of efforts is required between donor organizations and recipient organizations if the problems and needs common to member -workers in the various countries are to be solved and satisfied in optimum conditions. This aspect is of fundamental ebsigimportance when we consider the critical political situation eash in some countries in which the trade union movement's chances of ces of survival depend to a to a large extent on international solidarity, but particularly on the honesty with which nat-ional leaders manage resources. Future solidarity- oriented te support must not be given on an arbitrary basis; rather monitoring machinery should be set up which will prevent abuse yer and ensure that the support reaches the recipients- i.e. those at the national grass roots- directly. 283 4€ 2.2 Examining, monitoring and publicizing the trade union and social situation in the region ounce the countries a) By strengthening the machinery for communication and co- oraneVdination with affiliated and closely- related organizations 2. APPit was possible to gain a better knowledge of the trade -rebunion and social situation in Latin America.oknw ni asi The measures taken in this field were directed at monitoring the human rights situation in certain countries with antidemocratic regimes and, in particular, in those countries in which the IFBWW has affiliated organizations: Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic. Likewise solidarity actions were promoted with non- affiliated workers in other countries, such as Chile, where the injustices perpetrated against workers were repeatedly denounced. The aim was to expand and strengthen as much as possible existing - relations with IFBWW- affiliated Latin American organizations un in countries with anti- democratic regimes as well as to innitiate links with similar trade union organizations in other ed countries in which the IFBWW has no member organizations. bad bas The With regard to the monitoring of human rights and trade addi union freedoms, we have- in addition to investigating and tion monitoring respect for these rights, particularly in counSecr tries which openly pursue a policy of official repression of workers( such as Chile, Chile, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala and etc.)- tried to turn the IFBWW into an instrument for denouncing violations of trade union rights and freedoms as well as into a means of exerting pressure on those governments that still employ repressive measures.d deid edr( s 2. PC remun 10 sonarsie en mi 11599 94 VER emevom noinu abs de Although the progress achieved by the Regional Office in IPBthis area is obvious, greater participation is still redevquired from some member organizations with whom we had vir20tually no contact at all. b) The intention was to analyse and publicize the policy purunisued by the various countries in respect of trade unions, pol with the aim of publicizing the progress made in, and shortcomings of, labour legislation and wages policy that affect awworkers in the building and wood industry. federations in the 9 of hex.es niti Apart from the direct contacts that we have maintained with wwe affiliated and similar organizations of the region in order sd to investigate these aspects, little progress could be re-19 ported in this area since the information received was innesufficient. obed beatupe- CON, edmem bigommos abeen bas en bas ameidozg ameldong ed i enoldsstaspio -ald We recommend that the IFBWW should encourage greater partiIstecipation of Committee members in all events( courses, semino nars, conferences, panel discussions etc.) that take place -Boat Latin American level, with a view to discussing these Iago subjects. At the national level, the trade union organiza- tions themselves should participate in events of this type bajne by means of the contacts they maintain in the various coun-nometries. no n to ed Jon daum doqque c) Attempts were made to analyse questions of policy on employment and training of the region's human resources and to 284 5 cati become involved in these issues with a view to identifying da and then influencing this policy via national member organorizations. turn ape The information that we gathered has decreased in volume. We ds therefore made only modest progress in this area. PI- SI We peg We believe it is necessary that the IFBWW itself get in touch with some international specialized organizations in order to obtain information about the events planned and to urge member organizations to participate. mbi d) We tried to analyse questions of legislation and standards ves relating to occupational health and safety and to become ingobvolved in these issues in order to investigate the experienp ce and progress that the countries of the region have made bag in this field, particularly in the building and wood industry. The information obatined was very limited. We hope to It obtain more information in the future. D would ser e) The newsletter serves as a means of publicizing the following information among affiliated and similar organizations tion in the region: at- the situation of trade union organizations, with emphasis on the situation of human rights and trade union freedoms using as a basis reports and articles by affiliated and sbs similar organizations in the region; T 成 lation ectives B)- trends in trade union and wages policy in the region; auspices of the Friedrich- Ebert bord- experience in the field of policy on employment and the ybude training of human resources; no bea sd - progress in the field of legislation on, and standards of, occupational