FIET FIET 20TH WORLD CONGRESS 第 20/0 FIET 「 世界 大会 TOKYO 21-25 NOV 1983 Z 4631 report on activities 1979- 1983 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMMERCIAL, CLERICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES FI MESSAGES FIET CHAPTER 1 00 Ma ER 2: GENERAL SECRE are and Staff REGIONS Africa( AFRO- FIT) Asia IET) Europe( EURO- FIET) The Americas( IRO- FIET) CHAPTER 41 TRADE SECTIONS Bank Comme Salared Em InsuranceFIET in Industry Insur 第 20 回 下 Order ref. no. GS/ 83/ 20/ E report on 63 72 activities 83 1979- 1983 界 大会 CHAPTER S INTERPROFESS 20TH TOKYO Profe WORLD CONGRESS 25 NOV. 198 Women Youth Employees CHAPTER 6: MULT MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES FIET Company Councils General INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMMERCIAL, CLERICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES 89 96 101 105 113 * Suftung Z 4631 201 19520 3\ 0\ 8\ 85 Lebou 91 по aeitivitos εser- ever gouu HTOS MOBID COMCE28 IMLENHVLIOHV LEDERVLION DE CONNENCIV CREBICVr ГЕДА Г 238YOJAM JADIMOST GMA JAMOI MB CONTENTS OBITUARIES INTRODUCTION MEMBERSHIP OF AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS FIET REPRESENTATION MESSAGES 1 5 . 9 23 onde 63 860 o prideM TILI CHAPTER 1: GOVERNING BODIES 8890000 b droge ( MA\ 5) fson dies ads of 69 19th World Congress World Executive Committee Management Committee 72 82 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL, SECRETARIAT СИА 23ѵтяча тизМУОЛЯМА ЯНТЧАНО Structure and Staff Missions CHAPTER 3: REGIONS Africa( AFRO- FIET) Asia( ASIA- FIET) Europe( EURO- FIET) The Americas( IRO- FIET) EPS 83 DA JAM AMOITA 83 TAHO ..... anokal abaxt to no CHAPTER 4: TRADE SECTIONS YTIЯAGLIO TAH 89 96 101 105 I .... noiteainsp10 xodel Isnoksen noldsains sosial blow Bank Commerce 113 125 Salaried Employees in Industry. Insurance and Social Insurance 135 142 res гас ... vinu noin ebsxT nspiriA to notesainsp10 noisrobot00 nonobart ssqorud ne CHAPTER 5: INTERPROFESSIONAL GROUPS notasio equ Professional and Managerial Staff Women Salaried Employees Youth 155 159 164 . CHAPTER 6: MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES COMPANIES : XSMMA TIMMODIT FIET Company Councils General 173 184 атизтиор CHAPTER 7: TECHNOLOGY Technology Working Group Joint FIET/ IGF Meeting ASIA- FIET Technology Conference EURO- FIET Seminar on Retailing and Banking: The Technological Link Joint Meeting of European Industry Committees FIET Meeting on Computer Aided Design and Manufacture( CAD/ CAM) Report to the 20th World Congress CHAPTER 8: JOB EVALUATION/ CLASSIFICATION 23UTI0 189 192 193 MOITAT ИОСТАТИЯвлячая тач 194 195 195 197 a bixow dre dimmo svitubex birow 203 CHAPTER 9: EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES AND WORKING TIME.. ... 205 12678 bas E8 CHAPTER 10: EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES anote 207 CHAPTER 11: SOLIDARITY PMID: 1Е ЯНТЧАНО .. 231 ( TAL- ORIA) 601A ( TH19- AIBA) siBA CHAPTER 12: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (-) ( TH- 01) alm International Trade Secretariats 251 International Confederation of Free Trade Unions 253 International Labour Organisation 253 World Intellectual Property Organisation 255 International Standardisation Organisation X255 Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development United Nations... em256 256 Amnesty International 257 Organisation of African Trade Union Unity European Trade Union Confederation European Commission 257 257 257 221 116 IslxopanaM Bns Ianolaestog ear CHAPTER 13: PUBLICATIONS sosyolga beix 50 $ 259 OY ANNEX 1: RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIET WORLD AMOITAMINIUM: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 267 ETL allow yo ANNEX 2: STATUTES OF THE AFRICAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION 279 OBITUARIES WOGU ANANABA, the dis the distinguished ed African trade unionist and ANNEX 3: DECLARATIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIET WORKING GROUP ed on FOR WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES record in the Nigeria trade union mover ANNEX 4: RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE FOURTH EUROPEAN ICFT REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF FIET ON FULL EMPLOYMENT the AND THE REDUCTION OF WORKING TIME denly 287 ipal of 301 in 309 closure of the College, he was appo ted to the ed ANNEX 5: EXCERPTS FROM SPEECHES GIVEN BY THE GENERAL ad office SECRETARY ANNEX 6: STATEMENT BY THE FIET GENERAL SECRETARY TO THE ALLA 5TH MEETING OF THE UN EXPERT GROUP ON THE international depa RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT... 319 GEORGE MEANY, founder and first President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ( AFL- CIO), died on 10 January 1980. In a message of sympathy, the FIET General Secretary said:" On behalf of FIET, I want to express deep appreciation and esteem held for the outstanding contribution the American workers led by George Meany have made to the building and strengthening of free labour throughout the world. The fact that millions of workers today enjoy human and trade union rights through their free and democratic trade unions on all continents owes much to George Meany's personal dedication and support of international trade union work". RAY ALTMAN, General Secretary of the FIET affiliated National Union of Distributive Workers and National Union of Commercial and Allied Workers of South Africa, died on 23 June 1980 after a long illness. He joined the NUDW in 1952 and became its General Secretary in 1956, a position he held until shortly before his death. Ray Altman was known as the" Shopworkers! Advocate for his untiring work for the improvement of wages and working conditions. JOSE EMILIO ESCOBAR BARRIOS and MARIA ADELA GONZALEZ, Secretary and Board Member, respectively, of the FIET affiliate Sindicato de Trabajadores del Instituto Gua Guatemalteco teco de Seguridad Social( STIGSS) were tortured and assassinated at the end of June 1980. Those members of FIET who participated in the Congress in Caracas will recall the statement made by CRA SO THIS SHTYE TO TIMMA 23ЛУОЛЯМА ОЛІЯАЛАА измом яоч MEVID 90 194 * УНАТЯЯЭЛа XMA 195 18 ХАЙНА янт по чистячка и ант чонта сил, тизнамялата ИЗТИЯ ЧІНВИОГТАЛЗЯ PERSPECTIVES AND WORKING TIME CHAPTER 10: EDUCATIONAL ACTIVI CHAPTER 11: SOLIDARITY CHAPTER 12: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 203 205 207 231 International Trade Secretariats 251 International Confederation of Free Trade Unions 253 International Labour Organisation..... 253 World Intellectual Property Organisation 255 International Standardisation Organisation 255 Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development 256 Nations 256 Amnesty International 257 Organisation of African Trade Union Unity 257 European Trade Union Confederation European Commission 257 257 CHAPTER 13: PUBLICATIONS 259 ANNEX 1 RES RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIET WORLD COMMITTEE 267 STATUTES OF THE AFRICAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION 279 1 ARREDOOBITUARIES s bepbol bas slams to iss WOGU ANANABA, the distinguished African trade unionist and senior member of the ICFTU Education Department, died suddenly on 30 October 1979 at the age of 54. After an outstanding record in the Nigerian trade union movement going back to pre- independence days, Wogu Ananaba became Director of the ICFTU African Regional Office in Lagos and later Principal of the ICFTU International Labour College in Kampala. On the closure of the College, he was appointed to the education staff of the ICFTU, operating from the head office in Brussels. to 1981, died at the god abas ALLAN HARGREAVES, head of the British TUC international department since 1960, died on 20 December 1979 aged 61. anon notnu Is GEORGE MEANY, founder and first President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ( AFL- CIO), died on 10 January 1980. In a message of sympathy, the FIET General Secretary said:" On behalf of FIET, I want to express deep appreciation and esteem held for the outstanding contribution the American workers led by George Meany have made to the building and strengthening of free labour throughout the world. The fact that millions of workers today enjoy human and trade union rights through their free and democratic trade unions on all continents owes much to George Meany's personal dedication and support of international trade union work". remio bus quods to in A selv at 081 Isoto0 S no beib robsof non b RAY ALTMAN, General Secretary of the FIET affiliated National Union of Distributive Workers and National Union of Commercial and Allied Workers of South Africa, died on 23 June 1980 after a long illness. He joined the NUDW in 1952 and became its General Secretary in 1956, a position he held until shortly before his death. Ray Altman was known as the" Shopworkers' Advocate" for his untiring work for the improvement of wages and working conditions. sedodoo ES no boib non to anoinU Хя .08e1 JOSE EMILIO ESCOBAR BARRIOS and MARIA ADELA GONZALEZ, Secretary and Board Member, respectively, of the FIET affiliate Sindicato de Trabajadores del Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social( STIGSS) were tortured and assassinated at the end of June 1980. Those members of FIET who participated in the Congress in Caracas will recall the statement made by 2 Brother Escobar to the Congress, vehemently attacking the oppressive and corrupt policies of the Guatemalan Government. The Congress expressed its admiration for the courageous stand taken by Brother Escobar. The FIET General Secretary lodged a complaint with the ILO against the Government of Guatemala and asked affiliates to send messages of condolence to the union. A FIET Escobar Memorial Fund was established to support persecuted FIET members and their families. od good pai oed adanan pow ey ΠΟ SVEND BACHE VOGNBJERG, President of the Trade Union Advisory Committee( TUAC) of the OECD, died suddenly in Sweden on 21 August 1980 during a meeting of the Nordic Council of Trade Unions. He was 58. A member of the Danish Union of Commercial and Clerical Employees, Brother Vognbjerg served for many years as Workers' Representative of Denmark at ILO Conferences and was also a Secretary of the Danish LO. OUT , 23 ORAH MALIA PATRICK E. GORMAN, Chairman Emeritus of the United Food& Commercial Workers' International Union( UFCW), died in Chicago on 2 September 1980. All offices of the UFCW were closed for a day on 5 September in honour of the deceased leader, who was a veteran of the struggle to organise white collar workers in the United States. A Patrick Gorman Memorial Fund was established.bled modes bns noisierqqs qeeb sssxqxe eved yno sposo yd be axedo naixem enou spnete bas pribilud odd of sbam ROGER LANDRY, who served FIET for many years in his capacity as chartered accountant, died suddenly on 30 September 1980 at the age of 76. 03 doum aswonen Is no anoinu obsxs bo non abaxd snl to zoqque bas noldsolbeb Lanoaxeq " dow GERHARD WEISSENBERG, Austrian Minister of Labour and former trade union leader, died on 2 October 1980 in Vienna. An international authority on social security questions, he played an important role in the formulation of the social security instruments adopted by the ILO after the war. In 1980 he was elected President of the International Labour Conference. bied ed Intens ed as mwona asw IA уe.diseb aid exoted. aepew evoxqm edd not dow palju aid rol" JEDOVA " s GABRIEL KHOURY, President of the FIET affiliated Federation of Bank Employees' Unions of the Lebanon, died on 23 October 1980. MODA AIЯAM b 2018 2200 THIY od to vievidoeqesxxedmoM biso bas HENK FRANSEN, member of the FIET Dutch affiliate Mercurius and a long- standing and active member of the FIET Commerce Trade Section Committee, died on 23 October 1980. saut to be ori vd obem nom 3 INTRO CTION ANDRE BRACONIER, General Secretary of the International Federation of Free Teachers' Unions( IFFTU), died in Brussels on 1 January 1981 after a long illness. besus i doda -xebsel aid zobu bas UTTOI de to sizes 98 Goldomo add to ybod evitostle as as bepxems UTI sit gide MAURICE MASSAY, former President of FIET's Belgian affiliate SETCA and a long- standing member of the FIET World Executive Committee, died suddenly on 8 March 1981. Maurice Massay retired from his union in February 1977 and at the World Executive Committee meeting in April 1978 he was presented with the FIET Gold Badge in honour of the valuable services he 1983 had rendered to the international trade union movement. to rebasteb awoдx- 11ew A£ 81 19dmed 8 no to eno asw ea ed ai anolini bus suisv OTTO TOTLAND, former President of FIET's Norwegian affiliate 197 HK and member of the FIET World Executive Committee from 1970 to 1981, died at the end of June 1981 in Oslo. He retired from the presidentship of HK in October 1980 and was awarded the FIET Gold Badge by the World Executive Committee in recognition of his outstanding services to the international trade union movement. TI 201 aux bou + 18% ( 50) ( 27) ( 9) OTTO CALACE, General Secretary of the FIET Argentinian affiliate FATSA and member of the IRO- FIET Executive Committee, died in a car accident at the end of September 1981.10 anon 02 Isens as 120lead synex absxT Eser vist BI ad be beaaszqxe GIOVANNI CAPOBIANCO, General Secretary of the FIET Italian affiliate UIB, died in a car accident at the end of Septemberment 1981. He was on his way to attend the FIB Congress in Bari and to meet the FIET General Secretary when the fatal accident ment occurred. Particular noteworthy is the memb hip increase in Africa(+ 115 ALBERT MUGABE, Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, died suddenly on 1 December 1981. The positive already to be noted mt of by ica, which wa y due to the ne HARRY ORTMANN, ORTMANN, the Director of International Affairs and Secretary of the Trade Union Council of the Deutsche AngePstelltengewerkschaft( DAG), died on 4 June 1982. Harry Ortmann the was actively involved in the work of FIET. repr 1 by a full member in the World Executive YEOH TECH CHYE, the former President of ASIA- FIET, died of a heart attack in Kuala Lumpur on 23 October 1982. He was 59. A President of the National Union of Bank Employees and the Malaysian Trades Union Congress for many years, he held the foxpost of President of ASIA- FIET until 1974. hip in within the the is pproximately follows: 4 OTTO KERSTEN, General Secretary of the ICFTU, died on 17 November 1982. Born in 1928, he was only 54 years old when a short illness caused his passing away. He was the longest serving General Secretary of the ICFTU and under his leadership the ICFTU emerged as an effective body for the promotion of freedom and trade union rights. Otto Kersten's personal commitment to alleviating the plight of the poor and underprivileged will always be remembered. bizow add ds bas Trer VISU n CYRILL DAAL, President of the national trade union centre" De Moederbond" and of a FIET affiliate in Surinam, was assassinated on 8 December 1982. A well- known defender of democratic values and institutions in the country, he was one of the leading citizens massacred by the military regime. is beib 18I GERHARD VATER, member of the DGB Executive Board and responsible for finances, died suddenly on 28 December 1982. He was elected to the DGB Board in 1977 after having been President for 17 years of the German woodworkers' federation( IG Holz und Kunststoff). deceased JUMA BOY, General Secretary of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions of Kenya( COTU) and Member of Parliament, died on 18 July 1983. In a cable to COTU, the FIET General Secretary expressed his shock over the sudden death. Kenya has lost an outstanding trade union leader and the African and international labour movement a capable colleague and friend. 819 odd bredde od yow aid no sew sH.18еI bexzoo Austrian Minister of Labour and formet trade union leader, died on 2 October 1980 in Vienna. An borasipne Stedto setete TRA played an importe18eIraadmoedencaba bebola abert security instruments adopted by the ILO after the war. In 1980 he was elected President of the International Labour Confererins asist Lanos 30 xoteldedИНАНТНО УЯЛАН -spn edoated and to Ilonuoo noinU obsted to vis 10 H.S8eI onut& no bolb,( OAC) doadowepredsta GABRIEL KHOURY, PresideHow lovelylevites baw Bank Employees' Unions of the Lebanon, died on 23 October 1980. s to beib THI- AIZA to jebite remold, YHO HOST HOSY A.е2 esv SH.£ 801 edo ES no zuqmul sisux ak od sed Jagboth, aby cynus obsegno nobat zobesTcasievalsM Section Committee, dieder2131146184 to Jubias to deoq 5 ( ever eonte) 820+ The FIET World Action Programme X 9019 by the ( 1979) Congress remained the local inst also the ya sup INTRODUCTION ck for SE8R9 to qidaze gi Inspo Isolpex eds Isnolpex dati ni zaoi Following the decision taken by the 19th World Congress( 1979) in Caracas to extend the periods between Congress from three to four years, the present Report on Activities covers the period from 31 July 1979 to 31 July 1983. volume constant brs and to 90 пос Isvol seeds yol ybod blxow ex dom and as THIS pat In this period, FIET's membership has grown by 1'167'751. In July 1983, FIET had 7'563'819 members in 210( 1979: 179) unions in 86( 1979: 79) countries. regular specific Company es s were CD my profiles news The regional distribution of the present membership is as follows( 1979 figures are given in brackets): WEURO- FIET στα 587 4'321'162 in 73 unions in 24 countries 69846 5958m 8583+ 9,7% a'asmow( 3'938'196)( 65) T( 24) ears to show ad al dtuby bas bas nodes al reel vam ni blod vifungua asw ClosIRO- FIET 1'790'277 in 50 unions in 27 countries Incre++ 18% CO rdin( 1'516'479)( 50) affiliates in 8 ASIA- FIET + 48% BRS AFRO- FIET + 115,4% ( 27) 1'129 342 in 48 unions in 13 countries ( 762'707) ( 44) ( 13) 323'038 in 28 unions in 19 countries ( 149'954)( 20) 19859)( 15) 1872 isup 46385 Despite the continued economic world crisis, wide- spread unemployment, the rapid introduction of modern technology in our sectors and increasingly anti- union measures by employers and conservative governments, FIET's membership increased in all regions. Secretary IET Particularly noteworthy is the membership increase in Africa(+ 115%) and in Asia- Oceania(+ 48%). edi sonie adj baq baqolaveb which was dotdw ypofondos no quod pro edit to noted dow The positive development of our International in Africa, already to be noted by the last World Congress, is mainly due to the new affiliation of unions from Egypt, Lesotho, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The successful establishment in 1981 of FIET's African Regional Organisation( AFRO- FIET) marked a milestone in the development of our International, thus completing the regional structural set- up of FIET. Since the Caracas Congress, Africa is also represented by a full member in the World Executive Committee. bas apridem quoxp Ianolaatoxxent bas molto ebx to redmon xp A The unusual increase of our membership in Asia and Oceania is mainly due to new members from Australia, Japan and Thailand. With the establishment of FIET's Japanese Liaison Council in 1982, there are all prospects for FIET to gain substantial additional membership in that country. Within the trade sections, the world membership is approximately as follows: of salaried employees. 6 Bank Commerce Insurance/ Social Insurance Industry + 65%( since 1979) 1'603'241 3'257'164 + 10% 716'280 1'987'134 + 34% + 3% The extraordinary development of both the Bank and Insurance/ Social Insurance sections are mainly due to the expanded activities for these sections in the regional organisations, the increase in membership of existing affiliates and the affiliation of new member organisations. In October 1981, world conferences for bank employees and insurance/ social insurance employees were organised in Lisbon, Portugal. These were the first conferences of bank and insurance employees ever held at world level, confirming FIET as the most representative world body for these categories of workpeople. This is a welcome addition to FIET's historically established world- wide representativity for commercial workers and salaried employees in industry. - The interprofessional groups women salaried employees, youth, and professional and managerial staff have made further progress. The regional organisations, AFRO- FIET, ASIA- FIET and IRO- FIET, have nominated co- ordinators for the respective groups, who regularly participate in the work of these groups. The second FIET World Women's Conference was successfully held in May 1981 in Washington, and youth conferences and seminars were regularly held in the period under review. 19-041 # 81+ ( TS) ( 08)( eva'ara') In 1979 the the interprofessional group for professional and managerial staff launched a world- wide campaign for the right to organise for supervisory staff. This on- going campaign included regional meetings and seminars and will culminate in a World Conference for Professional and Managerial Staff, which is scheduled to be held in 1984. In view of the increasing technological polarisation of the workforce into highly qualified supervisory grades, on the one hand, and low- skilled categories of manpower, on the other, coupled with increasing attempts to prevent the integration of supervisory staff into the mainstream of the trade union movement by promoting a so- called" third force" between employers and workers, FIET's activities will have to be intensified in that area in the years to come. t (# 211+) solni qidexedmom sd el ydzowadon visi 9859 Since the the last Congress, a further interdisciplinary further interdisciplinary structure was developed, with the creation of the Working Group on Technology, which has functioned as a co- ordinating body for the trade sections and the interprofessional groups. During the period under review, the Group revised the FIET Action Programme on Technology, published a FIET Model Technology Agreement, and devoted considerable attention to health and safety issues. The Regional Organisations were also closely involved in this important area of activities. For instance, For instance, in October 1982 a successful ASIA- FIET Conference on Technology was held in Melbourne.us 90mm situ bio oda a odmom Ilots yd bet A great number of trade section and interprofessional group meetings and seminars were held in the period under review. A widely publicised event in that connection was the Seminar on Retailing and Banking: The Technological Link, held in 1982. These expanded activities have at the same time contributed to a rapid increase in the number of FIET'S publications, which in turn has brought the gist of our activities closer to national trade union officers at all levels. est ad ai ebsite w эхд Wollo 7 The FIET World Action Programme( WAP), which was revised by the Caracas ( 1979) Congress and is up again for modification by the Tokyo Congress, remained the focal instrument of our world- wide activities. The WAP is also the yard- stick for the basic demand policies for FIET's affiliates in all parts of the world and thus the guarantor for the continued and strengthened cohesion of the world- wide activities of our International. bas sose no notulose 6 rebianoo of noqu bellso в dobri The FIET WAP also provides an important element for the FIET sponsored educational activities at national and regional levels in the developing world. Since 1979 about 2'500 colleagues per year benefitted from our educational activities.nipam tam added ton yam ainT" blчow o̟nipnsdo dotdw apalbsed- dua add bad reddo e nqmi aids to edi, basi do exp The activities on multinational companies, which are carried out in the framework of the trade section work, were further intensified. The established Company Councils had regular meetings; ad hoc meetings on specific MNC's were convened and company profiles and special news sheets on specific companies were published. It was also possible to arrange for direct meetings with the management of certain MNC's. Of particular interest in this connection is the fact that first contacts with the European Computer Manufacturers Organisation( ECMA) were established. aspaw sex ni ne þvoxqmt bound To A5 RAW A mud Closely linked with our activities in the field of MNC's is the ever increasing co- ordinating work by the Secretariat to assist affiliates in conflict situations. These range from actions in defense of trade union rights to solidarity actions in support of affiliates who find themselves in situations of dispute with national or multinational employers. The relevant chapter of the report underlines the growing importance of the Secretariat's involvement in solidarity activities, underlining once more the fact that international trade union work has become an indispensable complement to national trade union activities. is abzasbasta ada basieb od noqu bells exom bas stom 915 ysbot Special attention was devoted to support our affiliates in South Africa. Our affiliate CCAWUSA has made great progress in increasing its membership despite the serious set- back due to the detention of its General Secretary for some six months. FIET's efforts to exert world- wide pressure on the South African Government to release Emma Mashinini were no doubt decisive for her eventual liberation.omyolgmenu dpid to aleve! zow nolau abs Ismo dad anoas ol al I dadanos ao I.axedim x The Secretariat has also granted support to families of persecuted leaders of affiliated organisations. This support is mainly financed by FIET's Escobar Fund, established by the FIET World Executive Committee in 1980 following the assassination of José Emilio Escobar Barrios and Maria Adela Gonzalez, elected leaders of our affiliate STIGSS in Guatemala. In December 1982 the Secretariat organised world- wide protests against the murder of the President of our affiliate in Surinam, Cyrill Daal, and other persons by the regime of Colonel Bouterse.xave siedmom txen edi xol THI to anotjos bus alivios de rol asalumi som FIET has continued to co- operate closely with all sectors of the international free and democratic trade union movement, the ICFTU and other International Trade Secretariats. Close relations were also maintained with the ETUC( European Trade Union Confederation) and the OATUU( Organisation for African Trade Union Unity). FIET has played an active role in intergovernmental bodies, such as the ILO and the OECD in defending the interests of salaried employees. 90 16392098 E801 daupuд, svens 8 Bank ince 1979) In 1980 I was invited by the UN Expert Group on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development to testify before the Group on FIET'S policies on that subject. The statement, which was endorsed by the World Executive Committee, is reproduced in the annex to this report. The Secretariat has closely followed discussions on this important question within the ICFTU and other international organisations, and the 20th World Congress is called upon to consider a resolution on Peace and Disarmament, referred to it by the World Executive Committee. W The 20th World Congress is convened under the theme of" FIET in a Changing World". This may not be the most imaginative theme for a World Congress of this importance. On the other hand, the sub- headings which will lead the Congress discussions summarise admirably the problem areas FIET has been dealing with in the recent past and will be called upon to deal with in the years to come, namely: bad lion ynaqtoo badalldatas 100 bas benevole a White Collar Workers Fight for: - employment security and job creation - equitable and effective development and trade policies equal opportunities and equal pay for work of equal value - continued improvement in real wages World Wor - epa ces humanisation of work and protection of the work environment - reduction in working time o di bent vienolo - control over new technology ed ydzow pitsibo- 00 pm - strong trade union organisation Congress delegates are therefore called upon to examine the most important problem areas with which our members are confronted in both developed and developing countries. and xow nojau basnoter Loval It has been repeatedly pointed out in recent months that trade unions today are more and more called upon to defend the standards their members had achieved during long years of hard struggle and sacrifice. Workers in offices and commerce, the traditional sectors of FIET's membership, are increasingly affected by the rapid technological changes in the workforce of both developed and developing countries. The crisis in international economic and financial relations, and the chronic levels of high unemployment inflict severe and lasting hardships upon our members. It is for these reasons that international trade union work must be strengthened. More and more, white collar workers, women, youth, employees in supervisory grades, must be motivated to join trade union ranks. Their interests can only effectively be defended if they operate nationally within the mainstream of the trade union movement and internationally within FIET. Congress is called upon to discuss areas of vital importance for FIET's members everywhere. I am confident that these discussions will provide important impulses for the activities and actions of FIET for the next four years, so as to equip the International to effectively meet the manifold challenges with which our membership is being confronted. RALL Geneva, August 1983 boc tan Meier лог .899yolgme bein General Secretary ARGENTINA 2. 3. ARUBA EFECTIVO 3. The Antigua Workers' Union Asociación Bancaria( AB) Asociación Supervisores de la ndustria Metalúrgica de la República Argentina( ASA) Confederación General de Empl 5. Fede 6. Comercio( GSC) Federación de Asociaciones de Braba adores de la Sanidad Argentina( FATSA) Federación Unica de Viaj ces O la República Argentina( PUVA) Sindicato del Seguro Sindicato Unico de Argentino SUTACA Arubaanse Bond van Werknemers Instellingen( ABV) MEMBERSHIP OF AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS Argentina 75.000 18 986 10.000 Automóvil Club 4.000 Verplegende Aust Australian Insurance Employee Union( EU) Commonwealth Bank officers' Bociation( CHO) Federated Clerks Union of Auezalia( PCUA) Shop, Distributive& Allied Sloyees ees' Association Bank Karmachari Federation( BE Grindlays Bank Employees' Fedzation of Bangladesh The Barbados Workers' Union 17. Syndicat des Employés, Techniciens et Cadres de Belgique( SETCA) 18. Fe Federación Sindical de Trabajadores del Servicio Nacional de Caminos 090 EZ 32 101 AUSTRALIA 10. 11. 12. 13. 5. BANG BANGLADESH 14. 15. 6. BARBADOS 16. 7. BELGIQUE 3. BOLIVIA poli Les Moment between world tion 20th which to ed upon to examine the most impor hich our members are confronted in both develinted out in more called upon to ved during long years of ces and commerce, the tra the that trade unions the standards their truggle and sacrifice. sectors of FIET's increasingly affected by the rapid technological changes orkforce of both developed and develop in international economic and financial countries. The crisis ions, and the chronic levels of high unemployment inflict severe and lasting hardships upon our members. It is for these reasons that international trade union work must be ngthened. More and more, white collar workers, women, youth, employees in supervisory gre zanks. Their interests can nationally within the be motivated to join trade union vely be defended if they operate trade union movement and inter+ nationally within PIET Congress is members everywhere. important impulses four years, nifold challenges ternation cal importance for FLET's discussions will provide ions of FIET for the next to effectively meet the in being confronted. Mein General Secretary COUNTRY PAYS LAND PAIS 33 1. ANTIGUA 1. ORGANISATION de acer- Cap( DVC) ORGANISATION ORGANISATION regatorphing( 1) ORGANIZACION Haugeja od koucor LONK The Antigua Workers' Union regatterud( DEP) MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO STƏ 083 TT 318 620 500 300 080 31 2. ARGENTINA 2. Asociación Bancaria( AB)( DE). 3. 13 сльпа 4. 5. 18. ESPANA 6. TS COBYCVO Se Federación Unica de Viajantes de la República Argentina( FUVA) Asociación Supervisores de la Industria Metalúrgica de la República Argentina( ASIMRA) brohess of Cabine Confederación General de Empleados de Comercio( CGEC) Federación de Asociaciones de Trabajadores de la Sanidad Argentina( FATSA)( CEM) 75 000 18 986 I 300 205 000 100 000 320 12 000 7. II* COBIV BICY 3. ARUBA Sindicato del Seguro de la República Argentina 8. Sindicato Unico de Trabajadores del Automóvil Club 52 SUTACATCGG Argentino SUTACA Cure ge Lisps sole de ing 9. Arubaanse Bond van Werknemers in Verplegende Instellingen( ABV) $ 932 10 000 4000 I 000 520 1 000 o get coICTO 4. AUSTRALIA 10. 11. 12. 13. Australian Insurance Employees' Union( AIEU) Commonwealth Bank Officers' Association( CBOA) HOC Federated Clerks Union of Australia( FCUA) Shop, Distributive& Allied Employees' Association 23 060 32 316 101 600 143 850 TO" ST 5. BANGLADESH 14. Bank Karmachari Federation( BKF) 15. Grindlays Bank Employees' Federation of Bangladesh 800 6250 415 21. FRANCE da no come Сто 6. BARBADOS 16. The Barbados Workers' Union a BEVSIT UST goa S es use gu 292 800 7. BELGIQUE 17. Syndicat des Employés, Techniciens et Cadres de Belgique( SETCA) 750 000 1 650 137 454 18. BOLIVIA Буха BA 18. Federación Sindical de Trabajadores del Servicio OBCW Nacional de Caminos al Union( ICU) 1 500 EBXVHD WENT 11 12 COUNTRY PAYS LAND BOIAIV PAIS ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ge Coutu ORGANISATION e pepelagorea ger ORGANIZACION Berardne( BEICV) BEFCIONE ge MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 731 424 9. BRAZIL 19. BVKBVDOB Te Confederacao Nacional dos Trabalhadores nas Empresas de Credito( CONTEC) 200 000 20. 12 BY CIVDESH Confederacao Nacional dos Trabalhadores no Comercio ( CNTC) BUк Embroдsea, Regeneron of Budg во коктерест додекартом( ВК) 220 120 000 472 10. COLOMBIA 21. 73" 22. IT A ynaLBYTTY 23. Sindicato de Trabajadores del Banco del Comercio ( SINTRABANCOM) VITTO Embroдesa, yazo Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria Gastronómica, Hotelera y Similares de Colombia" Hocar" Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores del Instituto Colombiano de Seguros Sociales( SNICSS) e$ 20 500 143 820 101 000 35 350 $ 6.000 24. 3' VEORY Sindicato Union Nacional de Empleados del Comercio ( UNEC) ues BOD AS Mеeme Asxbye douge 11. COSTA RICA 8 25. Federacion Costarricense de Trabajadores de la Salud ( FECTSALUD) Go ge reps sgore gor ynfo@ QATI CIMP 12. CURACAO 26. 27. Christelijke Bond van Werknemers in Verplegende Instellingen( CBV) As go Curaçao Federation of Workers( CFW) b 1000 250 1 000 # 000 TO 000 1 425 IS 000 2 шег 13. CYPRUS 28. 29. угос 14. DANMARK Y 30. 31. I VALICOV 32. Бута IND Була 15. DEUTSCHLAND 33. E.T.Y.K. Cyprus Union of Bank Employees O.I.Y.K. Federation of Clerical Employees of Cyprus you enbe Dansk Funktionaerforbund( DF) Danske Bank funktionaerers Landsforening( DBL) Danske Forsikringsfunktionaerers Landsforening( DFL) Danske Sparekassefunktionaerers Landsforening( DSFL) Handels- og Kontorfunktionaerernes Forbund i Danmark OKCYM( HK) ION 34. 35. Teknisk Landsforbund( TL) ОБСУИТЕНСІОН 36.VM Deutsche Angestellten- Gewerkschaft( DAG) 31 089 11 379 219 083 BEECLIAO 22 118 EBSVHI ВЫБЕСЯТЬ 357 860Ь 750 100 000 ( CCEC) 502 612 1 200 18 a8e 17 290 7 283 COUNTRY DIV PAYS LAND PAIS ORGANISATION bronses, Legers( VIBER) ORGANISATION ORGANISATIONS( BLIн22) ORGANIZACION MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 13 Tug 15. DEUTSCHLAND 37. Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund( DGB) COM Ice gee 620 0009 38. Gewerkschaft Handel, Banken und Versicherungen( HBV) 360 340 16. DOMINICA 39. Waterfront& Allied Workers' Union TST СОЛУНУ 781 TELTOST CASI 17. EGYPT 40. National Trade Union of Banks, Insurances& Financial Affairs( NTUBIFA) 1 000 80.000 75. ald Salari se СПУСЕНУГУ ee a ger e 18. ESPANA 41. 42. 32 CHEMVDY 43. CO ве 14 600 8.000€ 60 000 31 000 19. FIJI ез 44. CE 45. 31, INDONESIA 46. er* 20. FINLAND 47. 48. 49. 50. 53° 21. FRANCE 51. 52. 53. 35. ITALIA Бута 54. гуир БУЛГ 22. GHANA Federación de Empleados y Técnicos ELA- STV Federación Estatal de Banca, Ahorro, Seguros y Oficinas( FEBASO- UGT) Federación Estatal de Trabajadores del Comercio ( FETC- UGT)( DLO) Technical gee gubrolça ge gaudne Fiji Bank Employees' Union go to 906( OTAE) Insurance Officers' Association National Union of Factory and Commercial Workers Αυτοί οι Di VTT ЛИТОВ ОТ гроб тесктростае sug vTeд москека Liiketyöntekijäin Liitto r.y.( LIIKELIITTO) BIB) Pankkitoimihenkilöliitto Bankmannaförbundet r.y. Suomen Teollisuustoimihenkilöiden Liitto r.y.( STL) Vakuutusväen Liitto- Försäkringsmannaförbundet r.y. ( VvL- Fmf) ON RESER 9149 sug combrice BELE( DEX) Fédération des Employés et Cadres( FEC) Fédération Nationale de la Coiffure, de l'Esthétique et de la Parfumerie Le og anbe Fédération Nationale F.O. des V.R.P. et Cadres de la Représentation Commerciale et des Délégués Médicaux L'Union des Cadres et Ingénieurs de la CGT Force OBC Ouvrière( L'UCI) del Turismo 55. Industrial& Commercial Workers' Union( ICU) 130000 10-200 500 520.000 94466 31 152 45 082 7.968 53 200 1000 950 10 000 20 000 I COUNTRY PAYS ORGANISATION ORGANISATION COMICS MORKS, Quo( ICN) MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF LAND PAIS ORGANISATION( C) ORGANIZACION ec I MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 23* 23. GREAT BRITAIN 56. SI EBVMCE 57. 58. 20° 59. БЕНГУНО 60. 61. 24. GRECE 62. 63. COSTA RICA 43° 25. GRENADA 64. 65. Grenada Technical and Allied Workers' Union 18* ВЕБУНУ ge 26. GUATEMALA 66. Sindicato de Trabjadores del Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social( STIGSS) 27. ECALL GUYANA Association of Clerical, Technical and Supervisory Staffs( ACTSS) Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff( APEX) Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs( ASTMS) Lokakuusto pruger I* A* National Union of Insurance Workers- Prudential Section( NUIWPS) The Banking, Insurance and Finance Union( BIFU) Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers ( USDAW) TON OF Fédération des Employés Privés de la Grèce( OIYE) Fédération des Organisations des Employés de Banque de Grèce( OTOE) Commercial and Industrial Workers' Union 200 300 150000 31 000 20.000 492 3.000 109 000 75 000 13 361 152 000 250 000 8 0750 14 000 1 886 3 000 67. Clerical and Commercial Workers' Union( CCWU) 68. National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees( NAACIE) ( HBA) 28. HAUTE VOLTA 69. Fédération des Employés des Maisons de Commerce des Industries et des Banques( FEMCIBAN) 529. IWMD HONDURAS Sindicato de Trabajadores del Instituto Hondureno оBCуde Seguridad Social( STIHSS) BAR DEUTSCHLAND € 30. INDIA QBC 71. Стои ОКСУИТРУСТОЙ All India Bank Employees' Federation( AIBEF) 1 298 es07 288 ELB1 000 HEJCPIEDSHAH ELLECLIE 36 54215. 14 COUNTRY PAYS LAND PAIS ORGANISATION you gee en gea pubƑolga ge commGL.CG ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ou que luge gea gubroлa qe padnes s ORGANIZACION MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO T 030 TOT pob' asc AS VIIT 30. INDIA 401 TEBOLHO 72. All India Confederation of Bank Officers' Services Organisations( AICOBOO) 190 000 73. All India National Life Insurance Employees'orker Federation( AINLIEF) 3 471 Banque 74. 38° KOBEV( 2001) Indian Centre of Managerial Employees' and Professionals' Organisations( ICMEPO) 5 000 Quroue 75. Indian National Commercial and Salaried Employees' 25 733 107 Association( INCSEA) ( OCB- L) 38° KEMAY MAL 76. Indian National, Commercial and Salaried Employees' Federation( INCSEF) 22 000 77. State Bank of India& Subsidiary Banks Employees Union( SBISBEU) 32 000 78. 22 The National Commercial, Technical& Salaried Employees' Association( NCTSEA) TO2 833 ( 200) 100 100 ing Employees 31. INDONESIA 79. Banking, Monetary and Insurance Workers' Unione or ( SESPPEKA- GASBIINDO) titute Staff Union( RRISU) 10 000 33° питона 32. IRELAND 80. 81. Irish Bank Officials' Association( IBOA) The Irish Union of Distributive Workers and Clerks( IUDWC) 20.000 20 000 14 500 yg quac ATLA 33. ISLAND 82. Landssamband Islenzkra Verzlunarmanna( 10) 34. ISRAEL S 83. 84. 32 98 Technicians' Union( TL) Union( DTWU) Union of Clerical, Administrative and Public ST Service Employees( UCAPSE) IB) 47 sind 35. ITALIA 85. Federazione Italiana Bancari( FIB) 86. Federazione Italiana Sindacati, Addetti Servizi, TVMD Commerciali Affini e del Turismo( FISASCAT) COMBA 87. OKCPA Credito( FISAC- CGIL) Federazione Italiana Sindacati Assicurazioni e 9464 10 000 90000 JHARS 35 000 80.000 33 000 NEWBEBBHTE 15 COUNTRY PAYS ORGANISATION( I2C- cer) LAND PAIS ORGANISATION ODG ITU qeyr ORGANISATION IT VEETUT gey( 12vacy) ORGANIZACION ORCHEST 6 geffT 201 MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 32° ILVETV Legends To S( SIB) 32.000 35. ITALIA 88. Unione Italiana Bancari( UIB) 15 000 89. 34° IZKVET 837 Unione Italiana Lavoratori Turismo Commercio Servizi ( UILTUCS) or( ar) 10 000 TO 000 36. JAMAICA € 90. 91. Bustamante Industrial Trade Union( BITU) National Workers' Union of Jamaica 5 000 92. 81* Union of Technical, Administrative& Supervisory Personnel( UTASP) DIRE OFTAS MO 1 000 500 74 200 33° IBET VID 800. 50.000 37. JAPAN 93. Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions ( Jidoshasoren) INDO) 50 000 31° IMDOMBIV 94. Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren) 20 000 95. 96. GRENADA 38. KENYA Japan Federation of Commercial Workers' Unions( JUC) The Japanese Federation of Textile, Garment, Chemical, Distributive and Allied Industry Workers' Unions( Zensen) 100 100 100 000 33 000 65 Legeza: 2701( MCB) 66. 32° I 39. KOREA( SOUTH) 98. 27. GUYANA Korean Federation of Bank& Financial Labour Unions 1( KFBU) de 97. Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers ( KUCFAW) 24 023 52 32 333 71 914 2.000 Ag 40. LESOTHO 308, INDIE VOLTA 100. 101. Lesotho Union of Bank Employees( LUBE) Union of Shop, Secretaries, Distributive Allied Workers 99. Lesotho Industrial, Commercial and Allied Workers' UnionescrOUS( VICOBOO) 3 733 180 151 1 630 HONDURAS rabajadores del Instituto Hondoren 41. LIBAN Буде COOMLEXINDIA 16 b 102. Fédération des Syndicats des Employés de Banques au OBCYMI Liban 103. Fédération des Syndicats des Employés de Commerce WI20000DEBSYHT ELBECLIE WE1 000 IS COUNTRY PAYS КУ ORGANISATION TO ORGANISATION HоcеŢее A VITUS( BILVEHY) Ingage disps sorse de VI LAND ORGANISATION PAIS ORGANIZACION 138 Uce gubroлess U( BIEL) Embroлsea LegeTOU( BEL 20 БУКІГЛУИ 131 VTT BS 42. LIBERIA 104. 22 OE ОЕГЛЕННЕІСН 139* apore( CBV) TOW OF LIS( BEL) Domestic, Commercial, Clerical and General Services Union( DCCGSU) MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 842 33 200 1 625 328#TO 43. LUXEMBOURG 105. 143. 20 MOBCE Association Luxembourgeoise des Employés de Banque et d'Assurance( ALEBA) 106. Fédération des Employés Privés du Grand- Duché de Luxembourg( FEP) $ 4707 s del Paru 12 000 107. Onofhängegen Gewerkschaftsbond Letzeburg( OGB- L) 6800 17 23 MICK 114. 115. 116. 145 000 Z 44. MALAYSIA 108. 109. All Malayan Estates Staff Union( AMESU) W Dunlop Industries Employees' Union 602 2 186 23* MICEBIV 110. 111. 112. Employees Employees' Provident Fund Board Staff Union( EPFBSU) National Union of Bank Employees( NUBE) National Union of Commercial Workers( NUCW) 113. Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing Employees' Union( PPPMEU) 1 600 20-624 12 986 15 162 1 230 1009 951 1 759 117. Rubber Research Institute Staff Union( RRISU) Sabah Banking Employees' Union( SBEU) Sabah Commercial Employees' Union( SCEU) al Sarawak Bank Employees' Union( SBEU) 565 20° 45. MICVBven MALTA 11: az 118. Supervisory, Technical and Professional Staff Association( STPSA) 2 073 61 46. PORTUGAL FLIST MAURITIUS 119. 120. Distributive Trade Workers' Union( DTWU) ' Union( PWU) Plantation Workers' Union( PWU) 47. MEXICO 121. rviços ESE) 48. MONACO 122. ГУИР 123. Булг СОПИТВА Sindicato Nacional de los Trabajadores del ISSSTE Comércio Syndicat des Employés de la Salle de Jeux SMB- Loew's Syndicat des Employés, Gradés et Cadres de Banque de CHER/ MI Monaco to dos Trabalhadores de Seguros do Sul e OBCYMI ZVILDOM( STSSI) 850 1 040 000 50 000 ELEC 140 WILC 400DEBSVET WEMBE HIE COUNTRY ORGANISATION PAYS ORGANISATION LAND PAIS HOMYCO ORGANISATION ORGANIZACION NEXICO IST qe brokee cages or caques go gaudne ge gee gubyoles qe г are genom 2B- TOGA, MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 20.000 cea gej 1228 LE 49. NEW ZEALAND 124. 125. тта New Zealand Bank Officers' Union( NZBOU) New Zealand Federated Clerical, Administrative& Related Workers' Association 3 000 15 000 ( D) 126. JAMAICA 42° MVTLY 50. NICARAGUA The New Zealand Trust& Life Agents Industrial Union of Workers 820 1 500 UNT OF EE 127. Sindicato de Trabajadores de Hoteles, Meseros y Similares de Managua( SITRAHOMESIMA) 18 800 202 30) 329 51. NIEDERLANDE 128. 129. 52. NIGER 130. Centrum voor Middengroepen en Hoger Personeel NVV Dienstenbond FNV FIFO FEE AUTOW( BKI) -Life Insurance Norkers ins Syndicat National des Travailleurs du Commerce ( SYNTRACOM) 3 000 48 234 15 000 53. NIGERIA 131. год National Union of Banks, Insurance& Financial 892) Institutions Employees( NUBIFIE) D 50 000 I 200 すす НУГУЛАТУ 132. 38. National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees ( NUSDE) ion of Commer 50 000 Food and ALL 701° се rapoug recsepard( OCB- r) e 900 54. NORGE 133. Handel og Kontor i Norge 57 747 39. KOREA( SOUTH) 134. Norsk Forbund for Arbeidsledere og Tekniske Funksjonaerer( NFATF) 10 925 # 3 гOXENBONBе 135. 40. LESOTHO 99. Norske Bankfunksjonaerers Forbund( NBF) qe une Lesotho Indust 24 260 al 55. OESTERREICH 136. Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten( GPA) 298 410 #S TIBEBIV 56. PAKISTAN BV12 PND LIBAN 57.2 PANAMA СОЛИШВА 138. 139. Obvention des Syndi 140. Federacion Industrial de Trabajadores de Alimentos, OBCиBebidas, Hoteles y Afines( FITABHA) 32 900 1 845 ELEC6370 MILCITEDEESYHT 5 000 ИВИВЕВЕНІЬ All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions( APFTU) Pakistan Bank Employees' Federation( PBEF) Pakistan Insurance Employees' Federation( PIEF) Employés de Banques COUNTRY POCIV PAYS LAND PAIS ORGANIZACION of Drax sug VIITE Morke ea 200LH VEBICY 733 COMM, OTO रश 58. PARAGUAY 141. 733* 177 Federacion de Trabajadores Bancarios del Paraguay ( FETRABAN) of brojem ugnac( MBI) a) Officials Trade Union( BOTU) ORGANISATION MEGLIONE& COUGEST MORNGES, Lige huyo ORGANISATION ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO $ 2.000 1000 59. PERU 142. 143. Asociacion de Agentes Viajeros del Peru( AAVP) Central Sindical de Empleados Particulares del Peru 7081 BORG ЭТИСУБОВЕ 144. 180 ( CSEPP) Bond gangbolagenuen( en) het Centro Union de Trabajadores del Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social IPSS ( ABBS) 145. Federación de Trabajadores de Mercados y Anexos del) е) СТЕНКУ ГЕОИЕ 188 Perú ca 146. Federación de Trabajadores en Hospitales y Ramos eet РЕАСНЕГГва Tee Similares del Perú TOU I 000 4.950 11 128 2.000 3.000 2.000 2.000 3 000 2.000 74. SVERIGE 147. Federación Nacional de Trabajadores en Casas Comerciales( FENTRACC)( ALBREY 92 ГЕЛЕСУГ 148. 19 Federación Nacional de Trabajadores en Productos Alimenticios, Condimentos y Derivados( FENTRAPACD) et 60. PHILIPPINES 149. 150. 13 151. National Union of Bank Employees( NUBE) Philippine Technical, Clerical, Commercial Employees' Association( PTCCEA) per ge Visayas- Mindanao Confederation of Trade Unions ( VIMCONTU) 61. 2YTAVDOE ET PORTUGAL тет 152. desoxes geng( 211BV2YIND) Sindicato dos Bancários do Centro( SBC) 153. Sindicato dos Bancários do Norte( SBN)( OE) 154. Sindicato dos Bancários do Sul e Ilhas( SBSI) Sindicato dos Engenheiros do Norte( SEN) Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Escritório, Comércio e Serviços( SITESE) 03: BESQBICY DOMINIC 155. 156. Буте TVHD 5912 TRINIDAD СОПИЬКА 157. Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Seguros do Norte OBCYMI( STSN) 158. Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Seguros do Sul e VI Ilhas( STSSI) ercial and Industrial Wo 107 560 3 000 10 000 1000 4 427 820 4 423 15 627 41000 900 60 000 EL 3 500 WILCHIEDEESYRP EB9 600 НЕИВЕЬЕНТЬ COUNTRY PAYS LAND PAIS ORGANISATION 221) ORGANISATION to go to go askoz go 2016 ORGANISATION ORGANIZACION FO MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 2T 20.000 62. REPUBLICA DOMINICANA 159. Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Salud ( FENATRASAL) 1 500 тров( ават) 1000 160. Unión Nacional de Servicios de Enfermería( UNASE) 2.000 63. SALVADOR, EL 161. Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Salud( SITRASALUD) ( AINCOMIN) 850 64. SCHWEIZ 162. 163. 120 164. Schweizerischer Kaufmännischer Verband( SKV) Schweizerischer Verband Technischer Betriebskader ( SVTB) brus Lepures CTTCT COME.Cray Gewerkschaft Verkauf, Handel, Transport, Lebensmittel ( VHTL) 42 000 13 844 000 8.920 CO WITHOUT CTOs coudrieuroa pe ALBYEWCD) 65. SENEGAL 165. Syndicat des Travailleurs des Banques et Etablissements Financiers du Sénégal( SYTBEFS) 1 570 J03 200 66. SEYCHELLES те 67. SIERRA LEONE 167. 742° 68. SINGAPORE 168. 169. 170. 20 BEEN 171. Singapore Bank Officers' Association( SBOA) The Singapore Bank Employees' Union( SBEU) The Singapore Insurance Employees' Union( SIEU) The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union ( SMMWU) 166. National Workers' Union Clerical, Insurance, Banks, Accounting, Petroleum Industrial and Commercial Employees' Union( CIBAPICE) 20 1ST IB22 5 000 3.000 5 000 $.000 1 261 7 091 1 115 14 000 55. OESTERREICH 172. United Workers of Petroleum Industry( UWPI) 1 000 28 БУБУСПУХ I 000 69. SOUTH AFRICA 173. Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union ( CCAWU) 25 000 Буга 174. National Union of Distributive and Allied Workers OBCVMI( NUDAW) 24 4.000 EVAR PANAMA cion Indust de Alimentos, CLIE SVHT 70. ST. LUCIA 175. Seamen, Waterfront& General Workers' Trade Union WE18700 IB 20 COUNTRY PAYS LAND PAIS ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ORGANIZACION eus 200еh of UK OCT( SIB) ST MOCKS AUTO OF STUDSOME( CMOS) Commercial, Technical and Allied Workers' Union MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO e 000 71. ST. VINCENT 176. 308 Doge yasures ATS 72. SUDAN 177. Bank's Officials Trade Union( BOTU) 178. VIGE ge Avesnes( LCA) 73. SURINAM 500 Augegores ge 200 4 950 5000 JO 500 Clerks and Storekeepers' Trade Union( CSTU) sing 208 2 179. Algemene Bond van Personeel in Dienst van het A 180. 181. 83 OBCOVX 182. 503° 74. SVERIGE 183. 184. 185. 186. 83 MILED 2LVIE2 187. Landsbedrijf Academisch Ziekenhuis( ABPAZ) Algemene Bond voor Bankpersoneel in Suriname( ABBS) Ogem Werknemers Organisatie Suriname( OWOS)( EMEL) Organisatie van Werknemers in Dienst van de Assurantie- Bedrijven in Suriname( ORWASS) Qurce Looge commexCTST MORKS, INCL Försäkringsanställdas Förbund( FF) You Försäkringstjänstemannaförbundet( FTF) Handelsanställdas Förbund( HF) Handelstjänstemannaförbundet( HTF) Statstjänstemannaförbundet( ST) 188. Svenska Bankmannaförbundet( SBmf) J 500 J 500 210 VET- CIO' CPC ( BMD) eso 000 23 824 15 552 154 988 71 476 Svenska Industritjänstemannaförbundet( SIF) Le Swaziland Union of Financial Institutions' Workers( 2) ( SUFI) LI' KoobexTE BOYFTW 189. 75. SWAZILAND 190. 80 LABKEX 188 76. THAILAND 191. Federation of Bank and Financial Workers' Unions of Thailand( FBFT) 894 40 048 275 919 235 1. 200 16 000 33° LOMINIE 77. TOGO Буте TYMD Булг 78. MITRINIDAD Jae 192. LEGGISFTO gee punes of Eppe Syndicat des Employés et Cadres des Banques, des Etablissements Financiers et des Assurances du Togo OBCYMI( SYNBANK) 193.Syndicat des Employés de Commerce du Togo( SYNECTO) ове PELIOM 194.Bank Employees' Union 195. Union of Commercial and Industrial Workers 000 1 300 ELECLIAO 3 000БЕКХУНГ ELLECLIE WE18100HID 882 21 COUNTRY COUNTRY MIDVD PAYS ORGANISATION brosse, no ORGANISATION LAND ORGANISATION qua gubroles ge coun PAIS ORGANIZACION LOCO LICA ICAN 3039 79. TUNISIE ( 8XMEC10) MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIF MITGLIEDERZAHL EFECTIVO 22 196. Fédération Générale des Banques et Etablissements 260. Financiers( FGBEF) vicio 1 000 197. Syndicat Général de la Sécurité Sociale питоме 1 000 OR, EL 80. TURKEY 161 ores 198. 163. Türkiye Ticaret, Banka, Sigorta, Kooperatif, Egitim, Tezgahtarlar ve Büro Isçileri Sendikasi( Tez- Büro- Is) zerischer Verband Technische 7 500 81. UGANDA 199. National Union of Clerical, Commercial and Technical Employees( NUCCTE) page( naport 33 416 183 EQ guer( 21) 839 82. UNITED STATES 200. 65. Office& Professional Employees' International Union ( OPEIU) 1998 102( 1) 50 000 201. ЭЛЕКТСЕ SEYCHELLES 202. 203. Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union( RWDSU) Service Employees International Union, AFL- CIO, CLC United Food& Commercial Workers' International Union, AFL- CIO& CLC( UFCW) 50 000 50 000 620 000 ( 022) 67. SIERRA LEONE 18383. URUGUAY 204. 205. Federación Nacional de Empleados y Tecnicos( FNET) Federación Uruguaya de Agentes Comerciales( FUAC) 2) 1000 1 000 SINGAPORE 84. VENEZUELA 206. 207. 15* 20 7337 208. 85. SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE БУТГ гуир Була COMET LUCIA 209. 210. Union Nacional de Agentes Viajeros y Vendedores de Venezuela( UNVIAVE) u Commercial, Catering and Allied Commercial Workers' Union of Zimbabwe( CWUZ) Zimbabwe Society of Bank Officials( ZISBO) s ОБСУИТРУСТОЙ QCOM ОБСТИТЕ УСТОЙ 45 000 6.000 1 227 WILCRIEDELVI ELBECLIE WENBERCRIB Federación de Trabajadores de Tiendas, Comercio y Sus Similares de Venezuela( FTCV) Union( SIEU) Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Saludon ( FETRASALUD) UTON( BOLA) 10 000 020 500 200 000 Waterfront& General Workers' Trade Union Битовок Place and Date PIET Repres 16th congress of PF( Sweden) Meeting with OTOS to discuss Greek bankworkers strike Neeting with T, Thomas to discuss preparations for 19th PIET World Congress Discussion on new technology with representatives of ITS B, ETUI and the British Post Offic Engineering Union 111th TUC Congress Meeting with A. Kressin( Caribbean Representative) from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung UGT( Spain) conference on professional and managerial staff ICFO ad hoc meeting on Congress documentation 9th OGB- Bundeskongress ICPTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's TUAC Working Group on Multinational Enterprises Discussions on preparations for 19th FIET World Congress Meeting with representatives of 0108 to discuss Greek bankworkers' strike FIET Rank Xerox Council Meeting with S.D.R. Chifamba, General Secretary of the Zimbabwe CAWO General Assembly of the European Trade Union Institute( ETUI) Stockhola 11-15 August 1979 Athens 16 Au Geneva 1979 28 August 1979 Gan 30 August 1979 Blackpool 3-7 Geneva 4 Septemb Madrid 8-9 Se Brussels FIET REPRESENTATION August 1979 - 10-11 Septecipe да 10-15 Septe Paris July 1983 979 13-14 September 1979 13-16 September 1979 Ge 17 Sept Ger 16 Gen 24 29 September 1979 D. Cockroft D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass COUNTRY SAVE GNVT PAIS 79. 80. SISINGL VONVON 19 82. ORGANISATION 196. Fédération Générale des Ban Financiers( FGBF) 197. 198. 1661 201. 208 Syndicat Général de la Sécu Türkiye Ticaret, Banka, Sigorta, Koopera Tezgahta National Union of Cler Employees( NUCCTS) office& Professional ( 01240) geer yout Retail, Wholesale and Department Service Employees International United Food& Commercial Workers on inte 1002 SANS CELING 83. URUGUAY 84. 85. ZIMBABWE 204. 502 206. Federación 402 807 60% Urugu ya de m Federación Nacional de Trabajadores Union Nacional de Agentes Viajeros y Vendedores AVIA Commercial Workers' Union of Zimbabwe( COX) ( 08512)# 1 Ogo Aneros Meeting xco CoubauA CONC 52- se ocpoper i Place and Date FIET Representatives 16th congress of FF( Sweden) FLOUTCA com ( 2 Neetud MTFP C ge BTOCK( RICVS COUCEITU Meeting with OTOE to discuss Greek bankworkers TU 26 strike urugua Meeting with T. Thomas to discuss preparations for 19th FIET World Congress BTOWETON TU Discussion on new technology with representatives WG of ITS's, ETUI and the British Post Office to Engineering Union for 111th TUC Congress mpTA International Committee. Meeting with A. Kressin( Caribbean Representative) from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung UGT( Spain) conference on professional and managerial staff ICFTU ad hoc meeting on Congress documentation 9th OGB- Bundeskongress you rese ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's TUAC Working Group on Multinational Enterprises Discussions on preparations for 19th FIET World Congress URATAPET Meeting with representatives of OTOE to discuss Greek bankworkers' strike FIET Rank Xerox Council BAY#FITO\ CTC repont ENCOU Meeting with S.D.R. Chifamba, General Secretary of the Zimbabwe CAWU ST the General Assembly of the European Trade Union Institute( ETUI) for Women Salaried Employees Stockholm 7838 11-15 August 1979 Athens acoper raja 16 August 19791979 Geneve olm 28 August 1979 SI Geneva raja 30 August 1979 Blackpool Taja 3-7 September 1979 Geneva 4 September 1979 Madrid 8-9 September 1979 Brussels p 10-11 September 1979 Vienna pe 10-15 September 1979 Paris 7919 12-13 September 1979 Paris 13-14 September 1979 Caracas 13-16 September 1979 Geneva 17 September 1979 Geneva super Tala 18 September 1979 Geneva obpemper 24 September 1979 Brussels 27 September 1979 D' M. Neuberg H. Maier D COCKIOLF H. Maier ft D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass E. Brangard( SIF, S) D. Cockroft H. Maier D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H. Maier H. Cammell M. Neuberg H. Maier M. Neuberg H. Maier R. Plant H.J. Schwass M. T'Kindt 25 Meeting me( ELI) Place and Date FIET Representatives FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff TFP 2'D'B CPI equerer 201 Panel discussion at an ILO/ CLC Labour Education Study Session con FIET meeting on ABECOR FO Mesud MTCH LED of OJOE co grace ICFTU/ ITS Consultative Committee on women workers' questions CTOUS LOK TOEN KIEL MOLTO 12th DAG- Bundeskongress w LOVC MOEKTUA exomb ou NATURTOUT gucerbrees ICFTU Working Group on International Trade and Monetary Questions OU MC, ETUC Working Party on women trade union leaders arp OCB- Brugsakoudis EURO- FIET Trade Section Committee for Salaried I Employees in Industry coudress goommencerOU 3rd European Regional ILO Conference ner( abstu) courereuce ou broer sug cp spex 20 pa Discussions on preparations for 19th FIET World As) Congress Rank Xerox staff assembly Ευάγιο εγια αυτου Meeting with T. Karabibane, General Secretary, EPL D and F. Messaoud, Deputy General Secretary, TAGE FGBEF, concerning trade union situation in brebe Tunisiaер крошев со стеснее себихистоме Seminar on industrial relations in Britain and France organised by Franco- British Council Meeting with C. de Block( SETCA9 concerning Teproblems in Amexco Belgium TUAC ad hoc meeting on microelectronics FIET Amexco Company Council Paris bromper la 27-28 September 1979 Geneva 28 September 1979 Brussels per and 4 October 1979 Brussels еврек таза 4-5 October 1979 Mannheim 8-12 October 1979 Brussels rampes a 11 October 1979 Brussels cemper aj 11-12 October 1979 Geneva gebcamper Ta 16-17 October 1979 Geneva bromper raja 16-25 October 1979 #asbremper Taja Caracas 16-20 October 1979 Düsseldorf 18 October 1979 Geneva Jaja 19 October 1979 58 улапес таза Arundel aja 19-21 October 1979 Geneva yana rasa 21 October 1979 Paris 22-23 October 1979 Brighton DaFe 25-26 October 1979 H. Maier D. Cockroft M. Neuberg M. Neuberg M. T'Kindt H. Cammell H. Maier M. T'Kindt D. Cockroft H. Cammell H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maier M. Neuberg T. Thomas H.J. Schwass H. Maier F H. Maier M. Neuberg D. Cockroft M. Neuberg непрека D. Cockroft M. Neuberg E 26 27 Meeting LIEL MOOTMORFU CombsuA COMUT Interview for" TCO- Tidningen" In repres ILO Governing Body and Committees dinating on South Africa Meeting with SIF shopstewards from Volvo and Rank Xerox conditions in com Meeting with OTOE President E. Mavroulides, and E. Ekonomoupoulus concerning complaint to ILO IMF Advisory Committee for Non- Manual Workers Meeting with LO/ TCO International Committee ship ICFTU youth meeting recu O BITK, HIFT Meeting with K. Nomura, FNIU, Japan, concerning FIET activities in the insurance sector Address to Zensen study team Co- bb6x9TAG Address to IRO- FIET Caribbean seminar KTM Deback couerst gecrest BEMO BEMO ICFTU 12th World Congress Committee ercial Wo on MNC's KOLGS Address to IRO- FIET women's seminarurance IEL Address to IRO- FIET Trade Section Conferences ISFP ISCH ROOFtud of spе ENBO- BIEL ExecOPTAG COURT.CEB Council 16th meeting of the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee ( 1st session) 4th IRO- FIET Congress VIEL EXCEPTAS COMBITIES 66 ( Portugal) 43rd meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee Meeting with officials of USDAN( Great Britain) FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees uth rally organising committee Place and Date 1880 COUSAS 30-30 Geneva 31 October 1979 Geneva 5-16 November 1979 Stockholm 5 November 1979 - 1 Geneva 880 6 November 1979 Stockholm 6-7 November 1979 Geneva 7 November 1979 Madrid F 12-16 November 1979 Geneva 13 November 1979 Geneva g 16 November 1979 Caracas 19-23 November 1979 Madrid m 19-24 November 1979 Caracas per jaa 22 November 1979 80 Caracas per Ta 23 November 1979 30 польшрек таза Caracas 24 November 1979 Caracas 1980 24-25 November 1979 Caracas 1980 25 November 1979 Caracas 1980 25 November 1979 10 March 1980 FIET Representatives H. Maier ass M. Neuberg H. Maier 8.J. Schwass D. Cockroft H* R9TGE M. Neuberg H. MaieroEF D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass B. Nielsen( HK, D) M. Neuberg и непре psid H. Cammell H. Maier H. Cammelles H. Maier A. Nilstein H. Cammell H. Cammell D. Cockroft M. Neuberg H.J. Schwass Haga H. Maier H. Maier FIET staff H. Maier H. Cammell 28 Meeting go EIEL AOIKTud exonb For Me Embroлesa 19th FIET World Congress MOLTO EXACTAS COMUTEFee mal and Man 16th meeting of the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee ( 2nd session) 44th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee 12th meeting of the EURO- FIET Executive Committee Meeting of the AFRO- FIET Committee Meeting with Hong- jik Yun, President, and Duk- hwi Kim, Deputy General Secretary, BFWU, Korea Consultation with IUF on South Africa Meeting with the International Co- operative Insurance Federation ETUI symposium on collective bargaining and new technology Meeting of the supervisory board of" Bilka" Hertie Waren- und Kaufhaus GmbH FIET/ ITGLWF C& A Brenninkmeijer Council se 63rd plenary session of TUACIONES. Mission to Egypt Large SALON rade union tary ob in Meeting with ASTMS( Great Britain) AOTAO gug ITS General Conference FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council FIET Woolworth Company Council Britain and sh Council concerning onics Place and Date a C919C98 Caracas 26-30 November 1979 Caracas 28 November 1979 Caracas 30 November 1979 Taja Caracas 30 November 1979 Caracas 30 November 1979 Я полешрек тала Geneva 6 December 1979 a Geneva 11 December 1979 Brussels 11 December 1979 Oslos 11-13 December 1979 Frankfurt 12 December 1979 Geneva 17-18 December 1979 Paris 21 December 1979 27 Dec.- 4 January 1980 2 полешрек талд London T 7 January 1980 London 8-9 January 1980 Geneva 29-30 January 1980 Geneva 31 Jan. 1 February 1980 Jan.- 1 FIET Representatives H H. Maier FIET staff H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier gaa FIET staff H. Maier F FIET staff H. Maier R. Plant H.J. Schwass H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier H.J. Schwass P. Jennings M. Neuberg D. Cockroft H. Maier D) H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft G. Stephan H. Maier H. Maier H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier H. Cammell a 29 Meeting our ExecTAG Comuscu ICE FEBS OU MOMSU MOCK, Discussions with German Foundation representatives 13th meeting of the ICFTU/ ITS Coordinating Committee on South Africa Working group meeting to draft new questionnaire on working conditions in commerce Meeting of ITS General Secretaries with S.K. Jain, ILO Deputy Director General Meeting with representatives of FIB( Italy) Society Statement to UN expert group on the relationship between disarmament and development ILO Governing Body and Committees yogress po ecigence of cue IT to repor TUAC Working Group on Multinational Enterprises FIET Youth Committee eb Bedrog BTU bourozeg på pе ПBCM 13th meeting of ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's Nordic data conference( Nordic Co- operation Committee of Commercial Workers) Brode Meeting with International Co- operative Insurance Federation CCAS Commes escud Meeting with officials of OTOE FIET Quelle Company Council execu UGT- P youth seminar acces 1st congress of STSSI( Portugal) Meeting with officials of USDAW( Great Britain) NE ICFTU youth rally organising committee 11-18 1380 Place and Date TT та Bonn 5-6 February 1980 Brussels D 7 February 1980 Geneva 8 February 1980 Geneva 11 February 1980 Geneva 12 February 1980 Geneva 13 February 1980 Geneva TOBO 20 Feb.- 3 March 1980 Geneva Ta80 21 February 1980 Strasbourg 1980 21 February 1980 Geneva 1680 22-23 February 1980 Stockholm abo 26-27 February 1980 Hamburg 1990 27-28 February 1980 Geneva 3 March 1980 Fürth 4-5 March 19800 Setubal 6-7 March 1980 Lisbon 8-9 March 1980 Geneva 10 March 1980 Brussels 10 March 1980 FIET Representatives IT H.J. Schwass R. Plant H.J. Schwass H. Cammell Bende H. Maier 5 neuutuda H. Maier gs P. Jennings H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maiergs D' COCK OFF D. Cockroft P. Jennings WSTGL H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maierasaa * 19 P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H. Maier P. Jennings H. Cammell P. Jennings P. Jennings H. Maier B. Nielsen( HK, D) comm ECLAD- ONE SUTTA Odsuraud COMMISS Meeting 10 HP 1380 Place and Date FIET Representatives Consultations with unions in Thailand A- FIT Exec ILO Working Party on Structure Meeting of the FIET Working Group on technology in commerce ng of the the EURO- FIET Executive Committee ASIA- FIET Executive Committee meeting I CO Consultations with IUF on South Africa Programme gbuk- hw FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees ICEL Regional seminar sponsored by the UFCW onal Co- operative Meeting with Mrs. Waldheim- Natural from the UN Disarmament Centre Bangkok 880 10-11 March 1980 Geneva 10-14 March 1980 Geneva 11 March 1980 Caerenber 1979 Kuala Lumpur 7080 15-16 March 1980 Geneva 18 March 1980 H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass 1080 R. Plant H. Cammell Hamburg pantras 20-21 March 1980 Nairobi 23-28 March 1980 Geneva 24 March 1980 Geneva Desd 26 March 1980 H. Maier R. Plant H. Maier 590 D. Cockroft стистоверть 13 gepromen 1880 Nairobi H. Maier 28-30 March 1980 979 Rome R. Plant H. Maier Address to students of the Institute for Labor Relations( Catholic University), Louvain/ Leuven, Belgium es AFRO- FIET Committee meeting ble EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee) EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section Committee oue Tu Commerce Meeting with General Secretary and President of New Zealand Bank Officers' Union EC sponsored meeting for representatives of the trade union press of EURO- FIET affiliates A68 ICFTU/ ITS Consultative committee on women workers' questions th Company Council ORIT Extraordinary Executive Council meeting 9-10 April 1980 Rome P. Jennings January 980 H. Maier 10-11 April 1980 Geneva 16 April 1980 Saarbrücken 17-18 April 1980 Brussels uary 1980 17-18 April 1980 Cuernavaca peruary 1980 17-19 April 1980 P. Jennings H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier D. Cockroft M. T'Kindta H. Cammell E. Fostere 30 31 Meeting Execute going weerud IC 3rd meeting of the ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin Americato Annual conference of APEX( Great Britain) EBETA- hurouxecutive Board meetings FIET Working Group on Croupiers Meeting of the supervisory board of Bilka Discussions with and Discussions with British affiliate USDAW and Co- operative Insurance Society 62nd delegate conference of BIFU( Great Britain) Dis Annual conference of DSfL( Denmark) Discussion with Meeting with I. Gaviria, General Secretary, Union of Workers of Colombia FIET Rank Xerox Company Council 5th Duke of Edinburgh Study Conference gens coICFTU- ARO Executive Board and 12th ICFTU- ARO cal Regional Conference 13th EURO- FIET Executive Committee meeting al Terence at the UN Centre ILO Tripartite Working Party on Structure 45th FIET Executive Committee meeting 98 of ro\ ICO( age) ITS/ ETUC meeting ILO Governing Body and Committees ILO Tripartite Working Party on Structure OTOE conference ve PTA -10 7680 Place and Date 280 Cuernavaca 20 April 1980 Scarborough 18-21 April 1980 Baden- Baden 22-23 April 1980 Frankfurt 23 April 1980 Manchester 24-25 April 1980 Folkestone 27-30 April 1980 Vejle uly 11-13 May 1980 Geneva 13 May 1980 Brussels 1980 13-14 May 1980 Canada aqust 1980 17 May- 7 June 1980 Bangkok 19-23 May 1980 80 Geneva таво 20 May 1980980 Geneva 1880 21 May 1980 Geneva raber 1980 21-22 May 1980 Brussels ex 1980 23 May 1980 Geneva 108080 26-31 May 1980 Geneva emb 27 May 1980 Athens DF980 28-30 May 1980 FIET Representatives D COCKIOEF G. Stephan E. Foster H. Maier ses : da I. Robadey W: BKTUE H. Maiers Jennings P. Jennings D. Cockroft H. Maier EF P. Jennings P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Ca D. Cockroft P. Jennings 20 H2 acumges C. Ng Nge D COCKOFF H. Maier T EURO- FIET staff H. Maier H. Maier FIET staff M. T'Kindt HITOT H. Maier D H. Maier L. Mills( BIFU, GB) 38-30 890 Meeting rerence Neeling European Metalworkers' Federation general assembly 46th delegates' conference of SVTB( Switzerland) Structure Meeting with representatives of LO/ TCO( Sweden) nology 14th meeting of the ICFTU Coordinating Committee on 2 South Africa Morua BCA O FES International Labour Conferenceng TEN BOKO- BIEL EXSCACIAS Coutur Programme VBO EXSONETAS BOSEC Sug TSFP ICT-уво Working Group for Woo ETUC working party on women trade union leaders Regional Meeting with FIET President ried Employees the UPCH Place and Date Copenhagen 1880 30-31 May 1980 Thun 31 May 1980 Geneva 2 June 1980 Geneva 2-3 June 1980 Geneva 4-25 June 1980 0861 ICFTU Finance and General Purposes Committee o Address to student the Institute for Labor 1st congress of SITESE( Portugal)) Louvain/ Leuven, TUAC meeting on microelectronics( eLOSE BETESTU) Co- ober ETAG ITS meeting T ETUC meeting on microelectronics Section Committee Meeting with Mr. McLeod, Australian Insurance Brussels ch 5-6 June 1980 Düsseldorf 6 June 1980 Geneva 1980 9-10 June 1980 Lisbon Employees Union Union Meeting with H. Stegmaier, chairman FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council ICELO COFFEE Fox Fue Defence ICFTU Economic and Social Committee women workers' 75th ICFTU Executive Board meeting 1 meeting 13-14 June 1980 Paris couG 18-19 June 1980 Geneva cer 19 June 19800 Brussels 24 June 1980 888 Geneva 30 June 1980 880 Geneva 1 July 1980 Brussels 7 July 1980 Brussels Dare 9-10 July 1980 80 FIET Representatives D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass 976 H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Cammell H. Maier F H. Maier ge ockroft D. Cockroft Gurude D. Cockroft H. Maier da D. Cockroft M. T'Kindt H. Maier P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft H. Maier Ge 32 32 33 Meeting 2 Mod of HMC, a Count TOUS MTCY ICELA ASIA- FIET women's seminar 3rd ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference and 18th and 19th ASIA- FIET Executive Board meetings OU COMTEG Discussions with UN representatives concerning the " International Youth Year" Discussions with E. Lihme, HK Denmark, concerning Telerent as COUAGUETON OF VER- CIO INCEST Discussions with R. Bannis, Waterfront& Allied BO Workers' Union, Dominica ou Commcree Discussion with R. Singh, UN Centre on TNC's Discussion on bank and shop opening hours with M. Bell, ILO ou ou NOTFT Meetings with representatives of the Savings Banks Group of the EEC, the European Association of Cooperative Insurance and the ETUI UX UFCW Women's Affairs, Civil Rights and Political Action Conference Meeting with Ms. I. Lehmann, Non- Governmental _ Organisations Liaison Officer at the UN Centre of Disarmament in New York 112th Trades Union Congress( UK) NBU congress rs' rights Meeting with President and Vice- President of FIET Youth Committee 13th International Council meeting of Amnestyl International Meeting with SETCA Executive WOGATUC 30 26b- octoper 1280 Place and Date FIET Representatives Singapore emper 1280 15-16 July 1980 Singapore occoper 1880 17-21 July 1980 Geneva H* W H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maieru G. Chua H. Cammell 380 C. Ng 22 July 1980 per 1080 Geneva ebrewper 1080 25 July 1980 1980 Genevaрешрет 1880 30-31 July 1980 Geneva super Ta80 5 August 1980 1980 Geneva 14 August 1980 1980 Brussels 18-19 August 1980 80 Washingtonра таво 25-28 August 1980 Geneva upes 1880 27 August 1980 Brighton Helsinki H.J. Schwass( S) P. Jennings D. Cockroft B MAUN( DECM H.J. Schwass D' COOKIOEF H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Cammell P. Jennings P. Jennings b" H. Cammell H. Maier 1690 W skug D. Cockroft 1-4 September 1980 1-5 September 1980 1980 Geneva Bodo CAISCGO 5 September 1980 980 Vienna G 11-14 September 1980 Brussels 12 September 1980 H. Maier H. Maier da P. Jennings Dev) ney) F. Baumgartner( GPA, A) H. Maier M. T'Kindt 34 Meeting HBV congress Place and Date age FIET Representatives ЕКОСПЕТАС Pede on general assembly H. Maier ex( CBF) ference ce of SVTB( Swi itzerland) Visit to UFCW Seattle; CAB, Youth Seminar and BIEL Colombian bank workers' seminar/ TOO( Sweden) FIET Management Committee 14th meeting of the ICPTU Coordinat EURO- FIET meeting on women's questions FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees Congress of FETC( Spain) QACA MONG, VEL CTAT CTATT Brapça suq BOTTFTC T IRO- FIET Youth Seminar and IRO- FIET Bank Trade обе Section Committee EnLobes you of coCommittee to consider Reports on the Effect Given to the ILO Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy stap ILO/ CLC Labour Education Study Session FLG OU EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section Committee 25th anniversary convention of AFL- CIO Industrial ■ Union Department TU HK DOUSIN COUC ASIA- FIET mission to India Втестварош EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Committee Meeting with Mr. Australian Insurance Press conference on new technology in commerce тагр Tarp verv LIEL EXOCOTAS BOq weerude Mission to Greece hicoutebadconsugeaug/ Makro TUAC Working Party on MNC's WEWLIED data Committee Consultations with ICFTU 75th CFT Executive Boa ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's Wiesbaden 14-20 September 1980 Seattle, Bogota, Curaçao 15 Sept.- 1 October 1980 Lisbon 17 September 1980 Luxembourg 17-18 September 1980 Luxembourg 1980 18 September 1980 Madrid nanç 1980 19-21 September 1980 Bogota 22-26 September 1980 Geneva 22-26 September 1980 CODEAS Geneva 800 23 September 1980 Brussels$ 880 23-24 September 1980 Atlantic City 24-25 September 1980 24 Sept.- 8 October 1980 Brussels 1980 25-26 September 1980 Brussels 1980 26 September 1980 28 Sept.- 3 October 1980 Paris 180 29-30 September 1980 Brussels 980 30 September 1980 Parises 30 Sept.- 1 October 1980 P. Jennings H. Maier H. Cammell M. T'Kindt H. Cammell H. Maier E. Foster P. Jennings H. Maier de nonude 5 H.J. Schwass D. Cockroft M. T'Kindte B. Wynn( UFCW, USA) G. Chua C. Nguda H. Cammell M. T'Kindt H. Cammell M. T'Kindt G. Stephan D. Cockroft H. Maier D. Cockroft GUESSAGE Meeting Meeting with J.F. Fonte, FETC, concerning Woolworth Espagnola dispute Meeting with J. Fernandez, FEBBCA( Spain) EURO- FIET/ EMF/ PTTI Consultation Meeting with the EC on Microelectronics Congress of DFL( Denmark) Supervisory board of Bilka Study tour in the US International seminar of HF( Sweden) ITGLWF 3rd World Congress 25th congress of HK( Norway) ision and Industrial Place and Date 80 I 52 полете 1080 Geneva 1 October 1980 1880 Geneva( g) 2 October 1980 Brussels 2-3 October 1980 Helsingor 1980 3-4 October 1980 5-19 October 1980 Malmö FIET Representatives Tuda H. Maier Le H. Cammell H. Maier 80 1980 P. Jennings D. Cockroft M. T'Kindt 5-10 October 19800 Vienna 6-10 October 1980 Oslo 12-17 October 1980 Lille T. Lagerström( FTF, S) ensus) Jog( com D. Cockroft Den nay) H. Maieres( ECM 02) H. Maier( OECM 0ay) 180- EL Exeterdaade Section with Congress of FEC( France) FIET Allianz Company Council Weed CP rebisasupSETAGE OF Foco como O EURO- FIET meeting on insurance agents 01 21221( 60) Visit of American Bar Association Japan ICFTU/ ITS consultative committee on women workers' questions EC consultation meeting on salaried inventors' rights ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America council ILO Working Party on Structure итерек» бртутьвтнев FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff FIET Amexco Company Council пред 1880 H. Maier ass per 380 14-18 October 1980 H. Maiert M. T'Kindt Salzburger 1980 P. Jennings 16-17 October 1980 Geneva 9 1380 H. Maierngs P. Jennings H. Maier l 6 da H. Cammell 2 de 20 October 1980 Geneva per 1280 21 October 1980 Brussels 21-22 October 1980 Brussels 23 October 1980 80 Brussels 27-28 October 1980 Geneva 3-8 November 1980 Geneva 4-5 November 1980 Frankfurt 5-6 November 1980 D. Cockroft M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Maier D. Cockroft P. Jennings ember 1980 35 Meeting Place and Date ase FIET Representatives ICFTU Free Trade Union Conference on South Africa Meeting with B. Ople, Labour Minister, Philippines ILO Governing Body and Committees How sug ligge Meeting with K. Taki, General Secretary, Sonporeren, Japan Towe Meeting with representatives of EEC Savings Banks Group Meeting with representatives of STSSI( Portugal) EMBO- LTE Trade Meeting with representatives of LO/ TCO Council for International Trade Union Co- operation Congress of VRP- FO( France) aration on MultiSoci IRO- FIET Executive Committee Ses on Coudres of HK( MOLAWA) ET IN on Committee Meeting with IUF coudesse on of AFL- CIO Industrial OF H( 86qeu) ang com EC OU Meeting of FIET Youth Committee ttee Seminar for women employees from Southern Africa ICFTU Economic and Social Committee TOOTMIN fons with ICFTU FIET Victoria Company Council ty London 6-7 November 1980 Manila 10 November 1980 Geneva 10-21 November 1980 Geneva 12 November 1980 Geneva 13 November 1980 Lisbon 380 1980 18-19 November 1980 Geneva proper T880 19 November 1980 Paris per Ta 21-22 November 1980 Brasilia coper 1380 22-23 November 1980 Brasilia 23-24 November 1980 ber 1980 Оскорос occops 1280 dor Vienna 0867 24-25 November 1980 Mbabane( Swaziland) 980 24-28 November 1980 Brussels 25 November 1980 Vienna 26-27 November 1980 30 Sept.- 1 October 1980 R. Plant H. Maier H. Maier H. Maier P. Jennings H.J. Schwass P. Jennings P. Jennings H. Maier H.J. Schwass M. T'Kindt H. Maier E. Foster H.J. Schwass T. Whaley( UFCW, USA) H. Maier G. O'Keefe( UFCW, USA) A. Heaps( RWDSU, USA) G. Todd( CCWU, Guyana) E. Foster H.J. Schwass P. Jennings esurude R. Plant D. Cockroft P. Jennings FTAGE 2) 36 37 Meeting Tous ATCH DCB sug DVC( EBC) ELOC Enxobesu rugnaCA COUNTE£ 608 ETUC working party on women trade union leaders Iro COAGUTU Boga su COM 68 ASIA- FIET seminar on industrial development and Ditrade union rights besu kompy COUCIS BUTANTSosy Conferences Conference on new Meeting with Asian Labour Ministers guarrap- a ETUI seminar on industrial policy Supervisory board of Bilka A og BICED Tugasang Party on MNC's FIET Abecor Company Council Emobeau co- obe Visit representatives of FES 9th ILO Asian Regional Conference onb ICFTU/ 118 Working Party on MNC's D TOUR MTFP CBV( yoе9) Meeting of EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section with corepresentatives of Bank Division and Industrial Affairs Division of EC EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee subjolesa with Shi ICFTU Youth Committee cesary celebratio Executive Vice President, Bevin( TCU) Meeting with representatives of JUC, Japan co ASIA- FIET Executive Committee COMTEEGS OU IET Bank Trade Section Committee Meeting with J. Fernandez Rodriguez, FEBBCA( Spain) Meeting of Rank Xerox Belgium works council FIET Technology Working Group Union Rights in Latin Ame ICETU ARO Exc RO Executive reg subjokees Supervisory board of Bilka de Union Role in Development J- Ja Lepi Place and Date IN LA TƏB Вклевета Brussels 187 27-28 November 1980 Manila 30 Nov.- 5 December 1980 Despr Manila Mary 1981 1 December 1980 Frankfurtuary 1981 1 December 1980 Brussels y 1981 2 December 1980 Manila eary 1981 2-11 December 1980 Aterary 1981 Brussels Reprost T88 3 December 1980 30-30 29 Brussels Ta87. 3 December 1980 Brussels A Ta81 4 December 1980 Geneva 5 December 1980 81 Manila 5-6 December 1980 Geneva 11 December 1980 Brussels 11-12 December 1980 Geneva 15-16 December 1980 Frankfurt 681 16 December 1980 FIET Representatives W* L, KT# gf H. Cammell H* W G. Chuangs C. Ngude H.J. Schwass C. Ngacm H.J. Schwass H. Maier T D. Cockroft P. Jennings M. T'Kindtes G. Chua C. Ng kreft H.J. Schwass P. Jennings M. T'Kindt P. Jennings M. T'Kindt P. Jennings H. Cammell T G. Chua C. Ng H.J. Schwass H. Maier EF P. Jennings D. Cockroft H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Cammell P. Jennings H. Maier och Members postq of BTIKS Meeting Te D 1380 Place and Date 1980 FIET Representatives Meeting with H. Stubianek, Chairman of FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees Preparatory meeting of delegates of FIET affiliates to the 8th Session of the ILO Advisory Committee Woon Salaried Employees and Professional Workers) Meeting with , Songo Japan 8th Session of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers Noorud ATC LG or inc' sbgu Meeting with represe ves of STGSI( Portugal) ASIA- FIET mission to Sri Lanka and Pakistan Meeting with representatives of LO/ TCO Council for FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees Congress of UGT- P OF BOUX DTATTO sug ru Discussions with GPA( Austria) Meeting with EEC Savings Banks Group Meeting with Association of European Co- operative Insurers Meeting with General Secretary of FIGED Seminar for commercial workers from English- speaking West Africa Youth Committee Discussions with European Youth Centre ILO Governing Body and Committees ETUC/ European Industry Committees Discussions with DGB and DAG( FRG) Vienna 7 January 1981 1980 Geneva 12 January 19810 Geneva 13-22 January 1981 15-27 January 1981 Dedemper 1880 Geneva er 1980 29-30 January 1981 2880 980 Lisbon 30 Jan. 1 February 1981 Vienna 1980 2-3 February 19810 Brussels 3 February 1981 980 Brussels 4 February 1981 Brussels 5 February 1981 Monrovia 9-13 February 1981 Geneva 12 February 1981) Geneva expex 1988 16 Feb.- 6 March 1981 1980 Brussels 17 February 1981 Bonnie 1980 17-19 February 1981 H. Cammell H. Maier F H. Cammell D. Cockroft P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft P. Jennings G. Chua de C. Ng H. Cammell G. Stephan youurude H. Maier 2 H. Maier P. Jennings P. Jennings H. Cammell M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwass P. Jennings H. Maier M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwasse 38 39 Meeting tep woud of spе ETEL MOLTO EXCRETAG COMMERCE FIET/ FEBBCA bank security conference FEBBCA congress MBE( MOLASA) O European Study Conferences: Conference on new technology agreements sug psux obsujud pona ETUI seminar on industrial policy FAGGU TUAC Working Party on MNC's Salaried Employees DT Visit of representatives of FES young courersuce of DM( CLOSE BIT) ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's MOT Visit of representatives of HTF, Sweden bo postg of BIK 10th COME Meeting with Shirley Carr, Executive Vice President, WeCanadian Labour Congress ce) co brebene LIEL Centenary celebration of Ernest Bevin( T& GWU) ATBIF BLK( 269) geredscroU ICFTU Co- ordinating Committee on South Africa BOBO- LIED ON SU 20 EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee προελ beo posng of BITs( brebesco mascu Bank wo EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section I Committee BIEL HOPE Body and Committees COmbul Com CODUCTI ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America FTOU ICFTU- ARO Executive Committee ICFTU Conference on the Trade Union Role in Development Place and Date Madcou 8 W9A 1981 Madrid ton 20 February 1981 Madrid 20-22 February 1981 London 24 February 1981 Rome b 24-27 February 1981 Brussels XT JOST 25 February 1981 Geneva 1881 25 February 1981 Brussels TT 1887 26 February 1981 Geneva S 2 March 19811 15-40 yberT TAST Backboy 1981 Geneva 1987 4 March 1981 London Ta81 6 March 1981 Brussels тает 5-6 March 1981 Copenhagens 10-11 March 1981 Copenhagen 981 12-13 March 1981 198 May 1981 Amsterdam 281 12-13 March 1981 New Delhi 16-17 March 1981 New Delhi DSCG 18-20 March 1981 FIET Representatives P. Jennings B. Ca P. Jennings( CыY' y) H.J. Schwass D. Cockroft * Uda P. Jennings H** 20μA D. Cockroft H* WSTGL H.J. Schwass G* aгsbje D. Cockroft neuroda b H. Maier S H. Cammell D. Cockroft H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft R. Plant de H H. Maier P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H. Maier( BIFU, GB) P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass AGE DeAsTobeUE Meeting outerence of gou o tu ng Address to the American Bar Association 18-30* Place and Date FIET Representatives 40 FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council Emplo es of nd Profess nal FIET Woolworth Company Council 160 Supervisory board of Bilka( preparatory meeting) EABO- LIEL BUKESs Becco COUUTFF EURO- FIET Youth Semianrdvisory Com Visit PTK( Sweden) delegation USTA Meeting with R. Bon( FEC, France) to prepare FIET Nomeeting on croupiers EXC FTAS ATCE Bеargeur Duployees Conference of BIFU( Great Britain) Supervisory board of Bilka ATBTF of teb 2 Barbados bank and insurance workers' seminar Annual conference of USDAW( Great Britain) ATRIE OF LebeacusFTAGE Discussions with NBU delegationen Co- operative Love Mockud och ou NMC, eeting FIGED ILO meeting of experts on the relationship between hours of work and shop and bank opening hours atives of" Solida Meeting with representatives of" Solidarnosc", Poland Discus sions i Eur tees Delegate conference of NBF( Norway) ILO Governing Body and Committee FIET Rank Xerox Company Council suce BTUC/ European Indus pean Industry Committ es 46th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee ons with DGB and DAG( PRG) Geneva 25 March 1981 Geneva 31 March- 1 April 1981 Geneva 1-2 April 1981 Frankfurt 18 3 April 1981 Strasbourg 881 5-12 April 1981 Geneva 38T 6 April 1981 Geneva 1981 6 April 1981 Blackpool H. Maier H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier D. Cockroft 1981 H. Cammell 12-15 April 1981 Frankfurt BI 14 April 1981 Barbados A 1981 18-26 April 1981 Blackpool A 26-29 April 1981 Geneva r OST 28-29 April 1981 Geneva y 1981 81 FY 1981 4-8 May 1981 81 Geneva 5 May 19819A Leonuary FY 1981 7-9 May 1981 881) rch 1981 London 8 May 1981 Washington 11-12 M 11-12 May 1981 17-19 February 1981 P. Jennings D' COCKEOFF H. Maier P. Jennings G. Stephan H. Maier P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Maier de P. Jennings H. Maier EF F. Gugerell( GPA, A) D. Cockroft H. Maier FIET staff AE Meetingoxy ROEP BWTTA Weerud ATFH LIB BIDVC gereds 2nd FIET World Women's Conference ICELO 112 wee ASIA- FIET Executive Committee( New Zealand) 6 VEEO- BIEL Couterence Congress of L'UCI( France) Conference of Vvl- Fmf( Finland) FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees Congress of VITL( Switzerland) ICFTU/ ORIT Seminar and Congresscomb Meeting with re Jubiliee congress of HF( Sweden) Visit of Conference of Ptl( Finland) Union of $ 3-30 yndnar B Place and Date ST Voda TART COUGAS Washington ember 1981 13-15 May 1981 Washington 13-14 May 1981 Tours 198 14-16 May 1981) Helsinki 1981 14-17 May 1981 Washington ber 1981 15 May 1981 81 Toronto 15-20 May 1981 Malmo FIET Representatives H' WSTO H. Maier H. Cammell ss H. Maier H.J. Schwass D. Cockroft Bode P. Jennings Hoft H. Cammell H.J. Schwass CB) H. Maier P. Jennings 17-23 May 1981 Hämeenlina 18-20 May 1981 Essen ber 1981 H. Cammell H. Maier 41 10th women's congress of DGB( FRG) Meeting with Lech Walesa during HF congress fee by en tax) FIET Seminar on Job Evaluation/ Job Classification Congress of SBmf( Sweden) 25th IMF World Congress Bank workers' seminar TUAC Working rapons T 20-22 May 1981 Malmö 1981 21 May 1981 Geneva 1981 21-22 May 1981 Gothenburg October 1981 21-23 May 1981 Washington tfairs ics of HP( Sweden) 24-29 May 1981 Party 25-29 May 1981 ILO Governing Body and Committees IUF World Congress Lege To Cook 1st conference of OGB- L webfurd Conference for Insurance Employees ICFTU Co- ordinating Committee on South Africa 1981 Molepolole, Botswana Geneva tober 1981 26-30 May 1981 Munich ber 1961 28-29 May 1981 Kirchberg, Luxembourg 28 May 1981e Geneva 1-2 June 1981 D. Cockroft H H. Maier 922 G. Nebeker( UFCW, USA) R. Plant S. Gamble( BIFU, GB) H. Maier H.J. Schwass M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwass CBLDCO- orgusu commcee our gonep WESTCH Meeting 1- S Place and Date ation FIET Representatives Meeting with Shahid Nadeem, Trade Union Coordinator, Amnesty International Council ILO Conference gogh sug comes SIRT Woolworth Company Council Supervisory board of Bilka( preparatory meeting) 52CU INE MORE Coudrea 324 ICFTU/ ITS preparatory meeting for meeting with Asian Labour Ministers enqu) ICFTU/ ITS meeting with Asian Labour Ministers BIRL 26WT of op EASTOWETOW\ 200 CTTON Delegates conference of SKV( Switzerland) are FIRT Hospodaron recuperes goud B Supervisory board of Bilka Britain) JOCH ACHSu, a coudises of DCB( EBC) FIET Trade Union Press meeting coudrea Geneva 2 June 1981 81 Geneva 3-24 June 1981 Geneva gǝ8 6 June 1981 1981 Geneva 18 9 June 1981 Interlaken 12-13 June 1981 Frankfurt 1881 22 June 1981 1981 Geneva TaBT 29 June 19811 H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell( BIE CB) D. Cockroft P. Jennings H.J. Schwassay) H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier G. Stephan B RO H. Maier H. Maier H. Cammell COUESIGNCE OF BFT(( 9) Barbados bank and insura kers' seminar Pres coudress of HK( 2) Annual conference of USDAW( Great Britain) Meeting with EEC Savings Bank Group BIEL MORTUA exonb tox Moq Embroдese ICFTU Executive Committee Gougenanda.copfangs( Equingrelationship between ASIA- FIET Bank and Insurance Trade Section hours Conferences AFRO- FIET Conference ICFTU/ ITS meeting Solidarnose", Poland dorway) Compcdice Meeting with FIB, FIDAC delegation ng of the PIET World Ex ve Commi cee ICFTU World Youth Rally D. Cockroft 1981 Brussels l 1981 29-30 June 1981 apon1 1961 Copenhagenast 1-2 July 1981 Chiang Mai( Thailand) 6-10 July 1981 Nairobi ras 13-17 July 1981 Geneva 13 August 1981 Geneva 1981 21 August 1981 Sevilla 23-30 August 1981 P. Jennings H.J. Schwass L. Mills( BIFU, GB) P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H. Maier P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Maier P. Jennings I. Robadey CAGE 42 43 Meeting FETSO( Spain) Mission to Pakistan and India BIEL MOIKTUа exomb ou Lecuo Meeting with J. Turner, NZCWU( New Zealand) ö LIEL VITTUs CombuA COMCT Mission to Sudan eden) Congress of HK( Denmark) fres the organisation of financial TUC Congressou to n Meeting with san Association of Co- operative Congress of VHTL( Switzerland) s 29 Meeting with representatives from the Union of sy European Associations of Bank Employees Visit of K. Yamamoto and T. Miura( JUC, Japan) IMF women's conference Congress of FIB( Italy) ou Ou peux лOLKS Recutive Meeting with delegation from YSEE( Greece) Congress of FISASCAT( Italy) banks FIET Working Group on Croupiers sug of Seminar on international affairs of HF( Sweden) TUAC Working Group and ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on MNC's RIT RES/ ORIBIT PEAR ON HOW FIET Management Committee MOCKGES, Supervisory board of Bilka ICFTO/ 19 on Pol EURO- FIET Executive Committee Embroдess FIET World Conference for Insurance Employees EP Industry Trade Section Committee Place and Date 24 Aug.- 3 September 1981 ber 1981 Geneva Лотрек 1081 31 August 1981 6-9 September 1981 Copenhagen 1981 6-12 September 1981 Blackpool ber 1981 7-11 September 1981 Interlaken 1981 10-14 September 1981 Geneva 11 September 198181 Geneva 14 September 1981 Geneva Malaysia) 17-18 September 1981 981 Torre Cintola 21-25 September 1981 Geneva opopex 11881 24 September 1981 Montecatini 29 Sept.- 2 October 1981 Geneva 1385 29-30 September 1981 Orenäs 4-9 October 1981 Parisрете тав 5-6 October 1981 Lisbon 11 October 1981 81 Lisbon 12 October 1981 Lisbon 13-14 October 1981 16-17 December 1981 FIET Representatives suutuda D' COCKIOEF H. Maier T H.J. Schwass P. Jennings Berdas H.J. Schwass, ( GB) H. Maier ft D. Coc D. Cockroft H. Cammell H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maierg H.J. Schwass H. Cammell D. Cockroft H. Maier des H. Maier T P. Jennings H. Maier HTT H. Cammell Het H.J. Schwass OFF D. Cockroft H. Maier pude H. Maier H. Maier P. Jennings UTAGE M. T'Kindt Meeting COUTELODCs for tuant.Suce Place and Date a FIET Representatives FIET World Conference for Bank Employees Union ICFTU/ ITS Consultative Committee on women workers' CA European Foundation meeting on office technology Meeting with M. Castellano and F. Le Grand of ting wi questions exomb sug IC exomb sug ICEL\ LLE MONTE TOUST Confederquadri, Italy onbys FIET IKEA Company Council Coudreza of Stevec( 1 You ters EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Committee Asian Lisbon 15-16 October 1981 Brussels per 1081 15-16 October 1981 Stuttgart 1881 19-20 October 1981 19 October 1981 Geneva gebpomper 1087 Hamburg s occoper 1381 20 October 1981 Hamburg super Tas H. Maier P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H. Cammell D' COCKEDES D. Cockroft H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier de Payment Systems, Inc. Conference on bank workers and new technology 10th conference for salaried employees of DGB( FRG) ILO Committee on Structure( inc abs) EДRobe FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff Visit of Zensen( Japan) study team Recording session for UN Development Forum ILO Governing Body and Committees FIET Allianz Company Council 21-22 October 1981 H. Cammell Ирак тавт M. T'Kindt P. Jennings Copenhagenos 25-27 October 198187 Dortmund 27-29 October 1981 Geneva 2-7 November 1981 Geneva 3-4 November 1981 81 1981 Geneva 4 November 1981 BI H. Maier T H. Maier H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Cammell Kind D. Cockroft Geneva 5 November 1981187 on Geneva land) H. Maier LUGE SCAN( GA T FIET Working Group on Technology этом со чутасам чудят Meeting with PIB, FIDAC delegation Westerld Youth Rally 9-20 November 1981 Munich a 1a81 10-11 November 1981 Geneva 11-12 November 1981 198 Geneva P. Jennings H. Maier gaa H. Cammell D. Cockroft P. Jennings H.J. Schwass STAGE 23-30 August 1981 44 Meeting demeur Comm Weed P M ETFsbCITCK INDMC( 19) Meeting with General Secretary, FETSO( Spain) Congress of SIF( Sweden) Place and Date DAPT Geneva 13 November 1981 women workers 982 18-19 Fe Stockholm 16-19 November 198182 Luxembourg FIET Representatives D' COCKIOF H. Maierges D. Cockroft P. Jennings H.J. Schwass T. Thomas( APEX, GB) D. Cockroft INSIG Congress on the organisation of financial institutions deep мORKTUа Coug Meeting with European Association of Co- operative We Insurers y NOx of OM COUCES OU LESU UST TUAC Working Group and ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on Inaugural meeting of FIET Japan Liaison Council og ing with R. Cottave, Chai FIET Amexco Company Council the Defenc PIET Working Group and Trade ASIA- FIET Conferences for commercial workers and salaried employees in industry WETU ATCH TY SECTI ASIA- FIET Executive Committees OFCW( USA) BIE USE BIFU international bank conference/ American banks TOU FIET Abecor Company Council FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council ion LIEL ATOCOS Combe COUC ICFTU Co- ordinating Committee on South Africa Merger congress of NVV- Bond Mercurius and HR Dienstenbond NKV reta Supervisory board of Bilka ICFTU/ ITS emergency meeting on Poland EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section Committee D. Cockroft 17-20 November 1981 b Brussels X 1885 18 November 1981 A 1983 Tokyo h 1982 24-25 November 1981 Brussels 1982 27 November 1981 Penang( Malaysia) 30 Nov.- 4 December 1981 Penang 385 1-2 December 1981 London SA 1983 2-4 December 1981 Brussels 1985 9 December 1981 Harare( Zimbabwe) 9-14 December 1981 Brussels 1885 14-15 December 1981 Utrecht unA 1363 14-16 December 1981 Frankfurt 15 December 1981 Brussels 16 December 1981 Geneva DaFe 16-17 December 1981 suuda H. Maier P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H. Maier H.J. Schwass P. Jennings H. Cammell D. Cockroft H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass P. Jennings B H. Maier P. Jennings R. Plant R. Plant gar H H. Maier H. Maier H. Maier H. Maier GUESTAGE D. Cockroft 45 46 Israel G. Stephan Meeting Lugner Lage escrTO COUNTEESS ICLIO II GordeuCA weerud ou borgug Mission to Israel e for Bank Employees och enbeATOLA posing of BTTKS HBV seminar for croupiers ITS General Conference 18-71 Decouper Ta87 Te- T Place and Date D COOKIOLE FIET Representatives FIET Victoria Company Council of Meeting with D. Clement, CTUC Zimbabwe Coordinator FIET seminar on working time and work reorganisation FIET West African English- speaking seminar for bank y and insurance workers Tree Meeting with Swedish affiliates TU on bank workers Union of American Express Employees: OTOE ICFTU/ ARO Executive Committee Discussions with BIFU and ASTMS( Great Britain) 1 Meeting with A. Miroux of UN Centre on Transnational Corporations on South Africa ou o co- ober FTAG Working group on questionnaire working conditions for EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section of Project coordination meeting on office technology of European Foundation for Improvement of Living and Working Conditions cil IRO- FIET Executive Committee FIET cking Group on Technology Meeting with W. Fitzpatrick, IUDWC( Ireland) FIET Management Committee 5-8 January 1982 Frankfurt 11-14 January 1982 Geneva 12-13 January 1982 Utrecht 12-13 January 1982 Geneva 14 January 1982 Velm 20-21 January 1982 Port Harcourt, Nigeria 22-26 January 1982 Stockholm 26 January 1982 Athens HABTS) 1-2 February 1982 Tokyo Te 1-3 February 1982 London 3-4 February 1982 Geneva capex 1981 5 February 1982 Geneva 9 February 1982 Dublinетрех 1081 15-16 February 1982 Brasilia ember 1981 15-16 February 1982 1981 Dublin 16 February 1982 Brasilia 0966 16 February 1982 H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier H.J. Schwass P. Jennings H.J. Schwass H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier H.J. Schwass P. Jennings K. Yamamoto H. Maier H.J. Schwass * 976 P. Jennings D' COCKERE D. Cockroft X' Spouse( VBEX CB) H. Maier de E. Foster H.J. Schwass D. Cockroft H. Maier 47 Meeting FIET World Executive Committee ICFTU/ ITS Consultative Committee on women workers questions 219th Session of the ILO Governing Body and its committees International Savings Banks Institute op) 60th birthday celebration of G. Stephan TUAC Working Group and ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on multinational companies Meeting with R. Cottave, Chairman FIET Working Group on professional and managerial staff ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America EURO- FIET meeting on hairdressers ForA Coudreea of BLOC Meeting of International Department UFCW( USA) osium Meeting with R. Vanni, general secretary UILTUCS ( Italy) and former president of EC Economic and Social Committee Meeting with Director and staff of LO/ TCO Council for International Trade Union Co- operation Congress of DGB IG- Bau- Steine( FRG) Place and Date 55-33 BETI JOBS Brasilia 17-18 February 1982 Brussels 18-19 February 1982 Geneva in( CH) 18 Feb. 5 March 1982 Geneva 3 March 1982982 Düsseldorf 4 March 1982 Paris 10-11 March 1982 Paris 11 March 1982 Brussels 17-19 March 1982 Geneva T 1895 19 March 1982 82 Miami b 3885 19-20 March 1982 2 Brussels T 1383 23 March 1982 982 VDETT 1983 Geneva 25 March 1982 Stuttgart isbone). bore 1982 ce and seminar 27-28 March 1982 Geneva 803 30-31 March 1982 Athens 1883 FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee 20bube Lege gecrow FIET Woolworth Company Council Discussions with officials of standing Comittee Not izopean Central Bank Unions( SCBBBU) 30-31 March 1982 Geneva 1982 31 March- 1 April 1982 Sobe sug FIET Representatives H. Maier FIET staff H. Cammell H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier E. ter D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier H. Cammell E. Foster A. Corynge H. Maier D. Cockroft M. T'Kindt H. Maierass H.J. Schwass M. T'Kindt H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier H. Cammell BIEL Kebis UF9F62 Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives EIRS MOOTAGE Combs comar CO EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section Committee EC seminar on use of company information on new technology by trade unions EMF international symposium Courses Of DCB IC- BY- 2CTUS( BBC) Seminar on" Office of the Future", UWPI( Singapore) ΤΟΣ ou Address to delegation from youth section of OGB ( Austria) TFC96 Mission to Central America ICFTU meeting on development assistance ar for bank Debesu OBCM( 02) 4th Statutory Congress of ETUC GUCE OF HOW Lisge POTIES LIEL MORKTU ezonb ASIMS( Great Britain) Conference of BIFU( Great Britain) OLX COU Miroux of UN Centr on Trans Supervisory board of Bilka onal working conditions Athens 1-2 April 1982 Brussels 1-2 April 1982 Brussels 1085 5 April 1982 Singapore 5-6 April 1982 Geneva 7 April 1982 2 Central America 12-22 April 1982 Brussels page 15-16 April 1982 The Hague a83 19-23 April 1982 Blackpool cp 1885 182 1982 1985 18-20 April 1982 Frankfurt 1982 20 April 1982 P. Jennings D. Cockroft M. T'Kindt C. Ng H. Maier s A. Cory E C. Colazo M. T'Kindt T. Thomas B. Lloyd A. Montagne H. Ortmann L. Romano H. Maier M. T'Kindt P. Jennings H. Maier Vienna P. Jennings 98 ving 20-22 April 1982 1883 Geneva axy 1982 D. Cockroft Social insurance conference of GPA( Austria) ation meeting on office technology ILO Coal Mines Committee itions Meeting with K. Nordahl, ILO to discuss ILO programmes in Southern Africa ICFTU Coordinating Committee on South Africa Coordinating Curie, IUDWC( Ireland) Youth conference of GPA( Austria), guest speaker Reanagement Committee 20-29 April 1982 Geneva 22 April 1982 1883 Brussels 22-23 April 1982 Vienna ary 1982 24 April 1982 16 February 1982 H.J. Schwass R. Plant se Cockroft H. Maier 2 48 49 Meeting Gu, a comme ICEEN COO COMUFFS ou conpp VEETCH Seminar on banking industry and delegates conference of SBEU( Singapore) Annual delegate meeting of USDAW( Great Britain) BIEL MOLKTud eroab ou recuuorod Senior managers programme, Havard University $ 30FP 26887on of ITO COAGUTU Bog suge Annual meeting of European Organisation for Hairdressers ar( ETUS) FIATSSS Board Meeting syaring CCAMUSA( South Africa) AFRO- FIET Executive Committee of CBY OF CBY( V) WIPO/ UNESCO meeting on" Domaine public payant" TCFTOU Jop NTUC( Singapore) seminar and delegates' conference International Institute for Labour Studies symposium on" Changing perceptions of work in industrialised countries" Mission to Ecuador and Peru DBF( DOENLY) Mission to Southern Africa Congress of IBOA( Ireland) TOU EURO- FIET 3rd Regional Youth Conference and seminar FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees Women's conference of GPA( Austria) Discussions with officials of Standing Committee of European Central Bank Unions( SCEBBU) Place and Date FIET Representatives 83 G. Chua Singapore m 24-25 April 1982 Eastbourne ass 25-28 April 1982 Mont Pelerin( CH) 26 April 1982 Vienna ATABS 26-27 April 1982 Miami 26-27 April 1982 Cairo 26-27 April 1982 Geneva 26-30 April 1982 Singapore 27-30 April 1982 Vienna 27 April- 1 May 1982 28 April- 5 May 1982 1982 Southern Africa 28 April- 18 May 1982 Dublin a 2 30 April- 2 May 1982 Malta B 3-7 May 1982 Stockholm 8834 4-5 May 1982 Vienna 1982 5-7 May 1982 Geneva 10 May 1982 C. Ng trick H. Maier P. Jennings H. Cammell T. Whaleyft E. Foster A. Cory C. Wielinga H.J. Schwass L. Casado- Fivian G. Chua C. Ng D. Cockroft A. Cory C. Colazos( 22) H.J. Schwass P. Jennings H. Maier P. Jennings H. Cammell H. Cammell H. Maier 50 robesu CUCKS Buku( BCEBBA) Meeting oua AICH OLLICISTS OF BESugrud com Industry conference of GPA( Austria) Commercial workers' seminar, Southern Africa 10th anniversary Confederacion Americana de Bancarios( CAB) Executive Committee and Seminar Visit of delegation from DGB( FRG) to EC Commission to one of youth section of OGB General assembly of DBL( Denmark) Congress of HTF( Sweden) g to report acgree elbo ICFTU Executive Board 4th Statutory Congres Delegates' conference of SIEU( Singapore) ou IEU( Singapore) outerence Meeting with B. Ehrenström, ILO Consultant on job classification Conference of commerce section of GPA( Austria) Congress of DGB( FRG) re Mission to Argentina, Uruguay and Peru 61st congress of STL( Finland) 220th Session of ILO Governing Body and its committees FIET Working Group on Technology 14th RWDSU( USA) convention oke OUTAGESTA ICFTU Coordinating Committee on South Africa GPA TAUSEzial, guany speaker ETUC women's committee Place and Date Vienna 10-13 May 1982 Maseru, Lesotho 10-14 May 1982 Curitiba( Brazil) s 10-18 May 1982 Brussels 18 9 11 May 1982 Copenhagen 12-13 May 1982 ras Stockholm 12-16 May 1982 1883 Brussels il 1982 13-14 May 1982 1982 Singapore 15 May 1982 1983 Geneva 17 May 1982 1883 Vienna 17-19 May 1982 Berlin FIET Representatives D. Cockroft H.J. Schwass R. Plant P. Jennings $ 2000de M. T'Kindt G. Setterberg( SBmf) H. Maier H. Maier C. Ng i D. Cockroft A H. Cammell H. Maier ge E. Foster 17-22 May 1982 17-23 May 1982 Kuopio 1985 D. Cockroft 1982 H. Maier H. Maier D. Cockroft 21-23 May 1982 Geneva 24-29 May 1982CH) Manchester 26-28 May 1982 Florida 31 May- 4 June 1982 Geneva 11 1982 1 June 1982 Brussels bak 1-2 June 1982 E. Foster R. Plant H.J. Schwass H. Cammell Lucy- abe VER Meeting MFP w Koq] BIEL Bеbreas Heertua sug Bosig ILO Conference FIET IKEA Company Council FIET C& A Brenninkmeijer Company Council A tentycyY) Meeting with delegation from OTOE( Greece) Delegates meeting of SVTB( Switzerland) итеатом сол Visit of Emma Mashinini, CCAWUSA( South Africa) LIVE222 a6w Conference of DSFL( Denmark) IS vodлer Ja93 Place and Date 8-13 da Geneva Comp 2-23 June 1982 Geneva A: JOB 3 June 1982 Geneva 2 28382 4 June 1982 deu Geneva 1a85 5 June 1982 1982 Lausanne 5-6 June 1982 Geneva A Ta 5-9 June 1982 982 Odense 882 6-7 June 1982 Geneva 1985 7 June 1982 90006-3188$ LAKSptember 1982 Stockholm FIET Representatives V COLA E BO H. Maiers W. Fitzpatrick H. Cammellaa 3 de H. Cammell H. Maier P. Jennings D. Cockroft H. Maier BISCO FIET staff P. Jennings H. Maier H. Cammell R. Plant H.J. Schwass P. Jennings acebpay sug 2 Brеropex DCB( LEC) Address to HF( Sweden) seminar( Nigeria) IEL on rights of salaried authors Congress of FF( Sweden) 83 T2FP coud ICO Congress of FTF( Sweden) 8-9 June 1982 1982 Stockholm G* acebusu 1395 a/ Singapore Mission to Colombia 260709 OD BASTOSTOU OF#sge murou eqncsco Congress of Liikeliitto( Finland) and 75th anniversary celebrations of SAK o comb Supervisory board of Bilka OLOE BELTS weegrud EURO- FIET social insurance seminar EA cue O ITATUA Meeting with DG III on Allianz/ Eagle Star merger Meeting with delegation of OTOE( Greece) 10-11 June 1982 13-15 June 1982 as Helsinki s 13-16 June 1982 Frankfurt Ta83 15 June 1982 Brussels 15-16 June 1982 1982 Brussels 17 June 1982 Geneva ar 1982 November 1982 P. Jennings : T E. Foster A. Cory H. Cammell H. Maier ass B: 26 R P. Jennings P. Jennings H. Maier 20 June 1982 P. Jennings 51 Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives Coordination meeting on office technology of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living & Working Conditions de OTOE strike meeting Africa ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on multinational companies Coudrede Seminar on evaluation of trade union educational activities DBL( Denmark) activitiesby's OTOE strike meeting 15th congress of TCO( Sweden) Coudres Or Mission to Turkey Delegates' conference of SIBU( Singapore) ASIA- FIET Conference on Professional and Managerial Staff to( a) brush Consultant on job Meeting with G. Stephan and S. Bleicher, DGB( FRG) ( router) on of GPA( Austria) FIATSSS seminar CCVMay от ССУМОВУ( опр) Mission to Uruguay 906) Birthday celebrations H. Brandt Recrud ATCP geredYOU TO OLOE( Creece) Seminar industry( SUTACA) ming Body and its Berlex combaul comuCTI Meeting with S. Gamble, BIFU( Great Britain) Eon South Africa comUCT RWDSU( USA) convention IRO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Seminar and Board Meeting dinating Committee on South Africa Meeting with A. Kodjo, FIET Representative for French- speaking West Africa Milan ra 1285 D. Cockroft 21-22 June 1982 Athens 22-23 June 1982 Brussels 28 June 1982 Costa Rica 28 June- 3 July 1982 Athens 1983 29 June- 1 July 1982 Stockholm 29 June- 3 July 1982 Turkey day 30 June- 3 July 1982 Bangalore, India 5-9 July 1982 Geneva j 14-15 July 1982 Costa Rica 19-24 July 1982 27-29 July 1982 rinciuber 1982 Hamburg 85 2 August 1982 Mar del Plata, Argentina 2-6 August 1982 Geneva 83 9-11 August 1982 The Tass Cartagena, Colombia 9-13 August 1982 Geneva 1982 12 August 1982 P. Jennings D. Cockroft A. Cory C. Colazo H. Maier P. Jennings G. Stephan helorude H.J. Schwass G. Chua D. Cockroft H. Maier C. Jimenez Macias E. la Riva Blanco E. Foster C. Colazo H. Maier de E. Foster HCT P. Jennings H.J. Schwass R. Plant ETCK G. O'Keefe E. Foster A. Cory SS H. Maier G H.J. Schwass 52 Meeting ID VERTOS VCATOLA COMUC se- sa o poper ass 32-38 Place and Date FIET Representatives 2CB\ n28( 20g) Meeting with IGF General Secretary Mission to Thailand стот вестернир со сре on ffice Caribbean seminar and delegates' conference of CCWU( Guyana) EI Ou B9 Mission to Sri Lankay Delegates' conference of NUBE( Malaysia) committees Visit of 4 women trade unionists from AICOBOO( India) Mission to the Philippines Meeting with N.F. Pepple, NUBIFIE( Nigeria) veryILO/ WIPO/ UNESCO meeting on rights of salaried authors Bank workers' seminar Seminar on new technology Malaysia/ Singapore FIET Management Committee VEGITO Exbrese combu Meeting with representatives of LO( Denmark) HBV Seminar VICOBO ( 79) Discussions with SITESE( Portugal) Socialist International Conference Mission to Central and South America AS Geneva per 1085 12 August 1982 1982 13-16 August 1982 Guyana ctob ober 1982 16-22 August 1982 H. Maierings D. Cockroft C. Ng 11 T. Whaleya G. O'Keefe 982 E. 17-19 August 1982 Malaysia 19 August 1982 Geneva укое 20-23 August 1982 26-31 August 1982 Geneva opex 1985 30 August 1982 1982 Geneva 1383 1-3 September 1982 Tanti, Argentina 6-10 September 1982 Kuala Lumpur 6-10 September 1982 Wangen( FRG) per 1085 8-9 September 1982 Copenhagen per 1885 13 September 1982 Saarbrucken 1885 13-17 September 1982 Lisbon 20-21 September 1982 Vienna respet Tags 21-22 September 1982 26 Sept.- 3 November 1982 Fosterda A. Cory C. Ng ad- Daddie G. Chua * B H. Maier S H. Cammell G. Chua C. Ng H.J. Schwass P. Jennings D. Cockroft E. Foster Ao groacp( DGB) G. Chua C. Ng da H. Maier H. Maier H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass M. T'Kindt G. Stephan D COCKIOS H. Maier G. O'Keefe E. Foster A. Cory er 1982 53 Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives CST FUG 200 VISITC FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff THERESE CONCLUSEology of the WIPO Committee for Development Cooperation related D( 50 T) to industrial property( Boxer) Meeting with L.V. Subramaniam, AICOBOO( India) HBA 26 TUSE FIET Japanese Liaison Council onal companies FIET American Express Company Council educational EURO- FIET Youth Committee SL OU UG Conference of SGB( Switzerland) Baux лorke 26 ASIA- FIET Executive Committee Brudeboxe ou ITO MIBO\ OMESCO Crud on race of a pose ASIA- FIET Technology Conference onal and Managerial * Bebby sebbre MOBILIE( TTS) Meeting with G. Stephan and 8. Bleicher, DGB( FRG) Birthday celebrations of A. Benya( OGB) TSES IRO- FIET regional seminar, travelling salesmen( us) Mission DE ay FIET Abecor Company Council FIET Meeting on Bank of America OF CCMO( CnAsus) Seminar of STSSI( Portugal) on integration WT of Portugal into the Common Market Meeting with J. Warnock, special assistant to the _ US Secretary of State for Labor Affairsad Board Meeting with K. Aeschback, SGB/ USS( Switzerland) FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council and for seminar speaking West Africa Geneva 3383 D. Cockroft 27-28 September 1982 Geneva sebep 27-30 September 1982 Geneva 28 September 1982 Tokyo empas Taes 28-30 September 1982 Frankfurt 1a85 30 Sept.- 1 October 1982 Brussels emper 1883 2 October 1982 Bern bebpemper. 1883 2 October 1982 982 Melbourne per 1983 3 October 1982 1982 Melbourne r 4-8 October 1982 Vienna dyed 91385 8 October 1982 85 Cordoba, Argentina 11-15 October 1982 металите Brusselsner Tags 14 October 1982 D. Cockroft et acep H.J. Schwass H. Maier P. Jennings P. Jennings C. von Stosch( DGB) H. Maier G. Chua H. Maier G. Chua D. Cockroft G. Stephan H. Maier G. O'Keefe Blanco E. Foster A. Cory P. Jennings Brussels Plata, Argentina 14 October 1982 P. Jennings 0* 0.geete P. Jennings Lisbon 18-20 October 1982 Geneva 1883 19 October 1982 bia Geneva 1982 25 October 1982 Swaziland 196 25-29 October 1982 H. Maier R H. Maier ory R. Plant E H.J. Schwass 54 55 Meeting Meeting ATCS OF CASES( DCB EBC) goup SETCA( Belgium) bank and insurance section mexic conferences ud of ICELA COMT to fe Derece Working Women International Conference on office 2 work and new technology Commercial workers' seminar A ing with 10/ to discuss telepepperty Mission to Sierra Leone and Liberia 221st Session of ILO Governing Body and its committees 19 yogress co LES SONT OF FEЯge ICFTU Coordinating Committee on South Africa Joint ICFTU/ WCL/ ETUC Trade Union Conference on solidarity with NSZZ Solidarnoscal HBV( FRG) conference on new technology in the commercial sector IRO- FIET Youth Seminar Address to German association of employers' stitute, Deorganisations reuce OF MOBILIE( 7) National Council Meeting of SNTISSSTE( Mexico) and Conference of NFATF( Norway) Address to Retail Banker International conference Conference of GPA( Austria) Conference of CMHP( Netherlands) TOU CO Meeting with G. O'Keefe, I. Gonzalez, E. Foster and A. Cory Delegates' conference of AMESU( Malaysia) 1883 Place and Date A 1983 Brussels 1988 27-28 October 1982 Boston super a 28-29 October 1982 Maturin, Venezuela 28-30 October 1982 1-9 November 1982 Geneva Ta85 4-19 November 1982 Brussels 8-10 November 1982 Brussels 10 November 1982 Frankfurt 11-12 November 1982 Mexico 11-20 November 1982 Geneva emper res 12 November 1982 Mexico 12-13 November 1982 вклавота Oslo super 1883 13-17 November 1982 London L 1885 15-16 November 1982 Vienna OGI 1985 15-19 November 1982 Amsterdam p 17-18 November 1982 Washington 17-20 November 1982 Malaysia 20 November 1982 FIET Representatives LIEL H: P. Jennings H. Cammell Hvass I. Gonzalez A. Cory C. Colazo J.K. Haywood- Daddie H. Maier HIT H.J. Schwass R. Plant H.J. Schwass H. Cammell H.J. Schwass A. Cory BEE C. Wielinga H. Maier oog- page H.J. Schwass A. Cory C. Wielinga T. Thomas P. Jennings H. Maier EF D. Cockroft H.J. Schwass G. Chua Meeting COME ce of VNE20( 1) 50 полешрек 1083 Place and date FIET Representatives EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Conference and Committeeиегрестеuga EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section Conference Cand Committee ced AICOBOO( India) EURO- FIET Executive Committee STI IU BRUKSI TUCSEUSCOUNT COULSIGUCE EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee CO EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section Committee LE( MEXICO) Delegates' conference of NUBIFIE( Nigeria) 4th EURO- FIET Conference Cot Meeting with R. Sielaff, FES ference IFPAAW 5th World Congress recuotoa u pe Mass 207 ASIA- FIET youth seminarge Address to FES seminar on international trade union relations ro coлGTUȚud Bog sug TES COMTFF668 Meeting with D'Elia, CNT( Uruguay) Meeting with A.V. Kathiah, AMESU( Malaysia) COMBGECTST MOKSI, TURE Supervisory board of Bilka Emergency meeting of ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America Meetings with B. Whatley, EURO- FIET President Funeral service of G. Vater( DGB, FRG) and Brussels per 1983 23-24 November 1982 Brussels super 1995 23-24 November 1982 Brussels per 1085 24 November 1982 Brussels per 883 24 November 1982 Brussels O 24 November 1982 NEXTCO Ilorin, Nigeria 24-26 November 1982 Brussels 25-26 November 1982 Geneva 1 December 1982 85 Geneva 2-4 December 1982 Manila 6-15 December 1982 Geneva tina 9 December 1982 Geneva per ass 9 December 1982 Geneva poper Tass 10 December 1982 Frankfurt per ass 14 December 1982 Brussels oper Jas 15 December 1982 Geneva 5-7 January 1983 Düsseldorfe 10 January 1983 H. Maier H. Cammell H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maier EURO- FIET staff P. Jennings P. Jennings M. T'Kindt H.J. Schwass J.K. Haywood- Daddie H. Maier de EURO- FIET staff H.J. Schwass H. Maier P. Jennings G. Chua C. Nghe H. Cammell H.J. Schwasse H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Maier H.J. Schwass suutude A H. Maier FIET staff G. Stephan 56 Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives 57 Meeting with P. Camay, CUSA( South Africa) BO Conver ITS General Conference e you Meeting with WIPO representatives to discuss activities in the field of industrial property Meeting with LO/ TCO( Sweden) TU CUTT Discussions with GPA( Austria) o Meeting with representatives of Digital Equipment) Corporation( DEC) to discuss ergonomic aspects of computers design Founding conference of the FBFWU( Thailand) TUC( GB) consultative conference on trade union rights in multinational corporations ICFTU Economic and Social Committee and ICFTU/ ITS Congress Preparatory Working Group Meeting with Y. Paz, Director, Afro- Asian Institute, Tel Aviv ee of goa Meeting between representatives of EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section Committee and ✓ the Association of European Co- operative Insurers ( AECI) euce of BEBBCY SU LEL20 259 ncil of A LBC) Meeting between EURO- FIET representatives and officials and members of the Socialist Group of ts the European Parliament ICFTU/ ITS Women's Committee ILO Committee on Structure - Meeting with K. Ahmed, General Secretary, APFTU, Pakistan REGREGIS Geneva 1883 12 January 1983 $ 383 Geneva 12-13 January 1983 Geneva ol 13 January 1983 Stockholm 13-14 January 1983 Vienna pou 17-18 January 1983 Geneva 19 January 1983 Pattaya, Thailand 21-23 January 1983 London 28 January 1983 Brussels 31 Jan.- 2 February 1983 Geneva 1983 1 February 1983 Brussels SEA 1883 1 February 1983 EA -30-6pm 383 April 1983 A Brussels 1883 2 February 1983 op 1283 Brussels A 303 3-4 February 1983 Geneva 9-11 February 1983 Geneva 10 February 1983 H.J. Schwass P. Jennings R. Plant H. Maier P H.J. Schwass D. Cockroft H. Maier GB, FRG) H.J. Schwass H. Maier nay) ( BC Day) D. Cockroft P. Jennings 88 G. Chua C. Ng H. Maier D. Cockroft( MBE) D. Cockroft 2: écobpags H. Maier H.J. Schwass P. Jennings D COCKIOLF ude H. Maier s H. Cammell D. Cockroft P. Jennings H. Cammell H. Maier H.J. SchwassYAR Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives 58 Meeting with V. Hoffman, FES representative in Thailand ILO Governing Body and Committees Meeting with J. McGill, International Savings Bank Institute sug Merger conference of FEBBCA and FETSO, Spain EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section Committees sug LebreeusETAGE OF EOBO- EIEE ETUC Committee on Research& Development - Tud ATCP X 5 VEXO- YOT 60th birthday celebrations of G. Volkmar( HBV, FRG) ICEIN ECOLOGIST COMMUTEESS sug ICLO\ 112 2nd congress of SBSI, Portugals стопа Inc( CB) Count AS COULGESUCce ou Frage auto International Free Trade Union Conference on Human and Trade Union Rights in Chile) Meeting with D.P. Roy, General Secretary, INBEC, India prou( DEC) co grachee exdoor gebecca Meeting with representatives of Danida( LO, Denmark) Address to ES seminar on international trade International Free Trade Union Conference on Human and Trade Union Rights in Chile 11th federal women's conference of DAG, FRG ICFTU/ UNCTAD Meeting on Trade and Development FA Meeting on multinationals with L. Turner, London Business School of ICFTU Committee for the Defence FIET Woolworth Company Council s in Latin America FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council Funeral serVICE OF Vater( DGB, ERG) Rescud Geneva H.J. Schwass 11 February 1983 Geneva H. Maier de 15 Feb.- 4 March 1983 Geneva P. Jennings P. Jennings 19-20 February 1983 Geneva 1889 D. Cockroft 22-23 February 1983 Brussels 17 February 1983 Madrid 24 February 1983 62 Düsseldorfer 383 2 March 1983 A Lisbon 1983 2-4 March 1983 our A 1982 Madrid 1983 11-12 March 1983 Geneva 14 March 1983 1982 Geneva 383 15 March 1983 Tǝ83 Washington 1962 15 March 1983 Göttingen 1982 19-20 March 1983 Geneva 21-22 March 1983 Geneva D. Cockroft G. Stephan H. Maier P. Johansen( NBF, N) H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass rude 50907de H.J. Schwass Cammell 11 T. Whaley( UFCW, USA) G. O'Keefe( UFCW, USA) H. Cammell Maier D. Cockroft 1982 D. Cockroft H. Cammelle 23 March 1983 r Brussels 892 6 April 1983 Brussels ry 1983 7-8 April 1983 283 H. Cammell KIEL BebrUSAGE Meeting Place and Date FIET Representatives 49th Meeting of the ICFTU- ARO Executive Board Meeting with W. Katzian, President, and P. Waldorff, Vice- President, FIET Youth Committee FIET Technology Working Group Brabice Joint FIET/ IGF Meeting on New Technology -BIEL EXGOMETAG T 66 AFRO- FIET Executive Committee 20 A posig of BTIKS Meeting of European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions on new technology in supermarkets of BOLIEL BUB Meeting of FIET delegation with Guardian Royal Exchange Company- reargeur co ETUC Conference on New Technologies and Working Bangkok 26-28 April 1983 Geneva 2 May 1983 Geneva 3-4 May 1983 Geneva TI 1883 5 May 1983 y 1983 Nigeria 5-6 May 1983 1983 Munich 5-6 May 198383 вклаве) London 9-10 May 1983 Paris C. Ng H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H. Maier H.J. Schwass H. Cammell P. Jennings D. Cockroft Conditions Pific 9-11 May 1983 EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee Oslo EP 17883 P. Jennings GERETK 18-19 May 1983 EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section ☐ Committee COLLEG Oslo 1883 ( 10, Denmark) 19-20 May 1983 ETUI Seminar on Disarmament and Reconversion West Berlin IRO- FIET Youth Seminar IRO- FIET Women's Seminar. Heath IRO- FIET Executive Committee 5th IRO- FIET Congress 17-18 May 1983 Panama 1083 11-16 May 1983 10-19 F+883 Panama o 12-16 May 1983 Panama 18 May 1983) April 1983 Panama 19-21 May 1983 P. Jennings D. Cockroft FREE ROPORY( UPCH, USA) ( UPCN, USA) H. Maier E. Foster( DCB LEC) A. Cory H. Maier oft E. Foster A. Cory H. Maier E. Foster A. Cory H. Maier E. Foster WF9FTAGE A. Cory 60 09 Meeting of geлеrobшeur DT gro OU иега Dachau EP I yab ro' quo era of report ILO Governing Body and Committees Camper Meeting with the OECD contact point in the FRG on C& A Brenninkmeijer Conference of SBmf, Sweden ALBEL2 20uedsy Commercial and clerical employees' section conference of DAG, FRG Conference of NBF, Norway Meeting with A. Orban, SETCA, Belgium Delegates' conference of SKV, Switzerland mera yaaocтscro( ECNV) Meeting with G. Stephan and R. Maier- Neff ICFTU Co- ordinating Committee on South Africa EC CORDI Working Group 70% Place and Date COUGAS TT 24TA 1883 Geneva 23-28 May 1983 Bonn onxa 25 May 1983 Stockholm 25-27 May 1983 Lüneburg 26-28 May 1983 Sandfjörd 27-28 May 1983 Geneva 27 May 1983 1983 Davos 27-28 May 1983 Geneva 31 May 198378 Geneva 31 May 1983 FIET Representatives H. Maier H. Gartz( DAG, FRG) bude P. Jennings 5* uda H. Cammell P. Jennings H. Maier E H.J. Schwass G. Stephan H. Maier H.J. Schwass R. Plant D. Cockroft 10th insurance section conference of DAG, FRGOT EMF Congress PRETE DGccent Pipers TOU Brussels 31 May 1983 Stuttgart P. Jennings 31 May- 1 June 1983 Napoli D. Cockroft 1-3 June 1983 ILO Conference CISCA ICE 2nd congress of SITESE, Portugal a Congress of STSSI, Portugal полидистов Meeting with FES delegation back prepor Enrobesu 90th anniversary of IMF Central Committee Re Geneva 1-22 June 1983 Lisbon 4-5 June 1983 Lisbon 7-8 June 1983 Geneva 9 June 1983 Zurich 9-10 June 1983 H. Maier aa FIET staff H. Maier uda H. Stegmaier( HBV, FRG) H.J. Schwass H. Maier 61 62 Meeting B0FP Meeting with B. Pedersen, Deputy Director, European Foundation, Dublin nt, and P. Vice- President FIET Youth Committee International Conference of Trade Unions on Sanctions against South Africa Meeting with A. Kaufmann, General Secretary, IGF Meeting with I.A. Sherif, DCCGSU, Liberia Conference for sales personnel of VHTL, Switzerland iving and Working Conditions on new technology European Foundation Evaluation Seminar on introduction Me of electronics in offices Guardian Royal ICFTU Congress ETUC Con Com nce on New Tec and Working Meeting with representatives of European Computer BU Manufacturers Association( ECMA) te Nordic Co- operation Committee for Commerce EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section EC CORDI 7 Working Group CYB ETUI Seminar on Disarmament and Reconversion FIET Meeting on CAD/ CAM A IRO DVE YAEG Seminar Meeting with H. Papamargaris, A. Lioudakis, OTOE, SUC Greece Meeting with D.I. Niasse, SYTBEFS, Senegal CEY BI FIET Youth Seminar CD COUCCE borur Tu pе EBC OU IRO- FIET Executive Comm tee Meeting with representatives of Austrian Chamber of Labour > Discussions with I. Asp, LO, Sweden on UN- NGLS No study of development information/ education Place and Date a 10ue 1883 Geneva 10 June 1983983 22883 Geneva 10-11 June 1983 Geneva 13 June 1983 Geneva 14 June 1983 1983 Bern 19 June 1983 Dublin 23-24 June 1983 Oslo y 1983 23-30 June 1983 Geneva 1983 28 June 198383 Vienna 28-29 June 1983 Brussels 1983 29 June 19833 Brussels 1983 30 June 1983 Geneva 1 July 1983 83 Geneva 5 July 198383 Luxembourg 7-8 July 1983 Geneva 11 July 1983 Geneva 21 July 1983 FIET Representatives H. Maier H. Cammell D. Cockroft ( HBA BC) P. Jennings H.J. Schwass R. Plant H.J. Schwass H.J. Schwass H. Cammell D. Cockroft G. Stephan H. Maier D. Cockroft H. Maier HT D. Cockroft D. Cockroft D. Cockroft H. Maier P. Jennings H. Maier da P. Jennings P. Jennings BC) R. Maler H. Maier H.J. Schwass EFTAGE IRL HDCGGCCAGR A. Cory 65 MESSAGES During the period under review, fraternal messages were sent tor 15th Biennial Conference of the All Pakistan Federation of Unions, 25-26 October 1979 Trade Silver Jubilee and 6th Marional Congress of the Associated Gabour Unions and the 8th Biennial Convention of the Visayas- Mindano Confederation of Trade Unions 20-28 Detober 1979 24th Anniversary of November 1979 Insurance Employees' Union, Triennial Delegates Conference and Seminar on Progress into the 80's of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress, 10-13 November 1979 25th Anniversary of the Singapore Bank Employees! On 17 November 1979 - 35th Anniversary of the Syndicat des Employds Banque, Monaco, 27 February MESSAGES Annual Congress of the Distributive Trade Workers 10-12 March 1980 14th meeting of the Central Committee of the Insurance Workers Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roz 32nd Congress of the Union General de Trabaj April 1980 2nd Biennial Conference of the Canara Bank India, 17-19 May 1980 - 12th Asian Regional Conference of the ICP20 1980 34th Annual Delegates Conference of the Agricultural, Commercial& Industrial Employees, May 1980 10th Triennial Delegates' Conference of the National Union of cial Workers, Malaysia, June 1980 me) 15th Triennial Convention of the Office& Professional International Union, United States, 9 June 1980 Loyees 11th Convention of the Japan Federation of Commercial ot ( 300), 24-26 June 1980 ( JUC), Unions 14th Annual Conference of the National ing and Allied Workers, South Africa, 28-30 14th Anniversary of the Singapore Bank August 1980 11th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the National Employees, Malaysia, 22-24 August 1980 36th Annual National Convention of the Japanese Federation of Garment, Chemical, Distributive and Allied Industry Wo ( Zensen), September 1980 - 15th Annual Convention of the Federation of Non- Life Insura Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 18 September 1980- 37th Ordinary Congress of Teknisk Landsforbund, Denmark, 10-12 October 1980 S - 15th Constitutional Convention of the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions( JAW- 1dosharoran), 23-25 October 1980 Silver Jubilee of the Singapore Insurance Employees' Union, 25 October 1980 Meeting Place and Date Meeting with B. Pedersen, Deputy Director, European Foundation, Dublin Geneva 10 June 1983 International Conference of Trade Unions on Sanctions Against South Africa Meeting with A, Kaufmann, General Secretary, IGP Meeting with I.A. Sherif, DCCGSU, Liberia Conference for sales personnel of VETL, Switzerland European Foundation Evaluation Seminar on introduction of electronics in offices ICETU Congress Meeting with representatives of European Computer Manufacturers Association( ECMA) Nordic Co- operation Committee for Commerce ZC CORDI 7 Working Group PIET Meeting on CAD/ CAM Meeting with H. Papamargaris, A. Lioudakis, OTOE, Greece Meeting with D.I. Niasse, SYTBEPS, Senegal PIER Youth Seminar Meeting with representatives of Austrian Chamber of Labour > Discussions with I. Asp, LO, Sweden UN- NGLS study of development information/ education Geneva 10-11 June 1983 13 June 1963 19 June 1983 Du 23-24 June 1983 Oslo 23-30 June 198 Geneva 28 June 1983 Vienna WE221CE2 28-29 June 1983 Brussels 29 June 1983 30 June 1983 Geneva 1 July 1983 Geneva 5 July 1983 Luxembourg 7-8 July 1983 Geneva 11 July 1983 Geneva 21 July 1983 Schriss D. Cockroft G. Stephan H. Maier D. Cockroft Maler D. Cockroft D. Cockroft nings P. Jennings nings H.J. Schwass 65 Isole 30 nota MESSAGES pada jal Han stonsa a I 20th Annual Delegates' ( OUTMI) B sibed to nolsas SS 7th Biennial Congress of the 0881 xeded I- edevo Osibl During the period under review, fraternal messages were sent to: daEr Conver the Confederat 08 mod ( U2@ MA) -15th Biennial Conference of the All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions, 25-26 October 1979 deration - Silver Jubilee and 6th National Congress of the Associated Labour Unions and the 8th Biennial Convention of the Visayas- Mindaneo Confederation of Trade Unions, 27-28 October 1979 ви изе - 24th Anniversary of the Singapore Insurance Employees' Union, 3 November 1979 - Triennial Delegates Conference and Seminar on Progress into the 80's of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress, 10-13 November 1979 - 25th Anniversary of the Singapore Bank Employees' Union, 17 November 18/1979 MB) to soinu do doll - 35th Anniversary of the Syndicat des Employés, Gradés et Cadres de Banque, Monaco, 27 February 1980 A 3 - Annual Congress of the Distributive Trade Workers Union, Mauritius, 10-12 March 1980 PA - 14th meeting of the Central Committee of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 19 March 1980 - 32nd Congress of the Unión General de Trabajadores( UGT), Spain, 3-6 April 1980 domotu egals to notezebelmo end to - 2nd Biennial Conference of the Canara Bank Officers Association, India, 17-19 May 1980 Taob Mezbono end to seexpo I - 12th Asian Regional Conference of the ICFTU, Bangkok, 21-23 May 1980 34th Annual Delegates' Conference of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial& Industrial Industrial Employees, Guyana, 24-26 May to 1980 - 10th Triennial Delegates' Conference of the National Union of Commercial Workers, Malaysia, June 1980 - 15th Triennial Convention of the Office& Professional Employees International Union, United States, 9 June 1980 sponsing - - 11th Convention of the Japan Federation of Commercial Workers' Unions ( JUC), 24-26 June 1980 ady to pi a 14th Annual Conference of the National Union of Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers, South Africa, 28-30 June 1980 evin 4302 14th Anniversary of the Singapore Bank Officers' Association, 16 August 1980s 10qspnia ed to someo se ed 11th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the National Union of Bank Employees, Malaysia, 22-24 August 1980 i noosa s'asmo noint xods36th Annual National Convention of the Japanese Federation of Textile, Garment, Chemical, Distributive and Allied Industry Workers' Unions ( Zensen), September 1980 SysM EI sixelM800volom svitud - 15th Annual Convention of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 18 September 1980 A 37th Ordinary Congress of Teknisk Landsforbund, Denmark, 10-12 October 1980 Ta) assyoqm and to nonstop - 15th Constitutional Convention of the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions( JAW- Jidosharoren), 23-25 October 1980 - Silver Jubilee of the Singapore Insurance Employees' Union, 25 October 1980 66 - 1st Biennial National Delegates' Conference of the National Union of Banks, Insurance& Financial Institutions Employees, Nigeria, 27-28 November 1980 - 22nd Session of the Indian National Trade Union Congress( INTUC), India, 30 November- 1 December 1980 - 13th Biennial Conference of the All Malayan Estates Staff Union ( AMESU), Malaysia, December 1980 - 25th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress, 18-20 December 1980 ever redodo as- 2s anota - - - 19th Anniversary Dinner and Dance of the United Workers of Petroleum Industry, Singapore, 19 December 1980 Istas18 8 bns anoinu 5th National Congress of the Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Salud, Dominican Republic, 22-24 January 1981 to sexovinn des " Asian Labour" magazine, January 1981 erer odmovой - 20th Pancyprian Congress of the Cyprus Workers' Confederation, Cyprus, 12-14 March 1981-01 asxpnoo noin eǝbsxT Isolas xoqspala od to IT - 15th meeting of the Central Executive Council of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 18 March 1981 - 75th Anniversary of the Insurance Section of Dansk Funktionaerforbund, Denmark, April 1981 0801 yasuxde Sosnoмeupп68 - - - 35th Annual Delegates Conference of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees( NAACIE), Guyana, 23-25 May 1981 to me to prom dia- d dj - V National Congress of the Federación Nacional de Trabajadores en Casas Comerciales( FENTRACC), Peru, 26-28 August 1981 aasipo base 10th Convention of the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions( JAW- Jidoshasoren), 3-4 September 1981 Isinnsid bas- - 1 Congress of the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores no Comercio ( CNTC), Brazil, 19-22 November 1981 to conexetno Isnoipeя asiеA SId - Triennial Convention of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, 20 December 1981 assol Istaba a Istoxemmo p m3 Ist A - 20th Anniversary Dinner and Dance of the United Workers of Petroleum Industry, Singapore, 26 December 1981 adspeled isingeix de 100 201 - 26th Anniversary Celebration of the Singapore Insurance Employees' Union, 29 December 1981 901310 ads to notnevno Isinneix der16th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions( APFTU), 14 March 1982 bensqst add to modnevno16th Central Committee Meeting of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers' Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 17 March 1982 no Isuan dab- - 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Confederación General de Empleados de Comercio, Argentina, 24 March 1982 ed to 168 VinA dal- - 4th Triennial Delegates' Conference of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress, 29-30 April 1982 adspeed Isinnsla doll- озпод Labor Union Women's Second Biennial Convention, USA, 30 April- 2 May 1982 to moldebe esnaqat ed to nodnevno) Isnois Isunn d - National Executive Council Meeting of the National Union of Shop& Distributive Employees, Nigeria, 13 May 1982 0801 sdmede( 9) ( пэг 36th Annual Delegates' Conference of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees( NAACIE), Guyana, 29-31 May 1982 and baudxolebne MaineT to easxpno visibxo dire- - 17th Annual Congress of the Cyprus Union of Bank Employees( ETYK), 30 May 1982 to noisebstno ed to noise Iso- 12th Regular Convention of the Japan Federation of Commercial Workers' Unions, 22-24 June 1982 prie add to safidut evita- - - 0881 67 - 12th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the National Union of Bank Employees, Philippines, 20-22 August 1982 - 20th Annual Delegates' Conference of the Clerical and Commercial Workers' Union, Guyana, 21-22 August 1982 - 7th Biennial Congress of the Curaçao Federation of Workers, 27-30 August 1982 - 11th Convention of the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions( JAW- Jidoshasoren), 2-4 September 1982 - 17th Convention of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers' Unions of Japan( Sompo- Roren), 16 September 1982 - 7th National Congress of the Associated Labor Unions, Philippines, 2-3 October 1982rdinary was held - 21st Anniversary of the United Workers of Petroleum Industry, Singapore, 19 November 1982 y) - Inaugural Meeting of the Japan Trade Union Council in the Private Sector( Zenminrokyo), 14 December 1982 - 26th Biennial Delegates' Conference of the Malaysian the Malaysian Trades Union Congress, 17-19 December 1982 76 dele delegates and 96 Founding Conference of the Federation of Bank and Financial Workers' Unions of Thailand( formerly BLUG), 21-23 January 1983 - 8th National Banks and Insurance Conference of the Confederaçao Nacional de Trabalhadores nas Empresas de Crédito( CONTEC), 26-28 January 1983 - Meeting of the Singapore Bank Officers' Association, 12 March 1983 · 14th Annual General Conference of the State Bank of India Officers' Association, 9 April 1983 2nd Congress of the Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Seguros do Sul e Ilhas( STSSI), Portugal, 13-15 May 1983 sented on - 37th Annual Delegates' Conference Delegates' Conference of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees( NAACIE), Guyana, 28-30 May 1983ension of the New Internationa - 16th Triennal Convention of the Office and Professional Employees' International Union AFL- CIO( OPEIU), United States, 6 June 1983 - 21st National Conference of Councillors of the Japan Federation of Commercial Workers' Unions( JUC), 27-28 June 1983. - Inauguration of the new building of the Confederação Nacional de Trabalhadores nas Empresas de Crédito( CONTEC), Brasilia, 29 July 1983 Katsuichi Yamamoto, ASIA- FI - Ben Edjah, Chairman of the AFRO - Tudor Thomas, EURO- FIET President - Heribert Maier, FIET General Secretary Rapporteurs for the four trade sections( industry insurance and social insurance) and for the three groups( women salaried employees, youth, professio staff) reported on developments in their sections implementation of the FIET World Action Programme sion of these reports, Congress authorised the produce a strengthened and revised edition of the for publication during 1980, taking into account made during the debate. Resolutions The Congress adopted eleven resolutions Measures to promote a new world economic order:( 31 stab to holat Dads Bank, Insurance& Financigbess- opofi I BWB Ispite e to some' astspeled IsunnA 3- Dension of the Indianser is n σε Lennial Conference Job ads to a Isinneis dathe All Malayan Estates no A bosxobolno ed to deDelegategae Confeque os toodander- endin no noisebe es to nois to ed nonniversary Dingeerde of the derdhen કાગડ A on to expo Isno da- ederación Nacional de Traba - 5th National Congress of How to lost ovinnA Jals- to visa $ 80 odmevoй QI ex - Asian Labour" magazine, January 1981 Pozhuth 12-14 March 1981 Non- Life Insurance Workers Unions of Jagerber Denmark, April bet yasunst ES- IS( 20) 23-25 May 1981 Macho5981 Sunst prie IsunnA AI - 10th Convention Confeder bed Birds tebibhza ody to seexpo bas - 1 Congress of federaçagencies Co ino" estspaled IsunnA- 20 December 1981 ama Industger Sh Union, 29 Decem B110 Shto Und EBI VAM 08-8$ R theko) 05- JHA noin isolan tee at BS- TS,( UG) enolux Inform 84) 965 89 80 asxobsdindexT - 16th Central Committee Meeting of the Federation of Non- Life Insurance Morkers' Unions of Japan( Sompo- Rozen), 17 March 1982 - 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Confederación General de Empleados de Comercio, Argentina, 24 March 1982 - 4th Triennial Delegates' Conference of the Singapore National Trades Union Congress, 29-30 April 1982 - Labor Union Women's Second Biennial Convention, USA, 30 April- 2- May 1982 - National Executive Council Meeting of the National Union of Shop& Distributive Employees, Nigeria, 13 May 1982 - 36th Annual Delegates! Conference of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees( NAACIB), Guyana, 29-31 May 1982 - 17th Annual Congress of the Cyprus Union of Bank Employees( ETYK), 30 May 1982 - 12th Regular Convention of the Japan Federation of Commercial Workers' Unions, 22-24 June 1982 70 " The on policy relating to the place of work;( 4) Professional and managerial staff;( 5) Problems of technical and scientific specialist workers( e.g. technicians, engineers, chemists, etc.);( 6) Co- operation between the International Trade Secretariats;( 7) The right of veto; B( 8) OECD Guidelines on on Multinational Enterprises;( 9) Enterprises;( 9) Greater Greater integration of female employees into trade union bodies;( 10) Unemployment and world economic development;( 11) New technology, employment and humanisation of work. The most significant constitutional change which Congress made to the FIET Statutes was to change the name of the Federation to read:" International Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional and Technical Employees". Other changes require the World Congress to meet every four years, instead of three in the past, and the Executive Committee to meet at least six times between Congresses instead of at least twice a year. In addition, Congress overwhelmingly agreed to instruct the Executive to study the question of the right of veto in the FIET Statutes and to report back to the next Congress.bats yd bebas as expo ed Bessie be 130 STE ed.89 nt 8000 28 ni anoldsainspo -1118 Ial: gex yd bedneme.lqqua siswa ba do Elections ed IA.nsgat bas nseddlin seddiis ed solem alt moxl 2936 Günter Stephan was unanimously re- elected as President and Heribert Maier as General Secretary. Two new Vice- Presidents were elected: 1st Vice- President Thomas Whaley( UFCW, USA) and 2nd Vice- President Bengt Lloyd( HF, Sweden). Gilbert Clajot( SETCA, Belgium) and Jan Roovers ( Mercurius, Netherlands) were re- elected as the auditors. nolibbs I dipis dog to sovi The following members were elected to the FIET Executive Committee TH" Area I( Great Britain and Ireland) I we oris to notanomid Istood at - William Fitzpatrick( IUDWC, Ireland) busdons atos- Leif Mills( BIFU, Great Britain) - Tudor Thomas( APEX, Great Britain) Bevisto a 7319 - William Whatley( USDAW, Great Britain) yelsdw asmodT Area II( Scandinavia) Jaobias: 9-00iv bas Tante A- IM - Jorgen Eiberg( HK, Denmark) HI- OHI, selasno obreme - Jan Furstenborg( Liikeliitto, Finland) mamy trou - Bengt Lloyd( HF, Sweden) to smxlad det ne8- Sven Erik Sterner( SIF, Sweden) 31-03 asmon xobut - Otto Totland( HK, Norway) Istened TM Area III( Germany, Austria, Switzerland) lasd edixel- - Hermann BRANDT( DAG, F. R. Germany) quot si o ogge Isnoles Alfred Dallinger( GPA, Austria) sonszuant Isloos bus eonsent Istrops Jürgen Jöns( DGB, F.R. Germany) yolqms beizsisa memow) aquosp odo- Richard Maier- Neff( SKV, Switzerland) leveb no bedroger( 2268 -alb- Günter Stephan( DGB, F. R. Germany) THI add to moistnemeIqmi 03 993 Heinz Vietheer( HBV, F.R. Germany) Area IV( Benelux, Southern Europe, France) afsacqo Marc Blondel( FEC, France) past - Karel Boeykens( SETCA, Belgium) Leonardo Romano( FISASCAT, Italy) ( S) - Area V( Africa) - Ben Edjah( ICU, Ghana) or seed to note be benediones sob 0801 prizub noldsolldog s .ededeb es paizub sbsm anoituloaея ( s Area VI( Near and Middle East) nevele betqobs as xp T noitos Elijahu Reif( UCAPSE, Israel) bIxow went is somong of 71 Staffs ompletion of formalitie Professional Workers' as de edema y similaresdebMongo Area VII( East Asia) TIMO VS Gre- Katsuichi Yamamoto( JUC, Japan) Area VIII( Australia and New Zealand) Org James Maher( SDA, Australia) Les John Maynes( FCUA, Australia) Area IX( North America) svidunex bizot -sin- Alvin Heaps( RWDSU, United States) ( S- John Kelly( OPEIU, United States) -Uni- Gerard O'Keefe( UFCW, United States) Uni- Thomas Whaley( UFCW, United States) SSVesvendsy Area X( Central and South America and the Caribbean) desW- Mario Diego Cala Gomez( CGEC, Argentina)-les and dec- Ismario Gonzalez Urdaneta( FETRASALUD, Venezuela)- - Hugo Domenzain Guzman( ISSSTE, Mexico) 0,08 Esen- Reginaldo Medeiros de Souza( CNTC, Brazil) edsbem dixia A Eве Confe de.pd Bolivia + - General Secretary: Heribert Maier Confederac Report on the Congress ( ere rede German, Scandinavia The English, French, German, Scandinavian and Spanish versions of the " Report on the 19th World Congress" were sent to affiliated organisations and to members of the Executive in September 1980. bebi sedixut BBW 1 1 x of no alesd govern the ings, including their dissemina 3p yitdies, dianoq tiw, beton bad Immo 1998 Bae men noeweed bed deses ed blue and + 3585686ed: no da begod od of an 382 beep aste ed bluow 830 oyab tra given to the situation in Argentina, standards and Hondu defence of human and trade unio ve securing the inclusion of social Investment and development co- ope panies must embody trade union biobes bd all UN member states, be binding to 1980. is to anois an and Iran ( OTG) The Executive Committee endorsed the statements on Ma adoptothecabambetobidades to solos ob axedism 000,00$ Iiss ( MOOMAGATIS) ofoxmoo Isb oons Isb asxoberledest ob odgoiba The Committee took note of reports on trade axedient 8880,6 sional activities. It was decided that in conformity with es ing Prob 72 WORLD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE A Jas) IIV 691A gmanager worker JA LIIV etwee OECD Since the 19th Congress, the World Executive Committee met on the following dates: - Caracas, 30 November 1979( after the 19th Congress) - Geneva, 21-22 May 1980 - Washington, 11-12 May 1981 Brasilia, 17-18 February 1982 - Geneva, 14-15 April 1983 ion the 693 our A sixth meeting is scheduled to take place in Tokyo on 20 November 1983, prior to the 20th Congress. 