safety and health; ROA 03- structural and economic problems that occur in the building and wood industry in particular; B.3- information on the IFBWW's activities in the Latin American region and at world level as well as on the problems solve of the Latin American trade union movement. Bedd SUOD The staff of the Regional Office was responsible for publishing the first three newsletters, with the assistance of the members of the Regional Committee, the education secre8300 taries taries and our member organizations. Questionnaires were sent out regularly for this purpose, and served to collect 29 relevant information, articles and reports. to pro 2.3 Trade union education 03 pat b Since the Regional Office for Latin America was opened in 1971, the following people had been responsible for duties relating Jun to trade union education: Ake Wedin, Franco Franchi, Eduardo ing Montes, Sergio Loaiza, Marco Polo and Felipe Delgado. The lattimeter is still co- ordinator of the education programme for Brates zil. Developing the education programmes was a very instructive try experience for the Regional Office, as it provided an opportunity to observe existing problems and needs in practical situ285 6 2. Pob 味 gaard at bey joval moped ations. This prompted us to thoroughly examine the internal aspects i.e. to investigate our shortcomings, such as gaps in planning and working methods. tions The subject of trade union education was dicussed in depth at the 5th conference of the Regional Committee held on 12-14 September 1984 in Panama. Colleagues Abraham Buys, John Löfblad, Ulf Asp and Lennart Hillström took an active part in the discussions regarding the results of the study circles in the region. es in ge the The main purpose was to determine whether or not member organizations and trade unions benefited from the study circles, whether or not the latter contributed to increasing trade union membership levels and to raising the level of knowledge and awareness of those at the grass roots. At this 5th conference it was decided to organize two successive events in San José, Costa Rica: From 27-31 May 1985 a seminar on" The IFBWW's Education Programme" and te brs bsj s proms gard to the from 1-5 June a seminar on" Occupational Safety". ded and ain nottsuda ad bA) The IFBWW's Education Programme. As discussed in Panama, this seminar is aimed at officers responsible for trade union education with IFBWW- affiliated organizations. The objectives of the seminar are as follows: A.1 To analyse and define the possibility of employing a method based on the IFBWW's education programmes, i.e. the study circle method, which corresponds to the specific features of to the trade unions and trade union grass roots in the region. dead bre el sol 169 A.2 To inform participants about the concept of education pro-10 grammes as well as the form in which they have to report to b) the IFBWW in accordance with specified requirements. A.3 To publicize the IFBWW's policies and principles. amaidonged 14 ShortA.4 To analyse the feasibility of a national- level programme for the various countries in accordance with the social, econo-dug mic and political reality of each country, as well as the to organizational capabilities of participating trade unions. -9109 dmem en A. 5 To investigate the need for education at the grass roots level, so as to be in a position to consider the main problems and shortcomings of trade union education in the region. er part A.6 To classify according to priorities the central subjects Ive that educational activities in the region should cover and to cite the reasons behind this. The subjects to be dealt obs with in greater depth in education programmes must be de- fined. -816 od smms xg noitsoube ent be end to dojsaibo- 00 Ide 193 A.7 To submit the main conclusions and recommendations to the -IFBWW for examination and approval. ixe aveado These points would fulfil the prerequisites for designing an edu2885 286 7 cation programme which would take into account the genuine needs of trade union organizations. The seminar would also serve to determine participants' skills and abilities as trainers, which in turn would allow identification of the cases in which additional A special measures are required to train officials to be in charge of education work. There is a genuine need for this seminar in Latin America, since it is absolutely essential to train teachers who can act as provaject leaders at national level and since valuable human resources are on hand. The goals that are defined must be both feasible and unambiguous. The education programmes should not be conducted in t order to offer an opportunity, or to justify the need, for inA vesting funds, which after all do belong to the workers. The study circle method should be continued, but at the same time wi participants must be analysed and evaluated with a view to selecmoting future teachers. to It is necessary to try and develop a systematic device which Ewould serve as a support, continue to constantly monitor what has m been achieved and evaluate the education programmes every six 1 months, so that the goals of trade union and political educa- 15 iction work which the IFBWW has defined for the region can be attained. This task could be organized by means of constant communication, correspondence with the national officers responsible for education work as well as by means of travel. los 30 ide СМОЛОР bitow end bas sec B) Occupational Safety. This seminar will be held under the auspices of the Friedrich- Ebert Foundation. The objectives are as follows: B.1 