44th meeting( Caracas, 30 November 1979) The meeting, chaired by FIET President, Günter Stephan, dealt with routine business, under Article 9, paragraph 9, and Article 13, paragraph 1- election of the Management Committee and election of the Treasurer, respectively. The Committee decided that the FIET Officers would form the Management Committee. It was further decided that the Regional Presidents could be invited to attend meetings of the Management Committee on an advisory basis on occasions when matters affecting their respective regions were to be discussed. The Committee re- elected Richard Maier- Neff as FIET Treasurer. the FIET ive Committee The Committee also examined a letter received from CFDT- Banques, France. It was decided that the General Secretary should inform CFDT- Banques that the Executive Committee had noted with interest the possibility of a request for affiliation from the union and that the Committee suggested that contacts should be established between them and FIET affiliates in France; it was to be hoped that on the basis of these contacts, developments would be such as to allow a positive decision to be taken in reply to their request. Finland) With respect to the disparities in the different language versions of the FIET Statutes, the Committee instructed the Secretariat to prepare the amended versions for submission to their next meeting. ( DAG, 45th meeting( Geneva, 21-22 May 1980) FIET President, Günter Stephan, presided on the first day, 1st VicePresident, Thomas Whaley, on the second.. Baina Vietheer( HBV, F.R. Germany) The Committee accepted applications for affiliation from the following eight organisations:( FEC, France) - Karel Boeykens( SETCA, Belgium) Confederaçao Nacional dos Trabalhadores nas Empresas de Crédito ( CONTEC), Brazil, 200,000 members - Sindicato de Trabahadores del Banco del Comercio( SITRABANCOM), A Colombia, 518 members East) - Elijahu Reif( UCAPSE, Israel) 73 - Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs( ASTMS), Great Britain, 100,000 members( pending completion of formalities) - Indian Centre of Managerial Employees and Professional Workers' - Organisation( ICMEPO), India, 5,000 members to 103 16 - Lesotho Industrial, Commercial and Allied Workers' Union, Lesotho, 3,733 members 1962 sediments( ansmito. 03 apsiges - Sindicato de Trabajadores de Hoteles, Meseros y Similares de Managua ( SITRAHOMESIMA), Nicaragua, 800 membersunat E- PS - United Workers of Petroleum Industry, Singapore, 1,000 members o - Unión Nacional de Agentes Viajeros y Vendedores de Venezuela, Venezuela, 500 members nopidas aid of going deem and decided to disaffiliate the following four organisations: [ Bel vxsunst SS belubedoe - Bangladesh Dokan Karmanchari Federation( BDKF), Bangladesh - Confederacion Nacional de Trabajadores de Comercio y R.A.( CNTC), - Bolivia Confederacion Sindical de Trabajadores Bancarios y R.A. de Bolivia, Bolivia to - atgobs Federacion de Trabajadores Bancarios y Afines de Venezuela, ed Venezuela v bealves bevoxqqs bas bonimaxe 993 Ju Бль to av 2lood dojdve rive THIT With respect to multinational companies, the Executive Committee decided to direct the FIET Company Councils to systematically investigage the application of the OECD Guidelines and ILO Declaration at the respective national levels, making use of the of the contact points established by national governments for that purpose. It was decided to submit the results to the OECD and ILO and to give widest publicity to the findings, including their dissemination at shop floor level. The Executive Committee directed the General Secretary to intensify the FIET campaign to secure international recognition of FIET Company Councils. The Executive Committee examined and approved follow- up measures which had been or would be taken in response to the resolutions adopted by the 19th FIET World Congress. Discussing trade union and political rights, particular attention was given to the situation in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama and Malaysia. The The Executive Committee adopted guidelines for FIET action, whereby FIET would continue to make use of ILO machinery to expose violations of international standards and to co- operate with the ICFTU and other ITS's for the defence of human and trade union rights; efforts would be made towards securing the inclusion of social clauses in agreements regulating trade, investment and development co- operation, and towards ensuring that international guidelines and codes of conduct for multinational panies must embody trade union rights, have a wider coverage, including all UN member states, be binding in nature and include adequate monitoring procedures. The Executive Committee endorsed the statements on Afghanistan and Iran adopted by the International Trade Secretariats Conference in January 1980.99 The Committee took note of reports on trade section and interprofessional activities. It was decided that in conformity with established 74 FIET policies, a circular should be sent to all FIET affiliates in the commercial sector requesting them not to associate themselves with an initiative of the WFTU Commerce TUI, which had issued invitations to a conference for commercial workers in Budapest in July 1980. The Committee confirmed Glenda Ballentin( CFWCS, Curaçao) and Helga Tolle( DGB, FRG, to replace E. Hoffmann) as members of the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees. It approved the holding of a meeting of this Working Group on 29-30 January 1981 in Geneva and, following an invitation by the UFCW, of a FIET World Women's Conference in Washington on 13-15 May 1981. It was decided that the Executive Committee would next meet prior to this Conference in Washington. 008 Bras Discussing the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers, scheduled to meet from 13 to 22 January 1981 in Geneva, the Executive Committee instructed the General Secretary to prepare the FIET position for that meeting. det ab Isnolos noloszobsinco sivilod The FIET Finance Report for 1979 and statement of verification by the auditors were adopted. 1979) sivilos The Executive Committee examined and approved a revised version of the FIET Statutes, which took into account the amendments adopted by the 19th Congress and drafting improvements to bring the different language versions of the Statutes into line. Among other major steps taken by the Executive was the adoption of a revised version of the World Action Programme, following the review of the Programme at the 19th Congress. A Congress. A new section," Technological Change" was added, and the section on Multinational Companies extended to include the" Mechanisms for FIET Action" first adopted by the World Executive in 1977. Other changes strengthened the Programme with respect to inflation, part- time workers, bank opening hours and bank safety, education and training, youth, and professional and managerial staff. The Executive Committee approved a revised application form for affiliation to FIET, in which more detailed information is requested. Πο sen The Committee decided that the FIET Working Group on Technology should be composed of representatives of the following organisations: USDAW, Great Britain; BIFU, Great Britain; Nordic Bank Workers' Union; SIF, Sweden; Nordic Commercial Workers' Union; HBV or DGB, F.R. Germany; GPA, Austria; SETCA, Belgium; FIB, Italy; UFCW, United States; JUC, Japan; SMMWU, Singapore; FCUA, Australia.pis noinu obex bas namud to soneteb obes paitsiuper gels Isloos to notauioni od prizes In view of the position adopted by the 19th Congress on the question of disarmament, the Executive Committee agreed to donate US$ 1,000 to the UN Disarmament and Development Project Fund, for work on reconversion and alternative employment, and approved the statement made by the General Secretary on 13 February 1980 to the UN Group of Governmental Experts on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development. 61I bus steinsdpt no a sdt beaxobne settimo evita edT The Executive Committee approved the AFRO- FIET Statutes and thereby the establishment of a FIET Regional Organisation for Africa. It approved the holding of a Pan- African FIET Conference in Nairobi in July 1981 and the establishment of a fifth operational area to cover Northern Africa. The Committee also approved the holding of the 3rd ASIA- FIET Regional la 75 Conference in Singapore on 17-21 July 1980. The ASIA- FIET, EURO- FIET and IRO- FIET finance reports for 1979, budgets for 1980 and reports on activities were approved. 6 10 313sd 46th meeting( Washington, 11-12 May 1981) FIET President, Günter Stephan, presided over the meeting, which was held immediately before the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference. Conference. Lane Kirkland, President of the American trade union centre AFL- CIO made the keynote speech at the Executive Committee meeting. ads The Executive Committee approved the nomination of Kare Hansen( HK, Norway) to the Executive Committee, to replace Otto Totland who had retired.eas of agoltudio Isionsai xol 93 IIs of Iseggs( 16 -olbaixut a Ta aiddiw paille seodt vis sq enotnu 9911 dello Presentations of the FIET Gold Badge were made to former FIET President Lord Allen( Great Britain) and to Heinz Vietheer( FRG) in recognition of their long years of service to FIET. Otto Totland( Norway), who was also to have been presented the Gold Badge, was unable to attend the meeting because of ill health. duoobed bedreden The Executive Committee approved the affiliation to FIET of the following nine unions: nodagboks patow - Sindicato del Seguro de la Republica de Argentina, Argentina, 10,000 The members was addressed by PIET - Australian Insurance Employees' Union, Australia, 22,470 members Pankkitoimihenkilöliitto Bankmannaförbundet r.y., Finland, 30,037 Yis members of aedilis of Isaqqs o beblosb svi - National Commercial, Technical and Salaried Employees' Association, cov India, 4,844 members 1981 to Jand 62 and containin - Federation of Non- Life Insurance Workers' Unions of Japan( Sompotie Roren), Japan, 20,000 members dood probed and no - Japanese Federation of Textile, Germent, Chemical, Distributive and ode Allied Industry Workers' Unions( Zensen), Japan, 70,000 members Insurance Workers' Union, New Zealand, 1,500 members - Asociacion de Agentes Viajèros del Peru, 1,128 members -Seamen, Waterfront and General Workers' Trade Union, St. Lucia, Bhs 500 members yd soube ord .081 9090 The Executive further approved the affiliation of the Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers' Unions( Jidoshasoren) to supersede as from 1 September 1981 the affiliation of Jidosharoren and Aichi Toyota Labor Union, which form part of Jidoshasoren. The Executive decided to disaffiliate the following four organisations: Confédération Syndicale Indépendante du - Federacion de Sindicatos de Empleados del Banco Central, Bolivia T - All India Reserve Bank Karamchari Federation, India - Indian Federation of Technical Employees, India w o -Federacion de Sindicatos Independientes y Industrias de Panama 1942Also: 11,200 bas Isnotezelo no quo pow od The Executive also discussed requests for affiliation from ASTMS( Great Britain), CFDT- Banques( France), ALEBA( Luxembourg) and OGB- L( Luxembourg). Since Article 4.4( right of veto) was invoked by existing affiliates in these countries, the matter was left in abeyance. 76 кове The Executive considered and approved a position paper on the right of veto over new affiliations given to existing affiliates, drawn up by the General Secretary on the basis of a resolution passed by the 1979 World Congress. It decided to authorise the FIET Management Committee to prepare a set of firm proposals for revision of the veto clause for the next Executive meeting. The Executive approved a procedure for affiliates requesting assistance with multinational problems. After hearing a report by the FIET General Secretary on events in Poland in the previous year and on action he had taken in support of the rights of Polish workers to free trade unions, the Executive decided to launch an appeal to all affiliates for financial contributions to assist the Polish free unions, particularly those falling within FIET's jurisdiction, and to the governments of OECD countries to grant generous financial assistance to the Polish Government. bas( m ( Yewxos) balioernment. The Executive heard a special report on the situation in Malaysia and discussed a report on the situation regarding trade union rights in a number of Latin American countries. Particular concern was expressed about the expulsion by the Government of Nicaragua of a FIET representative who had been working with the trade union movement in that country, and over the continued deterioration of the situation in El Salvador. дея ві the ado The Executive took note that an Escobar Memorial Fund had been set up by FIET to aid victimised trade unionists and their families in Latin America. The Executive decided to appeal to affiliates for voluntary contributions to the Fund. The Executive endorsed the position taken by the ICFTU Executive Board on international trade union boycott action.m nemieb The Executive received and approved a report of the first meeting of the FIET Technology Working Group and approved the Work Programme drawn up by that Group. Arrangements for the FIET Seminar on Job Evaluation/ Classification were approved by the Executive. The Executive also approved the educational activities carried out by FIET between January and December 1980. The FIET Budget for 1981 and Finance Report for 1980 were adopted. In view of the fact that the Regional Activities Fund had diminished considerably, the Executive decided to appeal to affiliates for voluntary contributions to the Fund in order to be able to carry on FIET's programme of educational activities in the developing countries. The Executive approved the programme of the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference and the co- option of an additional member onto the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees- Jeanette Dees( Dienstenbond, Netherlands). The Executive also approved the co- option onto the FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff of an ASIA- FIET and US member. ( 956) CO ent The Executive approved the ASIA- FIET, EURO- FIET and IRO- FIET Finance Reports for 1980 and Budgets for 1981. It also approved the date, venue 77 and provisional agenda for the AFRO- FIET Conference, scheduled to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 13 to 17 July 1981 under the theme of " Africa's Place in the World Economy". Included in the report of activities of ASIA- FIET were the conclusions of the ASIA- FIET Conference held in July 1980. The Executive approved the holding of ASIA- FIET Trade Section Conferences for the Bank and Insurance Sections in Thailand, 6-10 July 1981, and for the Commerce and Industry Sections in November/ December 1981. Continued large scale activities in the IRO- FIET region. were reported by the Regional Secretary, with particular emphasis being placed on the Bank Trade Section and on Youth activities. The Executive approved the holding of a meeting of the EURO- FIET Executive Committee in Lisbon in October 1981, in conjunction with the World Trade Section Conferences of Bank Workers and of Insurance and Social Insurance Workers. Trade Union Lea moo evid 47th meeting( Brasilia, 17-18 February 1982) Pe The President, Günter Stephan, opened the meeting by paying hommage to the memory of O. Calace( Argentina) and G. Capobianco( Italy) who had died in car accidents, and O. Totland( Norway), former member of the World Executive Committee, who had died after illness and had been awarded the FIET Gold Badge post humously. The Executive Committee decided to send a telegram to Al Heaps( USA) wishing him a speedy recovery following the attempt made against his life by parcel bomb. The meeting was addressed by the Presidents of FIET's two Brazilian affiliates, Antonio Alves de Almeida( CNTC) and Wilson Gomes de Moura ( CONTEC). The Executive Committee adopted the Report of the General Secretary covering the period April 1981 to January 1982 and containing chapters on: multinational companies; solidarity; Poland; trade section activities; women salaried employees; youth; professional and managerial staff; job evaluation; technology; trade union press; educational activities; missions; reduction of working time; cooperation with other international organisations/ ITS General Conference; messages; questions of affiliation; FIET representation. The following organisations were accepted into affiliation: - Arubaanse Bond van Werknemers in Verplegende Instellingen( ABV), Aruba, 513 members. - - - Bank Karmachari Federation( BKF), Bangladesh, 5,300 members Bustamante Industrial Trade Union( BITU), Jamaica, 5,000 members Association Luxembourgeoise des Employés de Banque et d'Assurance( ALEBA), Luxembourg, 3,600 members - Confédération Syndicale Indépendante du Luxembourg( OGB- L), Luxembourg, 6,500 members - National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees( NUSDE), Nigeria, 50,000 members - Centro Union de Trabajadores del Instituto Peruano de Seguridad Social, Peru, 3,000 members inu - Federación de Trabajadores de Mercados y Anexos del Peru, 1,000 members volq - National Union of Bank Employees( NUBE), Philippines, 12,000 members - 78 Sindicato dos Bancarios do Centro( SBC), Portugal, 4,423 members bas - Sindicato dos Engenheiros do Norte( SEN), Portugal, 1,000 members - Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Seguros do Norte( STSN), Portugal, 3,500 members - Ceylon Bank Employees Federation, Sri Lanka, 13,000 members ( pending completion of formalities) - abode ANGO · Clerks and Storekeepers Trade Union, Sudan, 5,000 members IN- - Bank Labour Union Group( BLUG), Thailand, 12,000 members ( pending completion of formalities), 12,000 m Syndicat Général de la Sécurité Sociale UGTT, Tunisia, 1,000 members adi to padom 196 - Federación Uruguaya de Agentes Comerciales, Uruguay, 1,000 members Zimbabwe Society of Bank Officials( ZISBO), Zimbabwe, 3,492 members for It was decided to disaffiliate the following organisations, upon recommendation of the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee: Sonali Bank Employees Association, Bangladesh Central Bank Employees' Independent Trade Union, Sri Lanka - Nawa Lanka Mercantile Union, Sri Lanka eda The FIET Budget for 1982 was adopted. The Treasurer explained that since the meeting was being held early in the year it had not been possible to finalise the FIET Finance Report for 1981 but that this would be sent out as soon as the auditors had made their report; the same applied to the financial reports of the regions. With respect to a proposal for an increase in affiliation fees, the Executive Committee agreed that an increase would be necessary for the period following the next Congress. It requested the Management Committee to consider ways of introducing a staggered or indexed system of payment and to submit proposals to the next meeting of the Executive. daixepensatibas) Esadboyday actassvolqms beizsise nomow The Executive Committee adopted proposals concerning a revision of Article 4.4( right of veto) of the FIET Statutes for submission to the 20th World Congress. at Gro The Executive Committee accepted with great appreciation the invitation of the FIET Japanese affiliates to hold the 20th FIET World Congress in Tokyo from 21 to 25 November 1983. It was decided that the Congress theme should be: I e, Re " FIET in a Changing World" ровье White Collar Workers Fight for: tary contealbide- employment security and job creation ca equitable and effective development and trade policies - equal opportunities and equal pay for work of equal value The Execut - continued improvement in real wages. poddas humanisation of work and protection of the work environment ng Group - reduction in working time control over new technology bond, br and u Grou on - strong trade union organisation leb BoxenA Bobsxsм ob 291obstads T sb no A shed IET Under the item" Future bargaining strategies for employees in FIET sectors", an exchange of views took place on the problem areas raised 79 in the questions and the report submitted by the General Secretary on the FIET seminar on working time and work reorganisation( Velm, 20-21 January 1982). The Executive Committee recommended that all meetings of the trade sections and the regional organisations should continue to work on the identification of common priorities to be followed by affiliates in their future bargaining strategies, in preparation for the adoption of guidelines at the 20th FIET World Congress. old apsa The Executive Committee adopted the reports on activities and budgets for 1982 of ASIA- FIET, EURO- FIET and IRO-FIET.bms Isolaasto no sons Mario Diego Cal 2801 ni som arremow Resolutions were adopted on Employment Creation and Reduction of Working Time; Human and Trade Union Rights; Turkey; Poland; Detention of Emma Mashinini and other Trade Union Leaders in South Africa; The Refugee Problem( see Annex 1). ios 8x901110 ns fisswno Ismario Gonzalez axedmed At the close of the meeting, FIET 1st Vice- President Tom Whaley, on behalf of the World Executive Committee, presented best wishes to the FIET President for his 60th birthday, which would take place on 3 March 1982.rgen Jöns( P.R. Germantoto noidsIqmoo paibneq) +( 06801bs india sobni sastist enoissabo - Bengt Lloyd( Sweden), 2nd Vice- P depiedmom 000 EE OAO 040 Ida ( salisllooeddw) noin xxxwoldsalg- 48th meeting( Geneva, 14-15 April 1983) ary The meeting was held under the chairmanship of FIET President, Günter es( Aus Stephan. John Ism NUBIFIE, Carlos Jimenez Macias( ISSSTE, Mexico) was confirmed as a member of the Committee to replace Hugo Domenzain Guzman, and Nat F. Pepple Nigeria) to replace Ben Edjah. The main business of the meeting concerned preparations for the forthcoming 20th FIET World Congress( Tokyo, 21-25 November 1983). 1983). The Committee discussed the arrangements being made, and adopted the draft agenda and programme. The Committee decided to submit motions to the Congress on: Ieb IT ab or eb odsoible no) ( 1) Revision of Article 4.4 of the FIET Statutes sensibm IIA- ( 2) Peace and Disarmament ( T31- A12A to moldsbremmost ( 3) Revision of Article 9.2( c) of the FIET Statutes to non( 4) Increase in Affiliation Fees. ( THI- ORI moo With respect to Motion( 1), the Committee decided that should this motion be adopted by the Congress, the following should be the guidelines for determining affiliation to FIET within the general framework ТНІЧ- АІЗА of the Statutes which provide that: $ 801 101 a snit a) In cases of unions affiliated to ICFTU affiliates or unions not affiliated to any International, all existing affiliates in the country concerned must be consulted and their views should be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee. b) Unions which by virtue of their affiliation to other international bodies act in a matter contrary to FIET's interests should not be admitted into FIET affiliation. 80 The Committee adopted the Report of the General Secretary covering the period January 1982 to March 1983 and containing chapters on: Multinational Companies; Solidarity; Trade Section Activities; Women Salaried Employees; Youth; Professional and Managerial Staff; Technology; Union Busting; Working Time; Educational Activities; Missions; Co- operation with other International Organisations/ ITS General Conference; Messages; Publications; Representation; Questions of Affiliation. up to nois ( BLOG) Thailand, 12,000 The Committee approved in principle the holding of a FIET World Conference for Professional and Managerial Staff in 1984 and a FIET World Women's Conference in 1985. The following organisations were accepted into affiliation: pm 180111A do fabse nolau sbsxT 19dto bas ininidas smoo to Commonwealth Bank Officers' Association( CBOA), Australia, 32,316 members the ASIA- PIET Executive Committee: Federación Costarricense de Trabajadores de la Salud( FECTSALUD), JA ed Costa Rica, 1'000 members vix blow ads to isded - - Irish Bank Officials' Association( IBOA), Ireland, 22,000 members ( pending completion of formalities) SBI doxSM Federazione Italiana Sindacati Assicurazioni Credito( FISAC), The Italy, 33'000 members adopted. The Treasurer explained that - Plantation Workers' Union( white collar staff), Mauritius, 1,040 po members finalise the FINT FARLIGA 2- pou Syndicat des Employés de la Salle de Jeux S.B.M./Loew's, Monaco, 140 members the - Syndicat National des Travailleurs du Commerce( SYNTRACOM), Niger, 15,000 members edgeda Service Employees International Union, AFL- CIO, United States, Per 50'000 members ¥ 8585 inde em of edT OM BW Tim It was decided to disaffiliate the following organisations: ( E8e1 sdmovo 2S- IS - Federación de Empleados Bancarios y Cajas del Seguro del Guayas, Ecuador( upon recommendation of IRO- FIET) spor - Sindicato de Trabajadores del Banco Nacional de Fomento, Honduras ( upon recommendation of IRO- FIET) Tok the All India General Insurance Employees' Association, India( upon recommendation of ASIA- FIET) Union of Commercial Employees, St. Lucia( upon recommendation of IRO- FIET) 899% not a sasexon( A) bluoda BIBoda dads bebios M in aids toege The FIET Budget for 1983 was adopted, as well as the FIET Finance Report for 1982; reports on activities of the regional organisations( AFROFIET, ASIA- FIET, EURO- FIET and IRO- FIET), their budgets for 1983 and finance reports for 1982. don opp Resolutions were adopted on( 1) Union Busting;( 2) Turkey; and( 3) Condemning Violations of Human and Trade Union Rights( see Annex 1). trade union orga on add of поо Isnoldsedni xodo o molsillie ziedi to sutil yd doldw anoinU Τρα ( d sectors", an exchange of views took place 0061 timbs 81 Chapter 2 THE FIET WORLD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE( JULY 1983) GENERAL SECR At the end of July 1983, the FIET World comprised of the following 32 members: Executive Committee was sol imm T311 Tot eidianoqaez al sensMedT no evidstein Embs mbs bas stone ASURE 1 bas anotasup evide Karel Boeykens( Belgium) o apnideem needed moxib - Hermann Brandt( F.R. Germany) Th9 9%- Mario Diego Cala Gomez( Argentina) - Alfred Dallinger( Austria) pollo od szew Eser vist to bro byold- Jorgen Eiberg( Denmark) eddysindW asmod, neblas- solv dal Jedi William Fitzpatrick( Ireland)- bad - Jan Furstenborg( Finland) - Ismario Gonzalez( Venezuela) T 1916M ed to- Kare Hansen( Norway) bad sex blow dead conia - Alvin Heaps( United States) - Carlos Jimenez Macias( Mexico) - Jürgen Jöns( F.R. Germany) remmo emp beet VAM OS vene- model- Seed- - John Kelly( United States) 08e1 xedmedge2 Bengt Lloyd( Sweden), 2nd Vice- President - James Maher( Australia) - Heribert Maier, General Secretary dodoo II, noda- Richard Maier- Neff( Switzerland), Treasurer- - - John Maynes( Australia) In add- Leif Mills( Great Britain) Secreta- André Montagne( France) - Gerard O'Keefe( United States) - Nat Pepple( Nigeria) and Han- Elijahu Reif( Israel) - Leonardo Romano( Italy) 19 Each of Reginaldo Medeiros de Souza( Brazil) the thr Günter Stephan( F.R. Germany), President youth,- Sven Erik Sterner( Sweden) - Tudor Thomas( Great Britain) - Günter Volkmar( F.R. Germany) e nepnsw- General 5 of - Thomas Whaley( United States), 1st Vice- President - William Whatley( Great Britain) MISSION- Katsuichi Yamamoto( Japan) Mis Following an invitation Trade Union of Banks, Insurance President and General Secretary January 1980. The delegation FIEZ affiliate in sions with the President of Mohamed Ahmed. President of the National PIRT from 27 De of j local zade union fede Mission to Seattle le( US In September 1980, Philip sited Seattle to discuss the situation of bank workers in the United States with UFCW officials and inform them on trade union organisation of bank workers in Europe. 82 ( 888) FIET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE T covering the ed The decisions of the Management Committee are submitted to the Executive Committee for ratification. The Management Committee is responsible for FIET financial and administrative questions and for its general direction between meetings of the Executive. The Management Committee is composed of the FIET Officers, which at the end of July 1983 were the following: the President, Günter Stephan; the 1st Vice- President, Thomas Whaley; the 2nd Vice- President, Bengt Lloyd; the Treasurer, Richard Maier- Neff; the General Secretary, Heribert Maier. monwealth Bank Officers members Since the 19th World Congress, there had been eight meetings of the Management Committee: IVIA- - Irish Bank Officials As ( p Geneva, 20 May 1980 Fed- Lisbon, 17 September 1980 It- Geneva, 17 January 1981 Pl Washington, 9 May 1981 mer Lisbon, 11 October 1981 yasmied.8.1) ano nap buddah) VS( nebowe) byold#pas olistis) Madsen- 040 002 ID 10M sedizo - Brasilia, 16 February 1982x1- ebindolaco - Wangen, 9 September 1982 Sy- Geneva, 13 April 1983. 15,000 ( sau) eenуaM ndot eurendettase) i ( son) emps noM xbnA- A ninth meeting is scheduled to take place on 3 August 1983 in Montreal. 200 ( sizepi) sigges и) tie ( Iesial) i udstila ( VII) onsmoя Mobisnipeя Bar - Sindicato de Trabajadores del Federación Ecuador( upon recommendation of( also ob ( nebeva) za nova Banco asgod de 1.1) smlo ( up All India General cance recommendation of ASIA- PIET) Union of Commercial Employees, St IRO- FIBT) The FIBT Budget for 1983 was adopted, as well as the FIET Finance Report for 1982; reports on activities of the regional organisations( AFROFIET, ASIA- FIET, EURO- FIET and[ RO- PLET) their budgets for 1983 and finance reports for 1982, Resolutions were adopted on( 1) on Busting;( 2) Turkey; and( 3) Condemning Violations of Human and Trade Union Rights ( see Annex 83 Chapter 2 BOTU, as well as with the 1993 ina fo TO VI neblas GENERAL SECRETARIAT .node.ht Iside og brs ast Mission to Israel( January 19821 A delegation consisting of STRUCTURE AND STAFF d)( 0) og ΠΟ 2976 1 1 The General Secretariat in Geneva consists of the following sections and specialised services: -doed Office of the General Secretary Finance and Administration zedodoo) a bed of nolasi Regional Activities. bivsq Industry Trade Section 0801 dod0 IS -1110 repre под sCommerce Trade Section Bank Trade Section Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section Women Salaried Employees devel Youth sponse Professional and Managerial Staff took paTechnology Africa Printing and Distribution months in solitary confinemen To 21615 ter almost In addition to the General Secretary, Heribert Maier, the General Secretariat on 31 July 1983 comprised 19 permanent staff members, 5 of whom were employed on a part- time basis. These included four full- time. trade union secretaries( Helga Cammell, David Cockroft, Philip Jennings and Hans Jürgen Schwass). Each of the three trade section secretaries is responsible for one of the three interprofessional groups, namely: women salaried employees, youth, and professional and managerial staff. ( 1801 xedme 192 branch officials and upuA) sibal bas nsaids of noise M dabas aaswd at anal yd beinsgmoods tene er MISSIONS DEM 18e e 62 Mission to Egypt( December 1979- January 1980) Following an invitation by Mahmoud Dabbour, President of the National Trade Union of Banks, Insurances& Financial Affairs( NTUBIFA), the FIET President and General Secretary visited Egypt from 27 December 1979 to 3 January 1980. The delegation visited a number of local branches of the FIET affiliate in Cairo, Alexandria, Tanta and Luxor, and had discussions with the President of the Egyptian trade union federation, Saad Mohamed Ahmed. EA 101 16 Mission to Seattle( USA)( September 1980) In September 1980, Philip Jennings visited Seattle to discuss the situation of bank workers in the United States with UFCW officials and inform them on trade union organisation of bank workers in Europe. 84 Mission to Portugal( September 1980) Szeged Prior to the Management Committee meeting in Lisbon on 17 September 1980, the FIET President had discussions with representatives of FIET affiliates and potential affiliates in Porto and Lisbon. Mission to Greece( September- October 1980) Long and eneral The FIET President visited Greece from 29 September to 3 October 1980 for discussions with Greek affiliates on international trade union policies. During his stay, G. Stephan also met members of the Greek Government, as well as leaders of the opposition. nd viceMission to the United States( October 1980) David Cockroft spent a period of two weeks in the United States from 5 to 21 October 1980. During that time, he had discussions on new technology, professional and managerial staff and FIET services with headquarters officials and locals of the UFCW, OPEIU and RWDSU in Washington, New York and Atlanta. He also held discussions with officials of the AFL- CIO, Department of Labor, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and National Labor Relations Board, and with officials of potential FIET affiliates in Washington and Boston. ondoeT Bras ary 1982 Mission to the Philippines( November 1980) Iszene ed od moltibbs I ПI As a follow- up to the decisions of the ASIA- FIET Conference( Singapore, July 1980), which urged the ICFTU and ITS's to discuss with Asian Governments the true objectives of the international free and democratic trade union movement, the General Secretary took part in a delegation consisting of J. Vanderveken, ICFTU; V.S. Mathur, ICFTU- ARO, and D. Mendoza, TUC, Philippines, which met the Minister of Labour of the Philippines, B. Ople, on 10 November 1980 in Manila. nl sex ed toxg bas nem bas len Mission to Pakistan and India( August- September 1981) inform the The General Secretary, accompanied by Hans J. Schwass and Christopher Ng( ASIA- FIET), visited Pakistan and India between 24 August and 2 September 1981. The tour included Karachi, Lahore, Delhi, Madras and Bombay. The aim of the mission was to strengthen the relationship with existing affiliates, to obtain first- hand information on developments, including restrictions of trade union rights, and to assess the potential for new affiliations. The mission held discussions with representatives of FIET affiliates, national centres, the ICFTU- ARO and other friendly organisations. In India, the mission discussed efforts towards a realignment of bank workers' unions and a unification of the professional and managerial staff organisations. While in Madras, the General Secretary opened a FIET seminar for trade union educators, with participation from all FIET affiliates in India. ( 0801 redmade)( ABU) of of noise IN Mission to Sudan( September 1981) aprimet qid 08лI Hans J. Schwass went on a mission to Khartoum, Sudan, on 7-8 September 1981. The aim of the mission was to strengthen relations with FIET'sini 85 eib affiliate BOTU, as well as with the Sudanese Federation vedu od notes.l Professional Trade Unions, to which it is affiliated, and to assess the potential for more affiliates. evitupen end to exedmem ddiw ano od beutel oals H.26.dnsblas adi di svoldiq n at bied asw doinw axedmem al- 0x08-10T xot besinsprossima Ta Mission to Israel( January 1982) 1 imal A delegation consisting of the FIET President and General Secretary visited Israel from 5 to 8 January 1982 at the invitation of FIET's affiliates. The delegation visited Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and had discussions on the current economic situation in Israel and on international questions with the leadership of the two FIET affiliated unions UCAPSE and TL, as well as with the Secretary General of the Histadrut, Y. Meshel. REC Mission to Southern Africa( April- May 1982) A mission was undertaken by by Hans J. Schwass to southern Africa ( Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho) from 29 April to from 29 April to 15 May 1982. In Zimbabwe, he attended the May Day celebrations and had discussions with representatives of the two FIET affiliates CWUZ and ZISBO on trade union developments and educational projects. He also gave a talk at a UFCWsponsored seminar for workers' committee members of CWUZ. In Lesotho, he took part in an area seminar for commercial workers. His visit to South Africa coincided with the release of Emma Mashinini after almost six months in solitary confinement by the South African security police. EUROPE( EURO- FIRT) Mission to Turkey( June- July 1982) Hans J. Schwass visited Turkey from 30 June to 2 July 1982. In Ankara, he held discussions with the President and Executive Committee members of FIET's affiliate Tez- Büro- Is on the trade union situation and continued co- operation between FIET and its affiliate, which was going through difficult times. The discussions identified as a priority the need for assistance to organise seminars for branch officials and members. Mission to New Zealand( October 1982) David Cockroft and Christopher Ng( ASIA- FIET) were on mission in Wellington from 11 to 13 October 1982, where they held discussions on FIET's activities, with particular emphasis on new technology, with the senior officers of all FIET's FIET's affiliates. D. Cockroft addressed a meeting of the Executive Council of the NZBOU and held discussions with its General Secretary and President, and participated in a meeting on technology of the research staffs of FIET affiliates, other interested unions and the New Zealand Federation of Labour( FoL). Discussions were also held with the General Secretary of the NZIWU, the President of FoL, and the Secretary of the NZCWU, as well as with the Secretary of the NZSEA concerning criteria for affiliation to FIET. The delegation also attended a meeting of shop stewards of the bank workers' and clerical workers' unions, at which practical technology problems were discussed. 86 Mission to Turkey( April 1983) 228503 od draw as flow as UTO 26 25, UTO The FIET President visited Turkey from 20 to 23 April 1983. He had discussions with members of the Executive of FIET's affiliate Tez- BüroIs and in particular with its President, U. Batmaz. He also lectured to FIET seminar organised for Tez- Büro- Is members, which was held in Ismir. a 1330 pm to pridelano no b A to gidaxobean di anodesup Isoljen Alw as Jubail on to none IIew as T bas 389ADU Mission to the David Cockroft spent a per to 21 October 1980, 03 82 04 yd ( od: do 02 bebas edd IndeeM.Y lation and Gong Isnofsoube bus panengoloveb andwich ons 879 xia deomis 8889 As a July soilA inimides to ex od daw babiontop Remeninoo yastiloa ni adnom of the ASIA- PIET Conference( Singapore, brus Bow dow onal, free and ARD 003990-00 beun13 q s as boilinebi enolsuperb ent Bemis Iuol111b d bns alstoltto don To .8xedmom Mission to Pakistan and India( August September 1981) The General Secretary, accompanied by Hans 0. 3. Sc Schwass and Christopher No( ASIA- FIT) 2), visited Pakistan( 8 out nebeat September 1981. The ΠΟ 1319- A12 no anotaaupalb, bied ved exer and biyed 1012000 Jo to deblad ed 18919 bas 29. cutor 10 V16191592 als not speleb OW on to bas Is zo six paiи Isolasio bas exexxow and add to abiswede qora to prijsem s bebrejds Mission to sudan Hans J. Schwass went on a mission to Khartoum, Sudan, on 7-8 September 1981. The aim of the mission was to strengthen relations with FIET's Chapter 3 AFRICA ( AFRO- FIET) GENERAL At 31 July 1983, the membership of the African region stood at 323/038 in 28 unions in 19 countries. shment of a FIET Regional Statutes of which were approved at its 45th meeting in May 1980 Africa until July 1981 ware net initially to prepare the took place in Nairobi in Africa expanded conThe period under review marked Organisation for Africa( AFRO- REGIONS by the FIET World Executive Comm ( see Annex 2). The activities of guided by the AFRO- FIET Committee, Pirst FIET Pan- African Conference February 1976. Since then, PIST'S siderably. Following this expansio ations increasing their membership especially from Egypt, Niger and some countries in Southern Africa, APRO- FI AFRICA( AFRO- FIET) Committee. The African delegate in 1979 ASIA( ASIA- FIET) to the replaced in April 1983 by Nat Pepple( N EUROPE( EURO- FIET) THE AMERICAS( IRO- FIET) STRUCTURE to existing organis ations affiliating, The 45th meeting of the FIET World Executive endorsed the division of the African region into opera follows: 1. English- speaking West Africa 2. French- speaking West Africa 3. East Africa 4. Southern Africa 5. Northern Africa ... 89 96 .. 101 .. 105 In consultation with the AFRO- FIET Committes and with the approval of the FIET World Executive Committee, appointed in each area: me area representatives were 1. Joseph K. Haywood Daddie( ICU, Ghana) 2. Anani K. Kodjo( SYNBANK, Togo) 3. G. Sammy Muhanji( KUCPAM, 4. Robert Plant( FIET, Geneve 5. Mahmoud Dabbour( NTURIFA, With the exception of Robert Plant, the acting area Southern Africa, who is based tatives are leading officials union office. The area representat for represen va, the the other partunionsy who operate from their mintain contacts with affiliates and friendly organisations in their respective regions; organise and Turkey April 1983) ent visited Turkey from 20 to 23 April 1993, He had with members of the Executive of FIET's affiliate voz- Büroparticular with its President, D. Batmaz. Ho so lectured to seminar organised for Tez- Büro- Is members, which was held in ae IQI 201 ( ТЗІЧ- ОЯЧА) АЗІЯЧА ( THI- A12A) AISA ( т) чония ( ТІЯ- ОЯТ) ЗАЗІЯЗМА ЕНТ SHT 89 1958 da obis s South African authoritie May 1982( see Chapter on - AFRICA ampio of te ( AFRO- FIET) Mashimini west A Halvbs as ba as bepapro as detben f AFRO- FIET In GENERAL on resen es and reports ives. A great deal of cine was devoted to the diso At 31 July 1983, the membership of the African region stood at 323'038 in 28 unions in 19 countries. noted that The period under review marked the establishment of a FIET Regional Organisation for Africa( AFRO- FIET), the Statutes of which were approved by the FIET World Executive Committee at its 45th meeting in May 1980 ( see Annex 2). The activities of FIET in Africa until July 1981 were guided by the AFRO- FIET Committee, which met initially to prepare the First FIET Pan- African Conference, which took place in Nairobi in February 1976. Since then, FIET's activities in Africa expanded considerably. Following this expansion, which was due to existing organisations increasing their membership and new organisations affiliating, especially from Egypt, Niger and some countries in Southern Africa, AFRO- FIET became entitled to be represented on the FIET World Executive Committee. The African delegates to the FIET World Congress in Caracas in 1979 elected Ben Edjah( ICU, Ghana) as member from Area V. He was replaced in April 1983 by Nat Pepple( NUBIFIE, Nigeria). of act STRUCTURE Volta, Kenya and Southern The sections ( May 1980) The 45th meeting of the meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee( May endorsed the division of the African region into operational areas, as follows: 1. English- speaking West Africa 2. French- speaking West Africa 3. East Africa 4. Southern Africa APRO- F5. Northern Africa th In consultation with the AFRO- FIET Committee and with the approval of the FIET World Executive Committee, part- time area representatives were appointed in each area: represent 1. Joseph K. Haywood Daddie( ICU, Ghana) offici 2. Anani K. Kodjo( SYNBANK, Togo) 3. G. Sammy Muhanji( KUCFAW, Kenya) 4. Robert Plant( FIET, Geneva) 5. Mahmoud Dabbour( NTUBIFA, Egypt) edT dahé With the exception of Robert Plant, the acting area representative for Southern Africa, who is based in Geneva, the other part- time representatives are leading officials of their unions, who operate from their union office. The area representatives maintain contacts with affiliates and friendly organisations in their respective regions; organise and 90 help to organise trade union courses, seminars and trade section activities; undertake missions, and report back to the General Secretariat at regular intervals. ( ТАН- ОЯНА) In April 1982, Ben K. Edjah was engaged as adviser to AFRO- FIET, especially for trade union educational and trade section activities. He is based in Lagos and NUBIFIE is providing office space for him. ЛАЯЗИДО BEO ESE 36 booda noipex Aeds to gidaxodnom od ɛBet Iut IE JA AFRO- FIET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE o el at anonu 8 k At the 7th meeting of the AFRO- FIET Committee in November 1979 in Caracas on the occasion of the World Congress, a consolidation of the AFRO- FIET structure was discussed. It was decided that the FIET General Secretary should draft Statutes for discussion at the 8th meeting of the Committee, which which took place in Nairobi on 28-29 March 1980. The Committee examined these Statutes and recommended them for adoption by the World Executive Committee. The 9th and 10th meetings of the AFRO- FIET Committee were held immediately prior to and following the Founding Conference of AFRO- FIET( July 1981- see below).sexoni anois A menjua ni sexinoo smoa bas rеplИ days mox viisipagas The Conference adopted the Statutes of the Regional Organisation, according to which the AFRO- FIET Executive Committee shall consist of: ( a) the Regional President;( b) a Vice- President elected at the Regional Conference from each area designated under Article 5 of the Statutes; ( c) the FIET area representatives, who, however, shall not have voting rights unless they are also elected members under rule( b) above. The Conference elected the following members to the Executive Committee: ( oser Regional President: x Regional Vice- Presidents: to Isvorgqs eds dalw bas emmo 910w Bevids sexs emitBen K. Edjah( ICU, Ghana) 2 T A srl to Nat F. Pepple( NUBIY bearobne - English- speaking West Africa wolfot I. Casimir Diouf( FENECBAF, Senegal) - French- speaking West Africa G. Sammy Muhanji( KUCFAW, Kenya) - East Africa pix1A med .2 Emma Mashinini( CCAWUSA, S. Africa) Southern Africa w nolauano I EX Mahmoud M. Dabbour( NTUBIFA, Egypt) - Northern Africa ( sado UDI) sibbsq boowуsH X rqesot.I Topor Aya) box x The 11th Meeting of the AFRO- FIET Executive Committee was held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, on 27-28 April 1982, by invitation of the National Trade Union of Banks, Insurances& Financial Affairs. Due to the resignation from the post of General Secretary of his union of AFRO- FIET President Ben Edjah, Ghana, the meeting elected Nat F. Pepple, NUBIFIE, Nigeria, as President for the remaining period. The meeting recognised Ben Edjah's outstanding contribution to the growth of AFROFIET and to the cause of workers in his country. Also absent was Emma Mashinini, Vice- President for southern Africa, who was still being held 91 in detention by the South African authorities. In view of this, the meeting adopted a strongly worded resolution to be transmitted to the South African authorities and OATUU. Emma Mashinini was released on 5 May 1982( see Chapter on Solidarity). ( re reported hereunder), ch co- ope in The agenda of the meeting included a review of the activities since the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference( Nairobi, July 1981), a discussion on the trade union situation in different countries and reports of the area representatives. A great deal of time was devoted to the discussion of activities 1982/83 and AFRO- FIET's participation in the 20th FIET World Congress( Nov. 1983). It was noted that major activities, apart from numerous national courses, would include a bank and insurance workers' seminar in Dakar for French- speaking West Africa; a seminar for bank and insurance workers from North Africa in Egypt; an English- speaking West African seminar for salaried employees in industry, and in southern Africa a meeting of the area council combined with a seminar in Swaziland and possibly a youth seminar. The meeting appointed a Togolese unionist, D.S. Thon( SYNECTO) as youth coordinator for Africa. CWUZ. In South with PIET's three three af The 12th meeting of the AFRO- FIET Executive Committee was held in Lagos, Nigeria, on 5-6 May 1983. The meeting, which was chaired by AFRO- FIET President Nat Pepple, confirmed D.I. Niasse( Senegal) as Vice- President for French- speaking West Africa, to replace I.C. Diouf, who had lost his position in the union. The Committee reviewed the trade union situation in African countries and devoted special attention to developments in South Africa. The Committee also discussed AFRO- FIET preparations and participation in the 20th FIET World Congress, and approved a programme of activities for 1983-84. These include the continuation of national courses and regional seminars in Senegal, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Upper Volta, Kenya and Southern Africa for the different trade sections and interprofessional groups. The Committee discussed at length relations between AFRO- FIET and the OATUU, which were considered to be good. In view of OATUU attempts to establish a Panafrican Organisation for Workers in Banks and Commerce, it was agreed to take the matter up with the OATUU leadership and to closely watch further developments. 692 arkby AFRO- FIET CONFERENCE otteaube bas The Founding Conference of FIET's African Regional Organisation, AFROFIET, was held at the Kenyatta Conference Centre, Nairobi, on 13-17 July 1981. A total of 51 African trade unionists from 25 organisations representing 20 different countries took part. In addition, FIET 1st Vice- President Thomas Whaley, the FIET General Secretary and other FIET officials participated. Guests included representatives of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity( OATUU), the Central Organisation of Trade Unions( COTU, Kenya), the International Labour Office( ILO), the UFCW( United States), and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. The opening address was delivered by the Hon. Titus Mbathi, Kenya's Minister for Labour. Ben Edjah( Ghana) presided. trade union centre CO.SY The main business of the Conference was the adoption of the Statutes of the African Regional Organisation. Other major items the agenda included a discussion paper," Africa Faces the Future", introduced by 92 the General Secretary, reports on FIET's work in Africa, on the activities of the four trade sections- Industry, Commerce, Bank and Insurance/ Social Insurance- and on the interprofessional groups- women and youth. 102 no engaged БМ dvises to AFRO Resolutions were adopted on trade union freedom, on the international olutions wer war on want, and on oppression in South Africa. The first of these endorsed the stand taken by the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity at its Third Ordinary Congress in Mogadishu in October 1980, while the second, among other things, called on the international community to support the proposals made by the Brandt Report" for massive and sustained transfer of resources to the developing nations". The resolution on South Africa condemned the recent detention without trial of trade union leaders and expressed support for the revised Declaration concerning the Policy of Apartheid adopted at the 1981 ILO Conference, which calls for the" total and final elimination" of that system. Com A report on the proceedings of the Conference was subsequently published by the Secretariat in French and English. and 10th meetings the prior to and following the adT Eser yaM ǝ- 2 no sizepИ по вітерін 199 A vd bextado asw dow FIET SOUTHERN AFRICA AREA COUNCIL болета до Another notable development during the period under review was the formation of a FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council at a meeting in Maseru, Lesotho on 21-25 April 1980. Delegates from Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe took part in the meeting. Emma Mashinini( South Africa) was elected as Chairman of the Council, whose principal task is to advise the General Secretary on measures for promoting the interests of commercial, clerical, professional and technical employees in the area. PSU I b do.idw TA welv The first annual meeting of the Council was held in Salisbury( now Harare), Zimbabwe, on 9-15 November 1981. Emma Mashinini( South Africa) presided; all FIET affiliates and potential affiliates in Southern Africa were represented. Reports were received on the trade union situation in the five countries and on the activities of the Area Council. Among other matters, it was recommended to draw up proposals for FIET financial support for more rank and file education programmes at national level. snopeя mob viot TI- EI no idox.is anoltsalms 2 moxl atalinong synex odd je bied as THI A second meeting of the Council was held on 25-29 October 1982 in Swaziland, in conjunction with a Southern Africa area seminar. In addition to routine business of the Council, members from the different delegations reported on the trade union situation in their respective countries. Resolutions were adopted on proposed constitutional reforms then being debated in the Pretoria Parliament; the status of women in Swaziland, and the harassment of trade unionists in South Africa. AFRO- FIET Ben Edjah, Ghana, BM NUBIFIE as President for the ing As part of the 1981/82 Southern Africa programme, two studies were published by FIET on" The Woman Worker in Southern Africa" and" The Distributive Trade in Southern Africa"( both in English only). 93 AREA REPRESENTATIVES rs took place in Nigerial finance sector speaking West Africa, Port Harcourt, 22-26 Jarency in Lesoth The area representatives continued to play a useful role for FIET's activities in the African region. Apart from the missions they undertook ( reported hereunder), they co- operated in the planning and implementation of all area and regional programmes referred to in this report. 50 MISSIONS OF AREA REPRESENTATIVES 2801 Vido De Isnoltsoube 01 18mins sontuent bas asd 6 10 anos bus 1059 Robert Plant( Acting representative for Southern Africa) visited South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe in November- December 1980. In Swaziland, he attended two seminars: a national weekend seminar on 22-23 November, followed by an area women's seminar on 24-28 November. In Botswana, the representative discussed, among other matters, possible FIET affiliations with the Principal Labour Officer. In Zimbabwe, he visited branches in different parts of the country of FIET's affiliate. CWUZ. In South Africa, he held discussions in Cape Town and Johannesburg with FIET's three affiliates, as well as with representatives of the Urban Training Project and the Council of Unions of South Africa( CUSA). noldos absIT sonsuanI bas net soos#qypal 101098 sixopi mon evin вітерій qex A.08 Ilq smo ni episom imm The area representative for English- speaking West Africa, J.K. Haywood Daddie went on a mission to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria from 6 to 14 August 1980. The purpose of the mission was to hold consultations with leaders of affiliated organisations and to prepare the ground for the organisation of trade section seminars in the area. J.K. Haywood Daddie again went on mission to Sierra Leone and Liberia in November 1982 and joined the FIET Secretary for Regional Activities in Nigeria for the NUBIFIE Delegates' Conference, discussions with representatives of NUSDE and with Ben Edjah, who was then in exile in Nigeria. Idexablanoo ddiw dem oven soli ni sel vijos Inne 7319 betall ex alivios IIA 10w bhe Innolper zotem to all Innosobno sadqar zobu ья The area representative for French- speaking West Africa, A. Kodjo, met the FIET Secretary for Regional Activities in Monrovia in February 1981, where they drew up a programme of activities for the operational area. Immediately after this meeting, he also visited Abidjan to make contacts with friendly organisations in the bank and commercial sector of the Ivory Coast.noinu axetow A sidms& bas sbasqu non mos asbua A. Kodjo undertook a mission to Upper Volta, Niger, Senegal, Gabon and Zaire from 31 January to 10 February 1983. In Upper Volta, he held meetings with officials of FIET's affiliate FEMCIBAN, as well as with leaders of the trade union centres OVSL and CNTV. In Niger, contacts were established with the trade union centre USTN, and with two potential affiliates SYNTRACOM and SBAEF. The former later applied and was accepted into affiliation by the 48th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee. In Senegal, discussions were held with leaders of FIET's affiliate SYTBEFS. In Gabon, meetings were held with officials of the trade union centre CO.SY. GA and preparations were discussed for a FIET seminar for bank and commercial workers. In Zaire, discussions with held with representatives of the UNTZa with a view to the holding of a seminar and the possibility of affiliating the union to FIET. bedival oels w 94 on FIST's work in Afggy xy, Commerce Bank and Insur A The area representative for East Africa, G.S. Muhanji, organised three seminars and undertook a mission to Sudan. A od ni alividos yed( zel bas patnasig The area representative for Northern Africa, M. Dabbour, was appointed only in April 1982. At the March 1983 meeting of the AFRO- FIET Executive Committee, he reported on trade union developments in Egypt, joint educational activities with FIET's Sudanese affiliate in the banking sector, and preparations for a bank and insurance workers' seminar for the Northern African Area. va уби PARTICIPATION IN FIET ACTIVITIES owdsdais a 20 godsd Isqioning ed vajo AFRO- FIET was well represented at the 19th FIET World Congress in Caracas, November 1979. The AFRO- FIET President was invited to attend the ASIA- FIET Regional Conference in Singapore, July 1980, as an observer. Representatives from FIET's affiliate in the banking and finance sector in Egypt took part in the Bank and Insurance Trade Section Committee meetings in Rome, April 1980. A representative from Nigeria attended the FIET Seminar on Job Evaluation/ Classification in Geneva, May 1981. AFRO- FIET was also well represented at the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference in Washington, May 1981. Participants from Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan attended the FIET World Conference of Bank Employees in Lisbon, October 1981. ni( South the Counc OTHER ACTIVITIES a add ni slixs ni ned asw odw dsb ne diw bas savin FIET educational activities in Africa have met with considerable success and were increasingly trade section oriented. All activities are listed under chapter on Educational Activities. Details of major regional activities and activities with inter- regional participation are given in the chapters on activities of the Trade Sections and Interprofessional Groups. They are summarised below: In 1980, an area seminar was held in Nairobi on 24-28 March, which was attended by 30 participants from non- manual workers' unions in Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. A seminar with inter- regional participation( D. Dines, BIFU, Great Britain) took place in Kenya on 3-8 November. window In 1981, a seminar for West African commercial workers was held in Monrovia, Liberia, from 9 to 13 February. Area seminars took place in Sierra Leone for women workers for English- speaking West Africa( 6-10 July) and two in the Southern African area, under the auspices of the FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council; the first in Botswana( 25-29 May) for bank workers, in which Steve Gamble( BIFU, Great Britain) participated as a lecturer, and the second in Zimbabwe( 9-14 November), in conjunction with a meeting of the area council. A seminar with interregional participation( S. Gamble, BIFU) ( S. Gamble, BIFU) took place in Kenya( 9-13 November) for bank shop stewards, to which two shop stewards from Uganda were also invited. 95 In 1982, area seminars took place in Nigeria( finance sector, Englishspeaking West Africa, Port Harcourt, 22-26 January); in Lesotho( commerce sector, southern Africa, 10-14 May), and in Swaziland( southern Africa, 25-29 October).ngs were prior to and 3rd Re Confere In 1983, a a regional youth seminar took place in Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe( southern Africa, 25-30 April). A April). A seminar for bank and insurance workers in French- speaking West Africa took place in Dakar, Senegal( 30 May- 4 June); A. Orban( SETCA, Belgium) attended on behalf of FIET and gave two talks.go report up to October 199 -spnia at bedsool al 901110 Ianoipes Tar- AIBA Talegao tover final( Aomadoxapianobis rog seminar on the air- los ep 16qbals approved the holding of an ASIA- FIED Conference for Professional and Managerial Staff, and an ASIA- FIT Youth Seminar. Apart from routine business such as aff US TATA on activities, the 23rd meeting discussed the properations for the 4th A- 86531dnavisk- Aasade Tokyo from 16-19 November 1983, under the theme of Trade Vám th Development in Asia". eres redmovon BS bas AS 8508160 paideem Discussions at the 20sem og stable pontossafor the 2082 4th ASIA- FIET Ordinary Corpset abe, space agenda and programme for oder noget meetings of the four tradesertacao Se finance report for 1982. 199 activities implemented int8elodeb o 1983, including a regionassepo trade union educator cougees Dodges, desia eds of soliq oyжoT ni Eser xadimovon spilte clade I no nisps doom II .( Esel zedmevolt el- a) some yenib: ap By 1983, immedT TI- AIRA ds 3RD ASIA- FIET ORDINARY CONFERENCE esw odw( asqst Out) odomsms. vd bextado sxew spridom od IIA ல் plafond NTUC Secretary Gen 13 countries took part. Mr Goh, and Industry: Lim Chee Orin, ILO Regional Adv ( eeniggilidg Within the genepisyon pa keynote addresses on" Th Jaebiesx- solv BnS given by ICFTU- ARO President, Devan Mair, Cicero Calderon from the 110 Cetarės Kepfi, de toda Sohops! diraba nism odr I ( 0801 viut IS- Toxoson18) Ienolpe bxed to noti [ b ng soberanoiabadalveston por Come sostolineathsvo bas 96 -dai failpnos ASIAsiq dood examines SBI I -moo) odjoasd ni( yx S- S 109 soixA daw pixseq ( ASIA- FIET) GENERAL on to Sudan. .( edodoo es- esp1A swdsdeis ab song good mimea dawoy Ismolpex EBеI MI волахцал RPR As of 31 July 1983, the ASIA- FIET membership stood at 1'129'342 in 48 unions in 13 countries. for Northern African The Asian Regional Organisation( ASIA- FIET) receives a grant from FIET for its operations. The ASIA- FIET Regional Office is located in Singapore. The Regional Secretary, George Chua Poh Choon, who is also the president of the Singapore Bank Officers' Association( SBOA) and the finance secretary of the National Trades Union Congress, works on an honorary basis. Two other staff are employed in the office: a full- time assistant, Christopher Ng, and a full- time secretary/ typist. the ba to cend obFinance part ASIA- FIET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE nk and Insurance Trade Section 980. representative from Nigeria ar on Job Evaluation/ Classification in Geneva, During the period under review, the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee met nine times: 16th meeting: May the FIET World Caracas, 24 and 28 November 1979 17th meeting: Kuala Lumpur, 15-16 March 1980 18th meeting: 19th meeting: Singapore, 16 July 1980 Singapore, 21 July 1980 20th meeting: Manila, 5-6 December 1980 21st meeting: FIET 22nd meeting: 23rd meeting: Washington, 13-14 May 1981 Penang, 1-2 December 1981 Melbourne, 3 October 1982 co siderable success under ties are listed major regional tion are given in 24th meeting: Singapore, 19-20 April 1983 activities with inter- regional parti The Committee will meet again on 14 November 1983 in Tokyo, prior to the 4th ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference( 16-19 November 1983). All the meetings were chaired by K. Yamamoto( JUC, Japan), who was re- elected President of ASIA- FIET at the 3rd ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference( Singapore, 17-21 July 1980). The other members of the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee also remain unchanged: Kenya on 3-9 November 1st Vice- President: 2nd Vice- President: 3rd Vice- President: Regional Secretary: Dines J.P. Maynes( FCUA, Australia) D. Mendoza( VIMCONTU, Philippines) A.V. Kathiah( AMESU, Malaysia) cook George Chua Poh Choon inwest Great in ce in ( 6-10 es of the July) and two in the Southern African area, under the aus The main item on the agenda of the 15th and 16th meetings was the preparation of the 3rd Regional Conference( Singapore, 17-21 July 1980). The meetings also reviewed trade union educational activities and discussed questions of affiliation. At its meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the Committee also discussed the Malaysian Government's intention to amend the Trade Union Ordinance and the Industrial Relations Act and expressed we 97 full support for the MTUC and its affiliated organisations in their effort to protect and promote trade union rights in Malaysia.p The 18th and 19th meetings were held prior to and immediately after the 3rd Regional Conference, on 16 and 21 July 1980, respectively. sodd ddiw end at) TE- AIBA sds babnems anoduoas zero Major items on the agenda of the 20th meeting were the follow- up actions. to the 3rd Regional Conference and the programme of activities for 1981. The Committee considered a special report on Thailand, where FIET had been giving assistance for educational activities. It discussed ASIAFIET's participation in worldwide FIET meetings; adopted the financial report up to October 1980 and the budget for 1981, and recommended acceptance of a number of applications for affiliation. from 30 Nov The 21st and 22nd meetings decided, among other matters, that pending. the final decision of the World Executive Committee, the 4th ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference would be held in Tokyo prior to the FIET World Congress. The Committee also discussed arrangements for an ASIA- FIET seminar on the introduction of new technology and its implications, and approved the holding of an ASIA- FIET Conference for Professional and Managerial Staff, and an ASIA- FIET Youth Seminar. zow of 08e1 Visunst yd besinspo sa noinu obs to edmun snieg good ed Apart from routine business such as affiliations, finance and the report on activities, the 23rd meeting discussed the preparations for the 4th ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference. It decided to convene the Conference in Tokyo from 16-19 November 1983, under the theme of" Trade Unions and Development in Asia".ce for al s Staff was held Isnot архоод dud Bolgatebay dia, yds Discussions at the 24th meeting concentrated on the preparation for the 4th ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference. The Committee adopted the draft agenda and programme for the Conference, which will also include meetings of the four trade sections. The Committee adopted the ASIA- FIET finance report for 1982. It also discussed the programme of educational activities implemented in 1982 and the programme to be conducted in 1983, including a regional women's seminar in Singapore in July 1983, trade union educator courses and numerous national seminars and courses. abbe Jon bad U 3RD ASIA- FIET ORDINARY CONFERENCE по Inow рИ The 3rd ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference was held in Singapore from 17 to 21 July 1980. Some 150 delegates, observers and guests from 40 unions in 13 countries took part. Mr. Goh Chok Tong, Singapore, Minister for Trade and Industry; Lim Chee Onn, NTUC Secretary General, and K. Duraiappah, ILO Regional Adviser, addressed the Conference at the opening ceremony. Within the general theme of" ASIA- FIET and the Challenge of the 1980's", keynote addresses on" The Struggle for Social and Economic Justice" were given by ICFTU- ARO President, Devan Nair; Cicero Calderon from the ILO; Gerard O'Keefe from the UFCW, and the FIET General Secretary. During the Conference, the four ASIA- FIET Trade Sections( bank, insurance/ social insurance, commerce, salaried employees in industry) met to discuss the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme( see Chapter on Trade Section Activities). 98 The four most important resolutions of the Conference concerned( 1) Technological Development;( 2) Asia and the New International Economic Order;( 3) The Trade Union Situation in Malaysia, and( 4) Condemning Attempts to Destabilise Asian Countries. szew apnijom daer bns d181 sift visvidosgesa 08ei vist IS bns at no consist soipes bi Other resolutions amended the ASIA- FIET Statutes( in line with those adopted for FIET in Caracas); called for interregional trade section conferences; dealt with the organisation of non- manual workers, with youth and women's activities and with shop opening hours in New Zealand. The Conference re- elected K. Yamamoto as President of ASIA- FIET; J.P. Maynes, D. Mendoza and A.V. Kathiah as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice- Presidents, respectively, and George Chua as Regional Secretary. for office bpe locate in MISSIONS PRO The Assistant to the Regional Secretary, Christopher Ng, visited Thailand in October 1979 on the occasion of a seminar, and from 22 to 26 January 1980 to work out a trade union educational programme. Subsequently, he took part in a number of trade union courses organised by the Bank Labour Union Group( BLUG). He also attended the Founding Conference of what is now known as the Federation of Bank and Financial Workers' Union( Pattaya, 21-23 January 1983). The Federation has since affiliated to FIET. to amader rebau E801 odmevon-a mort oyo " siaA ni dnemgoleved The Regional Secretary, George Chua, accompanied by C. Ng undertook two missions to India( 25 September to 10 October 1980) and to Sri Lanka and Pakistan( 15-27 January 1981). ed ebu TH 2A d so bas abaps C. Ng accompanied the FIET General Secretary and Secretary for Regional Activities on a mission to Pakistan and India in September 1981( see Chapter 2). C. Ng prolonged the mission in order to visit Bangladesh ( 6-9 September), where his discussions focussed on the union organisation of bank workers. 2981000 odsoube noinu obs13 C. Ng went on mission to Sri Lanka from 17 to 19 August 1982 for discussions with the Ceylon Bank Employees Union( CBEU), which had not yet completed the formalities to affiliate to FIET due to a lengthy process provided by the union's constitution. He visited Sri Lanka again prior to the 48th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee( April 1983).T From 26 to 31 August 1982, G. Chua and C. Ng visited the Philippines for discussions with the three affiliates there and to make preparations for an ASIA- FIET regional youth seminar. vbA Ismoiя OII ines) 2nd Vice- President: D. Mendoza( VINCENTU G. Chua and C. Ng also visited Australia, Japan and New Zealand and took part in a number of conferences of affiliates in Malaysia and Singapore. The prepar on of OTHER ACTIVITIES ( sin оя yd P 80). A programme of national seminars and courses was sponsored in the framework of the FIET programme for trade union educational activities. 99 Ebert FriedrichBonn Bibliothe They are reported under the Chapter on Educational Activities. Details on ASIA- FIET trade section activities and activities of the interprofessional groups are given in Chapters 5 and 6, respectively. Major regional seminars and conferences which took place in the region during the period under review are summarised below: tisto de bonis iniM nistres vd obem amoldspells to wolv ni sludiq mi missydsbem as An ASIA- FIET women's seminar took place in Singapore on 15-16 July 1980. under the theme of" Towards greater participation of women in trade unions in the 1980's". 73 At 31 July 1983, the membership of EURO- FIET stood at 4'3 Forty- three participants from the five ASEAN countries( Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) took part in an ASIA- FIET seminar on industrial development and trade union rights in Manila from 30 November to 5 December 1980. The topics of the seminar included the relationship between labour legislation and development objectives, and the role of export processing zones in the process of industrial development. and stationed in Brussels, in order to maintain current contacts with the ASIA- FIET Trade Section Conferences of the Bank and Insurance/ Social Insurance sections were held in Chiang- Mai, Thailand from 6 to 10 July 1981. of the EUROces. ASIA- FIET Trade Section Conferences of the Commerce and Salaried Employees in Industry sections were held in Penang, Malaysia, from 30 November to 4 December 1981. The EURO- FIET Executive Committee is composed of 21 members, including An ASIA- FIET Conference for Professional and Managerial Staff was held in Bangalore, India, from 5 to 9 July 1982. An ASIA- FIET Conference on Technology was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 4 to 8 October 1982. P.R. Germany An ASIA- FIET Youth Leadership Training Workshop/ Seminar was held in Manila, Philippines from 6 to 15 December 1982. Belgium Austria Dannark Joz Alessandro Fo Japanese Liaison Council( FIET- JLC) During the period under review, the four Japanese affiliates of FIET: JUC( commerce), Zenson- Domei( textile, distributive sector), Jidoshasoren( autoworkers, distributive sector) and Sompo- Roren( non- life insurance), with an aggregate membership of 270,000, formed a Liaison Council( FIET- JLC), the inaugural the inaugural meeting of which was held on 26 November 1981 in Tokyo. The meeting, which was attended by the FIET General Secretary and ASIA- FIET Regional Secretary, adopted internal rules for the operations of the Council, including a subscription to meet administrative expenses. An important activity of the Council will be the diffusion of FIET documents and statements in Japanese to FIET members in Japan and contacts with potential affiliates, in addition to preparations for the 20th FIET World Congress. Asian Regional Organisation of the ICFTU( ICFTU- ARO) Throughout the period under review, ASIA- FIET maintained excellent relations with the Asian Regional Organisation of the ICFTU( ICFTU- ARO). gout 100 Representatives of ASIA- FIET and/ or FIET participated as observers in ICFTU- ARO Executive Board meetings. obhendidosen dodeMyBovingde aubon 2do ab by sans qoxpl FIET took an active part in the ITS/ ICFTU dialogue with Asian Labour Ministers, aimed at clarifying the role of the international trade union movement and ITS's, in particular in view of allegations made by certain Asian Governments that they had adopted protectionist attitudes in favour of their affiliates in industrialised countries. and women's activ rkers, sebab oido qolavshalszobaty Hayneb, xaqiostopna( bds.Tabrogspat2 2pdombqq8Presidentam sapnadenomqvist Isadzobaty no animee T311- A18A xmimea si to mpigo HT 0801 zedasosd 2 of admo ОƐ mox siin M dnemqolaveb bas noitsialpel wods neswded qidanoisie od bebulont to asesong of teens plaasong doque to afox add bas vieto nemgolevab Isixdaubni MISSIONS Indoo8abandhans egnato Sodano Choisboabeabs Te Pablodd other passion n berbeza, anastoant January 1980 to work out a trade union educational programme. Sulfeer quently, he took part in a number of trade union courses organised by bbas Bolsosdebatte 1808 Aeg 06nances bays named kabbled show hoolan yub and Bevoden Workers' Union( Pattaya, 21-23 January 1983) 18ted brocharedmeto affiliated to FIET. bled asw 11632 IsixopaneM bns Isnolaselor of T- ARA A The Regional Secretary, George Beneyim big disposaved missions to India( 25 September to 10 October 1980) and to Sri Lanka and RekistonuAlionkubattery. Ded asw ypolondоет по взлетело ТНІ- АТА ПА .S8er xadodoo 8 od A mort Cung accompanied the PIET General Secretary and Secretary for Regional 8igoria SAA dem Chapter 2). C. Ng prolong the dedo ou adonan ( 6-9 September), where his discussions focussed on the union organisation of bank workers. C. Ng went on mission to Sri Lanka Erdout moob 1882afdredba the, Ceylon Bank Employee Union( CAE) which had not yet Tal completed -obit ided 191 evindi exed) constitucion St1 Lahk? gain pri провела 611 s be 101 000,0's to gidaxedmoms daiw toons tens as no bled asw dołdy to pa Comod- goane Out CIV DISCUSS on preparations 18039701 befgobs Holtgoedre senibulon Lledo anoligo add of Belux Lly Ilonu talvie d nolibbs at OTHER ACTIVITIES bedt 9d conferences 889xpo blow doses of emot ( OSA- UTOT) Unoldsainspo Isnolpe asiaA фея п 101 Verenigd discussed tere discussed by with the natomfomoc- EUROPE bourg on 6-10 April 1981, other mattere included the activities of( EURO- FIET) ice) relati European Parliament; Traderepost vid Trade Union Confederation( EUC). eration( ETUC). The08b The089cover cial Report for 1980. 1ser dopo SI, nodal 1 GENERAL c8ef redmovoй Saf $ 801 redmevol of manpri prijem d paidoom a The 15th and 16th Meetings we formand: pin the 4th At 31 July 1983, the membership of EURO- FIET stood at 4'321'162 in 73 unions in 24 countries. chai of the new ent, The EURO- FIET Secretariat in Geneva and the EURO- FIET Brussels Office are headed by the Regional Secretary Heribert Maier( also General Secretary of FIET)..08 .08еI o dopbud TH1- US ed to not gobs bas noiss A Secretary, Mirval T'Kindt, and assistant, Pierre Dierickx, are stationed in Brussels, in order to maintain current contacts with the institutions of the European Communities, other European organisations and the European Trade Union Confederation, in accordance with Article 10( 9) of the EURO- FIET Statutes. wbas aqora EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ods The EURO- FIET Executive Committee is composed of 21 members, including one adviser( elected by the 4th EURO- FIET Conference, Brussels, November 1982): sysbuds no besold ed bluode agoda doldw of priboODS 8x9x10 fsfoxemmo bus pleaw odd paisub apninove 9361 no bas yab Sergio Ammannati 199 280x to aysb svitude Italy votne bluoda 4TH EUR Siegfried Bleicher Karel Boeykens* The Hermann Brandt 1981 Alfred Dallinger by Jorgen Eiberg bed oplbloo William Fitzpatrick pexbwof Alessandro Fogarin wbsch, Jan Furstenborg sheets doti ogba engedetto opshimo ed to bar of Roy Grantham A 90 90sigez 02 03 dnebias19- solv The Kare Hansen Promide Alfred Hubschmid rababas Jürgen Jönste SA Sacred Bengt Lloyd( Vice- President) Cedfede Heribert Maier( Regional Secretary) ango olm Leif Mills the bedoel André Montagne Anal Elijahu Reif F.R. Germany Belgium F.R. Germany Austria Denmark Ireland Netherlands Finland Great Britain Norway. B Switzerland F.R. Germany Sweden Geneva Great Britain bast add dem France Israel Sven Erik Sterner Günter Volkmar od no drew nodulo 91 Sweden sdo dedim o this F.R. Germany Great Britain William Whatley( President) * A member in accordance with Article 7( 3) of the EURO- FIET Statutes which stipulates:" The EURO- FIET Executive Committee shall also include a representative of the Belgian Syndicat des Employés, Techniciens et Cadres( SETCA), who will participate in an advisory capacity but be entitled to take part in any votes concerning the European Communities." 102 During the period under review, the EURO- FIET Executive Committee met 6 times: 12th meeting: ( TIR- AU) inga Caracas, 30 November 1979 Geneva, 20 May 1980 the Brussels, 24 November 1982 Ministe 13th meeting: move 14th meeting: Asian 15th meeting: favour 16th meeting: with Asian Labour national trade union onist attitudes in es. Lisbon, 12 October 1981 Lisbon, 12 October 1981 llegations made by certain 17th meeting: ET Brussels, 26 November 1982 Geneva, 13 April 1983 to [ SE'A Js boods TI- OX 30 qiriaxedmem ed Eser viut IE JA 00 AS nl anolnu a 12th Meeting: The Committee met very briefly on 30 November 1979 in Caracas under the presidency of Tudor Thomas, on the occasion of the 19th FIET World Congress, when the only business concerned the examination and adoption of the EURO- FIET budget for 1980. ex dastelaas bas as bas baix'T Isvx Jbaix'T ISVIM VI A 13th Meeting: The Committee met under the presidency of Tudor Thomas. W. Whatley, E. Reif, J. Eiberg and S. Ammannati were confirmed as members of the Committee to replace Lord Allen, M. Bar- Tal, M. Harvoe and F. Tegoni, respectively. Main business concerned contacts with the European Parliament, activities of the Brussels Office, the trade sections and the interprofessional groups. The Committee adopted a statement on shop opening hours, in which it reiterated its firm opposition to attempts being made in various European countries to introduce introduce later night opening hours and/ or an extension of the trading week. It strongly supported the position of the EURO- FIET Trade Section for Commercial Workers, according to which shops should be closed on Saturday at noon, on Sunday, and on late evenings during the week; and commercial workers should enjoy two consecutive days of rest per week. sansamA oprez Todois18 beinipola * anedyeol Isis muiples 14th Meeting: The meeting was held under the presidency of Tudor Thomas. The Committee stood in silence for one minute in memory of Otto Totland, deceased, and the FIET Gold Badge which he had been due to receive was presented to his successor in the union, K. Hansen, who undertook to convey it to his family. A. Fogarin, K. Hansen and S.E. Sterner were confirmed as members of the Committee to fill existing vacancies. B. Lloyd was elected as Vice- President to replace A. Nilstein, who had resigned. The main business of the meeting centred on a paper prepared by the Secretariat on Employment Creation and Reduction of Working Time. Members reported on the unemployment situation in their countries and on their unions' policies with respect to the reduction of working time. A resolution was adopted calling for the fight against unemployment to be given priority by all European governments. It recognised that unemployment today was not simply the result of a lack of demand but reflected deep seated structural problems largely due to the rapid pace of technological change. The resolution went on to outline various means for reducing working time, and measures which must accompany them in order to promote job creation. The Committee called on all EURO- FIET affiliates to give employment creation priority in their collective bargaining policy. In connection with the discussion on unemployment, a special report was presented by the President of the EURO- FIET Youth Committee, Wolfgang Katzian. The ensuing discussion highlighted the fact that in most European countries more than 50% of the total number of unemployed were young people, many of whom had never had a job. The Committee took 103 note of the conclusions of the ETUC/ EURO- FIET Youth Seminar in Strasbourg on 6-10 April 1981. Other matters discussed by the Committee included the activities of the Brussels Office; relations with the European Parliament; Trade Section activities, and the European Trade Union Confederation( ETUC). The Committee adopted the EURO- FIET Financial Report for 1980. beazobne asselb bas eos no moltom A 101 99 evi XW THIS x blxow To bexxeter bassones100 GENERAL .noisabi под The 15th and 16th Meetings were held prior to and following the 4th EURO- FIET Conference, the first under the chairmanship of Tudor Thomas, and the second under the chairmanship of the newly elected President, William Whatley. The 16th meeting confirmed Alfred Hubschmid( SKV, Switzerland) as Treasurer of EURO- FIET, to replace Richard Maier- Neff, who had retired. Secretary is Al Cory, retired from this post but will c to ve in 3 17th Meeting: The main business of the meeting concerned the follow- up to the 4th EURO- FIET Conference. The Committee made recommendations concerning the implementation of the eleven resolutions adopted by the Conference. Members of the Committee gave a review of developments since November 1982 in their countries with respect to reduction of hours of work, protection of jobs and remuneration. The EURO- FIET budget for 1983 and finance report for 1982 were adopted. Other matters dealt with by the Committee concerned the EURO- FIET Brussels Office, contacts with the European Parliament, questions of affiliation, and relations with the European Trade Union Confederation. Concerning the latter item, the Committee authorised a small EURO- FIET delegation to meet the ETUC later in 1983. Victor Baez Mosqueira( FRD Donald Collins( RWDSU, United States) 4TH EURO- FIET ORDINARY CONFERENCE OUTS MOMOISTU en vd beainpoosx at TH19-0903 The 4th EURO- FIET Conference took place in Brussels on 25-26 November 1982. The main conclusion of the Conference was that FIET's European affiliates should take direct action to make employment levels an explicit item in future collective agreements. This recommendation was part of a detailed resolution on" Employment Creation and Working Time" which the Conference unanimously adopted.iq edo phizub blad sam ed3 The opening ceremony of the Conference was addressed by F. Janssens, President of the host organisation SETCA; M.G. Debunne, General Secretary of the FGTB and President of the ETUC; M. Hinterscheid, General Secretary of the ETUC; S. Nedzynski, on behalf of the ITS General Conference, as well as representatives of the European Commission, EFTA and the EC Economic and Social Council. The main speaker on the central theme of the Conference," Employment Creation and Reduction of Working Time", was Svend Auken, the former labour minister of Denmark. qida EI no senso hit, phtons enotesooo Iszeves no xedem ed The Conference was attended by 265 participants from 56 affiliated organisations in 21 countries, altogether representing some 4.5 million white collar workers. It called upon European governments to reverse their current neo- conservative economic policies which had created mass unemployment, but stressed that the trade union movement too had to play a role in the creation of new jobs. The Conference, therefore, called on all affiliates to give priority to creating the necessary conditions for substantial reductions in working time without loss of earnings. to as916 104 Other resolutions adopted covered questions such as part- time work ( where unions were urged to negotiate ratios between full and part- time job numbers), youth unemployment, equal treatment of female workers, shop opening hours, paid educational leave, new technology, active employment planning, and trade union action in multinational companies. A motion on peace and disarmament was endorsed in principle by the Conference and referred to the FIET World Executive Committee for further consideration. ber 1982 M dal saw apoi bas de SifT The Conference marked the end of the term of office as EURO- FIET President of Tudor Thomas( APEX, Great Britain). Tudor did not stand for re- election to the post. Heribert Maier paid tribute to the many years of work which Tudor had devoted to FIET as member of the World Executive, as EURO- FIET President, and as Chairman of the Trade Section Committee for Salaried Employees in Industry. 1980. The Conference elected William Whatley, General Secretary of USDAW, Great Britain, as the new President of EURO- FIET. Bengt Lloyd( HF, Sweden) was re- elected as Vice- President, and Heribert Maier as Regional Secretary. хволикой The Conference adopted a revised set of statutes, which bring those of the Regional Organisation into line with those of the International. The only substantive change is that from now on EURO- FIET Conferences will be held every four( rather than three) years.tec which EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION( ETUC) ebputa clo on Saturday at 68 and commercial workers should enjoy two consecutive days of rest per week. EURO- FIET is recognised by the ETUC as an industry committee for its four sections and therefore receives invitations to participate in ETUC Congresses( with right to speak and right of vote, except on financial questions), in meetings of the Executive Committee( with right to speak and right of vote), and in working groups. EURO- FIET was represented at all the meetings of the ETUC Executive Committee held during the period under review, as well as at the 4th Statutory Congress, which was held from 19 to 23 April 1982 in the Hague, Netherlands, when Georges Debunne( FGTB, Belgium) was unanimously elected President, Mathias Hinterscheid was re- elected as General Secretary and Bjorn Petterson( Sweden) was elected as Deputy General Secretary. Due to the extension of the ETUC membership to organisations not affiliated to the ICFTU and subsequent pressure for FIET to extend its membership in a similar way, the EURO- FIET Executive Committee discussed the matter on several occasions and at its 17th meeting in Geneva on 13 April 1983 again reaffirmed the autonomy of FIET and its regionalT organisations and appointed a EURO- FIET delegation comprising the President, W. W. Whatley, the Vice- President, B. Lloyd, the Regional Secretary, H. Maier, S. Bleicher( DGB) and K. Boeykens( SETCA) to meet representatives of the ETUC. In the meantime, discussions were held at Secretariat level between the Regional Secretary and the ETUC General Secretary M. Hinterscheid and Deputy General Secretary B. Petterson on areas of possible structural conflicts.ph daldue 105 Resolutions were adopted. THE AMERICAS hues and trade un abommiges Badges, 000D day Now( IRO- FIET) Toe ablesbombered abbow Bobioob Aladdin to disqephun salsu nove de que elbise Demo Dow off) big book abid SIBLY YAM esoka GENERAL( 7secrepitop C In 1983, membership of IRO- FIET stood at 1'790'277 in 61 unions in 30 countries.-0003 sundo blow T- 093 edpix nota bax santo no TIS no TIRO bus UTDI ad The Regional Organisation receives a grant from FIET for its operations. The IRO- FIET Regional Office is situated in Curaçao. The Regional Secretary is Alan Cory, who in May 1983 replaced Elmer Foster, who retired from this post but will continue to be active in IRO- FIET as an adviser until the end of 1983. The Regional Secretary is also assisted by an executive secretary, Christina Wielinga, and four full- time representatives: Edil Artegoitia( Uruguay); Arthur da Silva Rocha ( Brazil); Carlos Colazo( Argentina), and Luis Humberto Malma( Peru). ob at moldsudie en paixebleno IRO- FIET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE no bedrogs( 200) polu s Ro The IRO- FIET Executive Committee is composed of 13 members( elected by the 5th IRO- FIET Congress, Panama, May 1983): stodiamusaba ubabebantafes ypaigeb Who Victor Baez Mosqueira( FETRABAN, Paraguay) sex ed QUI Donald Collins( RWDSU, United States) blow molto The co Alan E. Cory, Regional Secretary aids include Ismario Gonzalez Urdaneta, President( FETRASALUD, Venezuela) ( COMER Alvin Heaps( RWDSU, United States) health and ( FIATS Carlos Jimenez Macias( SNTISSSTE, Mexico) discus Gerard O'Keefe( UFCW, United States) Action Edilberto la Riva Blanco( FETRASALUD, Venezuela) etto Maximo Saenz( CGEC, Argentina) otrebbGordon Todd( CCWU, Guyana) brie Wilson Tortoro( FECESP, Brazil) aswree Thomas Whaley( UFCW, United States) Armando Zapata( FITABHA, Panama) ts as I beda aanbi During the period under review, the IRO- FIET Executive Committee met four times: bris Caracas, 22 November 1979( prior to 4th IRO- FIET Congress) Isa Brasilia, 22 November 1980 Brasilia, 15-16 February 1982 Panama, 18 May 1983( prior to the 5th IRO- FIET Congress) All the meetings were chaired by Ismario Gonzalez, who was re- elected as President of IRO- FIET at the 4th and 5th IRO- FIET Congresses. The meetings held in Caracas( 22 November 1979) and in Panama( 18 May 1983) dealt with routine business in preparation for the 4th and 5th IRO- FIET Congresses, respectively.litical feelings, who fed 106 cons adopted ЗАЗІЯЗМА вит The meeting in Brasilia on 22 November 1980 adopted a work programme for 1981 and discussed progress in IRO- FIET's trade section work. It was decided that special attention would be given to the consolidation of the banking trade section. There would also be an expansion of activities for youth and women salaried employees; the Committee welcomed the decision to hold the FIET World Women's Conference in May 1981 in Washington. The Committee expressed deep concern about increasing flagrant violations of human and trade union rights in Central and Latin America, the first victims of which were invariably the workers and their trade unions. IRO- FIET would continue to co- operate closely with the ICFTU and ORIT on matters of human and trade union rights. The meeting in Brasilia on 15-16 February 1982 discussed the report on activities by the Regional Secretary Elmer Foster, a report on an extensive mission by the IRO- FIET President Ismario Gonzalez, and a report by the FIET General Secretary. In his report, the IRO- FIET President dealt with the trade union and human rights situation in the countries he had visited. As a special item on the agenda, Brothers d'Elia and Acuña from the Uruguayan National Commission for the Defence of Trade Union Rights( CNDS) reported on the democratic restructuring of the trade union movement in their country. Considering the situation in El Salvador and the murders of members of the FIET affiliate SITRASALUD, the Committee recommended further humanitarian aid, which was later approved by the World Executive Committee. The Committee also received reports from the different trade sections and approved educational programmes for 1982. Concerning the tourism and industry trade section ( FIETPIT), the Executive Committee expressed the hope that the activities of this section would be intensified. Enildo Iglesias, the IUF Regional Secretary, attended as an observer. Con ( with 4TH IRO- FIET CONGRESS WOHU) ssex' its In ETUC iviAancial 14 speak ART) consid svi s odradi iba The 4th IRO- FIET Congress was held on 24-25 November 1979, prior to the 19th FIET World Congress, under the chairmanship of its President, Ismario Gonzalez. It was attended by some 300 delegates, observers and guests, most of whom stayed on for the World Congress. The Congress was a unique event for international free and democratic trade unionism in the hemisphere, in its size, organisation and significance.puty stone sedm sex T- ORI ad waivex zobu boiseg er plad Prior to the Congress, meetings of the four IRO- FIET trade sections for Commerce, Social Insurance, Banks, and Industry and Tourism were held on its 23 November. At the Congress, the then IRO- FIET Regional Secretary, Elmer Foster, was able to report no fewer than 31 applications for affiliation to FIET from 15 different countries of the region since the 3rd Congress in April 1976. He presented an impressive record of activities, including a big expansion of trade section work and an educational programme which had been followed by 2,300 members. Both Ismario Gonzalez and Elmer Foster referred to the persecution of union members in many countries of the region and gave details of the efforts IRO- FIET had made on their behalf. possible structural conflicts, vividosex 107 Resolutions were adopted on( 1) Violations of human and trade union rights in Nicaragua, Bolivia, Guatemala and Argentina;( 2) The achievements of the Workers' Federation of Venezuela( CTV) in the campaign over the law on salary and wage increases;( 3) Trade union legislation in Argentina;( 4) Work plan for young trade unionists;( 5) Recognition of bank workers in Panama;( 6) Detention of Alcidíades González del Valle, Secretary on General oven of the Newspapermen's Union of Paraguay;( 7) Persecution of labour leaders in Guatemala;( 8) Social security systems in Colombia;( 9) Violations of ILO Conventions 87 and 98 by governments in Latin America.opagoda woon ebb 5TH IRO- FIET CONGRESS cial workers took place in Cartagena More than 300 participants took part in the 5th IRO- FIET Congress which was held in Panama from 19 to 21 May 1983. Participants came from all parts of North, Central and South America and the Caribbean for this Congress, which met under the theme:" IRO- FIET in a Changing World". The Congress paid tribute to Simon Bolivar, the liberator and father of a number of Latin American countries, whose 200th anniversary is celebrated this year. Et ado 0821 November. An international health semi in Venezuelanob? stis Vice- President of the each of The Congress was officially opened by the Republic of Panama, Dr. Jorge E. Illueca, and other speakers included the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Jose G. Montenegro, and the FIET General Secretary, Heribert Maier. It was preceded by two seminars, one for women and one for young trade unionists, which were attended by some 50 participants. JIH( 28) ensueПI bas pain enoldosa ebxd evil and 11-01 The conferences of the five trade sections: banking, which now also includes workers in insurance companies( CABS); ( COMERCIO); travelling salesmen( SPAV); health and social security ( FIATSSS), and industry and tourism( FIETPIT), met on 17 May to discuss their work programme and the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme in their sections. The trade sections adopted new constitutions, elected new streamlined executive committees, and the work of the IRO- FIET staff members for these trade sections was restructured.xow edd bas ed daiw bound Te commerce The Congress deliberated on the report on activities since the last Congress in Caracas, November 1979, 1979, and discussed the trade union, political and economic situation in the various countries of the region. Preparations were also made for IRO- FIET participation in the 20th FIET World Congress.sq 0 FIET was also represented at the ICP30- sponsored International Trad Ismario Gonzalez( Venezuela) was re- elected President of IRO- FIET. Nine Vice- Presidents were elected from the different areas. Alan E. Cory was elected the new Regional Secretary to replace Elmer Foster, who retired. He had been the Regional Secretary since its inception in 1971. IRO- FIET was the first regional organisation of FIET to be established and since 1964 Elmer had been associated with building up the structures in the hemisphere. The FIET General Secretary added his voice to the many who paid tribute to Elmer's enormous contribution to the regional organisation. He described Elmer as a true and genuine trade unionist with the correct political feelings, who had never lost on 108 - touch with the base. His hard work and tremendous human qualities had helped to develop IRO- FIET into what it was at present representative international trade union organisation for salaried employees in the Americas.bat Banbabe bab dag the car tag: A pined holde themegegeweld Waden's ConfereleaseD May Y MISSIONS) to take obsodbedo cabtu) inty UBSTA ( The IRO- FIET President, the Regional Secretary and other staff members undertook extensive missions covering all the countries of the region in order to keep in close contact with affiliates, to follow trade union and political developments and to take part in the numerous regional and national courses, seminars and other activities organised in the region. The meeting in Brasilia on February 1982 discussed the repo Eloot M bladd anw OTHER ACTIVITIES dh soboudemidoidosta In January 1980, a special programme of trade union educational activities was started in Nicaragua, but this had to be suspended in October 1980, when the IRO- FIET representative, Luis H. Malma, was expelled from the country.on in their cou Con idering the situation in T theb blind, smeh aptidega An intensive programme of national seminars and courses was sponsored in the framework of the FIET programme for trade union educational activities. They are reported under the Chapter on Educational Activities. time ( FIETPIT), the Executive Commasonglaireqe Bloodsheds w IRO- FIET has five trade sections: Banking and Insurance( CABS); Health and Social Security( FIATSSS); Commerce( SPEC); Commercial Travellers ( SPAV), and Industry and Tourism( FIETPIT). The Executive Committees of these trade sections met regularly during the period under review. Details on IRO- FIET trade section IRO- FIET trade section activities and activities of the interprofessional groups are given in Chapters 5 and 6, respectively.b Major regional seminars and conferences which took place in the region during the period under review are summarised below: 1x mash deazow In conjunction with the Regional Congress and the World Congress, meetings of the four trade sections( bank, commerce, health and social security, and industry and tourism) were held on 23 November 1979. They were also attended by the respective trade section secretaries from Geneva. Two area seminars were also organised: one on" The labour movement in the Caribbean", with 45 participants, and one for women trade unionists from Central and Latin America, with 30 participants. 23 No In 1980, a Hemisphere journalism seminar was held in San José, Costa Rica on 13-19 June. An area women's seminar was held in Cartagena, Colombia, from 14 to 19 July. An international youth seminar was held in Bogota, Colombia from 22 to 26 September. An area seminar on trade unionism in politics in the Caribbean region was held on 6-8 October. A Caribbean youth seminar was held in Barbados on 1-5 December. bbdehl abhebbe ox.thebris fold amate In 1981, FIATSSS organised a seminar for social security and health workers, in conjunction with its executive board meeting, in Aruba, Netherland Antilles, on 28-31 March. A Caribbean bank and insurance baxt 109 workers' seminar was held in Barbados on 21-25 April. The FIET World Women's Conference was held in Washington on Washington on 13-15 May. A one- week international seminar for commercial workers took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on 1-9 June, in conjunction with the executive board meeting of the commerce trade section. International commercial workers' seminars were held in Niteroi, Brazil on 27-29 October and in Valencia, Venezuela, on 19-21 November.bebsed exew ano. bxsvela dnsblas UI based one bas valsdw In 1982, a FIATSSS seminar and executive board meeting took place in Miami on 26-28 April. CAB organised a regional seminar in Curitiba, Brazil, on 10-14 May, in conjunction with its executive board meeting the occasion of CAB's 10th anniversary. A FIATSSS seminar was held in Costa Rica from 18-25 July. A FIETPIT regional seminar was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 2-6 August. A regional seminar for commercial workers took place in Cartagena, Colombia, on 9-13 August, in conjunction with the SPEC executive board meeting. A Caribbean seminar was organised in Guayana on 16-21 August. A SPAV regional seminar was held in Peru on 23-27 August. An AB/ CAB/ IRO- FIET bank seminar was held in Tanti, Córdoba, Argentina on 6-10 September. A second SPAV regional seminar was held in Córdoba, Argentina on 11-15 October. An international commercial seminar was held in Maturin, Venezuela on 28-30 October. A regional youth seminar was held in Mexico City on November. An international health seminar was held in Venezuela on 12-18 December. COMMERCE In 1983, a Caribbean meeting on Surinam was held in Curaçao on 7 January. Two IRO- FIET seminars for youth and women salaried employees were held in Panama on 12-20 May. ICFTU- ORIT IRO- FIET maintains good relations with ORIT, the regional organisation of the ICFTU, and was represented at the 10th ORIT Congress in Toronto on 18-20 May 1981 and at other ORIT meetings. FIET and/ or IRO- FIET representatives attended all meetings of the ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America, which meets regularly to discuss the political and trade union situation and to coordinate action and assistance to unions in that region. FIET was also represented at the ICFTU- sponsored International Trade Union Conference for Human and Trade Union Rights in Chile, in Madrid on 11-12 March, and in Washington on 14-15 March 1983. The Conference was prompted by a new wave of repression by the Chilean dictatorship and adopted a declaration calling for, inter alia, the denunciation of the military regime at the ILO and other intergovernmental organisations; initiatives against transnational corporations co- operating with the regime, and a political and economic isolation of the Pinochet dictatorship. IUF 110 bed 3ha In conjunction with a meeting of the IRO- FIET Executive Committee, delegations of FIET and the IUF( International Union of Food and Allied Workers' Associations) met on 23 and 24 November 1980 in Brasilia to examine and resolve jurisdictional questions in Latin America. The respective delegations were headed by FIET 1st Vice President Thomas Whaley and General Secretary Heribert Maier, and IUF President Sigvard Nyström and General Secretary Dan Gallin.s In a joint statement, it was agreed that the following principles and guidelines should be adhered to in order" to promote the interests of the membership of both organisations":( 1) FIET and IUF are committed to mutual co- operation and support;( 2) Scarce resources available for organising and servicing activities should be used to the best advantage of the free and democratic trade union movement;( 3) Whenever new affiliations are considered by either IUF or FIET which could fall within the jurisdiction of both organisations, they will consult through their General Secretaries. 1000L1 win ghaibindicant mapp Desolder de 200 -Suneusenev ni bied aswoim Ised Ismo Admеvoll edms500 dst ties. They are reported under the Chapteryal donatsantini thiad o30W IRO- FIET has five trade sections: Banking and Insurance( CABS), Health and Social Security( PIATESS) Commerce( SPEC); Commercial Travellers ( SPAV) and Industry and Tourism( FIETPIT), The Executive Committees of these trade sections met regularly during the period under review. Details on IRO- FIET trade section activities and activitieIROSUTRAL interprofessional groups are given in Chapters 5 and 6, respectively. banggi sodhd, TeddivesnokiokotobboplastnineT chachdogo hapessapoi sambadongbowesw bas, UTHOI de to apnissen TIRO do ds bas 1ser VSM OS- 81 no In conjunction with the Regional Congress and the World Congress, thepritsen dhe bebe.\ band19 salt) bms) a hand sons Noeddboo Ghalda di Tedo in oddsdataerbaloi tomadsadbou oda brishaolabota movement in the Caribbean", with 45 icipants, and one for moipat trade unionists from Central and Latin America, with 30 participants. abar Isno becoвnoge- UTI da de bedne oals sw THI I qex a o at one pDCoetal Aldonin, darsg& be!! Manalo 130 se dovelandsendteidea unanalteens pdfbbadem 2 bd3d tublim card by yopatzegone boxers Denises, envisioni + 100lb dedoon sa 20 noiesiost oimonose bas Isoldilog s bisemipes In 1981, FIRTSSS organised a seminar for social security and headlife workers, in conjunction with its executive board meeting, in Aruba, Netherland Antilles, on 28-31 March. A Caribbean bank and insurance Chapter 4 BANK TRADE SECTION GENERAL In the period under review, considerable progress has been made in the PIET Trade Section for Bank Workers. Membership of the Trade wetion i continued to expand in all regions. The strength of PIET in bank acknowledged in 1981, when FIET organised the First World Cont Bank workers, which was held in Lisbon. The banking indusay gone many changes and crises in the past four years, print of the introduction of new technology and the international debt This has led to concern ove TRADE SECTIONS ting condition the different ve has been reflected in the bank meeti The FIET Trade Section of Bank Workers in 1983 has a total membe approximately 1'603 241 in 87 unions in 58 countrisa. FIET WORLD CONFERENCE OF BANK EMPLOYEES( LISSON, 1981) BANK Following a decision of the EURO- FIET Bank Copenh COMMERCE ... Trade Section Conference would 113 Co 125 the form Sed SALARIED EMPLOYEES IN INDUSTRY.. ... 135 Honey the first I 142 Con INSURANCE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE and was att ze than 250 The Conference was opened by Ce the Republic of Portugal. In his all regi ho Eanes, President welde gates to Lisbon and stressed the important role that trade to play not only in the finance sector but also in free and dem societies. He underlined the important position that banks and fix institutions occupy in the econom for such institutions to contribute social development of nations. of countries and the to all facets of econo The General Secretary of FIET in his address to the Co " What this whole exercise recognises is that bank trade different countries and continents can come together to discus tions of common concern and to unite to defend the interests of workers" He went on to describe the challenges that new technology multinational companies posed to bank workers, challenges that des an international response from the unions conc was also addressed by Miguel Pacheco, guests from the ILO, Buzopean Community. embassies were also present. In addition to a Conference represent each of the Chairman- L. Mille( BIPU ( APRO- FIET, NUBIFIE, Nige Somes da Moura( IRO- FIET, Austria) opening bour were elected to elected LET, NUDE, Malaysia) 11( EURO- FIET, 110 A zedgedo In conjunction with a meeting of the IRO- PIET Executive Committee, ions of FIST and the IUF( International Union of Food and Allied Workers' Associations) met on 23 and 24 November 1980 in Brasilia to examine and resolve jurisdictional questions in Latin America. The respective delegations were headed by FIET 1st Vice President Thomas Whaley and General Secretary Heribert Maier, and IUP President Sigvard Nyström and General Secretary Dan Gallin. In a joint statement, it was agreed that the following principles and guidelines should be adhered to in order to promote the interests of the membership of both organisations"( 1) FIET and IUF are committed to mutual co- operation and 30AAT resources available for organising and servicing activities should be used to the best advantage of the free and democratic trade union movement;( 3) Whenever new affiliations are considered by either IUF or FIET which could fall within the jurisdiction of both organisations, they will consult through their General Secretaries. EII 2SI 201 SAI аряаммо уятарих их знахолЯМЯ ОЗІЯАЛАГ OUR JAIDOS QИ I 113 TheBANK TRADE SECTION poladowe no 933 GENERAL In the period under review, considerable progress has been made in the FIET Trade Section for Bank Workers. Membership of the Trade Section has continued to expand in all regions. The strength of FIET in banking was acknowledged in 1981, when FIET organised the First World Conference of Bank Workers, which was held in Lisbon. The banking industry has undergone many changes and crises in the past four years, primarily because of the introduction of new technology and the international debt crisis. This has led to concern over job security and working conditions, which has been reflected in the bank meetings held in the different regions. ( Bomstablbost OfAnda Cardeniowie ded The FIET Trade Section of Bank Workers in 1983 has a total membership of approximately 1'603'241 in 87 unions in 58 countries. at.bowldedeto smooni Isex ed evoxqmi od noitos lubi od FIET WORLD CONFERENCE OF BANK EMPLOYEES( LISBON, 1981) 3 svosqm of apisqmeo s 10 bells on edened Ismolteniium no Following a decision of the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee in Copenhagen in March 1981, it was agreed that the Third EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Conference would take the form of a world FIET Bank Trade Section Conference, with invitations being extended to unions in Asia, Afro and Iro- Fiet, as well as in Euro- Fiet. Hence, the first FIET World Conference of Bank Employees was held in Lisbon on 15-16 October 1981 and was attended by more than 250 participants from all regions of FIET. The Conference was opened by General António Ramalho Eanes, President of the Republic of Portugal. In his address, the President welcomed delegates to Lisbon and stressed the important role that trade unions have to play not only in the finance sector but also in free and democratic societies. He underlined the important position that banks and financial institutions occupy in the economic life of countries and the necessity for such institutions to contribute fully to all facets of economic and social development of nations. The General Secretary of FIET in his address to the Conference stated: " What this whole exercise recognises is that bank trade unions from different countries and continents can come together to discuss questions of common concern and to unite to defend the interests of bank workers". He went on to describe the challenges that new technology and multinational companies posed to bank workers, challenges that demanded an international response from the unions concerned. The opening session was also addressed by Miguel Pacheco, President of the Portuguese UGT; guests from the ILO, European Community, Department of Labour and embassies were also present. que on of heak QII In addition to a Conference Chairman, four Vice- Chairmen were elected to represent each of the regions of FIET. The officers elected were: L. Mills( BIFU, Great Britain); Vice- Chairmen- A. Diali ( AFRO- FIET, NUBIFIE, Nigeria); S. Wong( ASIA- FIET, NUBE, Malaysia); W. Gomes de Moura( IRO- FIET, CONTEC, Brazil); F. Gugerell( EURO- FIET, GPA, Austria).isgogor base and at or bey Luegos: edies, 96 114 On new technology, the Conference recognised a broad based international trend towards the introduction of new technology in the branches of banks. The Conference was united in the demand for new technology to be subject to negotiation with trade unions, and unanimously adopted the following conclusion:" In the event of the refusal of an employer to consult with a union, at the feasibility and/ or initial planning stages prior to the introduction of new or improved technology or systems, in respect to the social, employment, economic and industrial effects of such technology or systems, Conference calls on affiliates to advise their members, in the framework of the means at their disposal including direct trade union action, to oppose the introduction of new technology" dyD Jasq ed al ás sisi deb Isnoldsmed bas ypofondoes won to notoubox ed to ni The secretariat was also instructed to examine different ways of improving solidarity action and to examine the international data links of banks with a view to gathering information on the stand- by facilities of banks.axedmom Isto s and 801 at axedo as to nolie obsxT THIS T ге With regard to working conditions, many speakers pointed out that whilst banks in many countries had made record profits, unions had had to resort to industrial action to improve the real income of bank workers. ( IBI ( 18еI Mояз) ME AS TO TH I) 282 On multinational banks, the Conference called for a campaign to improve union recognition in multinational banks, particularly American banks such as Chase Manhattan, Bank of America and Citibank. The Conference also called for bank opening hours to become fully negotiable and for governments and international organisations to adopt measures to prevent criminal attacks on banks. As a result of the Conference, Bank Trade Sections in all regions of FIET have a programme to guide their activities in future years. mol admis sq 025 asd exom yd bebrejds' asw bas to neblas lamaЯ oinoan sene yd berego as some ent 3 odiamaя ino The report on the Conference was published in November 1982 and widely circulated. ab ad elox d abex dads elox xoqat es bessee bas model of astep olmab bms 9911 ni oals jud nodos sonst ed al vino don ysiq o Isionsni bas axned dede mollaoq dastxoqmi er benilxobnu SH.asideloos yslason ads bas sinuos to si simoncos en yquooo anot BANK OPENING HOURS is of yligt studio of anoidudidani doua zot anotten to nemqoleveb Isioon During the period under review, bank opening hours remained a permanent item on the agenda of the Trade Section Committee meetings. A further survey on bank opening hours was carried out by the Secretariat in 1980/81 in preparation for an ILO expert group meeting on the rela- b tionship between working hours and bank and shop opening hours, which took place in Geneva on 4-8 May 1981. The survey was compiled from replies to a questionnaire received from all regions of FIET and was considered by the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee which met in Copenhagen on 10-11 March 1981. coados? YouplM yd besesxbbs oals asw bas xods to yinumoasaqozu, OII add moxl ajasup dnseszq oels exew setaandme post An ILO expert group on the relationship between hours of work and shop and bank opening hours met in Geneva on 4-8 May 1981. The group consisted of 12 experts from government, employers and workers organisations. Eleven of the twelve workers' organisations were FIET affiliates and the FIET Bank Trade Section Secretary Philip Jennings serviced the workers' group. The workers' group was successful in ensuring that workers are to be consulted on the issue of bank and shop opening hours. A 115 The conclusions adopted by the expert group, which were later approved by the Governing Body of the ILO, have three main characteristics:-( 1) Legislation. The conclusions reflect the important role that legislation can play in determining opening and closing hours, especially in shops, in establishing enforcement procedures and for the protection of individual shop and bank employees.( 2) Consultation. The conclusions underline the need for consultation with workers on the question of establishing or changing the pattern of opening hours. A number of paragraphs state unequivocally that consultation should take place with workers. ( 3) Following lengthy consideration on the role of consumers' organisations, the conclusions reflect that the major parties to a discussion on shop and bank opening hours must be the governments, employers and workers concerned. The conclusions also call for the ILO to undertake a study to ascertain the desirability of revising the Hours of Work ( Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1930( No. 30) and the Weekly Rest ( Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957( No. 106). Given the importance of the subject matter to FIET affiliates, the secretariat circulated the conclusions of the meeting to all affiliates in the bank and commerce sectors. On balance, the conclusions adopted should be of constructive use to affiliates when they are discussing shop and bank opening hours at national level.resident of APRO- rest General Se Heribert Mai MaboadsMe.bomto soy assvolge MULTINATIONAL BANKS 2815ares nodes edancespre chlunde The activities of the FIET Company Councils on Abecor, Amexco, and activities with respect to the Bank of America and Citibank are reported under the Chapter on Multinational Companies. The Section has also been involved in many disputes with multinational banks, which are referred to in the Chapter on Solidarity. ead press And 2V The Bank Trade Section has decided to pursue a policy of publishing newsletters for trade unionists employed in multinational banks. During August and September 1982, two such newsletters were published, the first on the American Express group and the second on the Abecor group of banks. These newsletters follow corporate developments, nology and industrial relations news in these large financial concerns. A special section of the newsletter is devoted to union and collective bargaining developments in individual countries. During 1983, a special report was published on Citibank and in 1983-84 a report on Barclays Bank will be published. It is planned to org in the the Nort 1984. BANK SECURITY ruary 19 -noxivne bas ydelsa abaspex as viss tonoo Το A FIET Report on Bank Workers and Bank Security was published in 1982. The Secretariat has maintained close contact on the question of bank security with the Paris- based Interpol organisation. ni pallisve Jewish pis xxxow and sisms.I An international trade union conference on bank security took place in Madrid on 20 February 1981. Jointly sponsored by FIET and its Spanish affiliate FEBBCA, the conference took place in conjunction with FEBBCA's third congress. Some 50 participants attended the meeting. The slogan chosen for the conference was" Money has no life, workers do". As a 116 result of a very detailed discussion, the conference produced conclusions on a number of questions including: the features of bank robberies; the consequences of robberies for bank workers; security measures taken to protect workers; co- operation between FIET and other organisations concerned( ILO, EC, Interpol); and the dissemination of information about bank security on TV, in newspapers, etc. abed SEMINARS delsda ( 6) In each of the regions, but particularly in AFRO- FIET, IRO- FIET and ASIA- FIET, many seminars were held for bank workers. These seminars are listed in the Chapter on Educational Activities. fated odf yboda bbalemoD) fozeatinolone the standingofbolborem) os sridas T of red doetdua eds to AFRO FIET ods at assis Is o paiteen edit to anotauionop The AFRO- FIET Bank Trade Section represents approximately 138'227 members in 15 unions in 15 countries. he real income off dived: henkisest, da During the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference in Nairobi on 13-17 July 1981 the AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Bank Employees was formed. Mahmoud M. Dabbour( Egypt) was elected as Chairman. The meeting identified the following priority areas which should engage the attention of FIET during the next four years: T 1. The ever growing question concerning multinational companies, bru box particularly the problem created by their peculiar decision- making machineries. It was recognised that this problem could be married of with No. 2 below. in Novemb The 2. African and world solidarity of bank workers. 3. Trade union education and training. adainoinu obs13 mol axetislawen 4. Supervisory staff vis- a- vis basic trade union rights. a bas daupuA 5. Bank workers and the right of freedom of association as well as the BANS right to organise and to collective bargaining as stipulated in ILO am Conventions Nos. 87 and 98. aawen anoisier Isladenbat bas ypolon DB 6. Promotion policies and career prospects for bank workers.pésbogat A 7. Security of bank workers against criminal attacks. ssd Aviatio 8. Security of employment/ redundancy. ortaking abe 1989. Bank opening hours.com 10. Hours of work. to11. Vacation. An statsbegin is sopins eaves shop opening hours, which 981. The survey was compiled from 12. The growing threat of new technologies. regions of FIET and was 13. Retirement conditions. Sank Trade Section Committee US 14. Humanisation of work, particularly as regards safety and environsee ment.badellduq saw yun bas axexx 8 no A 15. Exchange of information on the terms and conditions of service od 你 prevailing in affiliate countries. 8 W a16. Female bank workers' right to fair treatment. group A STORE BubM Two seminars for bank workers were organised by FIET and the Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers in November 1980 and May 1981. The first seminar brought together 40 shop stewards from Barclays and odo 117 Standard Chartered Bank and the second over 80 shop stewards from these banks, plus Kenyan and Ugandan banks. The seminars discussed trade union organisation, collective bargaining, multinationals and new technology. On both occasions, an official from BIFU, UK, attended the seminar and spoke about industrial relations policies in the headquarters of Barclays and Standard Chartered.) Aybis sd Jos obs A seminar for unions organising bank workers within the FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council took place in Botswana in May 1981. The seminar, which was attended by representatives of unions in Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, discussed working conditions, collective bargaining, new technology and multinational banks. A S. Gamble, a full- time official from BIFU, UK, addressed the seminar on the personnel policies of Barclays Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.aqe The first FIET West African English- speaking Seminar for bank and insurance workers was held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 22-26 January 1982. The seminar brought together over 40 participants from trade unions in the banking and insurance sectors from the NUBIFIE, Nigeria; ICU, Ghana and the CMGU, Sierra Leone. The seminar was chaired by Ben Edjah, the then President of AFRO- FIET, and was also attended by FIET General Secretary, Heribert Maier, Bank Secretary, Philip Jennings, and the FIET representative for English- speaking West Africa, Joseph Haywood Daddie. The topics for discussion ranged over trade union organisation and structure in banks, collective bargaining trends, multinational companies and new technology. On multinational banks, it was observed that both the Nigerian and Ghanaian governments had taken a controlling interest in the major multinational banks. In order to improve research and co- ordination, it was agreed that the unions in the region would exchange information on working conditions and collective bargaining trends in banks and insurance companies. The seminar received widespread press and TV coverage and was addressed by leading trade union figures and by Milford Okilo, the Governor of Rivers State, of which Port Harcourt is the capital. 1981/82. An AFRO- FIET Seminar for unions organising bank and insurance workers in the French- speaking nations took place in Dakar, Senegal, from 30 May to 4 June 1983. Over 30 participants from Gabon, Niger, Mauretania, Senegal, Togo, Upper Volta and Zaire attended the seminar. Alfred Orban, President of the Banks and Insurance Section of Belgian affiliate SETCA attended as a technical adviser and spoke on FIET bank activities, multinationals and new technology. ening on Saturdays in Greate It is planned to organise a seminar for bank and insurance workers from FIET affiliates in the North African area( Arab- speaking) of AFRO- FIET in Egypt in February 1984. ES ASIA FIET mollemapoiq The ASIA- FIET Bank Trade Section represents approximately 358'553 members in 22 unions in 12 countries. Given the increase in membership of the Section, a number of affiliates in the region have now established formal bilateral contacts, which include exchange visits. 6 101 sex blods immo ed ads beexps saw dieids of noiibbs 118 The Chairman of the ASIA- FIET Bank Trade Section is Sunny Wong( NUBE, Malaysia), who was elected at the Bank Trade Section Conference in Thailand in July 1981. During the 3rd ASIA- FIET Conference( Singapore, 17-21 July 1980), the Bank Trade Section met to discuss the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme and adopted a work programme concerning working conditions, collective bargaining, new technology and multinationals. off ni enoing to aev broo przow Bassvelbowdsdal bas s An ASIA- FIET Bank Trade Section Conference took place in Chiang- Mai, Thailand, during 6-10 July 1981. Some 29 participants from 11 countries representing 19 trade unions took part in the meeting. The Committee reviewed collective bargaining and working conditions in the region and adopted a work programme concentrating on working conditions, new technology and multinational banks. Guidelines on the application of new technology were drawn up to be used in negotiations and in FIET's educational programmes. A special discussion took place on multinational banks. bas to 2031 7092 During the period October to December 1982, a number of FIET sponsored seminars for bank workers took place place in cooperation with NUBE, Philippines. The seminars were held throughout the Philippine islands. P. Jennings attended one such seminar in Cebu in December 1982. pn zebro nl.exned Isolenium bhoenbebbypawpea EURO- FIET 3 840'139 09 yd besasubbs asw bas apstvo VT bas 8891 ssage The EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section represents Section represents approximately members in 38 unions in 22 countries. Indigo si al Supervisory staff vis- a- vis basic trade union rights. The Chairman of the Trade Section Committee is Leif Mills( BIFU, Great Britain). sintesi .881 enut adnaqlolds 08 SVO q bastapled od lo Ispindos ses bed wea bas afsnois ebiesz bebnetts During the period under review, the Trade Section Committee met 6 times: AO3@rkornokoso 12th meeting: Rome, 9-10 April 1980 a 13th meeting: Brussels, 3 December 1980 l 14th meeting: Copenhagen, 10-11 March 1981 15th meeting: Athens, 30-31 March 1982 ma esinspzo od beansig at#I 16th meeting: Brussels, 24 November 1982 dxo e mi assis THI 17th meeting: Oslo, 18-19 May 1983 ment. as rocards safety and environ12th meeting: The meeting was attended by 35 participants from 23 unions, including representatives from the NTUBIFA, Egypt, and the New Zealand Bank Officers Union. The Committee adopted a work programme for the remainder of 1980:( 1) publish the report by the Secretariat on new technology;( 2) publish a report on industrial democracy;( 3) conduct a major survey on working conditions and wage determination;( 4) meet with the European Community Bank Division for an exchange of information. In addition to this, it was agreed that the Committee should press for a 119 meeting with the EC associations of employer groups in the commercial, savings and co- operative banks sectors. took 10 13th Meeting: In a brief meeting, following an exchange of views with the EC, the Committee agreed to conduct further analysis on multinational banks, aimed at aimed at establishing a comprehensive data bank on multinational banks, revealing the scope of their operations and the extent of trade union membership and negotiating rights. The Committee also discussed bank security, bank opening hours and working conditions. Loveb Ji es voilog vinum 14th Meeting: The major task for the Committee was to prepare for the Conference in Lisbon on 15-16 October 1981. Other decisions taken were to:( 1) update a report on working conditions for the Lisbon Conference; ( 2) circulate a report on bank opening hours to governments before the ILO expert group met to discuss the question in May;( 3) analyse the development of new technology in the bank branch;( 4) examine international data links of banks and possiblities of solidarity action in computer centres in different countries;( 5) draw up a list of national and multinational banks where affiliates had members and/ or negotiating rights;( 6) hold a consultation meeting with the Bank Division of the EC;( 7) arrange a joint meeting with the EEC Savings Banks Group. dhe pikabluate sidaatdo bus 15th Meeting: The major theme of the meeting was the implementation of the conclusions adopted at the FIET World Conference of Bank Employees in Lisbon during October 1981. As a result of the discussions, programmes of work were agreed on working conditions surveys, multinational banks, new technology and bank security. It is intended to produce a number of publications during 1982 specifically for the Bank Trade Section of FIET, dealing with the Lisbon Conference, Bank Security and Working Conditions. One of the items which demanded most time and discussion was the review of collective bargaining in banking during 1981/82. and port of 16th Meeting: Fritz Johansen( NBF, Norway) was unanimously elected as Vice- Chairman of the Trade Section Committee, to replace Franz Gugerell ( GPA, Austria). The Committee discussed a report on working conditions of bank workers in Europe and it was agreed that this report would be published. The Committee was informed of attempts to reintroduce bank opening on Saturdays in Great Britain. In a discussion on future activities, the Committee agreed that that a seminar should be held with the Commerce Trade Section to discuss the impact that new payment systems were having on banks and retailers. the dedopen ed 17th Meeting: The Committee agreed to publish reports on working conditions and Citibank, and adopted guidelines on the use of automatic teller machines. The Committee also accepted an invitation to hold a seminar on multinational banks in Austria in 1984. Motions of solidarity were adopted in support of OTOE, Greece, and NBF, Norway. The Committee adopted some new proposals on the improvement of FIET solidarity action. A special report on Women in Banking was also discussed. 