To stimulate participants' interest in the importance of working conditions and occupational health. B.2 To persuade participants to regard occupational health and Urted safety as well as the role of trade union organizations in the fight for workers' health as a concept. tiona ember 1984 Preside B.3 To develop a comprehensive health strategy and to define the tok health of industrial workers, particularly in the building and 15 wood industry. B.4 To identify the main risks to which building and wood industry POI? po112 workers are exposed. To establish a correlation between living thi and working conditions in all employment sectors. in B.5 To increase knowledge of the management of accident prevention p180 measures and to stimulate the reactions of unionized workers evito problems relating to living and working conditions. Missions to Chile 916 We were instructed to organize three missions to Chile, from 6-9 June, from 26-29 June and from 1-4 September, with the aim of lending financial support to Chilean trade union organizations. At the time the Chilean people were already staging the first days of protest as part of their efforts to restore democracy to their country. Isdo -sluqoq a solemA is 30# 02 I 30# 02 gep I.. 287 8 absen salune ed odai ex bluow doriw emms midso nep nuo os emmspon noso Financial assistance was given to the trade union of workers of the international construction companies of Chile in Colbún- Machicura. This was the first trade union to organize a strike since Pinochet seized power. The strike lasted a total of 100 days. The financial assistance given by the IFBWW during the missions to Chile was used to feed striking workers and their families, using the so- called " Ollas Comunes"( communal canteens). Support was also given to the national trade union coordination office and the national group of unemployed workers of Chile. Although at the time repression by the regime, internment and the banning of trade union leaders were rife, this never curtailed the fighting spirit of the Chilean people and workers. In conjunction with the missions to Chile a visit was paid to Argentina in June and July in order to maintain contact with the leaders of the building workers' trade union of the Republic of Argentina, the conduct of whose business had been interfered with by the military dictatorship. At the time the union comprised one faction of pro- military leaders who justified the interference, as well as another group which persistently pressed for normalization of the union. The IFBWW assured this group of its moral and material solidarity so that it would retain its fighting spirit. aidT bonisjjs sidianogaste eonebnog noissoinu On behalf of colleague John Löfblad we took part in the ORIT- ICFTU conference on" Latin America, the Caribbean and the World Economic Crisis: a Trade Union View", which was held from 20-24 August 1984 in Mexico.d 182 Iscoldsquo50( 8 SIS. Bevierdo ed.nottsbau deda- doixbel to aspigeus edt.not Todd Description of the political and trade union situation in Latin America ase the IFBWW'S the study The Latin American countries can be divided into two main groups, depending on their political situation. epnes on bas sarfoisnotsqpanther specs to that rogrammes One group has democratic or" tolerant" governments, and the other dictatorships," violent"," repressive" or" intolerant" regimes. The first group comprises, for example, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru and finally Argentina and Brazil. Although trade union freedoms do exist, it should be pointed out that there has been a deterioration in living and working conditions as a result of the increase in the cost of living, the economic recession, the unemployment problem and underemployment as well as the trend towards concentration of property and income, the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund, constant devaluations of the national currencies, and enormous foreign debts, which have skyrocketed even more due to high interest rates. It is a situation which is caused by the excessive control that foreign capital exerts over the countries' chief natural resources and strategic activities. Chile's copper and Bra- M zil's iron ore, for example, are mineral resources over which our population has little control and which therefore are not used to w satisfy the basic needs of the population but are exploited to pro- t vide fatter profits for certain multinational companies.Isionsni pal -ong to aysb exiled paipste ybsels siew siqooq serie Despite the region's enormous mineral resources the situation in Latin America is one in which more than a third of the total pop- x+ ulation( between 35 and 50%) is affected by unemployment and underemployment. In general terms, 50% of Latin America's popula288 9 01 ZOH tion benefits from less than one tenth( 10%) of the mineral resources, and more than half the continent's population lives in extremely poor conditions. - aboveAs far as the other group of countries is concerned, the critical situation that prevails is characterized apart from the mentioned grim socio- economic conditions- by the predominance of repressive regimes which are constantly violating human rights and trade union freedoms. These countries are Chile, Paraguay, El Salvador, Guatemala and Haiti. In these countries there is no point in talking about collective agreements or trade union affiliation policy since trade union leaders of all shades of the political spectrum must stay underground and the masses are brutally repressed. As a result of the stubbornness of the