120 European Community Bank Division Meetings took place between representatives of the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee and the Bank Division of the European Commission on 3 October 1979, 3 December 1980, 7 December 1981 and 13 October 1982; a further meeting is scheduled for 5 October 1983. The Bank Division is responsible for drafting legislation which has the purpose of harmonising banking laws in the 10 Member States. At each of the meetings, representatives of the Bank Division give an overall analysis of recent and future developments in Community policy as it affected banks, and the EURO- FIET representatives comment the draft legislation and suggest amendments. Savings Banks Group Meetings were held between representatives of the Savings Banks Group of the European Commission and representatives of the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee on 4 February 1981, 30 June 1981 and 8 December 1981. Discussion at these meetings took place on the approach of the respective organisations to draft legislation emanating from Community institutions and on new technology. It was agreed that more detailed work should be carried out on the impact of new technology, but that this should also involve other groups of employers from the banking sector at Community level. It was also agreed that the objective would be establish a tripartite committee involving EURO- FIET, bank employers and the European Commission, to discuss maters of concern in both the legislative and social fields. 5 BA Isnotantum avevxus anoisibno prirow no besips ex Association of Co- operative Savings and Credit Institutions med sd An informal meeting was held on 3 December 1980 in Brussels between representatives of the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee and the General Secretary of the Association of Co- operative Savings and Credit Institutions of the EEC to discuss future contact between the respective organisations. A further meeting took place in Brussels on 1 February 1983. Britain) New Technology BM) nsando si prije OM da Get be On 13 October 1982 and on 18 April 1983, members of the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee met with Dr. Emil Kirchner and his research team of six, who are responsible for conducting a study on behalf of the European Commission entitled" analysis and coordination of the social implications of introducing new technology in the banking sector in the EEC". The aims of the study are to establish employment trends to 1990, and to assess the effects that technology will have on bank security, health and safety, working time and on new skills. The EURO- FIET delegation stated that the study should also examine the negotiation of technological change between employers and trade unions. During the first quarter of 1983, the research team visited EURO- FIET bank affiliates to discuss their views on new technology. The report will be published in early 1984. the Europea Inis pidana michang nd dadd addition to this, it was agreed that the Committee should press for a 121 Central Banks received wide Lubowanie basáde Encombe A meeting took place on 10 May 1982 at FIET headquarters with the President of the Standing Committee of European Central Bank Unions ( SCECBU), Franz Vanderschelde, who is also a member of FIET's affiliate SETCA, Belgium. The meeting was called to discuss future contacts and co- operation, in view of overlapping membership in the two organisations. The conclusions drawn up at the end of the meeting state that there will be an exchange of information and regular contact and that the SCECBU has no intention of becoming another international trade union federation. ni savings of a beardsles nos obx sd ed to pridoom Isunns eda palub saеf у& M 21-11 no issxasi YSM International Savings Banks Institute zo snima A biso svit BAD I add On 3 February 1982, the Bank Trade Section Secretary met with representatives of the International Savings Banks Institute to discuss future contact and collaboration. IRO FIET The President of the IRO- FIET Bank Trade Section, Confederacion Americana de Bancarios( CAB) is Wilson Gomes de Moura( CONTEC, Brazil) and the Secretary General is Victor Hugo Abad( AB, Argentina). The CAB represents approximately 266'322 members in 12 unions in 9 countries. deew seq axvor BE- 2 veidos osebo ali spune Since the spring of 1981 Carlos Colazo has been employed full- time to co- ordinate activities in the IRO- FIET Bank Trade Section. The basis for his activities has been the Action Programme drawn up by the CAB Executive at their meeting in Bogotoa in September 1980. A number of questionnaires were drafted on working conditions, multinationals and new technology, and circulated to affiliates in IRO- FIET. The replies received were used as the basis for a report prepared by Carlos Colazo entitled" Unions and Employment Problems in the Bank Workers Sector of IRO- FIET". This was the first report of its type prepared by IRO- FIET; it describes in detail the work of CAB, the activities of affiliates and contains a comparative analysis of industrial relations problems. The report was submitted to the World Conference of Bank Employees in Lisbon in October 1981 and has formed the basis for many bank workers seminars organised by IRO- FIET throughout the region. A similar and up- dated report was submitted to the CAB trade section meeting during the 5th IRO- FIET Congress( Panama, May 1983). Liw elanottanitium bas In the period under review, the staff of IRO- FIET have undertaken special missions to support the activities of bank affiliates throughout the region.( 20xupsa y sons8 919w bad opuH 20 Trade Section Committee( CAB) A meeting of the Executive Board of the IRO- FIET Bank Trade Section, Confederacion Americana Bancarios( CAB) took place prior to the 19th World Congress of FIET, on 23 November 1979 in Caracas. The meeting considered a number of issues, such as trade union organisation in the BS omo.noidsa sexo bas painispied evidos L 122 region, comparisons of working conditions, multinational companies, educational activities and potential affiliates of FIET. per THI S80 YEN of no sosiq dood pritem. A The Board met again on 22-26 September 1980 in Bogota, Colombia. Philip Jennings attended the meeting. A work programme for the period 1980-81 was drawn up, covering such items as multinational banks, new technology, working conditions and bank security. The Board adopted a resolution on the work programme and on the trade union situation of bank workers in Panama, Paraguay and Honduras. The Board also received a report from the exiled leader of the Bolivian bank workers. The IRO- FIET Bank Trade Section celebrated its 10th anniversary in Curitiba, Brazil, on 11-15 May 1982, during the annual meeting of the CAB Executive Board. A seminar for 55 bank workers from FIET's Brazilian affiliate CONTEC was held in conjunction with the anniversary. The CAB executive board consists of members from Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay and Surinam, and on this occasion observers from Peru and Chile were also present. Philip J. Jennings, Bank Secretary, represented FIET. The Board reviewed developments in working conditions in banks, as well as anti- trade union activities in banking on the continent: In Argentina trade union rights are restricted; in Panama- a major international banking centre- and Mexico the government forbids bank workers to form trade unions. In Paraguay and Guyana the trade unions have encountered difficulties in multinational banks which are resisting attempts at trade union organisation. In Brazil CONTEC, which represents 400'000 bank workers, is involved in a struggle to maintain the 30- hour, 5- day working week against attempts by bank managements to encourage overtime work in order to achieve 35-38 hours per week. 12 omid- 11u1 bevoiame need and oxsl of 1801 to painga edonia Widespread concern was expressed over the uncontrolled introduction of new technology in banks. It was reported that in Panama and Brazil some banks had already introduced on- line systems and automatic tellers. The CAB Executive also endorsed a comprehensive seminar programme for Latin American bank workers in 1982 and agreed to publish a regular newsletter. ne os -OMI to 10: to dioqex Another meeting of the CAB Executive Board took place on 17 May 1983 in Panama City, in conjunction with the 5th Congress of IRO- FIET. The meeting discussed a comprehensive report on activities, reviewed union activities in each country, and adopted a resolution. The resolution called for job security, trade union rights, equality of opportunity, maintenance of real earnings, reduction in working time and for control over new technology. The basic programme of activities, involving seminars and research on working conditions and multinationals, will continue in the future. The Executive Board also voted to include insurance in its programme of activities and the section will now be known as CABS( Confederación Americana de Banca y Seguros). The President, Wilson G. de Moura, and Secretary General, Victor Hugo Abad, were both re- elected. ates ОЯТ eds to bxo vexed to prijem A Caribbean Area Seminar Iq dood( EAD) Bolso MA Nobelnoo History was made in Barbados on 21-25 April 1981 when for the first time trade unionists from the bank and insurance sectors in the Caribbean came together to discuss collective bargaining and organisation. Some 28 123 participants from 11 Caribbean islands attended the seminar, which received wide press and TV coverage and was officially opened by the Minister of Labour, Dan Blackman, Frank Walcott, General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union, and Berns Barnadey, General Secretary of the CCL. Among items discussed were a comparison of working conditions in banks and insurance; activities of multinational banks such as Barclays Bank International, Royal Bank of Canada and Scotia Bank; new technology and methods to improve the levels of trade union membership in this sector. FIET Bank Secretary Philip Jennings was in attendance. It was agreed that the seminar formed the basis for inter- union co- operation in the region. technolog Mexico: Seminar 1983 to de qu sow no With the nationalisation of banks in Mexico in September 1982, the organisation of bank workers into trade unions became possible. The emerging unions are at present organised on a company basis in 44 of the 54 banks. The total workforce in the banking sector is about 140'000, of which the four major banks( Bancomer, Banamex, Banco Serfin and Banco Internacional) employ about half. FIET has made contact with the leaders of the unions and will be closely following developments. A FIET Seminar will be held in Mexico in September 1983 for these leaders, in co- operation with FIET's affiliate SNTISSSTE. 18558 Adiascq Isex a bels asw* zow to exew yeofondoes won to adosges dimonopas Je Boda of the IRO- FLET Tra then Regi 692 888 Issipoiondoad to dis -mers anoinu ods yd besgobs The first trade union and the SPAV Trade Section and ( AAVP) was held in Idqmaq s to a 125 ders bealasique als 28m T anolauionop adi 62 online bas pallide" no anime- A 124 COMMERCE TRADE SECTION bq sbiw bovisos to IM The Trade Section for Commercial Workers for Commercial Workers has a total membership of approximately 3'257'164 in 95 unions in 69 countries. has WORKING GROUP ON WORKING CONDITIONS .noiper sds ebrated its 10th anniversary in The Working Group met on 8 February 1980 in Geneva, in order to draft a new questionnaire on working conditions in commerce. Replies to this questionnaire form the basis for annual surveys on working conditions in the commercial sector. dw NEW TECHNOLOGY IN COMMERCE A FIET Working Group on New Technology in Commerce was established at a meeting in Geneva on 11 March 1980. The meeting, which was chaired by Bill Whatley( USDAW, Great Britain), examined the implications of computer based cash desk technology, point of sale terminals and other developments in the commercial sector in employment and working conditions. The views of the meeting were forwarded to the Trade Section Committee. On employment, a substantial threat to commercial jobs was seen from the uncontrolled use of laser scanning and article numbering systems which could be linked by computer to stock control and warehouse operations. Electronic funds transfer would also help accelerate the automation of shops. In the mail order sector, technological developments based around the television, telephone and home computer were likely to reduce the amount of traditional mail order business dramatically. In both these examples women's employment would be the most severely affected. On working conditions, a general reduction in the level of skills was already being observed through new cash desk technology and an increase in the pace of work was also a real possibility. It was also emphasised that the ergonomic aspects of new technology were of fundamental importance to the workers concerned and should be kept under close examination. adopted The meeting advised the FIET secretariat on the form of a questionnaire to be distributed to unions in the commerce sector, to enable FIET to obtain up- to- date information on the extent of technological change, its impact on workers and the policies being adopted by the unions themselves. known as Problems of structural and technological change in commerce and offices were discussed by a subcommittee of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers in Geneva on 12-22 January 1981. FIET published its conclusions in the form of a pamphlet. ack insuran for the che A EURO- FIET Seminar on" Retailing and Banking: The Technological Link" 125 was held in Brussels on 29-30 March 1983 to examine the growing links between the banking and retailing sectors and their implications for employees.( For further details, see Chapter on Technology). On 5-6 May 1983, a meeting was convened by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in order to discuss reports from various European research institutes on the impact of technological development on supermarkets in Ireland, Denmark, the Netherlands and France. The Commerce Trade Section Secretary spoke on the experiences of FIET affiliates concerning the introduction of new technologies in commerce and on FIET's policy on the matter.osmab yadr ads pmiwollol Jnemyofqme snumer to ame Το 20 e, you fsadmibe COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS Eava.ac anoideup pi eda dalw yazabilon beunidoo sleds bessage adeqiong edTeenvolg Replies from FIET affiliates to the ILO questionnaire on commercial travellers, which were requested by and forwarded to the ILO by the FIET Secretariat in Geneva, helped to underline the trade union views in the ILO world- wide report on commercial travellers, sent to FIET affiliates in the commercial sector in August 1980. EURO- FIET has established a sub- section for Commercial Travellers and in IRO- FIET there exists a separate Trade Section for Travelling Salesmen, known as SPAV. tomt das Liew es pix 0 During the period under review, EURO- FIET continued to exert pressure for an acceleration of the work of the European Commission towards the adoption of an EC Directive for Commercial Agents( independent), on which in effect depends effect depends the adoption of a proposition relating a salaried commercial representatives. Apart from EURO- FIET and the affiliates concerned regularly exerting pressure on the Commission and the governments concerned by means of circulars and letters, meetings between the Commission and the EURO- FIET Secretariat took place on 24 September 1980, 5 February 1981, 8 November 1982, 2 February 1983 and on 28 March 1983. The latter was also attended by John Gannon from UCTA/ ASTMS. yd bea do asiquo no shines prixub axedman ions 6. Retirement age In IRO- FIET, a meeting held in Argentina in June 1981 between officers of the IRO- FIET Trade Section for Travelling Salesmen( SPAV) and the then Regional Secretary, Elmer Foster, resulted in an intensified programme for commercial travellers. As a first step, representatives of the sub- section visited affiliates and protential affiliates throughout the region.de und 2 absxT do sbneps add 13, Humanisation of work, work The first trade union and professional educational seminar organised by the SPAV Trade Section and the Peruvian travelling salesmen association ( AAVP) was held in Lima, Peru from 23 to 27 August 1982. Fifty- six trade unionists from Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Venezuela participated. A second SPAV regional seminar was held was held in Cordoba, Argentina, from 11 to 15 October 1982. part 9 to 13. The cominar, which was hosted by the DCCGSU of Liberia, was part of a PIET programme for the English- speaking West, 126 COMMITTEE ON CROUPIERS 10 OPERETRO als i blod asw xol anoisoqmi zieds bas spillede bas prixned oda neswed The Section's Committee on Croupiers was established at a meeting in May 1978 in Nice, when working conditions of employees in gaming establishments in different countries were discussed and discussed and a six- point action programme was elaborated. to o dosg eda одах The third meeting of the Committee was held in Baden- Baden on 22-23 April 1980, under the chairmanship of Robert Freitag( GPA, Austria). Twenty- three delegates from 7 European countries attended the meeting. They demanded improved legal protection for casino employees and discussed systems of remuneration, consequences on employment following the introduction of slot machines, industrial democracy, reduction of working time in view of the special stress involved, health and ergonomic questions, as well as trade union organisation of casino employees. The participants expressed their continued solidarity with the employees of the Casino" Palais de la Méditerranée" in Nice, who had then been on strike for two years.syd рах od begled svenso mi s axelieved Istoremmo o sbiw- bizow OII The fourth meeting was held on 29-30 September 1981 in Divonne- les- Bains ( France) and in Geneva, under the chairmanship of Jacques Brière( FEC, France). The meeting was opened by FEC General Secretary André Montagne. Twenty- four delegates, mostly croupiers, representing 9'000 employees in 7 European countries, participated. They demanded employment and income security, as well as the improvement and humanisation of their working conditions, as outlined in the FIET action programme for employees in gaming establishments, which was revised by the Committee. The Committee expressed its continued full solidarity with former employees of the Casino" Palais de la Méditerranée" in Nice and the hope that they would soon find new employment in the gaming profession. On 11-14 January 1982, the Commerce Trade Section Secretary presented the survey on occupational stress of employees in gaming establishments and the FIET action programme for croupiers to German works council members during a seminar on croupiers organised by the HBV. TEA ere SHOP OPENING HOURS + Ismoips neds The question of shop opening hours continued to be a permanent item on the agenda of Trade Section Committee meetings. being by the union workers and the po themAn ILO expert group on the relationship between hours of work and shop and bank opening hours met in Geneva in May 1981. The group consisted of twelve experts from government, employers' and workers' organisations. Eleven of the twelve workers' organisations were FIET affiliates and the FIET secretariat serviced the workers' group. The workers' successful in ensuring that workers are to be consulted on the issue of shop and bank opening hours. The conclusions adopted by the expert group were circulated to all FIET affiliates concerned. A EURO- FIET Seminar on" Retailing and king: The Technological Link" 127 MULTINATIONAL COMMERCIAL COMPANIES sedertry Tattiato addowematteredbyedotoxins661926 The activities of the FIET Company Councils on C& A Brenninkmeijer, IKEA, Metro/ Makro, Quelle and Woolworth, activities with respect to other specific multinational commercial companies are ported in the Chapter on Multinational Companies. The Section has also been involved in many disputes with multinational companies, which are referred to in the Chapter on Solidarity. wishinsaardo wodisebut padomade indqmooth phiayisms reqeq boxpos -aidste asenieud bns anoin xed sex vi sydd wed with respe to technologists SEMINARS Asian cour being intr de sector of ies. In conformity with IT policies, de demanded that In each of the regions, but particularly in AFRO- FIET, ASIA- FIET and IRO- FIET, many seminars were held for commercial workers. These seminars are listed in the Chapter on Educational Activities.mint should c technology whic ade.( idxA02) N MEL sed AFRO FIET design of new systets so that the working environment is improved and health and safety hazards elimi The AFRO- FIET Commerce Trade Section represents approximately 142'821 members in 17 unions in 15 countries. onsesanos- El.cork ndod Trade Section for Commercial Workers noloA BIXOW THIS da to nois xow basqobs med pijem od bobas note 98 по During the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference held in Nairobi on 13-17 July 1981, the AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Commercial Workers was formed. G. Sammy Muhanji( Kenya) was elected as Chairman. After a long discussion on hours of work and shop opening hours, the Committee established priorities for the work programme of the section as follows: THIYAIRAted vho damol. Working time bas Basin2. Shop opening hours chang3. Weekly working hours/ period of notice. 4. Length and allocation of holidays On w5. Technology a the Conference de for 6. Retirement age and pensions stand7. Job security/ redundancy 2008. Education and training. 9. Part- time work 10. Women workers The 11. Multinationals 001 accobsbeen dd bs 1000 of adds denisps ed that salaries and med dependents aid that xadasoodsay 100mb ns: siaysIsM pasne ni vlauben 2 ebsxT ya TI- AI2A s bns sone was 12. Trade union unity and right to negotiation Sect13. Humanisation of work, work environment 8914. Safety, fire safetyiv ras yd bexisdonotacea prinego edT do 15. Promotion to stalnim telo pod mixGyd bessexbbs asw a IZA dsid V.A bodomsme 11226 naleysIAM. TEXT eds to evilsin bas gdu as of Regional Seminars ansH bas Eighteen participants from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone took part in a seminar for commercial workers held in Monrovia, Liberia, from 9 to 13 February 1981. The seminar, which was hosted by the DCCGSU of Liberia, was part of a FIET programme for the English- speaking West xow 128 African area. The participants drew up recommendations concerning different aspects of working conditions in the framework of the FIET World Action Programme. ADH An area seminar for employees in commerce was held in Maseru, Lesotho, on 10-14 May 1982. It was attended by 26 participants from affiliates in Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. The broad theme of the seminar was" The Distributive Worker in Southern Africa". background paper analysing the major companies active in the distributive sector in the area, their working conditions and business statistics, was later published by the Secretariat.ries attended the meeting. They dem ion for casino sed ded BA ces on employment idud demn аллитите ng the dose a - ASIA FIET 生 The ASIA- FIET Commerce Trade Section represents approximately 503'019 members in 17 unions in 10 countries. The Chairman of the Trade Section is Jim Maher( SDA, Australia). A Trade Section Committee ( France) and in Geneva, under the chatzdanob During the 3rd ASIA- FIET Ordinary Conference in Singapore on 17-21 July 1980, the Commerce Trade Section Committee met to discuss the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme. The FIET Commerce Trade Section Secretary attended the meeting. The Committee adopted work programmes, giving priority to surveys of working conditions, including shop working and opening hours, progress in collective bargaining, the impact of technological change and action on multinational companies. The conclusions of the meeting reflected a great interest of the Asian Trade Section in the activities of the EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section and the need for an extensive exchange of information. The ASIA- FIET Conference endorsed the Committee's conclusions and adopted a statement of support concerning the fight of the trade unions in New Zealand against attempts to extend shop trading hours. and the PIET act Trade Section Conference Condoet.2 enotaneq bas eps Jasma yousbauber\ ype dot. From 30 November to 4 December 1981, two Conferences took place simultaneously in Penang, Malaysia: an ASIA- FIET Commerce Trade Section Conference and an ASIA- FIET Industry Trade Section Conference. These Conferences assembled 53 delegates representing 650'000 members in the commerce and industry sectors.o ydinu noing abs1.SE ivate dow, xxow to noisinsuH.EI The opening session, chaired by ASIA- FIET Vice- President John P. Maynes, was addressed by Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Chief Minister of Penang; Katsuichi Yamamoto, ASIA- FIET President; A.V. Kathiah, ASIA- FIET Vice- President and representative of the FIET Malaysian affiliates, as well as by George Chua, ASIA- FIET Regional Secretary, and Hans J. Schwass, FIET Secretary for Regional Activities. Harry Ortmann, DAG, addressed delegates on" industrial democracy". The themes" trade union rights"," trade unions and employment policies" and" political and economic developments influencing the environment for trade unions and collective bargaining" were debated in plenary sessions.expoq THI s to Jing asw sixedid 129 The Commerce Trade Section Conference was chaired by Joe de Bruyn ( Australia) and was attended by 33 delegates, representing some 440'000 trade unionists in 15 unions in 9 Asian countries. Lucille Lim ( Malaysia) was elected Conference Secretary. The Conference reviewed. collective agreements and working conditions in the Asian commerce sector and adopted a work programme covering technological change; multinational companies; reduction of working time; part- time work; health and safety at work; shop opening hours; commercial travellers; women; youth; professional and managerial staff. With respect to technological change, the Conference noted that new technology was being introduced in the commerce sector in a number of Asian countries. In conformity with FIET policies, it demanded that there should be full consultation and agreement reached between unions and employers before any decision to introduce new technology was taken and that this process of consultation and prior agreement should continue during all phases of the application of technological change. The conclusions further stated:" Affiliates should resist all forms of new technology which dehumanise or downgrade the quality of work. Trade unions should be involved fully in the design of new systems so that the working environment is improved and health and safety hazards eliminated".no od( I): bobloeb seda dos 9100t of pinT Badet Space Grafedsbequ od( S) 10801 al enolaibroo parow no evitus As to part- time work, the Conference demanded that the ratio of parttime to full- time workers should be regulated by collective agreements for each working establishment. On multinational companies, the Conference underlined the importance for FIET affiliates to exercise the rights to organise and to collective bargaining, according to ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98, which must also be applied to Free Trade Zones( Export Processing Zones). Rex Uitbmy odome In connection with shop opening hours, the Conference urged that any attempt to extend permitted opening hours should be firmly opposed, and demanded consultation with workers on the question of establishing or changing the pattern of opening hours. On working conditions, the Conference declared that salaries and wages for ordinary hours of work must be sufficient to provide a reasonable standard of living for a worker and his/ her dependants and that planned regular overtime should not be accepted as necessary whilst capable unemployed workers are available to work. bas 839 increasing tendency observed in some countr The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' was elected to nominate the President of the ASIA- FIET Commerce Trade Section.on work tow to keep Association of Australia and( 4) EURO FIET nexed ed dose al sevoloms sits not aysb sex owd S on The EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section represents approximately 1'522'015 members in 37 unions in 24 countries. The Chairman of the Trade Section Committee is Karel Boeykens( SETCA, Belgium). Debembbroso He did laved end Issqgs of 130 Trade Section Committee tieto S6s yd T During the period under review, the Committee met three times( including a brief session held immediately after the Trade Section Conference).M) toba 7th meeting: The Committee met in Brussels on 25-26 September 1980, under the chairmanship of Lord Allen. A resolution was adopted supporting the Spanish affiliate FETC- UGT in their conflict with Woolworth Espanola. The Committee reiterated FIET's firm opposition to the introduction of late night opening and extension of the trading week. The Committee examined the results of survey on the evolution of working conditions, new technology and shop opening hours. The survey on working. conditions compared for the first time conditions for men and women performing the same work in the same circumstances. It revealed that salary differences between men and women still existed in several European countries. The The Committee decided to take up up those cases. Reports were adopted on the activities of the FIET multinational company councils for C& A Brenninkmeijer, Metro/ Makro, Quelle and Woolworth, and on the working groups for croupiers and new technology in commerce. inile abissed ydelse bas daised bas bevoqui al tomnosivne pasow Turning to future activities, the Committee decided:( 1) ( 1) to conduct a survey on working conditions in 1980%;( 2) to up- date the survey to be published on technology and employment in commerce;( 3) to continue the survey on shop opening hours;( 4) to establish a FIET company council for the Swedish furniture firm IKEA;( 5) to seek a meeting with the European Employers' Grouping FIGED, and( 6) to press for the elaboration of the EEC directive for the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to commercial travellers. Karel Boeykens was elected Chairman of the Committee in succession to Lord Allen, who retired. Stig Malmström was elected Vice- Chairman. The Committee meeting was followed by a press conference on the effects of technology on the employment of commercial workers. 8th meeting: The Committee met in Hamburg on 21-22 October 1981, under the chairmanship of Karel Boeykens. Reports were examined dealing with working conditions, working time, new technology, shop opening hours, international regulations for multinational companies, specific international commercial groupings, croupiers, the EC, and commercial travellers. A declaration was adopted reconfirming opposition to the introduction of late night opening and the extension of the trading week: des ence and an ASIA- FIET Indust Trade Section ference These Confer"... The Committee demands 1. that shops be closed sddedenimon of betools asw .gold98 The ope a) on Saturdays from noon onwards ice President John P. Maynes, was ab) all day Sundays Chong Bu Chief Minister of Penang Katulchi c) at night and in the late evening during the week, and presentative of the FIET Malaysian fil and Ce 2. two free days for the employee in each week, to be taken consecutively." dent as tha The activities of the FIET company councils for various multinational commercial companies were discussed. In addition, the Committee decided to appeal to Marks and Spencer for an end to the curtailment of workers' 131 rights in their establishments in the United Kingdom and France. The Committee requested the EC Commission for work to be continued on the law relating to commercial agents and commercial travellers. A proposal was accepted to hold a meeting during 1982 on working conditions of hairdressers. Preparations for the Trade Section Conference were also discussed. needed subsed THIS psiq good prijem s S8еI dois et no In addition, the FIET study" Commercial Workers and New Technology" was adopted by the Committee. This study surveys the types of technology currently in use and projected over the next few years in the retail, wholesale and mail order sectors, the jobs most affected and the possible implications for employment, working conditions, and health and safety. It is based on replies to a questionnaire distributed in the second half of 1980 to selected FIET affiliates organising commercial workers; it was later updated until April 1981.bms paidsem si babaedde Πολ 9th meeting: The newly elected Trade Section Committee met briefly following the 3rd Commerce Trade Section Conference, Section Conference, on 24 November 1982 and, based on the Conference decisions, adopted a work programme. A meeting of the comm in June 1981 in con Trade Section Conference is ed on for The 3rd EURO- FIET Trade Section Conference of Commercial Workers met on 23-24 November 1982 in Brussels. The Conference, which was chaired by Karel Boeykens( SETCA, Belgium), was attended by 201 participants from 27 unions in 20 countries, representing a total of over 1.5 million commercial workers in Europe. Guest speakers at the Conference included Commissioner Ivor Richard, Ivor Richard, member of the European Commission, and Michael Bell of the International Labour Organisation. The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation was represented by its General Secretary Charles Ford, and the European Trade Union Confederation by Antonio Miniuti. Representatives of various EC divisions were also present. Duodaawo bud 33 missbad dal Jeid The central theme of the Conference was" Technological and Structural Change in the Commerce Sector- Advantages and Risks for the Workers". The Conference demanded top priority for job security and job creation in collective agreements. It also demanded that the introduction of new technologies should be brought under trade union control, by the conclusion of technology agreements. It adopted a resolution condemning the increasing tendency observed in some countries to keep shops open on Sunday and later in the evening. An action plan was adopted covering( 1) future activities on multinational companies;( 2) co- operation with the European Commission;( 3) work towards the adoption of the EEC directive on commercial travellers, and( 4) surveys of the employment and working conditions of commercial workers, casino employees and hairdressers. ns yd bewollo asw aid.901110 alea8u18 Ta13-20 The Conference expressed solidarity with SETCA in its negotiations for a framework agreement on employment creation in the department store sector, and with the call for a general strike on 30 November and 7 December 1982 by the Belgian trade union movement to protest against increasing unemployment and cuts in social security benefits. 132 Karel Boeykens was re- elected Chairman of the Trade Section Committee and Stig Malmström( Hf, Sweden) was re- elected Vice- Chairman. mmoo Hairdressers zot and asw abied beaaubatb On 19 March 1982, a meeting took place at FIET headquarters between Kauko Suhonen and Jan Furstenborg from Liikeliitto, Finland, Arnold Hausen, President of the European Organisation for Hairdressers, the FIET General Secretary and the Commerce Trade Section Secretary in order to discuss future FIET activities for hairdressers. The annual meeting of the European Organisation for Haidressers was held on 26-27 April 1982 in Vienna. The FIET Commerce Trade Section Secretary attended the meeting and discussed the possibilities of closer cooperation between FIET and the Organisation, as well as its eventual integration into FIET. The President of the Organisation was invited to attend the 20th FIET World Congress as an observer. de European Commission Turning to future activities, the ittee decided:( 1) to conduct a In addition to intensive activities in the field of commercial travellers( see above), the EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section sought the collaboration of the European Commission in the following areas: ( 8) Commerce and Distribution Division: A meeting with Jacques Bernard of the Commerce and Distribution Division of the Directorate General Internal Market of the EC took place in Brussels on 12 October 1979 to discuss the creation by the Division of an Advisory Committee on Trade and Distribution, and in order to ensure that should such a Committee be created, there would be appropriate trade union representation. Other meetings took place on 24 November 1982 and on 2 February 1983 with this Division to discuss contacts between the Advisory Committee on Trade and Distribution, which had in the meantime been established but without trade union representation. were FIGED: Following the dissolution of the employers' organisation COCCEE, there remained only one European employers' organisation for the commerce sector: FIGED, the International Federation of Retail Distributors. In order to contact FIGED via the EC Commission, aiming at the establishment of a joint committee" Commerce", meetings were held between representatives of the EURO- FIET secretariat and Mr. de Wind, Joint Committees Division of the Directorate General Social Affairs of the EC, on 5 October 1979, and with Mr. L. Wallijn, Chief of this Division, on 12 October 1979 in Brussels.eqo( S) - mop Isnoiden exellenfato no evited to notiqoba arid abiewo drow An exchange of views took place on 5 February 1981 between the General Secretary of FIGED, the Commerce Trade Section Secretary and the Secretary of of the EURO- FIET Brussels Office. This was followed by an exchange of letters and further meetings on 22 November 1982 between the Commerce Trade Section Secretary and Hermanus van Zonneveld and Sheila Hanna, and on 4 February 1983 and 5 April 1983 with H. van Zonneveld and Brigitte Favarel of the Commission. 133 IRO FIE TECTION FOR SALARIED EMPLOYEES IN INDUSTRY The IRO- FIET Commerce Trade Section, known as SPEC, represents approximately 1'089'309 members in 24 unions in 15 countries. The President of the Trade Section is Juan Antonio Giraldo( CGEC, Argentina). A bixow T approximately 1'987* 134 in Trade Section Committee 530 to 31sted no bebradas ebsx 1mm ed, SBI dap#I A meeting of the Commerce Trade Section Committee was held on 23 November 1979 in Caracas, prior to the 4th IRO- FIET Congress. The Committee discussed structural questions, future activities, and elected the Executive officers. Juan Antonio Giraldo( CGEC, Argentina) was confirmed as President of the Trade Section. with other IMP has been the FIET Rank Xerox Trade section work and the implementation of the trade section programme for commercial workers and the other trade sections were discussed during the IRO- FIET Executive Committee meeting on 22 November 1980 in Brasilia. In the of Civil Air Transport disco have with A meeting of the Commerce Trade Section Committee was held in Argentina in June 1981, in conjunction with an international seminar for commercial workers. The Committee discussed current developments in commerce in the IRO- FIET region and approved the holding of seminars in 1982 in Peru, Columbia and Venezuela. At its meeting on 15-16 February 1982, the IRO- FIET Executive Committee adopted the report of the Commerce Trade Section and approved the proposed educational programme for commercial workers for 1982. The programme included a regional seminar and board meeting, as well as six national seminars and two area seminars for the commercial travellers' sub- section. view of with be es to se field. significant progress con The Commerce Trade Section Committee met again in August 1982 in Cartagena, Colombia, in conjunction with a seminar for commercial workers. Two resolutions were adopted, the first expressing solidarity with the commercial workers of the United States, and the second urging the coordinators of seminars of the Commerce Trade Section to propagate throughout Latin America the problems of commercial workers in the United States. A lution rights of Another meeting of the Commerce Trade Section Committee was held in Panama on 17 May 1983, in conjunction with the 5th IRO- FIET Congress. The meeting elected a new reduced Executive Board, discussed the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme and adopted an action programme for 1983 to 1987, covering trade union rights, multinational companies, comparative analyses of collective agreements and working conditions, vehicles for the implementation of the action programme, the organisation of new members, and education and training programmes. this question has been Regional Seminars A one- week international seminar for commercial workers took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina in June 1981. It was attended by trade union leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Stio Malmstrom 134 of the I Topics included trade union rights, multinational companies, social security legislation, FIET activities for commercial workers and the FIET World Action Programme. Elmer Foster, the then Regional Secretary, Alan Cory, then Assistant Regional Secretary, and Edil Artegoitia attended on behalf of IRO- FIET. place at FIET Kauko Suhonen and Jan Parstenborg from Liikel ween In August 1982, the Commerce Trade Section organised a seminar in Peru from 2 to 6 August; a seminar in Cartagena, Colombia, from 9 to 13 August, and a Caribbean regional seminar in Georgetown, Guyana, from 15 to 21 August. The latter was attended by 44 participants and also included bank and insurance workers.nd atter bibendofse Bingen atomibod tot attoose the silentemes - paisub silies Exhibidasw settimmo noidosa sbsIT 90x9mm eds to potom A * 20 zenie Isnoldsmedal as diw noidnutno neer enut ni I Isodomi addentro debeadbo Jason me the pond bevoies Badnost collaboration of the European Commission inleddewis immo sought do av- ORI S8 yosude 01-21 no pridom at JA Can bevonds D Berthotion2Debonds won Jacques obdob and and in order to ensure that uch a Cold created, there would be appropriate trade union representation. Other cabiéehañobiecouT 100 care patchpossentalobasada batin eds 30 arrow Isfoxemmoo adapagong 03 noite sbsat soxmmed to examines to exodenbro00 PED Podistic thatokeobutton and gameday astmaanisicu there remained only one European employers organisation.60036U merce sector: FIGED, the International Federation of Retail Distribumirablad esa obattleme HT anoliboo erdespor moitos add to modneme qui ad xol asfoidov An exchangexpogitate pdecaoidsdubbelbe ambronto po Secretary of FIGED, the Commerce Trade Section Secretary and the Secretary of the EURO- FIET Brussels Office This was followed by an exchange of letters and further meetings on 22 November Commerce Trade Section Secretary and Hermanus van Zonneveld and тория saq xayA969eidede witho Rebel bed Com 1001801 enutni smidexAsisi Ieb x6M Bleusenev bas yaupuxu xesidues in morebsel 135 discus TRADE SECTION FOR SALARIED EMPLOYEES IN INDUSTRY gard adyidqa srkbpsogtsbdua edd no drow a THI 30 vald and bevlovah JI.axsey to sedmon Revo THIS vd bedsxodsle need sved doinw asigioning -nuoo ni anoinu obat yd sau sol nemesis svijosilop lebom sanksio TRABEWOHC Pipsib s basedsupebant at moldsiais ed old not The Trade Section for Salaried Employees has a total membership of approximately 1'987'134 in 81 unions in 53 countries.iseb xibnoqqs 10 19 exew frem enoinu COOPERATION WITH OTHER ITS'S OVE acted tary David Coa qa During the period under review, the Trade Section has made strenuous efforts to build up close working relationships with other ITS's. The IMF has been represented at meetings of the FIET Rank Xerox Company Council as observers, and discussions are continuing on how to streng- P then cooperation in relation to this company. The FIET General Secretary and Industry Trade Section Secretary attended the IMF's White Collar Workers Advisory Committee in Stockholm in November 1980. In the field of Civil Air Transport, discussions have taken place with the International Transport Workers' Federation about FIET participation in their activities. Discussions took place in August 1982 with the International T Graphical Workers' Federation also on cooperation concerning new technology. FIET was represented at the 90th anniversary celebration of the IMF in June 1983 by the General Secretary. The Industry Trade Section Committee has consistently sought to Js operate with all other international trade secretariats and industry committees organising in the various industrial sectors on a pragmatic basis, recognising that some FIET affiliates are also affiliated to other ITS's, while others are not. While not all ITS's have adopted as positive a view of cooperation with FIET as those mentioned earlier, significant progress continues to be made in this field. The EURO- PIET Trade together 1'632'026 26 eing EMPLOYEE INVENTORS' RIGHTS ep During the period under review, attempts have continued to be made to persuade the ILO to adopt an international instrument protecting the rights of the employee inventor. A resolution drafted by FIET was submitted by ICFTU worker delegates to the 65th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva in 1980. This resolution did not receive priority and was not discussed. A similar resolution was put to and adopted by the 8th session of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers, which met in Geneva in January 1981. There is, unfortunately, little evidence that active work in support of T an international instrument is going on within the ILO, although a short comparative study on Employee Inventors' Rights was published in the International Labour Review in 1980. A possible meeting of experts on this question has been included in the ILO's Programme of Activities for 1984-85. The other main activity in the field of intellectual property was the A publication in 1981 of the Trade Union Guide to Employee Inventors' Rights. This document is written in easy to understand language for use 136 by union representatives, and gives an outline of the main issues involved, the history of FIET's work on the subject and the policy principles which have been elaborated by FIET over a number of years. It contains a model collective agreement for use by trade unions in countries where legislation is inadequate, and a diagram explaining how an ideal Employee Inventors' Law should operate. It also contains a short appendix dealing with the increasingly important question of the copyright of computer software. Large numbers of this document were printed and distributed to unions and it was favourably reviewed in a number of specialist publications in the Intellectual Property field. August and a Cari MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES ed a 2To alw ag ebru boliq ex prixxow 92olo qu bilud of axolle A report on the activities of the FIET Rank Xerox Company Council is I given in the Chapter on Multinational Companies. brs Bado es lionu ymsqmos elds of noisier ni noisegood neds 16110 Edw bebodd molde sbext yadaubal bas 98 osbext blett ed I 0801 sdmevol ni mionbloota al settimo roalb AFRO FIET - по sosiq nede svad anolasuoaib#zogans A Livio to xted to a doods noidsxebet axexxow drogansT Isnoldsn The AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Salaried to Employees in Industrys represents approximately 25'972 members in 8 unions in 8 countries. YI ed to noisele sexevins does as bedesexe asw Tai ypolon During the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference held in Nairobi on 13-17 July I 1981, the AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Salaried Employees in Industry was formed. Ben Edjah( Ghana) was elected as Chairman. After a discussion on r the situation regarding professional and managerial staff, it was agreed that efforts should be made to recruit these categories of staff. The following priority areas were identified: 1 moe ad prieinpo eland as betcobs evsd a 2TI IIs Jon elldw.tones axedido elidw' TI redo 1. Social security cod: as T81 daw noisegood to waiv s evidiaoq welv 2. Safety .bisit aid at ebsm ed of sound expoxq Jnsolingia 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Technological change Education and training Working environment Redundancy/ job security Housing Trade union rights even ат THAT Retirement Jasmuiden Isaoltsmen as Jqobs of OII ed absuaxeq Multinationals moose A.10dnevni savolams ads to add or to notesse 20 end of asspeleb rexrow UTDI yd bestimdua don bib noldulosez sir.08er ni svene i odel Isnoids - of dog as nodulo alimie A beaagoaib jon asw bas vairog eviso81 ASIA FIET Immo yoalvb4 QII add to moisasa d38 syd be gobs bas 1801 Vismat e avened now som The ASIA- FIET Trade Section for Salaried Employees in Industry rep- T resents approximately 121'942 members in 15 unions in 7 countries. as ed: nz bedelIduq esw addiя sevolom no ybuja ovite I During the period under review the Chairman of the Trade Section was I Neil Smith( FCUA, Australia). ont need esd moljasup aids 28-4821 A meeting of the ASIA- FIET Industry Trade Section was held during the T Third ASIA- FIET Conference in Singapore in July 1980. The Committee dug 980 sau xol apsupas! basdexobnu od vase a new al moob aid.adpя 137 discussed the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme and adopted a work programme.onf 160 To dow TRADE SECTION CONFERENCE bebusal beaaubaib anoidup sed ubi bei The ASIA- FIET Trade Section Conference for Salaried Employees in Industry was held in Penang, Malaysia, from 30 November to 4 December 1981. It was attended by 20 delegates from 7 unions in 4 Asian countries. Neil Smith( FCUA, Australia) was elected Chairman of the Conference and P. Kamalam( RRISU, Malaysia) acted as Conference secretary. FIET Industry Trade Section Secretary David Cockroft represented the FIET head office. Sectio besa I II II mo Discussion took place in the trade section conference on working conditions/ collective agreements; technology; working time; health and safety, and multinational companies. Joint sessions with the Commerce Section Conference dealt with certain subjects of general concern: trade union rights; industrial democracy, and employment policies. B The trade section adopted a detailed set of conclusions on many of these subjects and a work programme. The work programme urged the ASIA- FIET and FIET Secretariats to increase the flow of information between affiliates on major collective agreements, to provide detailed information on request about multinational companies operating in the ASIA- FIET region, and to step up assistance for trade union education courses dealing with new technology. Neil Smith was also reelected Chairman of the Trade Section for the period until the next Conference. hot bed weed Bed Hwy velo od besxps as I sey edd ne Multinational c mal companies must als the Committee attention, on, the Co EURO FIET - 16 VSVIDS s to alasd eds the eting of the PIST Rank Xerox Courge The EURO- FIET Trade Section for Salaried Employees in Industry groups together 1'632'026 employees from 29 trade unions in 19 countries. 66% of these employees are office staff; 25% are technicians, and 9% are foremen. 19 Ibnoo epted 03 bobbed bluoda anoisq The Chairman of the Trade Section was Tudor Thomas( APEX, Great Britain) until November 1982, when he was replaced by Heinz Vogler( GPA, Austria). age bed TRADE SECTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS Geneva, 16-17 October 1979 s beni The meeting was attended by representatives of 13 affiliated organisations from 10 countries. The Committee discussed the follow up to the Trade Section Conference. Three of the items discussed at the Conference were selected for special priority: the evolution of working conditions; employment perspectives; and the reduction of working time. The Committee adopted a statement" Employment Perspectives and the Reduction of Working Time", which was subsequently distributed to all EURO- FIET affiliates. The Committee also discussed developments on multinational 138 companies and welcomed the formation of the FIET Rank Xerox Company Council, which had held its inaugural meeting one month earlier. The Committee also decided that the secretariat should carry out research work on the impact of office technology amongst salaried employees in industry. Other questions discussed included job classification, salaried inventors' rights and occupational pensions. A proposal that FIET should carry out a study on asset formation by workers was, however, not adopted by the Committee. Brussels, 23-24 September 1980 Vie ( boo bivad oled sex Vidaubat The meeting was attended by representatives of 13 affiliated organisations from 11 countries. The Committee discussed the evolution of working conditions amongst salaried employees in industry and took note that the response of affiliates to the 1980 questionnaire had not been very good. The Committee discussed a preliminary study on occupational pensions, which had been carried out by the secretariat, and agreed that the work should be expanded and published. The Committee received reports on multinational companies, and discussed the draft of a pamphlet on employee inventors' rights( dealt with elsewhere in this report). On employment perspectives, the Committee discussed a document prepared by the secretariat and held a detailed discussion with a representative of the European Trade Union Institute on future prospects for salaried employees in Europe. It was generally agreed that the employment outlook was bad and was deteriorating rapidly, and that FIET o affiliates should exert the maximum pressure on governments to return to full employment policies. On technology, the Committee discussed and approved a draft study on office technology which had been prepared on the basis of a survey carried out earlier in the year. It was agreed to publish the study. Du Geneva, 16-17 December 1981 no The meeting was attended by representatives of 10 affiliated organisations from 8 countries. The Committee discussed the annual survey on the evolution of working conditions and agreed to publish the 1981 Survey. The Committee also considered a separate document on the future of working conditions surveys. It decided that one or two extra occupations should be added to the current five; that general surveys of the working conditions should be continued; that the questionnaire as amended should be kept consistent in future years; and that one or two key subjects should be selected should be selected for special in- depth studies. The Committee received a report of developments on intellectual property within the EC and ILO. It discussed an enlarged version of the secretariat's study on pensions and decided that this should form the basis Thof a report to the Trade Section Conference in November 1982. It examreined a number of case studies on the application of new technology based on the introduction of Computer Aided Design; word processing, and data De processing in various countries, and agreed that these studies be distributed to affiliates at a later date. The Committee received a report on current developments within the OECD, ILO, UN and EC on multinationals and discussed the work of the Rank Xerox Company Council, A including the Day of Action which had been held on 7 October 1981. The Th Committee also chose the agenda and theme of the 1982 Trade Section Conference and allocated rapporteurs to the various items. Herbert 139 Thierron, General Secretary of the European Metalworkers' Federation attended the meeting as a guest. He discussed industrial policy in the metalworking sectors and ways of strengthening cooperation between the add beaaexbbs xo adol brux two organisations. Caracas in nepogonu no future o до Geneva, 22-23 February 1983 and deci The meeting was attended by representatives from 16 affiliated unions in 11 countries, and was chaired by Heinz Vogler( GPA, Austria). The meeting examined the conclusions which had been referred to it by the 3rd Industry Trade Section Conference held in Brussels in November 1982, and adopted a work programme for the period leading up to the next Trade Section Conference. The Congress elected rs and The Committee approved a timetable for the publication of the Annual Survey on Working Conditions, which it suggested should become the centrepiece of the Trade Section's research work. In addition, it authorised the carrying out of special in- depth surveys, the first of which will examine the effects of technological and organisational change in industry on the skills required, grading, salary levels, etc. of a selected number of industrial white collar jobs. The Committee also decided to devote greater attention to specific technologies. It therefore agreed to carry out a study on the effects on jobs of CAD/ CAM( Computer Aided Design and Manufacture) in the coming year. Further technologies would subsequently be identified for similar treatment. A meeting of trade union experts on CAD/ CAM would be held later this year, followed by a detailed survey of affiliated unions. Love palaise and hematol to no azot esmolqib bestmpooes Multinational companies must also continue to be a major focus of FIET's attention, the Committee stressed. It reviewed experiences with the multinational office equipment company Rank Xerox and agreed to hold another meeting of the FIET Rank Xerox Council later this year. For other multinational companies, it was felt that ad hoc meetings( rather than permanent councils) might be desirable. These should be organised in co- operation with the relevant industrial ITS's and European industry committees. As a step towards identifying companies where such activities could be undertaken, the Committee agreed to carry out a survey of membership of the Trade Section in key multinationals. ( MAD GAD) AUTOUMA CMA MOISTU MAD CAD to blast ed TRADE SECTION CONFERENCE EM MUS mox axqxs to pridem A 88e enut OƐ no aleasure ni sosiq dood The EURO- FIET Trade Section Conference for Salaried Employees in Industry met in Brussels on 23-24 November 1982. The Conference was attended by 121 participants from 18 unions in 13 countries, representing a total of 1.6 million salaried employees in Europe. The opening session of the Conference was addressed by Hubert Thierron, General Secretary of the European Metalworkers' Federation( EMF), who pointed out that although there were differences in union structures for salaried employees in various European countries, the seriousness of the current economic crisis and the increasing threat posed by multinational companies made it vital to overcome these differences and work together. This view was strongly endorsed by the Conference delegates. The Conference held discussions on its central theme of Full Employment, New 140 Technology and Working Time, as well as on the evolution of working conditions, ergonomic and work organisation problems with Visual Display Units, multinational companies, pensions, and industrial democracy. Two other guests addressed the Conference: Peter Coldrick of the ETUC spoke on Industrial Policies, and John Morley of the European Commission spoke on the work of the European Community to combat unemployment. Heinz Vogler( GPA, Austria) was elected Chairman of the Trade Section to succeed Tudor Thomas( APEX, Great Britain) who had been Chairman of the Trade Section, with only a brief interruption, for the past 22 years. Delegates at the Conference expressed their particular appreciation to Tudor for his long and successful service in the Trade Section. The new Vice- Chairman elected by the Trade Section Committee was Roy Grantham ( APEX). working MEETING ON SHOP FLOOR SUPERVISORY STAFF IN INDUSTRY 190 In response to a decision taken at the 1981 meeting of the EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section Committee, a special meeting dealing with the problems of shop floor supervisory staff in industry( foremen, etc.) took place in Brussels on 23 November 1982. Representatives of 8 unions from 7 European countries took part in the meeting, which was the first of its kind. The meeting stressed that effective trade union organisation was necessary if supervisors were to retain an important position in their enterprises and if their jobs and conditions were to be protected. The meeting recommended that FIET should pursue future activities on six key subjects: job security; fair working conditions; the avoidance of downgrading of supervisory jobs; the establishment of recognised diplomas for the position of foreman; continuous retraining in new technology and human relations skills; and the clear definition of supervisors' rights and responsibilities. It was suggested that a further meeting be held to examine these problems in depth, that the papers which had been prepared by affiliated unions should be published, and that a special section on industrial supervisors should be drafted for inclusion in the FIET Action Programme on Professional and Managerial Staff. The meeting was chaired by Tudor Thomas( APEX, Great Britain). of wo MEETING ON COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE( CAD/ CAM) surveys Lonnaire A meeting of experts from EURO- FIET affiliates in the field of CAD/ CAM took place in Brussels on 30 June 1983. Its purpose was to approve the guidelines for a FIET study on the effects of CAD/ CAM on employment and working conditions. Some 22 participants, including representatives of other ITS's attended the meeting. ba sed IRO FIET The IRO- FIET Trade Section for Industry and Tourism( FIETPIT) represents approximately 207'194 members in 29 unions in 19 countries. During the period under review, the President of the Trade Section was Luis E. Martin( Colombia) and the Secretary General Tomás Yanguez 141 by Carlos Roldán ( Panama). The latter was replaced in May 1981 by ( Argentina). The IRO- FIET Trade Section for Industry and Tourism held a meeting in Caracas in conjunction with the IRO- FIET Congress( November 1979). The Section elected officers and decided on its future work programme, including surveys on working conditions in the sector. TRADE SECTION CONFERENCE The IRO- FIET Trade Section Conference for Industry and Tourism was held in Panama on 17 May 1983, in conjunction with the 5th IRO- FIET Congress. The Congress elected officers and decided on a work programme, placing emphasis on stronger unionisation, improvements in wages and social security, equal opportunities, greater solidarity and intensified educational activities. The Conference proposed that four regional seminars for the Industry and Tourism should be held: the first in Argentina, with participation from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay; the second in Colombia, with participation from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela; the third in Panama, with participation from Canada, Central America, Mexico and the United States; and the fourth in Brazil, with participation from Brazil, Curaçao, pr Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Surinam. is ns of anoinu Is noqu bellso od dołdw ni sabba to noldouboxes of pnibsel anotakoeb to adeqan Lin ni bevlov Insurers PRsebnetdain dala..anthodistus spee Insurance Federation( ICIF), date back to 1980 and have the po Y astiese .( nebowe noo8 BWH STA opi- AIBA) TT- xeps.ITt( ILs618 TOOTH- 01) de employers as members, fosev Prévoyance Sociale noke obatbatt abbia and the Volksfürsor 62081 AhBomody add tbd and become dada agbawosh 98k ShopAived duod sibog recognition by the association and that FIET should be more closely involved with the ities at 20 level. There was a cl bre bolso, basasuant to noidseisoist and abzswOJ Isnotismium nk noisoq notno obex ano Івпо at 1910 In Brussels on 19 August 1980, FIET representatives estqua of the AECE. It was agreed that FIEL and the Association should continue basappauentagon common 2000444gpoor s aswedanolos de bait son Isboa I 142 con Uni INSURANCE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE TRADE SECTION( shing organisation problems with Visualpy sed the and industrial democracy. Two Peter Coldrick of the ETUC spoke GENERAL Бле em out at no bebloeb bas axsolito bedoele noite The membership and activities of the FIET Trade Section for Insurance and Social Insurance Workers have continued to expand during the period 1979-1983. At present, the Trade Section has a total membership of approximately 716'280 in 78 unions in 59 countries. प्रय The strength of FIET in insurance and social insurance was acknowledged in 1981, when FIET organised the first World Conference of Insurance and Social Insurance Workers, which was held in Lisbon. 289 ade no atasdoms Isupe FIET WORLD CONFERENCE OF INSURANCE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE WORKERS noldsoube The first FIET World Conference of Insurance and Social Insurance Workers took place in Lisbon on 13-14 October 1981 and was attended by more than 150 participants from all regions of FIET. The Conference was addressed by the Minister of Finance, Dr. João Salqueiro, who spoke of the forthcoming integration of Portugal into the European Community. The General Secretary of the UGT- P, Torres Couto, also made a welcoming address in which he called upon all unions to ensure that they were involved in all aspects of decisions leading to the introduction of new technology. Guests from the ILO, EEC, Department of Labour and the Portuguese National Insurance Institute were also in attendance. In addition to a Conference Chairman, four Vice- Chairmen were elected to represent each of the regions of FIET: Chairman- A. Hubschmid( SKV, Switzerland); Vice- Chairmen- I.C. Diouf( AFRO- FIET, FENECBAF, Senegal); A. Tan Hwa Soon( ASIA- FIET, SIEU, Singapore); Faria de Freitas ( IRO- FIET, CONTEC, Brazil); T. Lagerström( EURO- FIET, FTF, Sweden). rial Staf A. During the two days discussion, the Conference examined a number of issues of concern to insurance workers, namely new technology, working conditions, wage determination, multinationals, insurance agents, industrial democracy and insurance co- operatives. The Conference participants unanimously adopted a conclusion on new technology demanding the right for trade unions to negotiate technological change with employers. The Conference expressed its concern at the trend towards establishing data links to the homes of consumers enabling them to purchase insurance policies without having to use insurance agents. The Conference also pressed for the regulation of transborder data flows. On multinational insurance companies, the Conference noted the trend towards the further internationalisation of insurance markets and called for further research on the trade union position in multinational insurance companies. 19 cour In addition to establishing a work programme for all Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Sections, the Conference was a recognition that 143 FIET has established a world movement for the protection of insurance workers. bebuloni doldwolde bat sosio02 Bns sonstant - 689- To palescerid, 108A and INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF INSURANCE ECONOMICS uani The Secretariat has established contact with the International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics, called the Geneva Association. The aim of the Geneva Association is to encourage research and economic analysis as regards risks, uncertainty and insurance. The Association supports specific research into insurance and organises international conferences on insurance. The members of this Association are representatives of some of the biggest insurers in the world. The FIET Insurance Secretary has met with the Secretariat of this Association and FIET regularly receives their research bulletins. the foll mol moldspeleb A the AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Insurance/ Social Insurance Worker formed, 1.C. Diouf( Senegal) was elected INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY ASSOCIATION- -aux n£ 80 Bunds I no nisps IDEA ada di dem immo moitos The FIET Insurance Secretary met with representatives of the ISSA at their headquarters at the ILO, Geneva, on 29 April 1983 to discuss future co- operation. It is hoped that the ISSA will participate directly in the 1984 EURO- FIET Social Insurance Seminar. toege A vist Login ypol no adex bea по bed dress inqmD inese INSURANCE CO- OPERATIVES to dosqmited dopen 2x9 ed wod Meetings between FIET and the Association of European Co- operative Insurers( AECI), which is affiliated to the International Co- operative Insurance Federation( ICIF), date back to 1980 and have the purpose of exchanging views on developments concerning insurance legislation, legal and industrial relations questions arising in the European Community, new technology and employment, and the expansion of co- operative insurers in Africa, Latin America and Asia. nes al dol( 901) dpoo blxow st duode On 28 February 1980, a FIET delegation met with the AECI in Hamburg. The Association, under the chairmanship of R. Lemaire( La Prévoyance Sociale, Belgium), has all the major European co- operative insurance employers as members, for example C.I.S.