governments in power in this group of countries there is no opportunity for dialogue. Together with the creole oligarchies these regimes arbitrarily suppress all manifestations of dissatisfaction, irrespective of which side they come from. com the gov 903 bas EL SALVADOR 요호 possibility of a general ich This country is plagued by a situation of domestic conflict. Political and trade union leaders are persecuted, robbed of their freedom or murdered. Trade union organizations have great difficulty in stepping up their activities. The vast majority of them have been infiltrated by the secret services. MOGAUDE Although three different options were available in the presidential elections, none of these reflected the social forces which are pressing for genuine structural reform within the framework of political participation. Napoleon Duarte never for a moment doubted that he would win, as he was the candidate who came closest to representing the image of the " democrat" vis- à- vis the middle class and the US government. URUGUAY Presidential elections were held on 25 November 1984 after 12 years of military regime; the winner was Julio Maria Sanguinetti, who took office on 10 March. The country has an unemployment rate of 15%, each inhabitant owes an average of$ 1,800, workers' purchasing power has fallen by 50%, the foreign debt exceeds$ 5.5 billion, the gross national product has dropped by 10% and more than 500 political prisoners are in prison. A law was passed which disbanded the trade union national centres, national centres, their leaders were persecuted, interned and/ or murdered and all trade union rights suspended. In this context the Plenario Intersindical de Trabajadores( PIT) played a key part in the restoration of democracy. exoves Uruguay is not in a position to honour its promised repayments on its foreign debt for 1985, and must therefore start negotiating once again. In view of the serious paralysation of production industries and the domestic market, which caused a sharp drop in real income and an unprecedented unemployment rate, a" national agreement" is to be drawn up to overcome the economic and social crisis. vo asxsm 100 289 HONDURAS 10 senim odd to( 801) danes no nsf easI mox? attened not national construction companies of Chilenos 4600 Sb In the last four years this country has received$ 494 m in direct support for the regime in the form of military aid, and in 1985 A this will total another$ 195 m. Suazo Córdoba's government approved a budget of$ 927 m for 1985, without seeming too concerned about the deficit of$ 400 m that is expected this year. Suazo Córdoba announced that despite the enormous foreign debt and high unemployment rate he would resist pressure from the IMF. Only a few days after this statement" currency measures" were taken, aд along the lines of the classic" recipes": cutbacks in public P spending, import restrictions, a wage freeze, budget cuts in social w programmes, and incentives for private enterprise. worker trade union the Rep MOD The budget for economic and social programmes was slashed, and the funds for existing programmes are being used to finance military activities. T Per capita income is$ 600 a year. 60% of the population are unemployed or have a job which does not bring in enough money to meet ob the needs of their families. os zieds qu pataga On ECUADOR on the Car Economic ORGIA The President of this country is León Febres Córdoba, who took of- 19 fice on 10 August 1984. He imposed a 66% increase in the price of oil and oil by- products as well as a 50% increase in public transport prices. bejd нов tremom 5 As a result of this, the Frente Unitario de Trabajadores( FUT), to sw which the three largest trade union centres of Ecuador are affiliated, called a 24- hour strike on 31 October 1984 and 31 October 1984 and a general strike on on 9 and 10 January 1985, as a result of which 5 peopleЯu died, many were injured and 500 arrested. REPUBLIC se ged et se gedmevоM 2S no bied.exew anoijgels Isijnsbise DOMINICAN REPUBLIC This country calls itself democratic, but has reacted to the strug- ar gles of the trade union movement with violent and repressive mea- oq sures. The situation is generally difficult because the population refuses to accept the price increases( 30-60%) imposed by the government and has organized protest demonstrations against the increase in the cost of of living and the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. The government was urged to revoke the price increases for fuel and food and to break off the negotiations with the IMF. are воло At the beginning of February 1985 the strikes and protest demonstrations continued, while raids were carried out on political and I trade union leaders, who were arrested and tortured and their homes searched. The interest payments and repayments on the Dominican Re- s public's foreign debt are estimated at$ 925 m, in addition to a b payments backlog of$ 500 m, which makes over$ 1.4 billion. impossible for the country to repay this sum. ger te It is Loy and A Ame ca's pop CBS 290 11 BOLIVIA recovery is world and the torsion After a one- month strike the factory workers resumed work, once a court decision awarded them a wage increase of 200%. This was approved by the government, but rejected by the employers, who appealed to the supreme court. During the first weeks of January the workers occupied the factories and took entrepreneurs and managerial staff hostage. The federation of factory workers called upon its members to moderate their actions, but the workers were unable to return to their jobs due to an unoffical general strike by transport workers in La Paz. Commercial and administrative activities have been paralysed since the last week in January by a strike of bank employees and a general closure of the banks. This was called by the Bolivian association of banks and financial institutions( ASOBAN), which is demanding guarantees from the government. Other sectors have also asked for wage increases, and there is a possibility of a general strike, which might be called by the Bolivian trade union federation should the government impose further economic measures that do not involve a" wage increase in keeping with the cost of living". The official inflation rate was 21, 779. GUATEMALA 26 Juods s Guatemala has an increasing number of political murders, which are a product of" state terrorism" perpetrated by the" death squads". The elections for a constituent assembly held on 1 July 1984 were won by the Christian Democratic party led by Vinicio Cerezo, followed by the National Centre Union party of the owner of the most important newspapers in the country, Jorge Carpio. This party enjoyed the support of the military and spent$ 8 m on its election campaign. It was therefore surprising that the Christian Democratic Party won. 012 Many left- wing and centre- left parties and political groups refused to take part in the elections because, according to the leader of the Revolutionary Democratic Union, Humberto Gonzales, the electoral system denies illiterate people the right to vote, and since the growing use of violence by the government does not allow free political expression. It was recently announced that following the restoration of constitutionality, presidential elections would be held on 27 October 1984. The military regime of the current head of government, General Oscar Mejía Víctores, has been characterized by its unconditional submissiveness towards the government of the United Sates and by its fear of the Guatemalan population, which has been brutally repressed. Vedd yone do inw al sessioni OM aboop istess to go at sas ad 291 12 ARGENTINA AIVIJOS 1931A This country is in a period of transition towards democracy. President Raúl Alfonsin was sworn in on 10 December 1983, taking over from the military. que 03 seq Jos The population is estimated at 30 million, of whom the working population numbers 9,780,000. The foreign debt amounts to$ 44.96 billion, the economic recession persists and 1.8 million people are unemployed. eldsn end Jud The trade union organizations are in the process of returning to normal by means of democratic elections( the old regime had interfered with the conduct of their business). The internal struggle within the Peronist party developed into a split which affected the Justicial workers' movement, which is torn by violent struggles that could lead to internal splits, thus delaying the process of normalization. COLOMBIA yd bells sd jdpim do dw ez Isep sio yai. tasog This country is democratic, and has a foreign debt of over$ 370 per vi head of the population, a fiscal deficit of over$ 10 m, the nation1000 al currency is constantly being devalued and inflation is running at about 25%. Unemployment is estimated at 17% and illiteracy at 20%. TAUD Human rights and trade union freedoms are more or less respected, although the violations that do occur are committed by the public sector one moment and by the private sector the next. The pressure exerted by the IMF is also being felt in this country, with the imposition of economic measures that have mainly hit the poorer sections of the population. B VENEZUELA BAS BR oyot This country has had a democratic government for 25 years, but has an unemployment rate of 17% of a working population of 4,700,000 people. The average income of a skilled worker is$ 10, and of an unskilled worker$ 5.5. Human rights and trade union freedoms are respected. odd CHILE Is Jon revop asineb medeye is conelolv to eau emiwoxp po osed by ethment accept he price ( 30-60%) For the past 12 years this country has been ruled by the most brutal dictatorship of our time. JI ncreaseI At present the country is in the grip of another period of repression like that of 1973-74. The prisons are simply not big enough, which is why prisoners are detained in stadiums, concentration camps and other inhospitable places. The state of siege is in force, raids are carried out on homes and trade union premises, the freedom of the press has been completely suppressed and councils of war have been set up which can legally commit murder. addition to At the same time, the economic crisis worsens daily, the currency is devalued, a general increase in import duties was imposed which triggered a general increase in the prices of essential goods. No T res 292 13 economic recovery is in sight. Per capita debt is the highest in the world and the foreign debt exceeds$ 20 billion. Unionized workers, mainly the CNC and the CNT, were an important force in mobilizing the population when it was urged to stage a day of protest on 27 March 1985 and come out on a national strike, the date of which has not yet been announced. The US deputy secretary of state for inter- American affairs, Mr Langhorne Motley, was in Chile to hold talks with the government and some opposition( PDC) and trade union leaders. Motley's position is that Chile should not be excluded from a democratic solution vis- à- vis the other Latin American countries. He feels it is necessary to support and promote the process of democratization. Only in this way, he believes, will the regime be able to change. BRAZIL It