( Britain), Folksam( Sweden), La Prévoyance Sociale( Belgium) and the Volksfürsorge( Germany and Austria). Topics discussed included EC policies in the insurance sector, training, insurance co- operatives in developing nations and new technology. In view of an increase in the pace and application of computerised technology in the insurance sector, it was agreed that further work should be carried out by FIET and the Association to encourage an exchange of views and information on this subject. It was also agreed that FIET should be more closely involved with the Association's activities at EC level. There was a clear recognition by the Association and FIET that the meetings were mutually beneficial and that they should be held on a regular basis. sqmo spradoxa Isyo asibisu@ ad od doses edT es flow In Brussels on 19 August 1980, FIET representatives met the secretariat of the AECI. It was agreed that FIET and the Association should continue to meet and exchange information on EC directives concerning the insurance industry.uretania, Vol 03 144 In Brussels on 3 February 1981, a small delegation from the EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section, which included participants from the FRG, Great Britain, Sweden and the FIET secretariat, met with members of the AECI. The meeting discussed EC directives in the insurance sector, particularly the proposal on doorstep selling and insurance contracts, insurance co- operatives in developing countries, and new technology. eds da and sixS ea ed 296 abas: bespusa bano dostnoo bedatide: On 18 November 1981 in Brussels, a delegation from the EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section again met with the AECI. The discussion covered a wide range of issues with major emphasis on the European Community, new technology and insurance agents. It was decided that the two organisations should work closely together in introducing co- operative insurance in developing countries. Iuper Tabs molts A delegation from the EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section Committee met with the AECI again on 1 February 1983 in Brussels. At this meeting the following companies were represented: Wiener Stadtische, Austria; Prévoyance Sociale, Belgium; Volksfürsorge, F.R. Germany; Kansa, Finland; CIS, Great Britain; Folksam, Sweden, and Unipol, Italy. A special feature of this year's meeting was that the companies present had produced reports on the impact of new technology in their respective organisations. Views were exchanged on the different ways that co- operative insurers negotiated with trade unions on the introduction of technology and how they tried to alleviate the impact of technology on employees. As a result it was agreed that during the next meeting the companies would present reports on their training and re- training policies. The next meeting will take place in Vienna on 4 April 1984. A discussion also took place on the role of the Insurance Development Bureau( IDB) which is represented within the AECI. The IDB is responsible for assisting the development of co- operative insurance companies throughout the world, although the majority of their activities are focused on Africa, Asia and Latin America. Given the close working relationship between the trade union and co- operative movements, it was agreed that FIET would inform affiliates in Africa, Asia and Latin America about the role of the IDB with a view to encouraging direct contacts. Consequently, in March a FIET circular was sent to affiliates in AFRO, ASIA and IRO- FIET, informing them of the role of the IDB and proposing that if unions required technical assistance in establishing co- operative insurance, the IDB would be prepared to assist them. The ICFTU were informed about this initiative. the ponds be ddareide adsomthifons teesives pared diw beviovmt visaolo exom ed bluoda TI d MULTINATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANIES solos asw exent levels att shanbaddaghem Granteds theren The activities of the FIET Company Councils on Victoria and Allianz, as well as activities with respect to the Guardian Royal Exchange Company, Winterthur and Norwich Union are reported in the Chapter on Multinational Companies. The Section has also been involved in several disputes with multinational insurance companies, which are also referred to in that Chapter. de Sections, the Conference was a 145 SEMINARS ting The meeting was attended by 22 sentatives from 19 In each of the regions, but particularly in AFRO- FIET, ASIA- FIET and IRO- FIET, seminars were held for insurance and social insurance workers. These seminars are listed in the Chapter on Educational Activities. on wor tech AFRO FIET nd co a report on king groups on insurance agents and A the Allianz and Victoria insurance company councils The AFRO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section represents approximately 22'423 members in 12 unions in 11 countries. press During the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference in Nairobi on 13-17 July 1981 the AFRO- FIET Trade Section for Insurance/ Social Insurance Workers was formed. I.C. Diouf( Senegal) was elected as Chairman and the following priority problem areas were noted: ot 1. Multinational companies and especially the location of their decision- making centres. 12th osia dood ( 08er vist IS- TI HOW THEY S the 2. African and world solidarity of insurance workers. nolog 3. Trade union education and training. of the C4. Supervisory staff. " Wom 5. The effect of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98 on rodigyis insurance workers. PIER 6. Promotion policies and career prospects for insurance decat workers. 63 A 7. Security of certain insurance workers against 8. Security of employment/ redundancy. mohano criminal attacks.kin orbe 9. Insurance office opening hours. 10. Hours of work. 11. Vacation. 12. New technologies. 13. Retirement conditions. 14. Humanisation of work. 15. Exchange of collective agreements. befo16. Female insurance workers. doua do tw 17. Insurance agents' right to fair remuneration. 13th meeti The rom 17 bb The post of Chairman of the AFRO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section is at present vacant. tiq The first FIET West- African English- speaking Seminar for bank and insurance workers was held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 22-26 January 1982( for more details, see activities of the Bank Trade Section). the level unions A Seminar for trade unions organising bank and insurance workers in the French- speaking nations of Africa was held in Dakar, Senegal, during the last week of May 1983. The Seminar brought together over 30 participants from Gabon, Mauretania, Niger, Senegal, Upper Volta and Zaire. The 146 In Bru on 3 February 1981, a del on from the EQAM2 and Alfred Orban of Seminar was co- ordinated by SYTBEFS of Senegal, SETCA, Belgium, was also present; he addressed the Seminar on FIET policies and activities in the insurance sector. The Seminar, which was the first of its type to be organised for the French- speaking nations in AFRO- FIET, received widespread press, TV and radio coverage. ASIA FIET Legat ТВІЧ- ОЯЧА rom the EURO- PIET Inudah THI The ASIA- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section represents approximately 59'346 members in 13 unions in 11 countries. The Chairman of the Trade Section is T.P. Subramaniam( SIEU, Singapore). introducing SITE- ORIA ed ± is T.P. Subramania e paix BAW BISHOW sonsuan Isboa\ exual o molded baT THI- 0 ods A meeting of the ASIA- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section took place during the Third ASIA- FIET Regional Conference( Singapore, 17-21 July 1980). The Trade Section discussed the implementation of the FIET World Action Programme and adopted a work programme relating to working conditions, collective bargaining, new technology and multinationals. Unipol and ology An ASIA- FIET Trade Section Conference for Insurance and Social Insurance Workers was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 6 to 10 July 1981. The Conference brought together insurance trade unions from 8 different countries, including Australia; the Australian Insurance Employees Union participated for the first time. The Conference reviewed collective agreements and working conditions in the region. The key discussion concerned new technology and employment. The employment. The rate of technological development varied between different countries, the most advanced being Japan and Australia, whilst in Indonesia, Pakistan, Fiji, Singapore and Malaysia insurance companies relied more on manual processing. The Conference drew up guidelines on new technology with a view to trade unions implementing them during negotiations. The Trade Section also agreed to compile lists of multinational insurance corporations operating in the region and to exchange information on the experience of affiliates with such corporations. EURO FIET operative neu the 108 wou lar was sent to affiliates of the role of the IDB and temalado do ataoghadT The EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section represents approximately 358'998 members in 31 unions in 20 countries. The Chairman of the Trade Section Committee is Alfred Hubschmid( SKV, Switzerland). bas -deilpna A- W THE Jaxil edT ODISH# 209 ni bied asw.exxxow sonsuani During the period under review, the Trade Section Committee met 5 times: The activities of the ET Company toria and Allianz, as well wadd SS 11th meeting: Rome, 10-11 April 1980 ardian Royal Exc ange Company 12th meeting: Copenhagen, 12-13 March 1981 nothu baanotonanime- A 13th meeting: Athens, 1-2 April 1982 ved begenexa 14th meeting: Brussels, 24 November 1982 15th meeting: Oslo, 19-20 May 1983 9819рiИ sinsdeusM mode mox? 147 11th meeting: The meeting was attended by 22 representatives from 19 unions. The Committee discussed a number of items ranging from working conditions, insurance agents, technology, worker participation, insurance co- operatives, to contacts with the European Community. The meeting had agreed the following work programme:( 1) to conduct a survey on working conditions of insurance and social insurance workers;( 2) to publish the report on technology and collect further information on technology agreements;( 3) to publish a report on industrial democracy; ( 4) to convene meetings of the working groups on insurance agents and the Allianz and Victoria insurance company councils;( 5) to survey the Guardian Royal Exchange company. The Trade Section Section Committee Committee also discussed developments in national negotiations and industrial relations legislation. It was agreed that the Trade Section should continue to press for a meeting with the Committee of European Insurers and it was noted that satisfactory dialogue had begun within the European Association of Co- operative Employers. It was also agreed that the Trade Section Conference would take place in October 1981 in Lisbon, Portugal, and would include representatives from the other regions of FIET. es ground pap cons ered the 12th meeting: The Committee discussed a number of reports prepared by the Secretariat on wage determination, working conditions, new technology, insurance agents, multinationals and the EC. The major task of the Committee was to prepare for the Conference in Lisbon with the theme " World Conference of Insurance Employees- The Challenge of New Technology". The Committee adopted a work programme and members were requested to prepare reports for presentation to the Conference. Other decision taken were to:( 1) carry out a new survey on working conditions;( 2) adopt guidelines on the conduct of insurance agents;( 3) examine international data links of insurance companies;( 4) hold direct meetings with the Insurance Division of the EC;( 5) adopt a resolution on recent developments in collective bargaining;( 6) establish at FIET headquarters a list of national and international insurance companies where affiliates have members and/ or negotiating rights;( 7) up- date a report on the practical implementation of industrial democracy measures in insurance companies. The Committee was addressed by the Head of the Insurance Division of the EC. There was a lively exchange of views and it was agreed that the secretariat would in future seek to be consulted. Inow nobnod mat before any proposed legislation was introduced.fot s soubor od besips em edT vidiaaoq bos solv Cartal in aubat no droge siege 13th meeting: The meeting was attended by 20 participants from 17 unions in 12 countries. One of One of the major themes for discussion concerned collective bargaining trends and the future bargaining policy of trade unions in the insurance sector. In each country trade unions were either in the midst of or had just completed wage negotiations. Without exception, the unions were trying to maintain real incomes of insurance and social insurance workers, whilst employers were aiming at settlements. well below the level of inflation. Given the wide economic differences between countries and the different collective bargaining structures, the level of wage settlements varied. Of particular note was that trade unions were attempting to reduce weekly hours of work and enter into job security agreements with insurance employers. In the Netherlands, Belgium and France, unions had undertaken campaigns to reduce working hours. The Trade Section Committee also discussed the latest trends in the introduction of new technology in insurance. The Committee received 148 a report on developments in the Allianz insurance company in Germany, which was one of the most technologically advanced in that country. They had introduced and were developing the ELIAS II system; further information on ELIAS II would be circulated to the Committee. The Committee also discussed a future work programme and agreed to carry out a number of surveys on working conditions, multinationals and new technology during 1982/83. In a discussion on the European Community, the Committee agreed to submit their views on a draft directive on the winding up of direct insurance undertakings and called in particular for the protection of employees' interests at the time of winding up. bms snailIA ed oals set mode obe ofT 14th meeting: The Committee adopted guidelines for insurance agents and the sale of insurance policies, which refer to the working conditions of agents, training of agents and also the procedures to be followed when insurance policies are sold. The guidelines insist that only trained persons should sell insurance policies. The Committee also discussed a report on working conditions of insurance employees and it was agreed that this report would be published. PIET World Act yd begsqe and add dmyg sabon SI 15th meeting: Some 21 participants from 16 unions in 11 countries attended the meeting. The major points of discussion were working conditions, technology, equality of opportunity and multinationals, on which the Secretariat had prepared a number of background reports. Concern was expressed over the strong national and international competitive pressures in insurance markets. This, in conjunction with the economic recession, the introduction of new technology and European Community legislation, was leading to a major structural change in insurance markets. The Committee agreed to examine the implications of this during the next 12 months. On technology, it was noted that the general trend was towards the introduction of terminals in both the head office and branches of insurance companies. It was agreed that more time was required to study the issues in greater detail and a two- day seminar would take place, probably in Brussels in January 1984, on insurance workers and new technology. The Committee agreed to continue to strive for direct contacts between unions and management in multinational insurance companies. The recent meeting with the Guardian Royal Exchange in London would be followed up by similar meetings with Allianz, Victoria and possibly Winterthur. The Committee agreed to produce a special report on industrial relations in the Norwich Union. During the meeting, Mr. Kjell Marstein of the Norwegian Insurance Federation made an address on the Norwegian insurance market. The Committee also examined the European Community and will elaborate proposals on the annual accounts of insurance companies. A discussion took place for the first time on equality of opportunity. Finally, it was agreed to hold a social insurance seminar in Stockholm in 1984. how, animed) gold adnemeldtes 36 pnimis sew axevolqms delidw exodxow sent Isipoa 1919111b Dimono eviD.noitsiini to level er woled flew Insurance Agents: baconale dowiad Jo 95613 8 asw aton 15. sq 30 591 moldea spaw to level eds Insurance agents continued to be a standing item on the agenda for Trade Section meetings. A report on consumer protection and insurance agents was submitted to the Conference in Lisbon. sons bas mutpisa 23 also noidos2 absxT odT8zuod A meeting of trade unionists from FIET affiliates in Britain, FRG, 149 Austria, Denmark and Sweden took place in Geneva on 20 October 1980 to discuss the employment problems facing insurance agents. The group considered a detailed FIET FIET report concerning commission payments, statutory limits on commission payments and regulations governing the sale of insurance policies, particularly the European Commission proposals in this area. The group agreed that guidelines should be drawn up by EURO- FIET on these issues. Guidelines on insurance agents and the sale of insurance policies were adopted during the 14th meeting of the Trade Section Committee. mol Note: 9709visnum Social Insurance Workers' Seminar: ont adigadoied sole restup od 3 erid idspelab A two- day seminar for social insurance unions in EURO- FIET was held in Brussels on 16-17 June 1982. The seminar brought together unions from France, Germany, Belgium, Sweden and Austria for a thorough discussion on working conditions and collective bargaining policy in the social insurance sector. The FIET secretariat had prepared a number of background papers on these themes and on new technology. The seminar also considered the attacks on social insurance systems that were taking place in Europe and adopted a resolution which stated: davaougoist " This seminar condemns these attacks and reaffirms the principle that the provision of adequate and comprehensive social insurance schemes is a basic right to be enjoyed by all citizens. With the expectation that unemployment will reach 19-20 million in Western Europe by the end of 1982, the need for adequate social insurance schemes has never been more apparent and the seminar calls upon the FIET secretariat to monitor the extent of these cut- backs and for affiliates to use all means at their disposal to protect the scope and structure of their respective social insurance schemes". b sdy no be sb ed по baib not Jisib ed dad dost odd beal 190 moo to qu pnibaiw The seminar, which met under the chairmanship of Anton Prager( GPA, Austria), agreed on a strategy for future activities for social insurance affiliates. This called for increased bilateral contacts, surveys on working conditions, an examination of trends in new technology, and for more contact with the European Community and the ILO. The next seminar will take place in Stockholm during July 1984. rep agreed a future a future work progr Comité Européen d'Assurance: ives of both insu bas ort to $ 8 enut BI no 098 Jom is mo pila. bas The EURO- FIET Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section has adopted a decision to establish direct consultation with the CEA, which represents all the major insurance federations in Europe. A letter was sent to the European Commission requesting that they assist in the attainment of this. ar for for ba ank 1982, as well as many na on Education Activ ies. European Community: onal are listed 19 Chapter The Committee meeting in Rome on 10-11 April 1980 decided that annual progress reports on European Community initiatives in the the insurance sector should be drafted by the secretariat. Four such reports were drafted in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983.xpe 190 vissa Isipos djiw redjepod beq 16 21 xo quant 8I vsм to BA.222TAI 150 On 12 March 1981, the EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section meeting in Copenhagen was addressed by Mr. W. Pool, head of the Insurance Division of the European Commission. His address described the various means by which insurance legislation in the ten member countries would be harmonised. The Trade Section Committee agreed that a full consultation meeting would be held with the Insurance Division of the European Commission.da sthello tpn.betheinds: bog On 18 November 1981, a 15- strong delegation from the EURO- FIET Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section met with the Insurance Division of the European Commission to discuss Community initiatives in the insurance sector. This was the first meeting of its type and the EURO- FIET delegation took the opportunity to quiz Community officials on the impact of Community legislation in the insurance sector. The delegation was made aware of how Community policy was hatched and that in implementing the Treaty of Rome, the Insurance Division was attempting to establish a free market free market for insurance companies and services. This involved harmonising insurance legislation at national level. The delegation expressed concern that the development of Community policy had taken little account of its implications for insurance workers. It was decided that in future EURO- FIET would be commenting directly on Community proposals with a view to establishing a direct dialogue with the policy makers in the European Community. Delegates from Spain and Portugal who were in attendance took the opportunity to question the Insurance Division on the possible implications of Community membership for Spain and Portugal. on deved as sewed er A further full day's consultation meeting with the Insurance Division of the European Commission was held in Brussels on 22 November 1982. After the meeting had received an overall view of developments on insurance legislation, discussion was centred on the draft directive on the winding up of companies. EURO- FIET criticised the fact that the draft directive made no mention of protecting workers' interests. Brief discussion also took place on the services directive and the enlargement of the Community. It was agreed that a further meeting would take place during 1983, when discussion would focus on the draft directive on annual accounts. The next meeting is scheduled for 20 September 1983 in Brussels. in Lond Victoria and poss by Winterthur. The Committee agreed to duce On 18 June 1982, the Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section secretary, P. Jennings, and G. Gosling from BIFU, Great Britain, met with officials from the European Commission's Competition Division to discuss their investigation into the Allianz's( FRG) shareholding in the Eagle Star Assurance Company( GB). This was the first occasion that officials from DG IV had held discussions with trade unions on the impact of competition policy in the insurance. sector. Leido Ins Age IRO FIET - ydinummo asqoxu T The structure of the IRO- FIET Trade Sections for Insurance and Social Insurance Workers differs from those of the other regions. Health and social security workers are regrouped in a Trade Section known as FIATSSS. As of May 1983, insurance workers are grouped, together with 151 bank workers in a Trade Section known as CABS. The Trade Sections represent approximately 275'513 insurance, health and social security workers in 22 unions in 17 countries. The President of FIATSSS is Carlos Jimenez( SNTISSSTE, Mexico) and the President of CABS is Wilson Gomes de Moura( CONTEC, Brazil). FIATSSS Trade Section A meeting of the FIATSSS Trade Section Committee Section Committee took place on 23 November 1979 in Caracas, prior to the 4th IRO- FIET Congress. The meeting considered a number of issues such as developments in collective bargaining in the region, the role of governments in the administration of health and social security policy, trade union rights, multinational companies and the role of FIET in the region. The FIATSSS Trade Section met in Aruba, Netherland Antilles, at the end of March 1981. The Committee worked out a programme of activities. Carlos Jiménez( SNTISSSTE, Mexico) was elected new President of FIATSSS. The FIATSSS Trade Section meeting in Miami on 26-27 April 1982 reviewed the activities of unions in IRO- FIET and discussed evolution of working conditions and trade union organisation. The Committee agreed to hold a seminar in Costa Rica from 18-24 July 1982 and adopted a programme on the" Training and Formation of Activists of the FIATSSS Affiliates". A meeting of the FIATSSS Trade Section took place on 17 May 1983 in Panama City, in conjunction with the 5th Congress of IRO- FIET. The Trade Section reviewed past activities, held elections and agreed on a new work programme. CABS Trade Section A meeting of the CAB Trade Section took place on 17 May 1983 in Panama City, in conjunction with the 5th Congress of IRO- FIET. It was agreed to expand the terms of reference of CAB to include insurance. The Trade Section was therefore renamed CABS. The new Committee now includes representatives of both insurance and banking unions. The Trade Section agreed a future work programme and will be devoting time and effort to the problems facing insurance workers in IRO- FIET. Regional Seminars were held by the FIATSSS Trade Section in Aruba at the end of March 1981, in Barbados on 21-25 April 1981( Caribbean Area Seminar for bank and insurance workers) and in Costa Rica on 19-24 July 1982, as well as many national seminars, which are listed in the Chapter on Education Activities. 120 க் Snodosarebbe pial sxxwxd on the bed by Mamoiqqbeoka bers would be harmonisad. The Trade Section Committed abo consultation meetin would be held with the Insurance Division of the European Commission noise absTT 288TAIS On 18 November 1981, a 15- strong delegation from the EURO- PIET Insurance eren tedma affelgotevebeshows by to remony bexobtenc Woodshamentop to stor effequipoffint publ o was made aware of how Communepodsymbols menting the treaty of Rome the Insurance Division was attempting to ON no bootsselewiss The little account of its implications for insurance workers. It adnotanove bbbaboaib be adaptable Ins fox Spa Portugal. ni EBI YEN TI o sosiq dood noise obsIT 288TAIT si to paltom A not bee the meeting had re ved an overall view of developmentpenisponow legislation, discussion was centred on the draft directive on the winding up of ies, EURO- FIET criticised the fact that the draft directive made no mention of protecting workers' notbosabb HAD discussion also took plac on the services directive and the enlargement GameBe give se But won wen edt.28AD Damed as note noldbe2 ebsT oTanolau pained bas sonsquani diod to evide 03 100 bas smid paidoveb ed IIiw bas emmsx beeps On 18 June 1982, the TLowenste postals dong bat secretary, P. Jennings, and G. Gosling from BIFU, Great Britain, met with officials from the Eu pean Commission's Competition Division to discuss their investigation into the Allianz( FRG) shareholding in the Blessed 288 bds adedd) ser bags- tosabbath To Bre tuttering instant bas dasd 101 nime eq dat bedail exs doidwaxsnimes Isnotdan ynsm as IIew as, SBI .sitiviA noitsoubo IRO PIET The structure of the IRO- FIET Trade Sections for Insurance and Social Insurance Workers differs from those of other regions. Health and social security workers are regrouped in a Trade Section known as PIATSSS. As of May 1983, insurance workers are grouped together with Chapter 5 PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL STAFF MEMBERSHIP OF THE WORKING GROU At the most recent meeting of She Managerial Staff( 23-24 Septemb was as follows: Robert Cottave( Chairman) Evert Brandgard Hans Rudolf Enggist Roar Helgesen INTERPROFESSIONAL GROUPS Richard Perry Tudor Thomas D.V. Subramaniam Arthur Vanderveken Martin van Rossum Heinz Vogler AICOBOO APEX GPA Since that meeting, Robert Cottave has left L'UCT. the PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL STAFF WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES MEET GROUP YOUTH Paris, ember 1979 The meeting discussed in detail how Programme on Professional and Managerial Programme as the basic document for an inte to increase the unionisation of this categ would be invited to prepare recruitment Action. Programme and making it clear that coordinated by FIET was being organised. consideration by the Group were discus and income security, and trade union to the FIET Executive Committee tha expanded to include representatives A discussion on education and trai staff took place with a repri also requested to carry out ditions covering profess reference to wage differen or pro Finally, the meeting dis bodies claiming to including the Confederati controlled International Lia Geneva, 4-5 Nove 155 159 164 decup nal and managerial The secretariat was survey of wor with lopments in other international ional and managerial staff, nale des Cadres( CIC) and the WETU Committee, both based in. Paris. The main business of the meeting was discussion ort by the secretariat on the international survey on the working conditions of АЙОН 221 ear ЯЗАТЬ ЗАІЯЗАНАМ ЦИА ЛАИОІзанняч .. знаходЯМЯ ОЗІЯАлла измоW HTUOY 155 Site bevor BPROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL STAFF and edon thesupe qu dw MEMBERSHIP OF THE WORKING GROUP end. blo doned De ropske bns nords ind meeting ward Bedsided adoria restano At the most recent meeting of the Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff( 23-24 September 1982), the composition of the Group was as follows: Beside fo bris bero bal esdyberf HomURobert Cottave( Chairman) L'UCIe France disabqfmood Evert Brandgard Jedwar Hans Rudolf Enggist Roar Helgesen also Richard Perry Manage L.V. Subramaniam Tudor Thomas opa Arthur Vanderveken bebnem Martin van Rossum Der Heinz Vogler the continuing viola Sweden dea Switzerland Brand SIF SVTB NFATF olub Norway tade UFCW United States AICOBOO Cong India and to APEX fede Great Britain SETCA Belgium Bns Isola CMHP epal Netherlands geb GPA ev Austria bado trade union rights for profes al.300 Since that meeting, Robert Cottave has left L'UCI. A new chairman will therefore be elected at the next meeting of the Working Group. included senior staff As MEETINGS OF THE WORKING GROUP Itly Paris, 27-28 September 1979 en The meeting discussed in detail how to follow up the FIET Action Programme on Professional and Managerial Staff. It agreed to treat the Programme as the basic document for an international campaign designed to increase the unionisation of this category of worker. FIET affiliates would be invited to prepare recruitment material based on the FIET Action Programme and making it clear that an international campaign coordinated by FIET was being organised. A number of topics for future consideration by the Group were discussed, including new technology, job and income security, and trade union rights. It was agreed to recommend the FIET Executive Committee that the membership of the Group be expanded to include representatives from outside Europe. the LB QUOD A discussion on education and training for professional and managerial staff took place with a representative of UNESCO. The secretariat was also requested to carry out an international survey of working conditions covering professional and managerial staff, with particular reference to wage differentials. Finally, the meeting discussed developments in other international bodies claiming to represent professional and managerial staff, including the Confederation Internationale des Cadres( CIC) and the WFTU controlled International Liaison Committee, both based in Paris. They emphasised that Geneva, 4-5 November 1980 is mised 93 The main business of the meeting was discussion of a report by the secretariat on the international survey on the working conditions of 156 professional and managerial staff, which had been carried out at the Group's request. The study gave information on trade union rights, industrial democracy, education and training, conditions for work abroad, and wages and working conditions. It was agreed that the material in the study should be brought up to date by the affiliated organisations and that the study should be published by FIET. Bns Ismolass or no quoxo paix edit to pa med A bms 19 по Consideration was also given to a study on the unionisation of professional and managerial staff. It was reported that the FIET secretariat had been requested to carry out work on this subject but that it had been possible to secure the agreement of the European Trade Union Institute that it would carry it out in co- operation with FIET. An ETUI representative was present at the meeting and gave an outline of what the study proposed to cover and the methods which would be used in preparing it. Bein We do msinsmsidua.V.J sibnI A discussion also took place on the effects of new technology on professional and managerial staff, which it was agreed should be examined in depth at later meetings. For future activities, the Group recommended that an in- depth study of conditions for work abroad should be carried out. Ilw namindo wen A.IQU'I del asd evsado dedoff pridem ad sonia quor zow ed to paltom 3xen ons bedoels ed erolexeds Velm, Austria, 3-4 November 1981 The meeting was the first at which a member from the USA was present. It was reported that a representative from ASIA- FIET would also be appointed to the Group in the near future. The main item for discussion was the draft report on the unionisation of professional and managerial staff in Europe, which had been drafted by the ETUI. A large number of comments were made on the draft, and proposals were made for a chapter of conclusions. The ETUI indicated that they would take the comments made into account and hoped to have the report published by the late summer/ early autumn of 1982. Jem of bojiva ed blow правство Іsnolisrxent ns fait xselo Ji prism bns эмитропо de 169fo emmsx A document on Conditions for Work Abroad, based on replies to a FIET questionnaire and on research carried out by the secretariat, was presented to the Group. It was agreed that this should be published in the form of a report.azedmem eds ad immo evitus of eqoxus obiado mol Bovid buloni of bobпsqxe to the Group near future. The main item for d 3 The Group also noted the publication of the study" Professional and Managerial Staff 1981". A further discussion took place on the impact of technology on professional and managerial staff on the basis of a document prepared by the secretariat. It was agreed that future work on new technology should concentrate on particular on particular jobs or technologies felt to be of special importance. .alsinerellib opsw of constr The Group also discussed education and training of professional and managerial staff, particularly in developing countries, with representatives of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation( UNIDO). .elig at beasd dod estimo noeist Isnoise bello nos Geneva, 23-24 September 1982 080 odmevой 2- A A representative from ASIA- FIET( L.V. Subramaniam, AICOBOO, India) attended this meeting for the first time. edit to asenieud niem edT to anolibros prixxow and no evine Isnoidsmen edd no s 157 The meeting discussed developments affecting professional and managerial staff at national level over the previous ten months and focussed attention on the significant income losses being suffered by middle level employees as a result of a combination of lower salary increases and changes in tax and social security systems. Amongst issues discussed at the meeting was the question of working time. All participants agreed that professional and managerial staff were often seriously exploited in relation to working time, working far more hours than they were paid for, working at weekends and taking work home. As a result, their social lives often suffered significantly and, on an hourly basis, the pay of many managers was much lower than the workers they supervised. A framework paper on the subject prepared by the FIET office was approved and it was agreed to research this question further and publish a brochure, with policy recommendations on this subject, during 1983. The meeting also decided to revise the FIET Action Programme on Professional and Managerial Staff in time for the next World Congress( 1983), and to recommend the FIET Executive to organise a World Conference on Professional and Managerial Staff in 1984. en Coon - Annie SETCA, Belgium( subs ator SETCA One of the most serious questions brought to the Group's attention was the continuing violation of trade union rights for professional and managerial staff by governments in many different parts of the world. The Group recalled that the Governing Body of the ILO had explicitly included senior staff within the coverage of its instruments on Freedom of Association. It was decided to submit formal complaints against a number of governments, including those of the USA and India, for excluding professional and managerial staff from trade union and collective bargaining rights, and to make general representations on this question to the ILO's Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. He ssser ab bedaliduq et ASIA- FIET beraqua E gode ed bbs nI de asiq azeed thed dow," The first Conference on Professional and Managerial Staff in the ASIAFIET region took place in Bangalore, India, from 5 to 9 July 1982 and was attended by 30 delegates from 22 unions in 9 Asian countries. The meeting was hosted by FIET's affiliate, the All India Confederation of Bank Officers' Organisations( AICOBOO). Also attending the Conference were David Cockroft from FIET Head Office, Herbert Nierhaus( DAG, FRG) and Evert Brandgard( SIF, Sweden). The Conference examined the problems and opportunities for organising professional and managerial staff in the region and adopted a 10 page set of conclusions dealing with issues such as the definition of professional and managerial staff; their attitude to trade union organisation; trade union rights; trade union structures; job security; salaries; and working time. The Conference conclusions expressed particular concern about the severe limitations being imposed by many governments in the ASIA- FIET region on trade union rights for professional and managerial staff. They emphasised that this category of worker is recognised by the ILO as being entitled to the full protection of all ILO instruments including those on freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. The Conference called on governments to repeal such antiunion legislation and to give the same rights to professional and 158 managerial staff as to other categories of worker. It also called upon FIET to submit a complaint to the ILO under the appropriate machinery against all those Asian countries which continue to discriminate against professional and managerial staff in their industrial relations legislation and policies. A land At beexpensasiduishoo xbw sw prijsem od s The Conference also adopted a number of practical recommendations aimed at implementing the worldwide FIET campaign to organise professional and managerial staff in the ASIA- FIET region. Included in these recommendations were intensified educational activity at national level and joint meetings between affiliates in neighbouring countries in the region aimed at sharing organising experiences. All unions at the Conference ( which included both those which already organise professional and managerial staff and those which only organise clerical and commercial staff) agreed to mount a vigorous campaign to organise professional and managerial staff into strong, united and self governing trade unions. M sional and depth at PUBLICATIONS al staff, which 1080inagbaze gs. For fu For future activities sde oc Lagota ended bas. Isolaast 103 addix noinu absxt to noisefolv patunkanoo eda During the period under review, in addition to the FIET Action Programme on Professional and Managerial Staff which was published in 1979 and subsequently translated into a number of national languages by affiliates, the following FIET publications were produced which dealt with problems of Professional and Managerial Staff: bas no obst Professional and Managerial Staff 1981 Working Abroad Employee Inventors' Rights Shop Floor Supervisory Staff in Industry cated that ( 1982) ( 1982) ( 1981) wer( 1983) for a chapter In addition, the European Trade Union Institute published in 1982 a study," The Unionisation of Professional and Managerial Staff in Western Europe", which had been prepared in collaboration with FIET. The FIET Action Programme is currently being revised and a new version should be available in time for the 20th FIET Congress.g IIA odt 3 OBIA sillits a' yd bejeod asw palm TI Ma ager the basis so 26 A65281486 69° ER sousei div pallseb anotauion to des noissainspo noin bo bude strepensm bns Isnote Isisopanem bns Isolaestorq zol addoli noinu obsxs no noiper TI- AIPA srit yd besigpoor at redzow to propeds aid add bealesdqme year.198 So do beline paied as OII avidoelde etiedpixred Aba- mostpopes tababana po opibus dobagningstemanne hellap sonerato ed painispred bas Isnotesstorq of ariels emsa si ovip of bas moldsialpol notno 159 were generally, the WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES imdua Xe gem The FIET women members represent approximately 45% of FIET's total membership of 7.5 million and their number is constantly increasing. WORKING GROUP FOR WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES ET sectors but st that fu led to inc de The members of the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees are as follows: - 81 to nood ni dem quod paxow and to examen erT - Helga Stubianek, Chairman, GPA, Austria( since Jan. 1977) se emerge - Diana Jeuda, Vice- Chairman, USDAW, Great Britain( since Jan. 1977) Jeanette Dees, Dienstenbond FNV, Netherlands indeed beesvosib quoro Elfriede Hoffmann, HBV, FRG( replaced Gisela Kiesau, HBV, in 1980) - Pankicker Kamalam, RRISU, Malaysia- ASIA- FIET Women Coordinator slow - Annie Massay, SETCA, Belgium( substitute: Rolande Brockart, SETCA, Belgium) eluded FIET President Rods, obs - Ione de Moura, CONTEC, Brazil( replaced Glenda Balentin, CWU, Curaçao, Shin 1983)- IRO- FIET Women Coordinator of the Canadian Labor Con Zipporah J. Olesia, KUCFAW, Kenya- AFRO- FIET Women Coordinator Joan Riordan, FCUA, Australia - - - - Uta Rohr, DAG, FRG Karen Smith, HK, Denmark( substitute: Inge Riis Andersen, TL, Denmark) Norma Steill, UFCW, United States( substitute: Addie Wyatt, UCFW, United States) Irène Sundelin, SIF, Sweden( substitute: Marita Karle, SIF, Sweden) Helga Tölle, DGB, FRG( replaced Elfriede Hoffmann, DGB, in 1980) no - were The following members were appointed by the Working Group to liaise with the EURO- FIET Trade Sections and with the Youth Committee: Commerce Trade Section: - Bank Trade Section: - Insurance/ Social Insurance Trade Section: - Industry Trade Section: - Youth Committee: In connect tion MEETINGS OF THE WORKING GROUP Hamburg, 20-21 March 1980 Co Diana Jeuda dot Helga Stubianek Uta Rohr Irène Sundelin Elfriede Hoffmann The European members of the Working Group met under the chairmanship of Helga Stubianek. Main items on the agenda included preparations for the FIET World Women's Conference scheduled to be held in May 1981 in Washington; revision of the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees; measures to encourage stronger trade union organisation of women salaried employees and their greater integration into trade union activities at all levels. Having noted that women were being particularly affected by technological change, the Group decided to study the effects of the introduction of new technology on women's working and vola 160 rial staff as ff as 23 19M4 05 JAR WARMOW It also called employment conditions and prospects. It was further decided to submit examples of discriminatory provisions in collective and company agreements to the FIET Trade Section Committees, with a view to the elimination of such clauses. The Group also stressed the importance of holding discussions within the trade union movement on the subject of night and shift work and reaffirmed their position that night work was prejudicial to all workers men and women equally- and to their family lives and that consequently all safeguards should apply equally to men and women. - Luxembourg, 18 September 1980 at the Cend The European members of the Working Group met in the afternoon of 18 September 1980 under the chairmanship of Helga Stubianek, following the EURO- FIET meeting on women's questions( 17-18 September, see below). The Group discussed technical arrangements for the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference, as well as the revision of the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees. The members also discussed a declaration on new technology and women for submission to the FIET Executive Committee and to the FIET Working Group on Technology. ( mulplea During ng the period under Geneva, 29-30 January 1981 number er of 18отно, взлом вѣ эпот- tion Peser ubblebed 98dThe Working Group met under the co- chairmanship of Helga Stubianek and Diana Jeuda. The main business of the meeting concerned the revision of the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees for submission to women the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference. Discussions took place on equal rights in jobs and training; the problems of part- time employment; reduction of working time; solutions to the problems of workers with family responsibilities, and better organisation and integration of women into trade union organisations. During the meeting, attention was also given to the outcome of the 8th Session of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers, whose subcommittee for women non- manual workers had discussed problems of work organisation, vocational training, equality of treatment at the workplace and job opportunities. The Group also discussed d the the question of women salaried employees in relation to new technology and made proposals with respect to FIET's Work Programme in the Field of Technology, for submission to the FIET Executive and the FIET Working Group on Technology. o 1993 immo day Washington, 13 and 15 May 1981 The Working Group met on 13 and on 15 May 1981 in Washington, D.C. in order to discuss last minute technical arrangements for the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference( 13 May) and to elaborate a declaration reflecting the findings of the World Women's Conference( 15 May). 6H to gidanseriado ado ed ebnu dem quox prixow add to axedmen nasqua SHT en 0 and be Ioni sbneps add no ameji nis densida spleH Stockholm, 4-5 May 1982 ed of e belubedos e a'nemow bOW THI под The Working Group met under the chairmanship of Helga Stubianek. The Group demanded that girls and women should be trained for all occupations, including those created by new technologies. It was stressed that the present arbitrary categorisation of jobs as women's or men's work was a major reason for the disproportionate number of women unemployed and the concentration of women in lower paid categories, which e 161 were generally the first to be adversely affected by new technology. Appropriate measures to ensure equal education, vocational guidance, training and further training had to be taken by trade unions, employers and governments. The declaration on the impact of new technology on the employment situation and prospects for women salaried employees was revised. The members of the Group said that the revised version of the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees, adopted in 1981, had been widely distributed in their countries and reported on its implementation. The Group welcomed the general increase in women members in FIET sectors but stressed that further efforts were needed to include more women in the decision- making bodies of the unions. FIET облы 86128 FIET WORLD WOMEN'S CONFERENCE The 2nd FIET World Women's Conference was held on 13-15 May 1981 in Washington, D.C., upon invitation of the US FIET affiliate, the UFCW. The Conference was chaired by Helga Stubianek( GPA, Austria). Guest speakers included FIET President Günter Stephan; William H. Wynn, UFCW International President; Joyce D. Miller, AFL- CIO Vice President; Shirley G. Carr, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Labor Congress, and FIET General Secretary Heribert Maier. A wome seminar, with the theme 258 participants from 54 affiliates in North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe discussed FIET's activities for women salaried employees, the integration of women white collar workers into trade union organisations and the impact of new technologies on women's employment. Representatives of the four regional organisations of FIET gave reports on the progress achieved towards equal opportunities and equal treatment since the first Conference in 1975. representative, J.K. Haywood Daddie( oh of Co- ordi The Conference adopted a revised version of the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees, calling in particular for the continuation of efforts for the safeguarding of the following rights: 1) equal right to education, 2) right to employment, 3) equal pay for work of equal value, 4) maternity protection and parental leave, 5) reduction of working hours, 6) solutions to the problems of working women and men with family responsibilities, and 7) stronger integration of women in trade union activity. Prior to the ASIA- FIE In connection with humanisation of work, Conference called for protection against rationalisation and underlined that women deserved particular attention concerning the effects of the growing use of technology. Measures were called for to prevent unemployment and ensure the humanisation of work and the improvement of working conditions. The Conference was of the view that reduction of working hours, and especially daily hours, would improve the quality of life and lessen burdens on workers with family responsibilities. representatives of eac ments wer With respect to part- time work, Conference stressed the necessity to protect part- time workers but to promote the daily reduction of working. hours instead of part- time work. As called for in the Action Programme, Conference stressed that social Ob mort ansqb 162 and health protection provisions applicable to women, such as those concerning night and shift work, should be extended to all workers as an objective in improving the quality of life and working conditions. In order to assist the integration of women in trade union activity, Conference called for measures in the fields of unionisation, trade union education and the adequate representation of women in trade unions, especially in their decision- making bodies. ம татч obuloni od babeen walled bees jud axo e anoing or to esibod pat-notaioeb end ni nemow com ILO Luxembou 18 Sep per One of the agenda items of the 1980 International Labour Conference ( 2-25 June in Geneva) was" Equal opportunities and equal treatment for men and women workers: workers with family responsibilities". The FIET Secretariat represented in the Workers' Group of the Committee dealing with this item and, together with representatives of FIET affiliates, was successful was successful in having FIET's demands included in the Committee's report to the ILC. The Conference also agreed to the request submitted by the Committee's Workers' Group of having a Convention and Recommendation on the subject of equal opportunities and equal treatment, which were subsequently adopted by the 1981 International Labour Jexos2 IS THI bas aa Conference. During the meeting of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers( ACSEPW) on 12-22 January 1981 in Geneva, the FIET Secretariat submitted a paper to the Workers' Group of the ACSEPW Committee on women non- manual workers, which consistituted a guideline to their discussions. FIET published the conclusions adopted by the ACSWPW on women non- manual workers in the form of a pamphlet. ICFTU 68.98% ot The Secretariat was regularly represented at meetings of the ICFTU/ ITS Consultative Committee on on Women Workers' Questions and was actively involved in the elaboration of an ICFTU/ ITS study on" New Technology and Women's Employment". ative and Lng Group Iw IMF 00, xzow zow to holdseinamud ddiw no I The Women's Conference of the International Metalworkers' Federation took place on 17-18 September 1981 in Geneva. Matters discussed included the impact of new of new technology on women's employment in the metal industry, women's pay and the situation of women in developing countries. An action programme was adopted for the achievement of equal rights and a better status for women. FIET was represented at the meeting by Helga Cammell. asil anoqası yi do no nebud 1982 29090 93 bones- a w IUF manded Some 90 On 21-22 April 1983, a Women's Conference was held by the International Union of Food and Allied Workers' Associations in Geneva. participants from 40 unions in 24 countries discussed women in new which CO 163 technology, new organisation of work as a consequence of new technology, union policies and influence on governments, the role of women in trade unions, peace and disarmament, and international solidarity. Appropriate statements and recommendations were adopted. FIET was represented by Helga Cammell. 2313- AIRA 84 sment od 19bu od( 1) septqod nism 30 AFRO- FIET ΠΟΥ - w olasualb bas bednos bas savolgee paib od( C) snow to slox plasmob viszug ed to genоo A residential seminar for women employees from the countries covered by FIET's Southern Africa Advisory Council- Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe was held in Mbabane, Swaziland, on 24-28 November 1980, on the general topic," The woman worker in Southern Africa". Papers on this subject were presented by representatives of the five countries. Enormous interest had been aroused in the seminar by the impending coming into force( on 1 January 1981) of Swaziland's new Industrial Relations Act and Employment Act, drafted by an ILO expert, Mr. Ken Harrap, who was the principal speaker at the seminar. In all, 40 persons of both sexes participated. Emma Mashinini, chairman of the Advisory Council, presided. Robert Plant represented FIET. anoidasup daw bea ed A women's seminar, with the theme" Women salaried employees in development", was held from 6 to 10 July 1981 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, for the English- speaking West African area of AFRO- FIET. Eighteen participants from Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone attended the seminar, which was opened by the Minister of Labour. The seminar dealt with subjects ranging from day- to- day union affairs and women's integration, to industrial relations, collective bargaining, multinational corporations and economic integration in West Africa( ECOWAS). The area representative, J.K. Haywood Daddie( Ghana) and the FIET Co- ordinator of women's affairs in Africa, Z.J. Olesia( Kenya) co- ordinated the seminar, which was hosted by the Clerical, Mercantile and General Workers' Union of Sierra Leone. region. ASIA- FIET tog sbs erit at nemow lo noiden Prior to the ASIA- FIET Conference, an ASIA- FIET women's seminar took place on 15-16 July 1980, with the theme" Towards greater participation of women in trade unions in the 1980s". Sixty- eight participants from 29 organisations in 12 Asian countries attended. The seminar concentrated on two main aspects: 1) Integration of women in national development; 2) Integration of women in trade union activities. These topics were introduced by P. Kamalam, ASIA- FIET Co- ordinator for women's affairs, and Helga Cammell, FIET Secretary for women's questions, and were then studied in separate work- shops. Country reports were were presented by representatives of each country. Statements were adopted on the two subjects, which were subsequently endorsed by the ASIA- FIET Conference. ( see annex Four Indian women trade unionists from FIET affiliate AICOBOO visited the FIET headquarters from 20 to 23 August 1982 as part of a study tour of Europe and the USA. O mox atainoinu 164 From 31 January to 4 February 1983, a FIET sponsored AICOBOO Working Women's Convention and Seminar took place in Madras. bos: asioilog no inu ib basi 99.anoinu yd beans a T31.betqobs sanoidsbrems adm An ASIA- FIET Women's Seminar was held in Singapore on 4-8 July 1983 under the theme" Women in a Technological Society". 24 ASIA- FIET unions were represented and discussions focussed on five main topics:( 1) to encourage the meaningful participation of women in various levels of employment and trade union activities%; B( 2) to question the traditional concept of the purely domestic role of women;( 3) to discuss employment opportunities for women;( 4) to examine the education and training facilities for women to effectively perform their dual roles in society, and( 5) to consider problem areas faced by working women and housewives. ppladdano 0801 19dmevol BS- AS nemyoIgma EURO- FIETswa 130( Sunsetheo) dan primos, patbregmt adiaque QII syd bedsab) 10A domyolga bas toAnanoideal sidebI On 17-18 September 1980, 38 representatives from 25 FIET affiliates in 13 countries gathered in Luxembourg for a EURO- FIET meeting on women's questions. The meeting was combined in part with an information session provided by the European Community, at which the matters discussed with representatives of the European Commission included the role of the European Parliament one years after its first direct elections, and othe employment effect of micro- processors. The EURO- FIET meeting itself was concerned, among other things, with arrangements for the FIET World Women's Conference, as well as technological developments, employment prospects and equal opportunity legislation. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of re- training women, stinoview of changes to conventional jobs as a result of technological progress.efsixdaubni of 5916 T. A non dT( BAWOO) Jasw ni noi spent monose bпs anois to 1036nibx0-00 TH ads bas( snsdǝ) eibbsd boowysH.X.Levi On 3-5 October 1980, in collaboration with FIET, a seminar was organised by the FIET affiliate in the Lebanon, the Federation of Trade Unions of Commercial Employees, on the theme" Women's role in the trade unions and their influence on consumer aspects". Thirty- five women and men participated. The seminar stressed the importance of measures to promote the integration of women in the trade union movement. ТНІЧ- АІЗА The FIET Working Group continued to be regularly represented at meetings of the ETUC Women's Committee, which has been involved in the elaboration of the New European Community Action Programme on the Promotion of Equal Opportunities for Women 1982-1985. This Programme includes a draft resolution for adoption by the Council of Ministers and sets out a two- pronged approach to the progressive attainment of equal opportunities for women. The two components of this approach beare the strengthening of individual rights and the achievement of equal opportunities in practice, and to each of these components corresponds a series of proposed actions, totalling sixteen in all. to aevis q HI- AIRA ed yd beaxoбas yItneupеadue exew doidwajetua IRO- FIET 9000 siis mox atainoinesbs nemownasibaliatuo quod vbutes to sqдas 880 daupuA ES od 0Stmoal axetsupbsed T819 st trade unionists from 10 Latin Americans countries Forty- three women 165 participated in an IRO- FIET seminar in Cartagena, Colombia, from 14 to 19 July 1980. The seminar concentrated on four main topics: orientation and integration; development of the labour movement in Latin America with aspects of the historical, political, economic and social development; legislation and social security policies concerning the working woman, and educational implementation. A conference on women's affairs, civil rights and political action was held in Washington on 25 August 1980 by the UFCW. FIET was represented by Helga Cammell. 16mm2 dj reve ia ni ib.brs bea On 28-29 October 1982, an International Conference on Office Work and New Technology, with special emphasis on women, sponsored by the Working Women Education Fund, took place in Boston. The Conference brought together academic researchers, government and employer representatives, women office workers, and corporate users and manufacturers of office technology, as well as trade unionists, including representatives from FIET affiliates in the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Sweden. FIET was represented by Helga Cammell, who addressed the Conference on the impact on employment of office computerization. Some 50 participants from 19 countries took part in an IRO- FIET Women's Seminar, which took place in Panama from 12 to 16 May 1983, under the theme" Women in a Changing World". The Seminar preceded the 5th IRO- FIET Congress. Matters discussed included the economic situation of the Latin American countries, employment policy and technology, and the national and international trade union movement. The conclusions adopted by the Seminar called for mixed trade union courses, with no discrimination with respect to age or sex; the participation in courses of experienced trade unionists, particularly from the Caribbean area, who could share their experience with younger members, and the establishment of permanent trade union educational centres. The participants called on IROFIET to review progress in the implementation of all resolutions adopted by the Congress, as well as those of the ILO and ORIT. Other conclusions called for solidarity with workers in Latin American countries, especially El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala, in their struggle for human rights, and expressed support for the peace efforts being made in the region. PUBLICATIONS 古 During the period under review, the following FIET publications were produced which dealt with problems of women salaried employees: FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees( revised) ( 1981) ILO Conclusions on Women Non- Manual Workers The Woman Worker in Southern Africa ове 80( 1981) 28 ( 1980) FIET Declarations on Women's Issues, adopted by the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference ( see annex 3) 98( 1981) 4633A volg A THIS 9d yd 166 totoo nap YOUTH Amo od 0801 viut er sotomA and themevom rods add to onemqoleveb told bas -golaveb 1stoos bas bimonove Isoloq sized od 30 et GENERAL pasán 161scape Woman in a Technolasisenssiq" Len widely bibin The activities of the FIET Youth Committee have been directed by the FIET Youth Action Programme, which was adopted by the 19th FIET World Congress. The Programme, which was up- dated during 1982-83, is available in six languages and has been distributed to affiliates in all regions and discussed at every FIET Youth Seminar. the education and training Following a decision of the FIET World Executive Committee( Honolulu, July 1977), youth co- ordinators were appointed to co- ordinate youth activities in the regions. These youth co- ordinators are: Assiongbon Foligan( AFRO- FIET), Christopher Ng( ASIA- FIET), and José Luis Acosta ( IRO- FIET). How BBW 121.nobowa bas( sbens AU sal лги The Youth Committee appointed the following persons to liaise with the EURO- FIET Trade Sections and Interprofessional Groups, and report back to the Committee: ion session Bank: an R. dos Santos Alves( SBSI, Portugal) Insurance/ Social Insurance: D. Schmidt( HBV, FRG) Industry: Commerce: Briged Women: The B. Aklund( SIF, Sweden) R. Haglund( HF, Sweden) G. Fossli( HK, Norway) current Chairman and Vice- Chairman of the Youth Committee are Wolfgang Katzian( GPA, Austria) and Peter Waldorff( HK, Denmark), respectively.dalidadee ed bas Brodment repauoy diw sex xied Isnoltsoube noinn ben YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETINGS Strasbourg, 21 February 1980 Twenty participants from 16 trade unions in 9 countries participated in the meeting. The Committee discussed the 19th World Congress of FIET, in particular the resolutions that had been adopted. The Chairman and Vice- Chairman, who had attended the Congress, outlined the Congress discussions on youth questions. The Youth Action Programme wa was also discussed and how trade unions trade unions had attempted to implement it. The Committee agreed that affiliates should continue to implement the Action Programme, that it should be circulated in all regions, and that the FIET secretariat should conduct a survey on youth unemployment. Vienna, 25 November 1980 Twenty- one participants from 16 unions in 12 countries took part in the meeting. The Committee was addressed by A. Dallinger, Minister of Social Affairs and President of GPA, Austria, on the problems of youth unemployment and on the integration of young workers in trade unions in Austria. The Committee discussed a report on youth unemployment prepared by the FIET secretariat. The report referred to the increasing number of 167 young unemployed, how governments were attempting to cope with the problem and the policy of trade unions. Following a lengthy discussion, the Committee adopted a resolution on youth unemployment. It was decided that the the theme of the FIET Youth Seminar to be held in Strasbourg on 5-12 April 1981 would be" Youth Unemployment". The Committee also discussed the ICFTU youth rally, trade section activities and the UN International Youth Year. Birger H. Nielsen announced that he could no longer continue as Chairman because he had been promoted to education officer of HK( Denmark). Wolfgang Katzian and Peter Waldorff were unanimously elected as Chairman and Vice- Chairman, respectively. the ze Strasbourg, 10 April 1981 adpuozd bas to edu A brief meeting of the Youth Committee took place at the conclusion of the FIET Youth Seminar. The Committee evaluated the seminar and also discussed future activities of the Youth Committee. A long discussion took place on the need for concrete action on youth questions. In conclusion, the Committee agreed that:( 1) the financial resources available to the Committee should be such as to finance one seminar and two meetings per annum;( 2) the EURO- FIET Executive should examine youth unemployment at a future meeting;( 3) the next European Regional Youth Conference would take place in Malta in connection with the May Day celebrations. Malta, 7 May 1982 A brief meeting of the Youth Committee took place following the Youth Conference. The Committee expressed satisfaction with the week's events. The Committee agreed that a meeting should be held in the autumn and that a seminar on training should be organised in 1983. Wolfgang Katzian and Peter Waldorff were re- elected Chairman and Vice- Chairman, respectively. Brussels, 2 October 1982 The purpose of the meeting was to review the youth activities of affiliates and to decide on the future programme of work of the Committee. The Committee reviewed a report prepared by the Secretariat on youth unemployment. This report, which was submitted as a background paper to the 4th EURO- FIET Conference, analyses the extent of youth unemployment, as well as trade union policies against unemployment. During the meeting a number of reports were received on the extent to which fascist political groups were attempting to influence and organise young workers into membership; campaigns against these attempts have been launched in Austria, the FRG and the Netherlands. The Youth Committee hoped to organise a youth seminar in 1983 on the theme of vocational training and new technology. Luxembourg, 8 July 1983 A brief meeting of the Youth Committee took place following the Youth Seminar. The Committee reviewed activities since the last Youth Conference and agreed that a Youth Seminar should be held during 1984 on the theme of" Trade Unions and Multinationals". so far. 168 YOUTH SEMINARS [ doiq A number of youth seminars took place in all regions during the period under review. Brief reports on these seminars follow. medsos d duoY" ed bluow 1801 IQA SI- 2 UTTDI 9d beseuoalb bas divijos moldes AFRO- FIET வ Youth Seminar A FIET youth seminar took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 25-30 April 1983. This was the first youth seminar to be organised by the FIET Southern Africa Advisory Council and brought together 15 participants from Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. The participants discussed trade unions and collective bargaining, the involvement of young workers in trade unions, apartheid and development issues. A film was shown on" Trade Unions in South Africa", and guest speakers from the Zimbabwean trade union movement Goverment, the ILO and ICFTU addressed the seminar. A special discussion. also took place on the work of the Southern African Development Coordination Conference( SADCC), which is an organisation to stimulate investment and growth among the among the states bordering states bordering South Africa. The participants presented country reports on their unions and how they tackled young workers' problems. FIET was represented by R. Plant and P. Waldorff. sig blood as ASIA- FIET teind A Esei al beeinspro ed 0-91 0x0w 12xobiswede bas IsW 1999 ylevis 2nd Youth Leadership Training Workshop The second ASIA- FIET youth leadership training workshop took place in Manila, Philippines, from 6 to 15 December 1982 at the Institute of Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines. The workshop brought together 32 participants from 29 unions in 11 countries. The first ASIA- FIET youth workshop was held in Singapore in 1978. The purpose of the the workshop was to bring together full- time full- time union officials and leading lay members aged under 30 to learn more about the trade union movement and to devleop leadership skills. To this end, the workshop programme included items on trade union financing, trade union education, organisation and structures. Some sessions were devoted to improving communication techniques and public relations. Speakers from the Institute of Industrial Relations and the FIET affiliates in the Philippines: VIMCONTU, PTCCEA the workshop. The seminar was coordinated by ASIA- FIET and the FIET Head Office, which was represented by Philip Jennings. and NUBE, addressed th the Country reports on the role of youth in trade unions revealed that the majority of unions present had not developed any particular youth structures nor had they introduced any special programmes integrate young workers into trade unions. One session was devoted to the theme of integrating young workers into trade unions and some 50 169 suggestions were proposed by the participants on how this problem could be overcome. The workshop also discussed the role of multinationals in Asia, the North- South question and the demand for a new international economic order. The conclusions adopted reflect the major concerns of FIET affiliates in Asia today. The workshop endorsed the FIET Youth Action Programme and emphasised the demand for improved development aid; the regulation of multinational companies, which should assist not exploit development programmes; the respect of human and trade union rights, and the rejection of protectionist policies. Conclusions were also adopted on youth unemployment and under- employment, and the impact of technology on young workers' jobs. City and oxy ad sime b EURO- FIET Seminar- Strasbourg, 6-10 April 1981 A FIET Seminar on" Youth Unemployment: Causes and Remedial Measures" was held by the FIET Youth Committee in conjunction with the ETUC in Strasbourg on 6-10 April 1981. Over 30 participants attended the seminar, which was addressed by speakers from the OECD, EEC, ETUC and the European and British Parliaments. It was noted that the It was noted that the level of youth unemployment in the OECD sectors had reached alarming proportions, one in every two unemployed persons in the OECD countries being a young worker, a total of 12.5 million, and there seemed every prospect of this continuing into the future as as many governments had abandoned full employment policies. Unprecedented economic growth would be required merely to maintain current levels of employment. The seminar reviewed the policies adopted by governments, employers and unions towards alleviating unemployment. During the seminar, a special session on Human and Trade Union Rights was held. Both the FIET General Secretary and the IRO- FIET Youth Coordinator José Luis Acosta( STNISSSTE, Mexico) addressed the seminar on this theme. Regional Youth Conference and Seminar ded Following an invitation invitation from the Maltese FIET affiliate, the General Workers' Union( GWU), a European youth seminar and the Third Regional Youth Conference were held successively during the week of 3-7 May 1982 in Malta. Both events were chaired by Wolfgang Katzian( GPA, Austria). In all, 55 delegates representing 16 organisations from 11 countries participated in these events. The seminar, which preceded the Conference, was on the twin themes of " Trade union organisation of young salaried employees" and" Peace and disarmament". It was formally opened by GWU International Secretary C. Consiglio, and received press and TV coverage. The seminar opened with a review of youth structures and activities of FIET affiliated organisations. It was stressed that trade unions should be committed to intensifying youth activities and should give more concrete definition to trade union objectives for youth activities, particularly in those countries where such activities had not been carried out so far. 170 During their stay in Malta, the delegates were received by the Foreign Minister, the Hon. Dr. A. Sceberras Trigona, for a discussion on peace and disarmament. Brief re abo oimonobe The discussion on peace and disarmament on Wednesday morning opened with a statement prepared by FIET President Günter Stephan. Two UN films on this subject were shown. The delegates to the seminar unanimously agreed that comprehensive world action for peace was a matter of central importance to trade unions. The trade unions' efforts should be directed to the goal of safeguarding peace and freedom. The seminar demanded a stop to the production and proliferation of nuclear weapons throughout the world. to off The Youth ho Youth Conference had the principal objective of reviewing the implementation of the FIET youth action programme. Three separate working groups elaborated proposals to up- date the programme, which were finally adopted at the Conference's plenary session. Two new sections deal with new technology and job security. The Conference also adopted a resolution on shorter working hours, calling upon the ICFTU to hold a World Conference for the purpose of co- ordinating international trade union policies for the shortening of working time. FIET General Secretary Heribert Maier spoke on the theme" Future bargaining strategies for young workers". In his address, the General Secretary emphasised the importance of trade unions making every effort to increase employment opportunities for young workers. He said that all young workers in Europe should have the right to employment, a 35- hour working week and six weeks of paid annual leave. dd bs, notfim 2.1 to Istod s svo nam as I add on prin Ilut bertobasds blow dworp to bestuper ad blow oq dnemyofqms Seminar Luxembourg, 7-8 July 1983 to alevel istism of viexem A two- day Youth Seminar was held at the European Commission's centre in Luxembourg on 7-8 July 1983. The theme of the seminar was" The Impact of New Technology on the Training of Young Workers". Speakers from the European Commission and European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training addressed the Seminar, which was attended by over 30 participants from 16 unions. The participants reviewed the impact of technology in their sectors, particularly its impact on skills and work organisation. The Seminar then discussed vocational training schemes for school leavers in Europe and how they had and would have to change because of new technology. Concern was expressed that the content of training schemes was lagging behind the technological revolution. IRO- FIET Youth Seminars the th shop The Colombia, September 1980 An HOY 281.1 ed by volg IRO- FIET Youth Seminar was held in Bogota, Colombia, during the period 22-26 September 1980. The seminar brought together more than 40 young trade unionists from 15 countries to discuss the role of young workers in the future development of Latin America. The seminar was chaired by the then IRO- FIET Youth Co- ordinator, Manuel Godinez. 