is assumed that as a result of pressure from the IMF it is unlikely that there will be any economic recovery. woul thank Over 70% of the population earns a minimum income of$ 55 per month. Workers are losing purchasing power every day. As a result of the implementation of an IMF- imposed austerity policy, the Brazilian people has been suffering from unprecedented consequences, such as child mortality, starvation, poverty etc. The social impact of the compensatory measures demanded by the IMF to refinance the foreign debt has been accelerated by the reduction of the wage indexes, which had already been approved and legalized by the Brazilian legislature. The repressive, fascist Vargas corporation laws that date from 1943 the notorious CLTS, based on Mussolini's Carta de Lavoro- still in force. - - are A large number of spontaneous demonstrations were held to protest against the socio- economic situation. The trade unions are neither allowed to become affiliated to international trade secretariats, nor to transfer money abroad. The president elect, Tancredo Neves, who is to take office on 15 March 1985 as the first civilian prime minister after 21 years of military regimes, will be faced not only with the situation described above but with a foreign debt of close on$ 100,000 million. In addition, interest on the debt will this year amount to$ 12,000 million. At a press conference Tancredo Neves declared: " Money is paid back with money, not with the starvation, poverty and unemployment of Brazilian citizens". 293 14 COSTA RICA ed al deb stiqso 99.dpis ni at yxovODS: Dimonose .nolllid OS abesoxs deb mplexo en bas blow add This country has a democratic government. sm Pres The social effects of the expiry of the development model can be seen in the shortage of food, which is the country's most serious problem. Current incomes do not keep pace with inflation. Unemployment is 10%. There are 80,000 jobless out of a working population of 800,000, although this figure does not even include those who are underemployed. ex Boggo smo bпs OM The foreign debt amounts to$ 4 billion, which as a result of pressure from the IMF is affecting the population in the form of cutbacks, cancellations of social programmes, wage freezes etc. The trade union movement is characterized by a high degree of fragmentation and atomization. thus the Human rights are respected, although trade union rights are still violated. 1 MI 91 5 86. d ad MEXICO 20 Augn $ 10 Bi dI This is one of the few countries that have democratic governments; the right to freedom of expression exists, as does the right to join trade unions. There are good prospects of a solution being found to the foreign debt problem, irrespective of the fact that the IMF is still exerting pressure, with a view to getting certain economic measures( such as those already introduced) adopted. These measures would, however, merely push the crisis, which is less apparent than in other Latin American countries, onto the shoulders of the population, which would result in the introduction of a public austerity programme, wage controls etc. 098 In 1984 inflation was 100%, and the foreign debt exceeds$ 80 billion. 03 to gex edT pe 38 The verage income of a skilled worker is$ 10, and a lled work xg of blen 910w enol35xenome audesnoge to redmon episi A and trade union troos eds Jenisp obsidedT 123s smobed as bewolis radien eis anoinu obsad eAT bonds venom assess ebs Isol $ 13 03 100 Pot the past 12 years this country has CH - no Odweave ob Бл 10 axssy IS 1916 19jalnim eming nsilivio dei era as 2801 M beost ed Pompeyisdilim 4000.001 no solo to deb apleid Svods bedro war At the ou on homes and t set cain omic dr 63A A hotll Em ходом" enemyolamend bas worsens daily, the currency is des a gen ral increase in import duties was imposed which triggered a gene al in increase in the prices of essential goods. No Ees 294 15 Despite many limitations the work carried out by the Regional Office has been very successful. We started right from scratch, but necessity constrained us to make the progress we have made to date. We owe this to the guidance we received from colleague Löfblad and from our colleagues in Latin America. In view of this we are satisfied with the education work accomplished by colleague Felipe Delgado in Brazil. Brazil. We take the view that there is enormous potential in Brazil. By continuing the study circle programmes the national trade unions will grow, as will the IFBWW, through new affiliations. We are grateful to colleague Marco Polo for the work he put in until December 1984 as education project leader for Central America and Panama. We should like to thank colleague Juan Herrera, chairman of FETRACONSTRUCCION of Venezuela and member of the IFBWW Executive Committee for the help and advice he has given us. I would like to thank all affiliated organizations for their assistance and the information they have supplied us with on the economic, political and trade union situation in their countries. We realize that we can work even more effectively, and practice and personal experience will assist us in achieving the tasks and goals we have set ourselves. We also owe a word of thanks to the staff of the Regional Office, without whose conscientious work our successes would not have been possible. Pablo Arosemena IFBWW regional representative for Latin America 295 TBT costa enolpeя eda yd duo beizo zow and anolistimil уnem ejiqeed Iubasus yzev need asd epit This country has a democratic government 03 doro Curr ncomes ment is 10 t. 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