363 os juo baixo need on bed asiivijos doue exed es ibstd 171 Barbados, December 1980 pix mod to( a) breixabilon Isol360 401 s JTH T A Caribbean Youth Seminar was held from 1 to 5 December 1980 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Seminar brought together some 28 participants from unions throughout the Caribbean region. The Seminar discussed the FIET Youth Action Programme, the education of the education of white collar workers, trade union policies for young workers, and working conditions. Mexico, November 1982 08 fut SS no dw MU arid Thirty- one participants from Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, El Salvador and Venezuela attended an IRO- FIET Youth Seminar, which was held in Mexico City and Cuernavaca from 11 to 20 November 1982. The seminar was organised by the IRO- FIET Coordinator for Youth Activities, José Luis Acosta, who is also the Secretary for Youth Action in the Sindicato del ISSSTE. During the first two days, participants followed the work of the 3rd National Council meeting of the Sindicato del ISSSTE. Main topics of the seminar programme were the organisation of health and social security services, trade union organisational questions, the trade union situation in Latin America, and the role of young workers in trade unions, as well as an analysis of the FIET Youth Action Programme. Hans J. Schwass spoke to the seminar on FIET's youth activities. FIET was represented by Alan Cory and Hans J. Schwass. Panama, May 1983 Section has decided to pur 809 An IRO- FIET Youth Seminar was held in Panama City from 11 to 16 May 1983, prior to the 5th IRO- FIET Congress. The Seminar brought together some 50 participants from 26 unions in 11 countries. The Seminar, which was run by IRO- FIET Youth Co- ordinator, José Luis Acosta( SNTISSSTE, Mexico), was convened under the theme" Trade Unions and Youth in Latin America". The participants were addressed by distinguished speakers on the labour movement in Latin America, collective bargaining, communication techniques, working conditions, and the FIET Youth Action Programme. Towards the end of the Seminar, participants were split into working groups, which resulted in the adoption of a resolution calling on governments and employers to respect the rights of workers to freedom of association and collective bargaining. The FIET General Secretary attended the Seminar. al mee ICFTU ng on ABECOR took ided to to cons onsider and agreed to in ECOR 100 bi 4. October trade union lar mee 179 The ly sent to the Pre be on ET the The FIET Youth Committee continued to work closely with the ICFTU on youth questions. In the period under review, there was regular contact between the FIET Youth Secretary and ICFTU Youth Secretary, and representatives from FIET attended attended meetings of the ICFTU Youth Committee. atte ce, FR FRG Great Gr The 2nd ICFTU World Youth Rally took place on 22-30 August 1981 in Sevilla, Spain, on the theme" Against Unemployment: For International Solidarity". Some 4,400 youth people from all over the world attended the Rally. Discussions were held and resolutions were adopted on( a) Against youth unemployment;( b) Multinational companies and inter 172 national solidarity, and( c) For human rights and trade union freedom. The FIET Secretariat was represented by Irène Robadey. 90 2 02 έχει mont bien se Jucy modepos tripod anime2 sdt zobsdzsa wodspbia so ad quodpora anonu mot esda UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR 1985 this subo 101 agreed On 22 July 1980, the FIET Youth Secretary met with a representative from the UN, who was co- ordinating activities for the proposed UN International Youth Year in 1985. The Secretary reported to the FIET Youth Committee meeting in Vienna, 24 November 1980. as 10 13 пон COM Iduqeя The Youth Committee discussed the proposals and made the following recommendations to the UN:( a) The UN should examine the working conditions of young workers, particularly in the Third World;( b) A special theme could be the contribution that young workers could make to world peace and disarmament; projects at school level on an international basis could be carried out;( c) The UN should focus attention on youth unemployment in all parts of the world; special projects on integrating young workers into the labour force in regions of high youth unemployment should be considered;( d) The UN could examine the implications of new technology on youth employment opportunities;( e) The UN should examine and publicise problems leading to and emanating from drug abuse. Euro PUBLICATIONS young right to et that rs in ing week an 880 During the period under review, the following FIET publications were produced which dealt with problems of young workers: ther Youth Action Programme A FIET Report on Youth Unemployment Trade Union Organisation of Young Salaried Employees( Report- Seminar and Conference Malta, May 1982) sq 02 smoa gdoere asw ( 1983) Thawig( cotxe ( 1983) kad lan ( 1982) nosom trods Doeds 380 vampadoldw gospadi mobbelhowsbladderdi songsed vdcatayoqchasingnamnavopino yasdetoda afexene perAndpaintsphed budowon odds oozesando because of new technology. Concern was expressed.sims est bone6 training schemes was ging behind the techno revolution 16 UTIDI INO- FIET no UTIs daw yissolo row of bounlang semo Y THIS ST Wosthobensdages as axed wives robnu bolxeq od nanoitesup dduoy 098 tupy UT bas vise du THIS JOY THIS svjed apnijem bebes T bas An per Youth Seminar was held in Bogota, Colombia, do 22-26 September 1980. The seminar brought together more than 40 i denbireidingofumofgeleen bapa tamordnar ago Thisqasifiweg babbed show 1900s on addition, 00bloodingsbilo Is worth afgoed ( s) no bajobs sew anoitulos bas bien exew anoleauoaid VIIGЯ d -en bns asinsqmoo Lanoijenilom( d) nsmyoqmenu dauoy janispA Chapter 6 embe per 19 173 1981 the FIET AMEXCO Company Council met in Geneva, Rep MULTINATIONAL COMPANIESxepuo sex to pones FIET COMPANY COUNCILS 46 99 bas go sud need bed In the framework of the trade sections, a number of company councils have been established to discuss problems of specific multinational companies within FIET's jurisdiction. These bring together representatives of FIET affiliates working in the same company, giving them an opportunity to exchange views on a great variety of issues of common concern. Che Pi dpuozods Bank Trade Section The Bank Trade Section has two Company Councils, which convened for meetings in the period under review, on Abecor and Amexco. The section was also involved in research into the activities of the activities of the Bank of America, Citibank, Barclays Bank and Bank für Gemeinwirtschaft, as well as in solidarity actions in support of affiliates in dispute with multinational banks( see Chapter on Solidarity). adzo The Bank Trade Section has decided to pursue a policy of publishing newsletters for trade unionists employed in multinational banks. During August and September 1982, two such newsletters were published, the first on the American Express group and the second on the Abecor group of banks. These newsletters follow corporate developments, new technology and industrial relations news in these large financial concerns. A special section of the newsletter is devoted to trade trade union and collective bargaining developments in individual countries. ABECOR( Associated Banks of Europe Corporation): ABECOR is the largest banking consortium of its type in the world, with 9 member banks, comprising over 11'600 branches in 120 countries, employing more than 250'000 persons, with total assets amounting to US$ 400 billion. A meeting on ABECOR took ABECOR took place in Brussels on 4 October 1979. The meeting decided to consider ways of exerting trade union influence on the organisation and agreed to continue regular meetings between FIET unions in ABECOR. A letter was subsequently sent to the President of the ABECOR group by the General Secretary suggesting that there should be a meeting between ABECOR and the FIET unions concerned. dd bs baslept basi Anse no: 03 On 2 December 1980, the FIET ABECOR Company Council met in Brussels. The meeting was attended by representatives of FIET affiliates in Belgium, France, FRG, Great Britain, Greece and Portugal. The Company Council exchanged information on collective bargaining and trade union developments; ABECOR activities; new technology; and means of international union support during recruitment campaigns. In a new initiative, the Council agreed that the policy and activities of the individual constituents of ABECOR should be examined in more detail. 174 national solidarity, and( c) For human rights and trade union a A meeting of the FIET ABECOR Council took place under the chairmanship of Franz Gugerell( GPA, Austria) in Brussels on 9 December 1981. Some 25 participants took part, representing trade unions from Austria, Belgium, France, FRG, Great Britain and Greece. Concern was expressed over the attempts made by the banking constituents of the ABECOR group to undermine the activities of the FIET ABECOR Council. In Germany the Dresdner and Hypo Banks had refused paid time off for participants and pressure had been put on the Banque Bruxelles Lambert not to meet with the Council. The Council adopted a statement which called for a contact meeting between the ABECOR group and the FIET ABECOR Council. During the meeting, discussion also took place on collective bargaining trends, working conditions, new technology and organisational developments in ABECOR. ditions of you work particularly in the Third A meeting of the FIET Abecor Company Council was held in Brussels on 14 October 1982. Over 20 participants were in attendance and a thorough discussion took place on organisational trends and industrial relations in the Abecor banks. The Council learned that the Abecor Group was still refusing to meet with FIET for a discussion. It was therefore agreed that unions would raise this problem in negotiations with Abecor banks at national level. As an example of the collaboration between Abecor banks, an Abecor report was circulated which compared the costs of new technology in each of the Abecor banks. It was noted that a similar survey had been carried out on working conditions. The participants were concerned to discover that the Dresdner Bank and the Bayerische Hypotheken- und- Wechselbank had refused to grant paid time off for the works councillors from Germany. G. Clajot( SETCA, Belgium) was elected Chairman to replace F. Gugerell( GPA, Austria). quodp eris bas LA A ed no darit AMEXCO( American Express): On 25-26 October 1979 a meeting of the FIET AMEXCO Company Council took place in Brighton( England), where the European Division of AMEXCO has its headquarters. The Council examined working conditions of AMEXCO employees throughout Europe, particular attention being given to wage structures, working hours, holidays and pensions. It noted evidence of a clear co- ordination of personnel policies in Europe and that the industrial relations policy of AMEXCO was clearly anti- union. The Council expressed concern at certain developments in new computer technology in the company and consequent restructuring being introduced with the help of external management consultants. A letter was subsequently sent by the General Secretary to AMEXCO inviting them to meet FIET. This proposal met with a negative response from the company. plex to sysw. sbianco o bebis pridem apatdeem super sunimo of besxps bms noi inspio d On 6-7 November 1980 a meeting of the FIET AMEXCO Company Council took place in Düsseldorf. The Council discussed organisational developments in AMEXCO and were concerned at the transfer of military banking accounts to the Fort Sam Houston Bank in Britain and Iceland and the statement by the President of AMEXCO relating to the necessity to reduce labour overheads in Europe. It was clear that on major policy initiatives, new technology and employment levels, local AMEXCO management had little discretion. Following a thorough review of working conditions in AMEXCO, the Council agreed to raise the issues of job evaluation schemes, pension benefits and the introduction of new technology in negotiations at local level.visas yollog add beexps Itsasb som ni benimaxe ed bluoda Ride 175 On 30 November 1981 the FIET AMEXCO Company Council met in Geneva. Representatives from branches of American Express in Denmark, France, Germany and Greece were in attendance. The Council discussed working conditions and collective bargaining developments on the basis of a European- wide survey on AMEXCO prepared by the FIET secretariat. The Council also examined pension benefits, trade union organisation, new technology and trade union policy in AMEXCO. The previous twelve months had been a turbulent period for AMEXCO, with the losses of some military banking contracts, rumours rumours over the future of the Amex Bank and the merger with the Shearson Loebes brokerage house. Further problems for the 44'000 employees could therefore not be excluded. The Council requested the secretariat to continue to press AMEXCO to conform with national industrial relations laws and practices, and to provide information on plans for the introduction of new technology. The Council welcomed the regular publication of the FIET" American Express News", the first issue of which was published in October 1981. n com mox bebas( abnexed, brodastasia) noaasmont The FIET AMEXCO Company Council met in Frankfurt on met in Frankfurt on 30 September- 1 October 1982 to discuss collective bargaining and trade union developments in the American Express Group. Representatives from unions in Greece, Denmark, France, the FRG and Sweden were present. The Council expressed deep concern about attempts being made in the Amexmilibank in the FRG to undermine the HBV. The union had learned from a confidential letter addressed to the Pentagon by the military command in the FRG that the US military command in the FRG were seeking to weaken the influence of the HBV. The letter stated that Amex should adopt American banking practices in the FRG by opening on Saturdays and late into the evening. It also suggested that on- call work should be introduced. Knowledge of these proposals brought a sharp response from the HBV and the FIET American Express Council. The FIET General Secretary wrote letters of protest to the Pentagon and to James Robinson III, President of Amexco. Q пов Bank of America: In preparation for the Athens Trade Section meeting, a background report on Industrial Relations in the Bank of America was drafted by the secretariat. A meeting of FIET affiliates organising in the Bank of America took place in Brussels on 14 October 1982. This was the first time that such a meeting had been held. The participants reported on developments in their different countries and a future programme of work was agreed. Concern was expressed over the proposed rationalisation measures in the Bank of America branches in Belgium and Greece. A further meeting will take place in Brussels on 5 October 1983. Citibank: The Secretariat has been conducting research into the industrial relations policy of Citibank. This report was submitted to the Oslo Trade Section meeting and will be published during 1983. ies the national efforts Barclays Bank: During 1983-84, the Secretariat will be conducting research into industrial relations in Barclays Bank. Multinational Bank Seminar: The EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section will be holding a two- day seminar on" Trade Union Strategies and Multinational Banks", in Graz, Austria on 20-21 September 1984. 176 Commerce Trade Section sqm zedmevoи OE NO The Commerce Trade Section has five Company Councils, which convened for meetings during the period under review, on C& A Brenninkmeijer, IKEA, Metro/ Makro, Quelle and Woolworth. In addition, the section was involved. in activities with respect to A& P and Marks& Spencer, and also made investigations, at the request of FIET affiliates in Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the USA into the Dutch multinational Ahold and the English companies Panton Food Ltd., Rowe Self- Service Ltd., Pritchards Ltd., British American Tobacco( BAT) and Albrecht's. The section was also involved in solidarity actions in support of affiliates in dispute with multinational commercial companies( see Chapter on Solidarity). It C& A BRENNINKMEIJER: The joint FIET/ ITGLWF Company Council for the Dutch multinational clothing and textile company, C& A Brenninkmeijer, met in Geneva on 17 on 17 December 1979, under the chairmanship of Freek Thomasson( Dienstenbond FNV, Netherlands). Representatives attended from affiliated unions in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland. The meeting addressed itself to three questions of special concern:( 1) the hostile attitude of the company to trade union organisation in all the countries where it operates;( 2) the company's systematic replacement of full- time employees by part- timers, and( 3) discrimination practised by the management on grounds of race, sex and religion. It was decided that the two secretariats would take joint action on these issues, giving priority to the securing of full trade union rights for all employees. was reported that C& A had establishments in Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States, and that most of the clothing sold in C& A shops was being imported from low- wage countries, including Eastern Europe. Ta en Itaq ooxem to doobies III goanido asm st not of bas поpaine edt of Jaejong The FIET Council on C& A Brenninkmeijer met again on 4 June 1982 in Geneva, under the chairmanship of Ben van Zweden van Zweden( Dienstenbond FNV, Netherlands). It represented trade union organisations from 11 countries: Belgium, Brazil, France, the FRG, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the USA. The Council reviewed the policy of the company in the various countries, and discussed actions to be taken against C& A because of its consistent violation of the OECD guidelines and ILO declaration on multinational enterprises. Particular complaints concerned the hostile attitude of the company to trade union organisation in all the countries and, in some countries, its oppostion to the establishment of industrial democracy machinery. Other problems concerned reduction of personnel in comparison with the extension of selling space, through rationalisation and the introduction of new technology; dequalification of personnel in connection with the introduction of new technology; its continued discrimination on grounds of sex, race and religion, observed in the company's employment policies in most of the countries where it operates. of military banking acin and Iceland and the Bank The case of C& A Brenninkmeijer was raised at a meeting held in Paris on 26 April 1983 between TUAC( Trade Union Advisory Committee) and the OECD's Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, in view of in view of the internationally co- ordinated campaign being carried out by FIET affiliated unions to make the company reveal information about its structures and employment policies both internationally redmete IS- OS no six $ 610 ni neg na " ex 177 and nationally. TUAC, acting on advice from FIET and the Dutch national trade union centre FNV, made it clear that this could become a major case before the OECD later this year unless national level pressure succeeded in obtaining adequate information. IKEA: The first meeting of the FIET Company Council on IKEA took place in Hamburg on 20 October 1981, under the chairmanship of Stig Malmström ( Sweden). The Council represents trade unionists from the following nine countries: Denmark, FRG, France, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and Switzerland. Matters discussed included the expansion policy of the company; the trend towards staff reductions through rationalisation; the hampering of trade union activities through management intervention, and the question of job sharing. A programme for future action was established and the Council urged that contact should be established with IKEA's management at international level. A further meeting of the FIET Company Council on IKEA took place in Geneva on 3 June 1982, with Stig Malmström in the chair. It was reported that in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, the FRG, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland, IKEA operates 47 furniture stores, with a total of some 6'000 employees, and that IKEA also exported to retail outlets in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. It was also planning to open its first store in the USA. During the meeting, an exchange of experiences took place on the labour relations policies followed by IKEA in the different countries, and a list was drawn up of matters of concern to all IKEA workers and unions, to be discussed with IKEA managements at the national level:( 1) non- compliance with the OECD guidelines and the ILO declaration on multinational enterprises;( 2) industrial democracy for the workers in economic, social and personnel matters;( 3) job losses resulting from rationalisation measures;( 4) the policy of eliminating full- time jobs and replacing them by part- time ones, which was being followed by the firm in some countries;( 5) humanisation of work( for example, by improvements in the physical and psychological environment). METRO/ MAKRO: The FIET Company Council on Metro/ Makro met on 29-30 January 1980 in Geneva. Trade union representatives from 12 countries are members of the Council: Austria, Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, the FRG, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain and South Africa. Emphasis was placed on efforts to establish trade union contacts with the managements of SHV Holdings( Utrecht) and its subsidiaries Metro and Makro, in order to discuss: rationalisation and intensified work pressure; the recognition of national works councils in all countries, and of the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council at the international level; disclosure of the financial structure of SHV, both at national and international level. The Council observed that in some countries the work of trade unions and works councils, including efforts to integrate supervisory staff into trade union activities, continued to be obstructed by management. The Council took note with satisfaction that because of international trade union pressure by FIET, the South African FIET affiliate CCAWUSA( organising black commercial workers) had been recognised by Makro in South Africa. On 31 March and 1 April 1981, the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council met 4 178 in Geneva. The members studied with special interest the policy of expansion of Metro and Makro and noted that despite the expansion of the group, the number of employees in various countries had not increased by the same proportion. The discussion concerning Metro/ Makro's policy showed once again that the activities of trade unions and works councils were inhibited by management intervention. The meeting also raised a number of common problems requiring an urgent solution at international level and therefore reiterated its demand that contact should be established with the management at international level. It was decided that the FIET affiliates in the Council would take steps to ensure that the Council's demands were considered simultaneously at national level. JA dpuoads anotouber 21ste abxswod bread ed Vasqmoo eds to volilog nota On 30-31 March 1982, the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council met in Geneva, under the chairmanship of Helmut Stegmaier( HBV, FRG). The Council drew attention to the continued trend towards an expansion of the Metro and Makro department store chains, especially in the FRG, Great Britain and the USA, which had, however, been accompanied by negative developments in the employment field. The members noted that the activities of trade unions and works councils works councils were still being hampered by management intervention in various countries but that through strong trade union organisation and action, progress had been made made in defending. the workers' rights. It was decided that a study would be undertaken on the disclosure of information on the interlocking financial relationships between the groups SHV Holding, Utrecht( Netherlands) and Metro/ Makro. The managements of the groups would be pressed to comply with the OECD guidelines for multinational companies. The Council further decided to intensify publicity work on Metro/ Makro and to strengthen the exchange of information on the groups. On the invitation of the Belgian FIET affiliate SETCA, the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council met on 7-8 April 1983 in Brussels, under the chairmanship of Helmut Stegmaier( HBV, FRG). The Council had an exchange of information on trade union experience within Metro and Makro companies in these countries and considered both national and world- wide developments in employment and working conditions. The Council noted with concern that the activities of trade unions and works councils were still being interfered with by management in various countries and were even prevented in the USA. It also expressed concern about the negative effects of new technologies on the quantity and quality of employment, as well as on working conditions, and the extension of shop opening hours, which had either been undertaken or was planned. It demanded full compliance by Metro and Makro with the OECD Guidelines and ILO Declaration for multinational companies. During the course of the meeting, the Council also met the personnel director, works council and union representatives of the biggest Belgian Makro market in Eke. The national executive of SETCA, led by its President, François Janssens, took part in this meeting. saxen bas Isnoiden tonooo axxow bms anoing bad to drow ed as QUELLE: On 4-5 March 1980, the FIET Company Council on Quelle, which is one of Europe's largest mail- order firms, with more than 600 establishments and trading companies and over 35'000 employees met at Quelle's headquarters in Nurenburg( FRG). FIET represents trade unions in 13 countries in which Quelle is active: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, the Philippines, Japan and Singapore. The Council examined the company's 179 labour policies in the different countries and decided to pay special attention to the following points:( 1) rationalisation and the trend towards reduction in personnel in the sales departments with the consequence that work pressure and stress have increased;( 2) partly insufficient co- determination of workers in the sphere of personnel, social and economic questions;( 3) classification of women. The Council underlined the necessity for the works council members to be well informed and trained on company and trade union matters. The importance of providing adequate information to workers' representatives was stressed, in order for meaningful labour- management negotiations to take place. WOOLWORTH: The 2nd meeting of the FIET Woolworth Company Council was held on 31 January and 1 February 1980 in Geneva. FIET represents trade union organisations from 11 countries in which Woolworth companies operate with some 5'800 retail units with more than 200'000 employees, i.e. Australia, Barbados, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, USA and Zimbabwe. Woolworth also operates under the following names: Woolco, Kinney and Richman. The Council demanded that the company, wherever it operates, should enter into meaningful discussions with the trade unions and facilitate meetings of elected representatives of the employees at national, regional and local level as a measure to improve industrial relations and shop floor democracy. Delegates to the meeting welcomed in particular the conclusion of a nation- wide agreement since the last meeting of the Council between Woolworth Great Britain and the FIET affiliate USDAW. Upon the request of the Council, the FIET General Secretary addressed a letter to Woolworth International, demanding that the OECD guidelines. for multinational enterprises and particularly its industrial relations section should be strictly respected in all countries in which the company operates. 18 On 1-2 April 1981, the FIET Woolworth Company Council met in Geneva. The Council had an exchange of information on trade union experience within Woolworth companies and considered both their national and world- wide financial performance and developments in employment and working conditions. In reiterating the importance of international trade union co- operation, the Council regretted the definite closing of Woolworth operations in Spain in 1980, involving the loss of some 570 employment opportunities, which was essentially due to the failure of sound management judgement over the past couple of years. The meeting requested the FIET General Secretary to seek an early meeting with the Woolworth parent company in the USA to discuss items of direct interest to the employees. On 31 March- 1 April 1982, the FIET Woolworth Company Council met in Geneva, under the chairmanship of John Flood( USDAW, Great Britain). The Council, reviewing the operations of Woolworth in 1981, noted that the company had continued its policy of extending floor space without any corresponding increase in personnel. The Council expressed concern at the increase in workload and deterioration in working conditions which this would produce. It decided to monitor Woolworth's employment policies very closely in order to be able to avert any job losses such as those experienced in 1980 in Spain. The Council noted with concern 180 Woolworth's policy of introducing part- time employment to replace full- time workers and demanded that this issue be negotiated with the trade unions. A meeting of the Council was held on 6 April 1983 in Brussels, under the chairmanship of John Flood( USDAW, Great Britain), to discuss latest developments within Woolworth stores. Discussions focussed on:( 1) The decision of the US Woolworth mother company in September 1982 to close all 336 of its deficit- ridden US Woolco discount stores, affecting 25,000 jobs;( 2) The sale of its 52.6% interest in British Woolworth, its unconsolidated British subsidiary. The restructuring of Woolworth's in the UK resulted in a decision to close down four regional administration centres, entailing the loss of some 500 jobs, as well as the catalogue showroom" Shoppers' World", with some 45 outlets employing over 400 staff. The Council noted that US Woolworth's financial problems continue, which, combined with the lack of clear strategy for future. growth, meant that the future of the company in the USA, as well as in other countries, was not clear and had to be closely watched. The Council decided to investigate probable links that still existed between US and UK Woolworth and the resulting influence on other Woolworth operations throughout the world. The Council was informed that USDAW's various agreements with UK Woolworth would continue and that the new management of the company had assured the union that it would be consulted at all stages of change. Joint meetings were taking place on the future of Woolworth operations in the UK, as well as negotiations on job security. The Council expressed its solidarity with USDAW's and the Irish IUDWC's stuggle to secure workers' rights. The Council decided that points for discussion with the management in all countries were: the reduction in personnel( except in the FRG) and the resulting increase in work pressure; the fact that part- time workers, as well as trainees in Great Britain and Ireland, were employed as cheap labour to the detriment of full- time workers; new technology and its impact on staff; the improvement and promotion of employer/ employee relations and industrial democracy. The Council welcomed the conclusion in the FRG of an agreement on the introduction of VDU's between F.W. Woolworth Gmbh and its central works council. BAR Y A& P( Great Atlantic& Pacific Tea Company Inc.): During his visit at the end of August 1981 to the USA where he contacted Makro organisers, the Chairman of the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council, Helmut Stegmaier, also had discussions with UFCW officials on A& P. This company, which is controlled by the German Tengelmann- Warenhandelsgesellschaft OHG, was about to take over the Niagara Frontier Services Inc.( Buffalo, New York). According to information received, Niagara achieved in 1980 a turnover of 500 million US dollars and a profit of 9 million. They were running 127 subsidiaries particularly in areas where A& P had not as yet been implanted. mo ddowlooW THIS ffxqA I ΜΟΙΒΗ ΣΕ ΠΟ 上 WAGBU) bool adot to qidensmylsden bu sene Bhobb Marks& Spencer: On 29 October 1981, the FIET General Secretary sent a letter to Lord Sieff, Chairman of the Board of Marks& Spencer, concerning the anti- trade union attitude, particularly with regard to industrial democracy, of the company in Great Britain, Ireland and company France. In their reply, the company insisted that they did not consider Peo baors 181 co- operation with trade unions to be necessary, so the FIET General Secretary sent a further letter on 25 January 1982. ey Industry Trade Section RANK XEROX: At a meeting held in Geneva on 18 September 1979, representatives of FIET affiliates in eight European countries Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Portugal, Spain and Sweden- agreed to establish a FIET international company council for the US- UK multinational Rank Xerox. The meeting discussed proposed changes in the company's international management structure which would significantly alter the operation of the sales force, and agreed to seek a meeting with the international management to discuss this. Further structural changes were also in the process of being proposed. The International Metalworkers' Federation( IMF) were represented at the meeting by their Secretary for white for white collar collar workers' questions, Ilda Ilda Simona. Willy Parfondry( SETCA, Belgium) and Peter Glienke( HBV, Germany) were elected Chairman and Vice- Chairman, respectively. The second meeting of the Council took place in Brussels in May 1980. The request made by the General Secretary for a meeting with the international management of Rank Xerox had met with a complete refusal. A detailed discussion took place about rationalisation measures which were being proposed in various national Rank Xerox subsidiaries and which posed serious problems for the workers concerned. In particular, the role of the national companies was being reduced and more influence was being given to the international headquarters in London, which in turn took its instructions from Xerox Corporation in the USA. The claim made by the company that industrial relations matters were dealt with at national level was patently untrue. The Council members agreed to send a letter to the international HQ reaffirming the request for a meeting and setting out a detailed list of questions on which answers should be given. Discussion also took place on the HAY job evaluation system being implemented in the different subsidiaries and it was agreed to ask FIET to undertake research on this question. Other topics discussed included Rank Xerox's strategy in the office technology market, and the position in the various manufacturing facilities. A third meeting took place in London on 8 May 1981. A number of serious developments were reported to the meeting. Firstly the Chairman of Rank Xerox Ltd. still refused absolutely either to meet FIET or to reply in detail to the questions which had been posed. At the same time, a massive programme of rationalisation was under way, which had already resulted in large scale dismissals in the Netherlands and Great Britain. FIET had organised large scale protests in connection with the dismissals which had been announced in February. In Belgium, a campaign of victimisation against trade union officials was being launched by the company, and this had included the dismissal of the Council's chairman Willy Parfondry. SETCA was fighting the case in the Labour Courts on Willy Parfondry's behalf.( The union subsequently won the case and Parfondry received substantial financial compensation in lieu of reinstatement). Similar cases of victimisation had been reported by unions organising Xerox workers in France. The meeting also welcomed a representative of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers' Union of the 182 some United States( which organised some 10'000 employees of the Xerox Corporation), who was present by agreement with the Textile Workers' International. It was hoped that the closer coordination with the US trade union movement would strengthen the Council. To underline their anger and frustration the attitude of the company, the Council members agreed to organise a Day of Action within Rank Xerox. The purpose of this Day of Action would be to inform trade union members about Rank Xerox's policies and to make clear to the management the opposition of the trade unions to them. 699 The Day of Action subsequently took place on 7 October 1981. Special works council meetings, leafletting and other activities were carried out, with the help of an information leaflet drafted by the FIET secretariat. On 7 October, a meeting also took place in Geneva between the FIET General Secretary and the International Metalworkers' Federation to discuss ways in which the two organisations could cooperate more closely in respect to Rank Xerox, in view of the fact that in several European countries IMF affiliates not also affiliated to FIET organised the workforce of Rank Xerox. Subsequent to this meeting, the IMF sent circular to all its affiliates asking them about their membership within Xerox Rank Xerox and whether they were interested in participating in joint FIET/ IMF activities relating to the company. The response to this circular was unfortunately very disappointing, the only unions replying positively being those also affiliated affiliated to FIET and who to FIET and who were already participating in the work of the Council. It appears that other multinational companies in more traditional sectors received a higher priority for action amongst IMF affiliated unions. During the course of 1982, the FIET General Secretary requested Per Bjorkman( SIF, Sweden) to become Acting Chairman of the Council until a further meeting could be held. In early 1983, in response to growing information both from affiliates and friendly organisations and from the international press about the company's continuing plans to reduce its white collar workforce internationally, the FIET General Secretary wrote to all unions which had participated in the Council and to the IMF, suggesting that a further meeting be held to assess employment developments in the various countries. This meeting was provisionally scheduled to take place in midOctober 1983. ed Алая 138 LA Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section UP The Insurance and Social Insurance Trade Section has two Company Councils, which convened during the period under review, on Allianz and Victoria. The Section has also been involved in activities with respect to the Guardian Royal Exchange, Norwich Union and Winterthur companies, as well as in solidarity action in support of affiliates in dispute with multinational insurance companies( see Chapter on Solidarity). bay ALLIANZ: A meeting of full- time union officials and works councillors organising in the Allianz insurance company in Germany( DAG) and Austria ( GPA) took place in Salzburg on 16-17 October 1980. The Council noted 183 further expansion of the company in America and Australia by the purchase of the Northern American Life and Casualty Company and the Australian Associated Group Insurance. The Council thoroughly analysed working conditions, developments in negotiations, new technology and changes in company organiastion. Particular emphasis was laid on the introduction of new technology, where both unions were utilising codetermination agreement to ensure negotiating rights on the implementation of computers. ICFTU and On 10-11 November 1981, the FIET Company Council on the Allianz insurance company met in Munich. The Allianz is by far the largest insurance company in Europe and employs some 30'000 staff worldwide. Trade unionists from Austria, Germany and Great Britain were in attendance. The major issue of concern was the attempted takeover by Allianz of the Eagle Star Assurance Company in Great Britain. At that time the Allianz owned some 29.2% of the capital in Eagle Star, and there was uncertainty among BIFU members in the Eagle Star company about their future employment prospects. The motives for Allianz's takeover bid were that the German insurance market was" saturated" and that they needed to increase their premium income by foreign acquisitions. The Council agreed to press the management of Allianz for a consultation meeting to discuss the merger with Eagle Star. The Council also discussed working conditions, collective bargaining trends, new technology and trade union policy. FIET is A consultation meeting involving FIET and British affiliate BIFU took place with the European Commission on 18 June 1982 to discuss the investigation into the Allianz shareholding in the Eagle Star Insurance Group. The investigation was being conducted by the Directorate General for Competition, DG IV, to see whether Article 86 of the Treaty of Rome was being broken. A meeting with the management of Allianz is scheduled to take place in October 1983. es of VICTORIA: Full- time officials and works councillors from trade unions organising in the Victoria insurance company in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal met in Vienna on 26-27 November 1980. The council compared experience on trade union developments, evolution in working conditions and new technology, and decided to press for a meeting at international level with the Victoria company. The Victoria company council of FIET met in Utrecht, Netherlands, on 12-13 January 1982, under the chairmanship of Piet Diepeveen of the host union, Dienstenbonden FNV. Participants from HBV( FRG), STSSI ( Portugal), and Dienstenbond FNV( Netherlands), as well as representatives of the FIET secretariat were in attendance. The Victoria insurance group has subsidiaries in each of these three countries as well as in Spain and Greece. In 1980 the group had premium income of 2838 million DM, made a profit of 34 million DM and employed 12'180 people. The major issue of concern to the company council was the proposed merger between the Victoria Life and Victoria Fire companies in Germany. HBV reported that employees' jobs would be safeguarded but re- organisation of departments and the branch structure would take place. The H.Q. of Victoria was also committed to a programme of computerisation. It was anticipated that well over 250 visual display units would be in use by 1985 in an on- line system enabling direct contact between the 184 head office and branches. The company council also examined working conditions, trade union organisation, company structure and trade union objectives in Victoria. JAVA wiow The next meeting of the council will take place in Wuppertal, FRG, when it is hoped that a meeting between the company council and the Victoria management will take place. about Rank Xerox opposition policies the trade unions Guardian Royal Exchange: On 10 May 1983 at the headquarters of the Guardian Royal Exchange Company in London, a meeting took place between the management and a delegation from FIET. The GRE is one of the biggest composite insurers in Great Britain and employs over 15,000 staff in branches in 80 countries. The FIET delegation was made up of unions from Great Britain and Germany, and by Philip J. Jennings, FIET Insurance Secretary. During the discussion, the company outlined its commercial performance in 1982/83, its world organisational structure, corporate planning and the introduction of new technology. The German representatives were from the wholly owned Albingia subsidiary of the GRE and included three worker directors from the Albingia supervisory board. This was the first meeting of its type between unions and management to take place in a major British insurance company. The follow- up meeting will take place at Albingia, Hamburg, on 13-14 June 1984. part the work of the Co Norwich Union and Winterthur: The Secretariat is currently undertaking research into these two companies for eventual publication. dilw sosiq de snsilIA add on noin ps3 28 6 tba C01 GENERAL and Exi IA 20 noepsnem od ddiw paleom A nedod pried asw EBеI sedodoo ni sosiq ex of both from affiliates ional press about the to growing infor and from the inte In addition to the trade section related work on multinational companies, FIET has, during the period under review, continued to play an active part in the activities of the international trade union movement relating to multinational companies. These activities have been coordinated through the ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on multinational companies, through the TUAC Working Group on multinational companies( in relation to OECD) and through the ETUC Committee on the Democratisation of the Economy and ad hoc group on the " Vredeling Directive"( for the EEC). asbrod noinu bos( Ispat While the majority of the work within these bodies has been concerned with the various measures taken by intergovernmental organisations to establish regulations governing the behaviour behaviour of multinational companies, exchanges of views have taken place on a regular basis on experiences of ITS's in dealing with particular multinationals, and on means of improving trade union education and training efforts on this subject. dud bebas tsa ed ɓInow adot eseyolgme dads bedrog VAH blow dp The ETUC, in the course of its activities related to Community legislation, has issued a a number of publications, some of which have been circulated to EURO- FIET affiliates. The most recent ETUC publication in 185 this field is the" Survey and Documentation on Disputes in European Subsidiaries of Multinational Groups of Companies" produced in April 1982.53 The ICFTU has produced two major publications on multinationals:" Trade Unions and the Transnationals: A Handbook for Negotiators" is a 90 page handbook published in November 1979 1979 giving information on various intergovernmental regulations, and on ICFTU and ITS activities in relation to multinational companies. The second publication," Trade Unions and the Transnationals: A Checklist" is a shorter document intended for wide circulation within within the the international trade union movement. Several thousand copies of the checklist were circulated to FIET affiliates during the course of 1980 and 1981. Following up these two basic publications, the ICFTU now produces a regular information bulletin" Trade Unions and the Transnationals", which appears approximately twice a year. The bulletin summarises major developments concerning multinational companies which may be of interest to trade union negotiators. The most recent edition of the Bulletin( 1983) was devoted to Export Processing Zones. In addition, the meeting of the ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on multinationals which took place in June 1982 approved the publication of an Educational Guide on Multinationals, which will be published by the ICFTU, together with audio- visual materials, for use in trade union educational activities. Directive FIET is represented on the ICFTU/ ITS and TUAC working parties by David Cockroft, Industry Trade Section Secretary. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS 1. OECD ent The major interest of the trade unions in the OECD 1976 Guidelines of Multinational Enterprises has been in the section on Employment and Industrial Relations. Isnois is moal bluoda sno The first Review of the Guidelines was carried out in 1979. The Review Report contained a number of points of interest to trade unions, and in particular one proposal to amend the Guidelines which arose directly from the" Hertz Rent- a- Car" case which had been presented jointly by FIET and the Danish LO on behalf of FIET's affiliate HK. The amendment states that multinational enterprises" should not, in the context of bona fide negotiations, transfer employees from the enterprise's component entities in other countries in order to influence unfairly those negotiations". The Review Report also contained an interpretation of the Guidelines which had been requested by TUAC and FIET in the context of the" Citibank" case. The interpretation in the Report states that" the thrust of these provisions of the Guidelines is towards having management adopt a positive approach towards the activities of employees of all categories, and, in particular, an open attitude towards organisational activities within the framework of national rules and practices". beailsiaubal totem ods to wolvsded edd no evijoelle ns Jenisps bish Despite this clear statement, the management of Citibank in the UK has continued to refuse to meet FIET's British affiliate BIFU or to change 186 it's attitude of complete hostility towards trade unions. The Review Report recommended that concentration should be on implementation of the Guidelines at the national level, and published a list of so- called " National Contact Points" to help this process. This list was circulated to all FIET affiliates. Attempts to use the British contact point to resolve the Citibank problem, however, have met with a totally negative attitude from the UK government, which is itself ideologically opposed to trade union organisation. In evidence submitted to the OECD for the mid- term review of the Guidelines in 1982, as well as for the second full review to be held in 1984, the trade unions( through TUAC) have argued that governments have a responsibility to take positive action to ensure compliance with the Guidelines. The relative lack of success in resolving the Citibank case within the confines of the OECD demonstrates very clearly that the Guidelines have moral but no legal force, and that their effectiveness depends on the political will of the government or governments concerned. The mid- term review was not positive on this point and consultations with the OECD on the 1984 Review, which were held in April 1983, tended to confirm the impression that most OECD Governments are not prepared to take an interventionist role in supervising the implementation of the Guidelines. dum 2. ILO noinu In 1981 the Governing Body of the ILO approved a set of implementation procedures to give effect to the Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy adopted by it in 1977. The procedures established the ILO's Multinationals Committee( on which the workers' side is led by the FIET General Secretary) on a permanent basis to give clarifications on cases presented to it. In order to facilitate the use of these procedures, the ICFTU in 1981 published a" Guidance Note on the ILO Declaration", which gave details to unions of how to raise cases. In the first instance these should be directed to the government at national level. If the government cannot resolve the problem directly, it should refer it to the ILO. However, the trade unions have the right. to refer matters directly to the ILO if the government refuses to do so. At every stage in the procedure, unions should inform their national trade union centre and international trade secretariat of their actions. bas vanoina log to ходня The importance of the ILO is that it covers not just the countries within the OECD area but also the developing countries, and that the committee dealing with clarifications is, unlike the OECD's committee, established on a tripartite basis. ICFTU affiliates and ITS's have been invited to submit cases to the ILO for clarification. Although a number are in preparation, no cases have yet been submitted. மா all Inanog ibo 3. UNITED NATIONS D86A p Throughout the period under review, negotiations have been continuing within the framework of the United Nations on a Comprehensive Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations. Progress on this has been extremely slow, with many of the major industrialised countries fighting extremely hard against any effective controls on the behaviour of multinationals. There are a number of provisions in the present draft which will be of particular use to trade unions, including a number on 0 187 the disclosure of information to workers' representatives. The section of the Code on Employment and Industrial Relations will be the ILO Declaration. Progress on the final adoption of the Code has been held up mainly by the Eastern bloc countries who are unwilling to accept a definition of transnational companies which includes their own stateowned enterprises. Two sessions of the UN Commission on Transnationals held in the first half of 1983 did not succeed in resolving this problem.an be seen from the Inte onal Groups subs proportion of Despite the calls of the international trade union movement and the " Group of 77" developing countries that the Code should be legally binding, it is unlikely to have any more force than the current OECD and ILO instruments. It may( even if it is adopted), however, provide for the involvement of trade unions in its follow- up procedures. meeting in April This programme, wh 4. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY nology since that date. Within the European Community, a fierce battle has been raging over the adoption of a Directive( legally binding Community instrument) which would oblige governments to legislate on procedures for informing and consulting employees of enterprises with a complex structure, and particularly multinational enterprises. The proposal, usually called the " Vredeling Directive" after the European Commissioner who initiated it, would, as originally drafted, have given significant rights to employees of large companies to receive information and be consulted on a wide range of issues. An intensive lobbying campaign by multinational business, particularly American companies, and the centre- right political majority in the European Parliament resulted in the original Directive being seriously weakened when it was voted on by the Parliament in November 1982. A revised draft has now been prepared by the European Commission which is far weaker than the original and will apply only to enterprises having more than 1,000 employees. There are, nevertheless, some important provisions still in the revised Directive and the European trade union movement is continuing to press for its adoption by the Council of Ministers, which is the final legislative body of the EC. Roland Issen The significance of the" Vredeling Directive", and one which is understood very well both by its opponents and by its supporters, is that for the first time it will, if adopted, lay down international standards of behaviour for multinational companies which are legally binding. Mary Jean Piraino UFCW Enrico Tes Caspar von EGB Akira Yuinawa David Cockroft( Secreta FIET The Group has Meeting in The first ( USDAW, Grea policies towards the Working ng Gr as chairm A agreed toy elect John Flood el discussion took place on w technology and trade union strategies at company level. Issues such as disclosure of information by employers and the Audraconi need asd obodo gobs si on no exp abre old ab trade union orga em review of th Red Bloods abo In evidence ines to the OECT 982 EV 18 yas avad of ноха" bard anging politica governments concerned. 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UNITED NATIONS Throughout the period under have been continuing within the framework of the United Nations on a Comprehensive Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations, Progress on this has been extremely slow, with many of the major industrialised countries fighting extremely hard against any effective controls on the behaviour of multinationals. There are a number of provisions in the present draft which will be of particular use to trade unions, including a number on 189 Chapter 7 was potaminshaws open Ta Speed qbbargylemTECHNOLOGY do syp odprt betrap As can be seen from the sections dealing with the Trade Sections and the Interprofessional Groups, a very substantial proportion of FIET's attention in the period under review has been devoted to questions related to new technology.khani wypoton yd abam aand bus anoilbo no Joaqui adi Following the FIET Conference on Computers and Work, held in Velm, Austria, in November 1978, the FIET World Executive Committee at its meeting in April 1979 adopted the FIET Programme on Computers and Work. This programme, which was subsequently endorsed by the 19th FIET World Congress, forms the basis for all FIET's work in the area of New Technology since that date. how ainallerbred TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP intensity, which were hazards for Resolution No. 11" New Technology and the Humanisation of Work", adopted by the 19th FIET World Congress in November 1979, called upon the World Executive Committee to establish a Working Group on Technology. The FIET World Executive Committee in May 1980 decided to establish such a Working Group to oversee and coordinate the work of FIET on new technology and to advise the FIET Executive on policy and research matters in this field. The membership of the Group was limited to 14 members. John Flood( Chairman) Sidsel Bauck be Karel Boeykens 360 bau Eric Cheong USDAW NCWU SETCA SMMWU dnsmyo. Great Britain Norway Kerstin Eriksson SIF Roland Issen DAG anob, VI Jan Erik Lidström PHS NBU vd beis John Maynes FCUA Terry Molloy 10 most Michaela Moritz be Mary Jean Piraino BIFU GPA UFCW estbus 10 ge Belgium Singapore F.R. Germany Sweden Australia Great Britain Austria United States and Sweden Enrico Testi FIB Caspar von Stosch DGB JUC Italy F.R. Germany Japan FIET Geneva Akira Yuinawa David Cockroft( Secretary) belis ob exp The Group has so far held four meetings. Bilde equoapy brincand Meeting in Geneva on 15-16 December 1980 The first meeting of the Working Group agreed to elect John Flood ( USDAW, Great Britain) as chairman. A general discussion took place on policies towards new technology and trade union strategies at company level. Issues such as disclosure of information by employers and the 190 negotiation of new technology agreements were felt to be important. The major part of the Group's time was devoted to working out a work programme for future activities. The work programme finally adopted suggested dividing the work into three main areas: Employment; job content; and health and safety. It suggested that the various FIET bodies dealing with new technology should give priority to the preparation of guidelines, draft model agreements, codes of practice, etc. on major problems; should encourage the negotiation of technology agreements; should issue advice to unions seeking to extend the coverage of industrial democracy machinery to cover new technology; and should should carry out systematic studies on the use of new technology in the various sectors, its impact on employment and working conditions and the progress made by unions in influencing it. They should also publish educational material which would be of assistance to affiliated unions. All trade sections and interprofessional groups were recommended to include Technology as a standing item on the agenda of all meetings. The full work programme is reproduced at the end of this section. The Group received reports on work in progress in the various FIET groups and committees, and endorsed the publication of four FIET Technology Studies covering Banks, Insurance, Commerce and Industry. The Group agreed that it should meet normally once a year, but that more frequent meetings could be held if circumstances required it. beagobs" ow to moldealnamull odd bas ypolondoet welt" II.o noduloaя Meeting in Geneva on 11-12 November 1981 asxpno blow Ta de dayd The second meeting of the Working Group received reports from the secretariat on developments since the previous meeting. In particular, it noted the successful adoption in January 1981 by the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers of a set of conclusions on New Technology, largely drafted by FIET. Members of the Group also gave national reports on significant developments, particularly regarding unemployment. A detailed discussion took place on the employment effects of new technology with an invited expert( Professor John Henize of the Gesellschaft für Mathematik und Datenverarbeitung in the Federal Republic of Germany). Professor Henize was carrying out systematic research into the impact of technology in the bank sector in Germany and had previously done similar work in the USA. The Group also discussed a report on data privacy prepared by the DGB, Germany, and decided to discuss this subject in greater detail at its next meeting. A second invited guest speaker, Dr. J. Rada, from the Centre for International Management Studies in Geneva, introduced a discussion on Technology in Developing Countries, which it was agreed should also be a subject for further detailed study. Preliminary discussion took place on a secretariat document dealing with the wide range of health and safety at work problems posed by new technology in FIET's sectors, and the Group agreed that work on health and safety problems was a priority area for the future. It recommended the secretariat to prepare more detailed material for the Group's next meeting, and suggested that FIET might organise a conference on the subject. As at the previous meeting, the Group also received reports from the various trade sections and groups and made comments on the development of their work. no svened at pr 99M bool arot apsis of beexps quod pixxow add 10 prijem daxil ed stado as( WAQ) Meeting in Manchester on 26-27 May 1982 ypolondoet weg abxsw asioiloq The third meeting of the Working Group was held in Manchester, at the vel 191 invitation of USDAW. Reports on developments since the previous meeting were given, including information on the FIET Seminar on Working Time and Work Reorganisation, which had been held in Velm in January 1982. The various national reports presented showed a steadily deteriorating employment situation in most countries and an accelerating use of new technology. In some countries the unions were involved in the decisionmaking process, but in the majority this was not generally the case. The four substantive agenda items for the Group which had been agreed at its previous meeting were: health and safety; data privacy; computer staff; and education and training. Shortage of time prevented the discussion of education and training, which was deferred to the Group's next meeting. well as joint sexloodsoa bero On health and safety a substantial document prepared by the secretariat was presented, which outlined the potential for information and research work in nine key areas of workers' health and safety. It recognised that not all health hazards were connected with" new" technology. However, the Technology Group was an appropriate forum to consider all health hazards affecting office and commerce workers. The Group agreed to the production of a series of FIET Handbooks on different health and safety questions, with a longer term objective of establishing a comprehensive manual on health and safety. Particular attention should be given, many members argued, to the psychological problems from increasing work intensity, which were becoming major hazards for workers in FIET's sectors. On data privacy a secretariat document discussed three main areas: transborder data flow; general data privacy; and the use of work related data. It was agreed that this was an important area and that FIET Guidelines should be established and a comparative study of legislation should be carried out. On computer staff it was recognised that this category of white collar workers had special problems and that new technology was drastically changing the nature and number of their jobs. It was also suggested that a Glossary of terms used in connection with New Technology in FIET's sectors should be prepared. The Group also discussed the question of technology agreements. It decided that a study of the experience of FIET affiliates in concluding technology agreements should be carried out, and that a technology agreement should be prepared. In addition to these points, the Group received reports on developments in the FIET trade sections and interprofessional groups. Ad Meeting in Geneva on 3-4 May 1983 A set of guidelines for collective agreements on new technology was amongst the results of the 4th meeting of the Working Group, which met in Geneva on 3-4 March 1983. The meeting was chaired by John Flood ( USDAW, Great Britain). The Model Agreement contains some 38 clauses to be included in collective agreements on the introduction of of new technology concluded at company, industry or national level. These cover general questions( e.g. commitment to negotiate, status quo); procedural questions( e.g. technology committees, information disclosure, monitoring of personal data); and substantive questions( e.g. employment and job security; job content; work environment; training). The Agreement is accompanied by detailed notes which explain the reasoning behind each clause and give 192 T advice on collective bargaining strategy. It was approved by the FIET Management Committee at its meeting in Montreal on 3 August 1983, and was distributed to all affiliates. Copies of the Agreement will be made available to participants at the 20th World Congress.no vanhão sustabdominis biedrsnydqme Three other documents were approved for publication by the Technology Group. A general handbook on health and safety in FIET's sectors gives advice on important areas affecting office and and commercial workers' physical and psychological health. The handbook deals with matters such as visual display units, cash register operators, photocopying machines, ventilation, noise and stress. It is the first in a planned series of comprehensive FIET Health and Safety Handbooks. and the progress made by dombard Also approved was a Glossary of Technology Terms in FIET's sectors. The Glossary covers general office technology and microelectronics terms, as well as specific technologies in use in the bank, insurance, commerce and industry fields. It lists some 280 terms and defines them in language designed to be understood by shop floor trade union representatives without a technical background. réags bokso The meeting agreed to the publication of a short study on the special problems of EDP staff carried out by the Secretariat in 1982 and since updated by comments from FIET affiliates. This brochure examines the special characteristics of EDP staff and the effect on their jobs of technological change, as well as making recommendations to unions on how to increase the level of unionisation in this field. sdsb besle The meeting also held a discussion on education and training in new technology and decided to begin a systematic collection of audio- visual and other educational materials new technology prepared by FIET affiliates for their members. It approved the outline of a work programme on technology to be presented to the 20th FIET World Congress ( reproduced at the end of this this section) and decided that its next meeting would be in May 1984 in Vienna. X 分 10 yb032 6 bobb was CAL JOINT FIET/ IGF MEETING privacy p The Group uso a beviser t any anci A joint meeting took place in Geneva on 5 May 1983 between representatives of the FIET Technology Group and of the International Graphical Workers' Federation( IGF). The IGF delegation was led by its General Secretary, Alfred Kaufman. The meeting was designed to enable the two international secretariats to share experiences relating to their work in the area of new technology and to examine areas of mutual interest. The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest to white collar workers and graphical workers, including health including health and safety standards for the operation of visual display units, changing job descriptions, and the use of in- house printing and high speed photocopying in offices. Important new developments identified included new communications technologies( e.g. the banks would greatly reduce the demand for cheques and other paper based material to be printed), and home shopping and home banking using Videotex or cable TV. Show 09 920 92 xs dotdw, 29jon bellsjeb The meeting also discussed training requirements in relation to new 193 technologies. It had to be accepted that in the future workers might need to be retrained to do several different jobs during their working lives. More broadly based and transferable training had to be given so that skills did not become rapidly obsolete. adet en obe The representatives of both organisations agreed that the meeting had been a worthwhile one and should be repeated. They considered that there were many concrete issues, for example VDU standards and communications technologies, on which different International Trade Secretariats were doing similar work. It was suggested that further joint meetings should be arranged, with the participation of other interested Secretariats, as well as joint conferences to discuss one or two very specific themes view to making recommendations for inclusion in collective agreements. odu bu doed b ASIA- FIET TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IIew ar 1300 edT ble Iapipofonded evo Ioxinoo nojau obat One hundred delegates and observers from 37 FIET affiliates in 13 Asian and Pacific countries met in Melbourne, Australia, from 4 to 8 October 1982 to discuss the implications of technological change. The Conference, which was hosted by FIET's Australian affiliates: the FCUA, SDA and AEIU, was addressed at its opening session by K. Yamamoto, President of ASIA- FIET, Mrs J. Kirner, representing the Government of the State of Victoria, and FIET General Secretary Heribert Maier. During the course of the four day Conference, delegates discussed papers submitted by ASIA- FIET 1st Vice- President J.P. Maynes, FIET Technology Group Secretary David Cockroft, the FIET General Secretary and a number of outside experts. experts. Detailed case studies on the implementation of technological change at national level in the bank, insurance, commerce and industry trade sections were presented by a number of affiliates. The Conference agreed that there was an accelerating introduction of the use of new forms of technology in FIET's sectors in the region, both in the industrialised and in the developing countries, particularly in the banking and insurance industries. The Conference Conference expressed serious concern about the uncontrolled implementation of new technology which, combined with the already serious and deteriorating world economic climate, threatened to destroy far more jobs than it created. The 14- page Conference conclusions rejected the view that trade unions could only accept or reject technological change. Instead it argued that in each country in the region both the type and the pace of technological change must be controlled to make it compatible with the country's capacity to create new jobs and to provide decent wages and working conditions. t bas Dealing with the specific effects on developing countries, the Conference pointed out that that technology in developed countries could have important indirect effects in developing ones and vice versa. Policies of protectionism could not be successful either in safeguarding existing jobs or in creating new ones. a) The Conference recommended that all governments in the region should sup 194 work out a Technology Policy which took care to select types of technology which were appropriate to each country's level of development. In particular, investment incentives and disincentives should be provided selectively so as to give encouragement to investments which expanded overall capacity and created new jobs. The Conference urged that forms of taxation which encouraged employers to substitute capital for labour should also be re- examined. Governments must allow trade unions to play an important role in the elaboration and implementation of technology policies. This meant, the Conference stressed, that governments must first show full respect for trade union rights and should refrain from interfering in internal trade union affairs. logo and 900 boots 290etno not as flew Special emphasis was laid by the Conference conclusions on the role of multinational companies in the transfer of technology. Governments were urged to expand domestic research and development activities to reduce dependence on often inappropriate imported technologies and to take further steps to regulate the operations of multinational corporations in this field. The Conference recommended new legislation to increase trade union control over technological change, as well as specific trade union action in three key areas: collective bargaining; trade union organisation; and FIET activities. In the field of collective bargaining, the Conference conclusions recommended ASIA- FIET affiliates to negotiate collective agreements with employers covering all aspects of the introduction of technological change and listed points which should be included in such agreements. The Conference also pointed out that technology had profound effects on unions' own structures and organisation methods. Unions needed to collect more information on technology and provide training for their representatives. It also recommended that FIET's research and educational activities in relation to new technology in the ASIA- FIET region should be stepped up, with particular reference to the problem of developing countries. ordo poxemmonensdorpretedovalnost da spasdoroki podorioad The proceedings of the Conference, together with national papers submitted by participants, are currently being prepared for publication. ad to notoubossal pasteles as asw exed 3d besigs ex T at dood notes at ypofondoss to anxol wen to ea add n vissiis ei paigoleveb add ni bлs besilsil EURO- FIET SEMINAR ON RETAILING AND BANKING: THE TECHNOLOGICAL LINK xnd do iw ypolondoed wen to nonemqni bello noon add trods on Thirty trade union experts from thirteen European countries met in Brussels on 29-30 March 1983 to examine the growing links between the banking and retailing sectors and their implications for employees. oo The meeting, which brought together representatives of European unions both in Commerce and in Banking, focussed on the key role played by electronic payment systems, which are revolutionising consumers' shopping and banking habits throughout Europe.. Two independent specialists, Dr. J. Friedrich of Dortmund University, and J. Bonal of the Battelle Institute in Geneva, made presentations to the meeting. ng job The conclusion of the meeting was that a fundamental change was taking place in the structure of Europe's banking and retailing sectors. The evidence submitted confirmed the concern of the trade unions about the impact of electronic payment systems( such as automatic tellers, point of sales terminals, home shopping and home banking) on the quality and quantity of employment. Since in both sectors women made up the majority 195 of the workforce in the lower grades they would be particularly severely affected. As pointed out by the General Secretary during the meeting, the holding of the seminar marked the recognition by FIET of a long- term shift in the way people choose and pay for goods and services. In the bank sector, the branch network which employs between 75 and 85% of all bank workers would suffer drastic reductions in staffing levels and there would be an overall fall in the level of skills and qualifications. required. In the retail sector, electronic systems would accelerate the downward trend in employment levels already experienced for a number of years. The seminar urged employers in the banking and retailing sectors, together with computer manufacturers, to sit down together with the unions to plan the introduction of electronic payment systems so that they also benefitted the workforce. Attention also had to be given to job creation, reducing hours of work, training and retraining, and improving the quality of service to the consumer. The workers' interests could only be fully protected by a significant extension in industrial democracy both in banking and retailing and by coordinating the strategies of unions in both sectors. samoo noisomA yd bedan imob view puod on es red, MAD\ GAD to all ellisissa plas sol bentau ΠΟ bremeb Isto add bepuber ( AODWORK REAdeppedd ea JOINT MEETING OF EUROPEAN INDUSTRY COMMITTEES yd session of bevisado esv amejays GAD driw bsoxxow, tovewolfatoegas A joint information and consultation meeting on new technology took. place on 2-3 October 1980 in Brussels between various representatives of the European Commission and trade union experts from three European industry committees: EURO- FIET; European Metalworkers' Federation( EMF), and the European Post and Telecommunication Workers( EURO PTTI). The meeting was attended by approximately ten representatives of each of the three trade union organisations, as well as by representatives of the ETUC. The second day was devoted to an internal trade union meeting between the three organisations. At the end of the meeting, a statement was adopted which welcomed the meeting with the Commission as a first step in involving the trade unions more closely in the development of EC work on technology. It called for a reversal of government policies which were causing unemployment and emphasised that a constructive trade union policy on new technology will be much easier to achieve in the context of a growing economy. It condemned the Community for wasting resources on the common agricultural policy when they should be devoted to industrial and social priority areas. It called on the Commission to set up a European Pool of Studies on New Technology in order to increase information about its effects, and to begin work on the collection of collective agreements on new technology, and on the consultation of workers and their representatives. It welcomed Commission initiatives on the telematics sector, while stressing that policies should be discussed with all interested parties, including the trade unions. dev FIET MEETING ON COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE( CAD/ CAM) A meeting of specialists in the field of Computer Aided Design and Manufacture( CAD/ CAM) from eleven FIET affiliated unions in seven European countries took place in Brussels on 30 June 1983. Also present at the meeting, which was chaired by FIET Technology Secretary, David 196 Cockroft, were representatives of the International Metalworkers' Federation, European Metalworkers' Federation, International Federation of Building and Woodworkers, ETUC and ETUI. 9 The meeting was convened to discuss the outline for a proposed FIET study on the effects of CAD/ CAM on employment and working conditions of designers, draughtsmen, technicians and other categories of worker. The participants in the meeting were unanimous in their view that CAD/ CAM ( which computerises the process of designing products, making drawings and enables direct instructions to be given computer controlled production equipment) was having a revolutionary effect on a wide range of jobs. The automobile industry, aerospace, electronics, construction companies and architects were all increasingly making use of CAD/ CAM. Not only large companies but also small and medium sized ones were increasingly making use of the equipment. 100 It was noted that the CAD/ CAM equipment production industry was dominated by American companies which were growing at a staggering rate. Although very very little information was obtainable on the employment effects of CAD/ CAM, there was no doubt that it reduced the total demand for design staff dramatically. As far as the quality of jobs was concerned, in general it made them better by removing the repetitive aspects. However, workload with CAD systems was observed to increase by a factor of at least 3. Although most employers tended to introduce CAD/ CAM on a gradual basis, some instances were reported where unions had negotiated safeguards, for example, on working time and the ergonomic conditions for VDU use with CAD systems. Shi The biggest single problem for working conditions, it was suggested, was shiftwork, since employers were generally trying to get at least 12 hours work per day out of their CAD systems. The representatives of the other international trade union organisations spoke about the indirect effects of CAD/ CAM on manual workers. In the building industry, for example, it was beginning to change the whole method of work organisation. This underlined the need for close co- operation between FIET and the other international organisations in carrying out the proposed study. od selass doom ad IIlw ypofonded won no votloq noinu be evid FIND. Trade union strategies to counter the problems which might arise from the use of CAD/ CAM included adequate training, new methods of work organisation which gave adequate variety of work to the employees affected, avoidance of automatic control of work pace by the system, and strict controls on the length of working time and degree of shiftwork. The meeting approved, with some changes, the draft outline of a FIET study and it was suggested that a further meeting of FIET experts should be held early in 1984 to assess the information which had been collected. The study, it was stressed, should concentrate on the main principles which unions needed to be aware of in coming to grips with the introduction of CAD/ CAM. quarBivalymo ponte tyd below the promis The 197 laddis 889 REPORT TO THE 20TH WORLD CONGRESS Show Group recomm interprofessional groups ba Bins 1916 bossono ad bloode sow a dodal assxs volloq xojame Resolution No. 11 of the 19th World Congress called on the FIET Executive to establish the FIET Technology Working Group and requested the Executive to present a report on the activities of the Working Group to the 20th World Congress. The Chapter on Technology of the Report on Activities has therefore been designed to give delegates a comprehensive summary of the discussions which have gone on within the Group since its first meeting in 1980 and the major projects which have been undertaken under its guidance. In addition to this historical information, this section reproduces two documents on future activities: the work programme adopted by the first meeting of the Group in December 1980( which has formed the framework for FIET work on technology over the past three years) and the comments of the Group on future work made at its fourth meeting in Geneva in May 1983. bts 윤형 ( 1) WORK PROGRAMME( Adopted December 1980) cail INTRODUCTION types of technology BAS JA sitizodus bildug yd ypofoar to ed in FIET sectors: dor The FIET Working Group on Technology makes the following recommendations to the Executive Committee as the basis for FIET's work on technology. In doing so, it reaffirms that the basic policy position of FIET should remain that contained in the Programme on" Computers and Work" adopted by the 19th World Congress in Caracas. Ile vidpid wol s to In general terms, the Group wishes to reaffirm that new technology can provide the means for continuing growth in productivity and real incomes and need not aggravate the employment situation provided it is placed under firm social control. A policy of rejection of new technology, as well as being impossible to achieve because of international competitive pressures, would be a recipe for restraining the living standards of working people both in the industrialised and in the developing world. Social control in this context means full involvement of the democratic trade unions at international, national, industrial and enterprise level in the process of decision making, including investment decisions. At the enterprise level it should comprise adequate information given in good time by employers to unions; consultation about the effects of technology; negotiation of agreements regulating its application including the timing of its introduction and a final right of veto by the trade unions over methods of work organisation involved with technology which seriously threaten employment or which dehumanise jobs. In the same way, national government policies for the funding of research and development activities must, in consultation with the trade unions, take full account of social objectives. the max obtaining in the most efficient way po Trade unions, furthermore, should seek co- operation with other affected groups in society, such as consumer organisations, and establish close relationships with universities and both public and private research institutes on the effects of new technology. The rights of the citizen 198 both at work and outside work must be protected by law against the abuse of computer data. ional Fede ion of Building and woo ion, Inte The major policy areas in which FIET's work should be concentrated are: овая sily bas Employment o ad The overwhelming importance of a reversal of present restrictive government economic policies in bringing about a return to full employment should be recognised as a top priority. As a result, the FIET Executive must continue to exert pressure on governments to create an economic environment condusive to the proper implementation of new technology. At the same time, however, FIET's affiliated unions should concentrate all their efforts on influencing influencing the direction of technological change through legislation and collective bargaining so as to increase its job creating potential. Employers must be made to face their responsibility to create jobs and safeguard employment- both by agreeing job security measures for existing workers and by providing new opportunities for school leavers. Vocational training policies both within companies and by public authorities, and educational curricula must be adapted to changing technology. At the the( same time, unions must continue their efforts to secure reductions in working time accompanied by compensatory job creation. load with CAD sys rved to increase by CAD Job Content unions T A major task for FIET unions involved in the process of introducing new technology will be to reject forms of work organisation which involve a reduction in skill and responsibility levels or a polarisation of the workforce into a few highly skilled jobs and a larger number of menial ones. Unions must concentrate on expanding and improving the content of jobs using new methods of work organisation involving a variety of different tasks. q boosin exp obgon bas Equally to be rejected are forms of organisation which involve social isolation of workers. Special attention should be paid to the policies of computer manufacturers and consultants who design hardware and software incorporating a particular philosophy of work organisation, and, where necessary, direct approaches should be made to them to secure changes in their policies in line with union demands. mitfined Indob2 Health and Safety and Ergonomics FIET and its affiliated unions must continue to develop health and safety and ergonomic strategies to protect workers in relation to all forms of new technology in commerce and offices. In addition to the problems associated with VDU's and cash desks, special attention should be paid to serious hazards such as carcinogenic materials used in printing processes. WORKING METHODS noisinanoo ni Jaum asitivi namqolevab Jasvidoerdo Istoon to duopos Int IT bejosts soddo ddiw not- sea biroda xom among ebsit The bulk of FIET's work must continue to be done within the trade sections and interprofessional groups- developing and refining policies in relation to specific forms of new technology and groups of workers and 199 with specific problems, such as women and young people. The Working Group recommends that the main tasks of the trade sections and interprofessional groups should be: 1. To propose guidelines, draft model agreements, issue codes of practice, etc. on major problems and to encourage the negotiation, Ta where appropriate, of technology agreements incorporating FIET policy. FIET should apply maximum international pressure on employers to reach such agreements, and on governments to promote ano legislation making them compulsory. 2. To coordinate action between FIET affiliates to counteract attempts by employers to neutralise industrial action by the use of international data networks and stand- by facilities. 3. To issue advice and give all possible assistance to unions seeking to extend systems of participation and industrial democracy at company level, so as to increase the degree of social control over new technology. Also to assist unions to make the best possible use of existing industrial democracy machinery. Fin 4. the Wor to the Wo To collect systematically, using questionnaires and surveys, denectailed information which will be of use to union negotiators, quoxincluding information on subjects such as: ds - types of technology being introduced in FIET sectors; - quantity and rate of growth including projections for the future; the impact so far on employment, working conditions, health; wen no - particular problems associated with particular machinery; - the response of the unions, and attitudes of employers and governments; voda VB - agreements reached, policy statements, etc. To make analyses of recent trade union experience in this field and _ of the likely effects on jobs and working conditions in the various sectors. 6. bada t p. ed blu To disseminate as widely as possible information on the sectoral implications of new technology, building on the studies which have already been prepared in the trade sections. The material should be made available in a wide range of forms suitable for different trade union audiences, including case studies, pamphlets, pamphlets, information bulletins, etc. a'quosa 30 943 38 Ievob to ib yd ben 7. To make available educational material ΠΟ use in trade union training courses both in the industrialised and in the developing countries, so as to give shop stewards and others involved in the negotiating process the maximum possible information on FIET'S activities and on developments in other countries. pribulon 8. To examine all anoljasup 6 To examine all other potential sources of information from employers, governments, management consultants, etc. with a view to obtaining in the most efficient way possible the maximum amount of information on new technology, including types of equipment instalpainis1T Bms noites to je s as edot speedo od been ofw sxexxow ablo o bas elgoed -ubs pauo led and planned in the various sectors. go 200 9. To monitor in detail developments at company level and to encourage affiliated unions to collect information by means of regular assessment forms or similar materials to be completed by local level union officials or shop stewards. Such information should be forwarded, after processing, to FIET for use in the above mentioned studies. mo This process should enable the technology section of the FIET World Action Programme to be closely monitored, as called for by the FIET World Congress. 10. To recommend to the Executive Committee to ask the Trade Sections and Interprofessional Groups to include technology as a standing item on the agenda of all meetings. 11. To ensure the closest possible co- operation with other ITS's, the and other fraternal organisations in order to promote a coordinated trade union strategy on technology. ICFTU ed a ( 2) FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP ACTIVITIES( May 1983) The Group felt that the decision of the World Executive Committee to establish a permanent FIET body dealing with technology issues has been clearly justified by the range of issues and workload which the Group has been called upon to undertake over the past three years. FIET's work on technology was recognised as being the most advanced in the international trade union movement, and as a result other ITS's and international trade union bodies regularly approached FIET for advice on new technology. The Group recommended to the 20th World Congress that it should continue in existence after the Congress and after the Congress and that its Work Programme in the period 1984-1987 should include: Equa isol of a) Continuation of the work already established relating to Health and Safety at work and new technology. Further publications on Visual Display Units, cash register operators, photocopiers and other health hazards should be produced, in line with the priorities already established by the Group. Consideration should be given to holding one or more joint conferences with other ITS's on matters of common interest, such as VDU's. b) c) d) Further work on the effects of technological change in developing countries. While a general discussion on this topic did take place at the Group's 1981 meeting, further research needs to be done into the special problems being experienced by different types of developing countries. This work should focus not just on microelectronics but also on more traditional technologies in use in FIET's sectors and should be designed to help FIET affiliates exert influence on government and employers' technology policies. Further work on questions of Personal Data Privacy, including legislative protection and problems relating to the collection of the collection data at the workplace. edt ni painido Continued emphasis on the implications of new technology for Education and Training. An examination of training needs for young people and for older workers who need to change jobs as a result of 201 Cha changing technology. The use of new technology as a training aid for vocational training. Trade union training on new technology issues. ( The Group proposes to devote one day at its next meeting to an assessment of trade union audio visual educational materials). Wool e) An examination of changes in job of changes in job boundaries in particular FIET sectors brought about as a result of technological change. TradiFolltional methods of classifying jobs and evaluating them for the purpose of salary determination are being rendered obsolete by use changing technology. Analysis of the changing boundaries between Execblue and white collar jobs, collar jobs, as well as between administrative, the technical and clerical jobs in the office. ch De done within the f) EURO- FIET as Continuous monitoring of new forms of technology which are already having, or will have in the future, an effect on jobs in FIET sectors. Examples of these are Videotex and Cable Television, office The communications, including facsimile transmission, the use of satel16 lites for long distance data and text communication, and the use of all videodisc technology for mass information storage in the office.both outside ex had contributed Finally, the Working Group recommended to the World Congress the adoption of the draft Model Agreement on Technology which it had prepared, and which was designed to assist unions which have relatively little experience in bargaining on new technology issues. The Model Agreement is presented to the Congress as a separate document. men crite acce able to the report from Sven Jon ob valuation schemes ers com FIET The sultant on agreed to pursue further the question of a classification with the ILO and other appropr and to recommend that the various FIET sectional cou consideration to the classification of sample jobs in Fields. The proceedings of the seminar, including the prepared Guidelines on Job Evaluation were. published in tributed to all affiliates. vasude fonds on Ver Fourage off after pr THI 29988 E TET ad3 have bas adot paillasso yd edeloedo bezebnez paled.exe moldanimedeb 199w.fed 2615 to aboritem Isnots raise 10 saoqing ing ni Po adot Ispixels bas ispindes Subs to asiqmax.axdoes 098 -Lets to seu et notaimenez elmaost pribulogenolysom to sau add bas moldsbinummos xsd bas stab sonsaib paol sot astil solo pode nos ensm 103 polonised palboebiv FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP ACTIVITIES( May 1983) ( 2) -qobs add asexpro bixow rid of bebaemmo o priblow evilsmis Edw ypoloh has upon shi was recognised as as being the most union movement, and as a result national trade union bodies regularly appre technology The Group recommended to the 20th should continue in existence after the Congr Programme in the period 1984-1987 should include: oth the interand interfor advice on new ongress that it that its Work Continuation of the work already established relating to Health and Safety at work and new technology. Further publications on Visual Display Units, cash register operators, photocopiers and other health hazards should be produced, in line with the priorities ready established by the Group. Consideration should be given to ding one or more joint joint confe ces with other ITS's on matters of b) Furt Cou b, such as nge in developing topit did take place ork on the effects of tech tries. While a general discussion on at the Group's 1981 meeting, further research needs to be done into the special problems being experienced by different types of developing countries. This work should focus not just on microelectronics but also on more traditional technol s sectors and should be designed to help FIET government and employers ted chnology exert influence on Further work on qu questions of Personal Data Privacy, including legislative protection and problems relating to the collection of the worl sis on the implications of new technol ogy for Education and Training. An examination of training needs for young people and for older workers who need to change jobs as a result of 203 Chapter 8 EMPL JOB EVALUATION/ CLASSIFICATION TIME Following the request of the FIET Company Councils for American Express, Woolworth and Rank Xerox that attention should be given to the growing use by multinational companies of job evaluation schemes, the FIET World Executive decided to convene a technical seminar on Job Evaluation. At the same time, it was agreed that the work which had been done within the EURO- FIET Industry Trade Section for a number of years on Job Classification should also be discussed by the trade union experts at the seminar. ganisation The seminar took place in Geneva on 21-22 May 1981. It was attended by 16 trade union experts from 10 countries, including representatives from all four FIET regions. After detailed discussion, to which both outside experts and a number of affiliated unions had contributed prepared papers, the seminar agreed a set of international guidelines on job evaluation which were designed to give advice to FIET affiliates. The seminar was particularly critical of consultancy firms which marketed" ready made" job evaluation schemes, such as the American firm HAY- MSL. Such schemes it was felt did not often satisfy the most fundamental criterion for job evaluation schemes, which was that they were acceptable to the workers concerned. The seminar also considered a report from Sven Jonassen, FIET consultant on job classification. It was agreed to pursue further the question of a universal system of job classification with the ILO and other appropriate international bodies. and to recommend that the various FIET sectional committees give special consideration to the classification of sample jobs in their respective fields. PIET to Heribe out The proceedings of the seminar, including the prepared papers and FIET Guidelines on Job Evaluation were published in October 1982 and distributed to all affiliates. coll drew was the ment priority discussion took place on the union policies from now on. role of reduced working time in creating new jobs, when a nuather of different views were expressed. It was clear that none of the unions present believed that working time reductions could bring about full employment without accompanying economic and labour market, measures, and that there must also be safeguards in collective agreements to ensure that jobs are actually created. Discussion cover ions of er to aim for reductions in the working day to 7 or 6 hours, or er to change the pattern of weekly hours, for example, to a 4 1/2 or Bay week. There was no dissension from the argument that working time reductions must be carried out with pro salary compensation, although in the longer term trade union members had make a choice between faster growth in real incomes for those at work on the one hand and increased leisure with a more eten distribution of jobs on the other. The seminar participants were particularly interested in the question of part- time work. Here some argued EOS НОТАНГАЈО| ИОITAUJAVB 80 8 193gado aq olxomA o altonuo vasqmo Todd to Jasuper ads pniwoffor ot ed pivoxp era o nevie od bluoda noin 3d xoxex sЯ bns dzwo blow Ta oromedos nosso sve dot to asinsqmoo Isnonum yd eau JA.noisulava dot no zanima Isoindoet senevno od bebloeb evitusex nidaiw enob need bed doldw xow od dedd beexps an iomis emsa ed dot no exssy to redmon s 10 no sbart videubnI T31de adeque noinu baxt da yd beaaupaib ed oals bluorla molspilleesi .Inima odd yd bebas esw I 18еI VAM SS- IS no svens ni sosiq dood enima ent most aevi aibuloni asian 01 most adreqxe noinu obsx f ddod dold of molapalb beltsjeb A.anoipex To Is bjudit bed anotnu bedallis to redun s bos adeqxe eblaj no eonlloblup Lanoidsmedal to deas beexps xanimsa odtage box .setsits TH of solvbs evip of benplasb sxow doldw noldsulsve dot mit solxemA ed as dous asmadoe noidsuisve dot" obem ybsex" beexam -abrol daom es vielse medio don bib Ist as i semedoe doua J2M- YAH exow yer dad saw do.idwestedoe noidsuisve dot zo nodi s boxebiano oals animes erit.bomson exezow ads of eldsto asw I nosso dot no insigeno 1819 noaasnot nova mox JI.nok dot to mojaye Isaxeving to notjaeup er red of besips asibod Isnoldsmedal sdsxqoxqgs zero bas OII or daw nosso Isiosqa svip 200moo Isnotdoes THI auoirsy odd add bnemmoos of bas evido que fed nedot eigmsa to moltsoftiaesio ads of noisexebiano .abloit 31 bus axeqeq boxsqe sds palbuloni nimse add to apnibosoong ed -elb bas$ 8 dodo ni bedeliduq exew noitsuisva dot no esnilobius Leedsits IIs of betudixs 205 Chapter 9 od nemow yem got yilidanoq vino ens be mipaixrow EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES AND WORKING TIME Jadd welv food even d banol ofw exovolone mox 30 a i maib ad exoled blow minim sbext ning sis of yied easi ɓas of else axedrow dous .eldiazoq xevensdw bezoqqo ed bluoda bas eiiitos noinu In view of the continuing economic crisis, low levels of economic growth and continuing high levels of unemployment, discussions concerning reduced hours of work as an instrument of economic policies to combat unemployment came to the forefront in recent years. brond co- ordinate its in this Field prog As a first step towards concrete discussions on this subject within FIET, it was decided during the 46th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee( Washington, May 1981) to hold a Seminar on Working Time and Work Reorganisation, which subsequently took place in Velm, Austria, on 20-21 January 1982. sq The Seminar on Working Time and Work Reorganisation was attended by 46 high level representatives from 26 FIET affiliates in 13 countries. It was opened by the President of FIET's affiliate GPA and Austrian Minister for Social Affairs, Alfred Dallinger and chaired by Helga Stubianek( GPA), chairman of the FIET Women's Working Group. FIET Industry Section Secretary David Cockroft, acted as Secretary for the Seminar.be Thes nestaown d The discussion at the seminar took place on the basis of a background document prepared by the FIET Secretariat called' Employment Creation and Working Time' and the resolution on the same subject adopted by the meeting of the EURO- FIET Executive Committee in Lisbon in October 1981. pilog besatoaib 90mm blxow Taxed to pridom A T Introducing the work programme for the seminar FIET General Secretary Heribert Maier made it clear that its purpose was to begin to work out new bargaining strategies for the next decade. For this reason, the seminar did not try to reach definite policy conclusions, but instead provided an atmosphere where participants could discuss possible new collective bargaining policies' off the record'. Among the themes which drew support was the need to give full employment priority in trade union policies from now on. Considerable discussion took place on the role of reduced working time in creating new jobs, when a number of different views were expressed. It was clear that none of the unions present believed that working time reductions could bring about full employment without accompanying economic and labour market measures, and that there must also be safeguards in collective agreements to ensure that jobs are actually created. sdspetsi Discussion covered questions of whether to aim for reductions in the working day to 7 or 6 hours, or whether to change the pattern of weekly hours, for example, to a 4 1/2 or 4 day week. There was no dissension from the argument that working time reductions must be carried out with proper salary compensation, although in the longer term trade union members had to make a choice between faster growth in real incomes for those at work on the one hand and increased leisure with a more even distribution of jobs on the other. The seminar participants were particularly interested in the question of part- time work. Here some argued 206 that part- time work represented the only possibility for many women to participate in the labour market, and that to restrict part time working would therefore be discriminatory. Others however, took the view that the main pressure for part time working came from employers who found such workers easier to control and less likely to take part in trade union activities, and that it should be opposed whenever possible. Ideally the demand for shorter hours from workers with family reponsibilities should be met by shorter full time hours on full time pay. At all costs the trade union movement must fight against the idea that increased part time working was a substitute for reduced working time. As an immediate priority most seminar participants accepted that strict controls must be introduced to limit overtime working. As well as legal controls, there was strong support from some participants for collective agreements increasing compensation for overtime by time off instead of payment,( provided that the time off was given at premium rates). However it was recognised that such an approach could cause financial problems in those sectors where workers depended on overtime earnings for a decent wage, and that salary policies had to take account of this. 5 EI qex level ripid Particular emphasis was laid on the social aspects of reducing working time. Long hours of work caused great stress for workers and this was a major reason why trade unions should push for reduced working time. On the other hand the seminar recognised that shorter working hours could be compensated for by employers by speeding up work, and so adequate safeguards against increasing stress had to be introduced. Supervisory staff were often put into a particularly difficult position by such things as increased annual leave. 1098 Tyd boxe dva besgobs doetus amse add no nolulozex edit bas' smit noa ISH 180 do 60 mi nodal at 93mm evite- ed to prim The 47th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee discussed the results of the Velm Seminar and unanimously adopted a resolution on Employment Creation and Reduction of Working Time( see annex 1). Jedi eidd 10% abspeb axen en tot enimispind wen beedan dud( anotaufono volfoq sintieb doses of yd Jon bib zenimse This subject also formed the main theme for the 4th EURO- FIET Conference held in Brussels in November 1982. A background document prepared by the Secretariat( revised in the light of discussion at the Velm Seminar and the World Executive Committee) was presented to the Conference cand accepted, and a resolution on Full Employment and the Reduction of Working Time was also adopted( see annex 4). wel b Ilut Juods paid blox emis pidow sd bevelled nea neaeng The wider implications of the policy proposals put forward in the EURO- FIET background document for affiliates in other FIET regions, and the relationship between employment, working time and the achievements of development objectives are examined in the separate report of the General Secretary to the World Congress on" Bargaining Objectives".aid videow to middag er spasdo o ddedw to aquod à 10 of ysb prixrow T molensesib on BBW exent deew yeb Axo S\ I As of, eiqmsxs xot, exod ddiw Juo beixxso ed aum ano douber mit prixow de nemups odd moxt noinu bax med repro edit mi dpuodais, noldsansqm sise reqorq 101 semooni Isex ni ddwoxp xedest neewded solodo sexsm of bsd axedmem COVE SOM B ddiw equaled beasezoni bas basd ono ed no drow is 920 - sew angiogenimse en edo si no adot to noiudiji beups smoa STOH Xxow emid- dxsq to noitesup ed at bejaext visi Chapter 10 20.7 he help of de expert these years, adjustme EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES sed on the immediate this body whole IS 2 failu 192 bos 89 The introductory sentence of the FIET Programme for Trade Union Educational Activities, approved by the 40th meeting of the World Executive Committee( July 1977), states:" FIET looks upon trade union education as an essential part of its work and recognises the need to expand and co- ordinate its activities in this field." The programme programme provides guidelines for national affiliates in developing countries, which may be adapted to their own specific needs. Regular reports on FIET educational activities are submitted to the World Executive Committee.c sengaged by doub The major objectives of the programme include: the creation of awareness of the role of trade unions; increased participation of members in union work and participation of unions in the socio- economic development of the country; improvement of the quality of union work. These aims are further detailed with respect to different target groups. Model courses are provided to illustrate ways and means of achieving these objectives. FIET insists that the assistance for organising trade union educational activities should not be used for supporting trade union structures or activities. The necessary funds for maintaining the organisation must be derived from the union's own resources. Ultimately it is hoped that affiliates will be able to finance their own educational activities and that FIET assistance will only be complementary. Considerable progress has been made in Asia, where unions in a number of countries contribute from their own resources to the overall expenses of the educational programmes. Juqduo Isnoj sed leve JA The procedure for national courses to be sponsored by the FIET Regional Activities Fund begins with the submission of programme and budget proposals by affiliated organisations in response to an annual circular sent out by FIET in October. These programmes and budgets are evaluated by the FIET Secretariat and the Secretariat of the respective regional organisation, and approval for financial assistance is given accordingly. After implementation of the course, a full report, together with a financial statement, is required from the organising union. Forms exist to assist unions in preparing the accounts and in making an immediate post- course evaluation. Occasionally representatives of FIET'S regional organisations take part in national courses. For major area and regional activities, the Secretariats of FIET and the respective regional organisation draw up the programme and participate in the seminars and courses as organisers and lecturers. The programmes include topics related to FIET. Basic courses use the pamphlet" Introducing FIET" and the FIET World Action Programme. In some countries this material has been translated into the national language ( e.g. Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Thai). During the period under review, a Guide to the FIET World FIET World Action Programme was prepared by the FIET Secretariat to be used as part of the educational material for the 208 me work courses. This was widely distributed to affiliates participating in the for many women to time working programme. FIET's trade section work has become an important aspect of educational work, and FIET publications in this field are increasingly being used, especially at regional level. The regional( i.e. with participants of more than one country) courses and seminars are virtually all trade section oriented or deal with the interprofessional groups and the programmes FIET has established for these groups. For important regional activities, FIET also draws on the experience the experience of the International Labour Organisation. abivog sign, s Medium and long- term evaluation of the benefit of educational activities is complex and difficult to assess. This is already so for a formal system and applies even more to an informal system of programmes conducted by trade unions. Yet some kind of evaluation of the output, i.e. the effects which are the result of a completed input, is necessary. T 309629qc1bbi datos fánanddalo The most important criteria for a successful programme is the increase of the human resource capacity of the trade union organisation. One can record the number of participants, the seminar hours per year, the total cost, the cost per participant, etc. but one cannot so easily measure an individual's gain of consciousness and knowledge after his/ her subsequent contribution to the work of the organisation.odd Ta conclusion). A simple but limited way of evaluating a study programme is to determine whether a certain phenomenon has occurred in the studying situation. This is especially applicable for interactive role- play, game and case study situations( e.g. advancement of the situation, participation, to sedmuns ni anožnu exew staA ni obam ased and Isnol sube ed to eqxe Istevo end of 200 nwo xieds moxt At a different level, the effect of the educational output is taken as demonstrated when the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills and attitudes can be verified in the individual participants of the ceducational programme. to noiseimdua eds dat eniged bnu alivioA OA 15 Isuna noidsainspo bestfills yd afsond The third level was already mentioned above and the effect is taken as demonstrated when participants fit better into an organisation and can more usefully work for its targets and requirements than prior to the course, i.e. the organisation gains a resource. The difficulties to measure the effects of the output are greater at this level, but if one succeeds the information gained is more meaningful.inu datees of Jeixe THIS to sever vllsmolasooo noise 1000- da dibommi Courses sponsored by FIET are evaluated immediately after the course. This has a two- fold purpose: to collect some statistical data on the participants( more for the organisation conducting the course) and to assess the relevance of the topics, the representation, etc. tev General Secretary Jascaded blCoppy blij misisimos, add nt For a trade union organisation, educational activities are not an end in themselves but a means to an end. The most important elements of this end are: an increase in membership; more effective internal administration and service to members; more effective collective bargaining; a contribution to national economic and social policy. esnobni sasse.p.) 11 93 yd besque A blow Tale of blu Being aware of the elements, FIET will in 1984 prepare an evaluation of what will then be seven years( 1977-83) of systematic sponsorship of 209 educational activities for affiliates from the Regional Activities Fund. For this evaluation, the help of an outside expert will be sought. Over these years, adjustments were of course made based on the immediate post- course evaluation by affiliates and by and by FIET and its regional organisations. The progress of work in the trade sections and interprofessional groups is also reflected in these adjustments.me Ievel b1000 dtoy b nemow Isnoipex ed to gled od daw ddwy bris nemow From July 1979 to June 1983, some 8,000 participants attended courses and seminars under this programme. - mods as nolaiseb add no dostle evidiaoqs evad oals Illw do.trtw s sved oals Illw doiɗw, anolige abex The expansion of these activities was possible due to substantial grants to the Regional Activities Fund( notably from the Swedish and Nordic trade union movement) and a programme in co- operation with the ICFTU, supported by the Dutch trade union movement. FIET was also able to rely on the continuing support of affiliates in industrialised countries, especially the UFCW, United States, and the German affiliates DGB/ HBV and DAG. Major and regular donations for the Regional Activities Fund have also been received from the Scandinavian Cooperation Committee ( commercial workers), the Scandinavian finance unions and the FCUA, Australia. wollot bas 29000 boxes to and bal I asuaal painispred evitoslloo no aiandome piesni ddiw beainspo asw A list of these activities follows. Details of the single most important programme conducted by CCAWUSA, South Africa, are not included because of the large number of courses. About 1,000 participants attended these courses during the period under review( July 1979- June 1983). CCAWUSA is also the best example of the success of the programme. The union was founded in 1975 and had some 2,000 members in 1979. From then on, it continued to grow, and at mid- 1983 had a total membership of almost 30,000. It is obvious that there was an enormous need to familisarise new members with union work and to train a large number of shop stewards to gonco era adi al ni base6916 some mi ols ni siedmem to redu palsssion levens od Emphasis in Africa was also on Zimbabwe, where courses were already sponsored before Independence( April 1980). Otherwise the response from unions in Africa for national courses was not very satisfactory. In addition to South Africa and Zimbabwe, unions in Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Togo and Uganda participated in the programme. For unions in Egypt and Sudan, a joint seminar was organisaed, and the finance workers' unions in these two countries have an active exchange programme with an educational input sponsored from their own resources. The lack of courses at national level was partly made up for by FIET organised area and regional activities for the different trade sections and interprofessional groups( see the respective chapters in this report). The area representatives continued to play a useful role in helping to organise such activities. An increase in national courses is expected in 1984 for affiliates and potential affiliates in French- speaking West Africa, especially in Gabon, Niger and Zaire. The designation of Ben Edjah, exiled Ghanaian trade union leader and former AFRO- FIET President, as AFRO- FIET trade section coordinator and adviser on trade union educational activities will also have a positive effect on activities in Africa. qado el deb ip Isno og aids In the Americas, the period under review saw an improved coordination between FIET and IRO- FIET in the field of trade union education. FIET has considerably increased its programme assistance to IRO- FIET. The appointment of a coordinator for the finance sector unions in January w 210 1981 has led to the implementation of a number of national courses, notably in Brazil, and has improved the regional work of the bank trade section( CAB, now CABS including insurance). The trade section for health and social security workers( FIATSSS) submitted and partly implemented a very sound educational programme at national and regional level. Seminars were organised for the interprofessional groups for women and youth with the help of the regional women and youth coordinators. At the last IRO- FIET Regional Congress( Panama, May 1983), decision was taken that IRO- FIET representatives should work for the different trade sections, which will also have a positive effect on the educational work. sub oldianoq asw astaividos peed to notansqxe edT Dibзoй bпs datbeva od mox vidston) baul asidividoA Isnoipe or of In Asia, activities are organised in close cooperation with the ASIAFIET Regional Office and the educational work was considerably improved during the period under review. Problems were identified quickly and adjustments were made accordingly. At national level, a large number of unions participated in the programme. In India and Pakistan, a continuous series of courses and seminars was implemented, whereas the cooperation in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had to be temporarily suspended. In Indonesia, a large number of weekend courses and follow- up courses was organised, with increasing emphasis on collective bargaining issues for the three trade sections, bank, commerce and insurance, which are all represented by one union. The educational work in Malaysia and Singapore maintained the high standards, and unions contributed increasingly to the total expenses of educational activities from their own resources. Educational work in the Philippines is developing along the same lines, with improved quality and modest but increasing contributions from the unions' own resources. A small but continuous programme is also conducted in Korea. The programme in Thailand with the then Bank Labour Union Group( BLUG) successfully assisted the emerging trade union movement in the banking sector in explaining the concept of trade unions to an ever increasing number of members, also in remote areas, and in training the leadership. The Group affiliated to FIET in 1983 as the Federation of Bank and Financial Workers' Unions. Jon A al anoinu ASIA- FIET also elaborated also elaborated a three- phase programme three- phase programme for trade union educators, which was started in September 1981 with a course for all affiliates in India, and will be continued with courses in East Malaysia and Pakistan in the second half of 1983. The programme is designed to train trade unionists in methods and techniques of trade union education. After the first phase with courses at national level, a regional workshop for trade union educators is planned. A third phase envisages attachments of certain successful participants to institutions or fraternal organisations with established experience in trade union education. Ber In Europe, a seminar in Turkey in cooperation with FIET's affiliate Tez- Büro- Is was sponsored to enable the union, which faced problems under the military regime, to discuss current problems. Regional conferences and seminars with educational input for the trade sections and the interprofessional groups are reported under the respective chapters of this report. vice ve bargaining; a I FIET continues to sponsor participants for courses at the International Institute for Development, Cooperation and Labour Studies, in Tel Aviv, with financial assistance from the ILO. During the period under review, COURSES AND SEMINARS IMPLEMENTED IN AFRICA, THE AMERICAS AND ASIA ( July 1979- June 1983) Dates Country Participants Indonesia 3-7 July 1979 ( Tugd, Puncak) 14-15 July 1979( Padang) Topic or type Follow- up course Weekend course formsrce bank, insurance} 211 17 study grants to selected seminars in Africa. provided by the ILO. The ILO also contributed a number of travel and/ or Cameron College in Australia. These two study and travel grants were in Asia attended a training course for union educators at the Clyde courses. For the first time, in 1983 two unionists from FIET affiliates trade unionists from FIET affiliates attended these three- month India 28-29 July 1979( Cuttack) 32 Philippines 25-29 August 1979 ( Cebu City) 23- Aug- 1 September 1979 ( Quezon City) Senter on" dispute settlement Trade union organisers course ust 1979( Lahore) Weekend course mber 1979( Lahore) Weekend course India 5-6 September 1975 Weekend course ( Bangalore) 8-9 September 1979( Madras) 21 Weekend course Zambia 10-14 September 1979 Advanced trade union course Sierra Leone 17-21 September 1979 Leadership training course UPCW, Zimbabwe 22-23 September 1979 Weekend course Korea ( Marandellas) 29-30 September 1979 ( Harare) 26-29 September 1979 ( Seoul) Weekend course Training course for BFWU Leaders H9 sebandoingrow we bailame devial subby owkesed TACIT bene fecond se bodicombo level Seminars were organismi bolsa women and youth with the help of the regional women and cors. At the last ZRO- FIST Regional Congress( Pa decision was taken that IRO- FIET representatives different trade sections, which will also have a posi educational work. p เอว Afnd jay Debivoa uth coordinaMay 1983), a work for the effect on the the ASIAquickly and In Asia, activities are organised in close cooper FIET Regional Office and the educational work was considerably improved during the period under review. Problems were adjustments were made accordingly. At national lev rge number of unions participated in the programma. In India an stan, a continuous series of courses and seminars was implemented, whereas the cooperation in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had to be temporarily suspended. In Indonesia, a large number of weekend courses and follow- up courses was organised, with increasing emphasis on collective bargaining issues for the three trade sections, bank, commerce and insurance, which are all represented by one union. The educational work in Malaysia and Singapore maintained the high standards, and unions contributed increasingly to the total expenses of educationa activities from their own resources. Educational work in the Philippines is developing along the same lines, with improved quality and modest but increasing contributions from the unions' own resources. A small but continuous programme is also conducted in Korea. The programe in Thailand with the then Bank Labour Union Group( BLUG) successfully assisted the emerging trade union movement in the banking sector in explaining the concept of trade unions to an ever increasing number of members, also in remote areas, and in e training the leadership. The Group affiliated to in 1983 as the Federation of Bank and Financial Workers' Unione ASIA- FIET also elaborated a three- phase programme for trade union educators, which was started in September 1981 with course for all affiliates in India, and will be continued with courses in East Malaysia and Pakistan in the second half of 1983. The programme is designed to train trade unionists in methods and techniques of trade union educabion. After the first phase with courses at national level, a regional workshop for trade union educators is planned. A third phase envisages attachments of certain successful participants to institutions Lons or fraternal organisations with established exp nce in trade union education. with FIET'S ate In Europe, a seminar in Turkey Tez- Büro- is was sponsored to enable the union, which faced problems under the military regime, to discuss current problems. Regional conferences and seminars with educational input for the trade sections and the interprofessional groups are reported under the respective chapters of this report PIET continues to sponsor participants for courses at the International Institute for Development, Cooperation and Labour Studies, in Tel Aviv, with financial assistance from the 110. During the period under review, Country Iugos Country COURSES AND SEMINARS IMPLEMENTED IN AFRICA, THE AMERICAS AND ASIA д- то полешрех ( July 1979- June 1983) uq. comp ( DIT) Datesofsup ( Caraca Participants Sponsors, Topic or type's seminar Sponsors, M co- sponsors, etc. 213 bbbuse Indonesia 3-7 July 1979 ( Tugu, Puncak) 1979 14-15 July 1979( Padang) 30 TUO 25 Follow- up course 22 25 Weekend course( commerce, bank, insurance) FIET, SESPPEKA VIBEKE NOSEF FIET, SESPPEKA ( Wegwu) TU) India 28-29 July 1979( Cuttack) 32 Weekend course FIET, AINLIEF ( DGOTSTT) Philippines 25-29 August 1979 31 ( Cebu City) Seminar on" dispute comes settlement" FIET, VIMCONTU 27 Aug.- 1 September 1979 30 Trade union organisers . ( Quezon City) rasa course COMING FIET, PTCCEA BIEL SOCVM ( OMGTQ) Pakistan 30-31 August 1979( Lahore) 6-7 September 1979( Lahore) 30 28 Weekend course on course Weekend course FIET, PBEF FIET, PBEF India 5-6 September 1979 robi) ( Bangalore) raja 20 Weekend course nar FIET, INCSEF and tions 8-9 September 1979( Madras) 21 Weekend course FIET, INCSEF 4DGOTSTT) Zambia 10-14 September 1979) Sierra Leone 17-21 September 1979 2rudsboe Zimbabwe 8-50 Occopes a ST 22-23 September 1979 18 Weekend course Advanced trade union course Leadership training course те декарть UFCW, Zambia and ations UFCW, CMGU Africa EIEL 2830 FIET, ZUCAW ( Marandellas) d) ugouser Turkey 29-30 September 1979 20 Weekend course ( Harare) 980( Ankara Korea Singapore 1 conuerà 26-29 September 1979 ( Seoul) 980 D9F63 35 Training course for BFWU leaders FIET, ZUCAWEKY FIET, BFWU ng course CUCE Jobre or Abs Bangladesh 22-24 May 1980( baccal 27 Basic trade union course 214 Country KOLES Indonesia Dates ( 2600) se- sa ( H9L96) 6-7 October 1979 25 ( Tanjung Karang) STR Singapore 18 8-20 October 1979 21 2TGES TOUS TJ- SI Bebromper raja India 8-13 October 1979 ( Deolali) 8- a 2ebrewper Tala( W) ST Thailand IUCTS 13-14 October 1979 Weekend course ( Bangkok) per a 30 Participants Topic or type LESTUTUO COMERS TO BEMO Weekend course( commerce) Mooksug co Residential leadership training course Tua comes Leadership training course Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. LIEL BEMO FIET, SESPPEKA LIEL SOCYM FIET, SBEU CHCA UFCW, INCSEF LIEL INCЕL Trade unions in FIET sectors in Thailand ( repose) 58 BIEL BEL Zimbabwe 13-14 October 1979( repre) 19 Weekend course FIET, ZUCAW ( Gwelo) 20-21 October 1979 21 Weekend course FIET, ZUCAW ( Bulawayo) chcemper raja 30 CEV ( cеpm CTFA) Indiabbruca 15-19 October 1979 3T Leadership training course UFCW, SBISBEU ( Deolali) U 58- sa aja( CFFCK) 35 26 УГИРІБЬ Indonesia 19-20 October 1979( Medan) 25 India 28 Oct- 3 November 1979) 32 ( Simla)) 3-3 20 raja $ 2 Philippines 27-28 October 1979 ( Quezon City) 30 Zimbabwe 3-4 November 1979 ( Umtali) 5919e Weekend course( commerce) paukantsuce) Leadership training course BOTTOM- пb comes 26 Seminar on" Filipino woman's right to employment Weekend course AINLIEF, UFCW AIRBKF LIEL 2E26Eк FIET, PTCCEA FIET, ZUCAW FIET, SESPPEKA co- abou20x2 ecc Indonesia 9-10 November 251930s Weekend course( commerce, FIET, SESPPEKA ( Ujung Pandang) D 2EWIиуке INьгEWELED IN VEB bank, insurance) v 215 Country TugT9 Venezuela -25 Dates 1-3 yndner 1080( w9q9a) улолар та80 Participants Topic or type Gusse 30 SJ 19-25 November 1979 30 ( Caracas) 1980( embed) you come 19-25 November 1979 45 Caribbean seminar ( Caracas) 1880( OPERIT) 13 мeекeug coДas 2-30 20TA 1080( One- One) 32 India 15-16 December 1979 22 ( Bombay) reso TA 1980( CIs) 43 Beayous CxOMEP suq qeдerobшeur Of питона BELOFTAG resgerau Regional women's seminar Weekend course ap course Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. NECM IMCREE IRO- FIET 2 BIEL BIOC FIET, IRO- FIET DGB, HBV BIEL CMOS FIET, INCSEF BIEL IBO- SIEL Indonesia 15-16 December 1979) 25 Weekend course( commerce, FIET, SESPPEKA ( Yokyakarta) bank, insurance) onal BIEL CMOS India Zimbabwe 19-20 January 1980 ry 1980 yo 35 Weekend course FIET, AINLIEF ( Satara) 18 Fol 23-24 February 1980 27 Weekend course FIET, AINLIEF ( Lonawala) 1980 30 Говдекарть встрет USE BIEL Land Bangladesh September 1980 65 7-9 March 1980( Dacca) 24 Basic trade union course Basic trade union course TIET FIET, GBEF ( insurance workers) ST- SS 2006 1280 30 BIEL 22-26 September 30 Kenya nagugs 24-28 March 1980( Nairobi) National bank workers East African seminar PIRT, IRO- PIET 18 26 9ug IST ber 1980 40 SS Lesotho Phili nes 21-25 April 1980( Maseru) 25-29 24 1980 35 usa ( cеpm CTCA) 30 Thailand 3-5 May 1980( Nakhorn 49 Sri Thammaraj) 280 $ 2 Turkey 12-17 May 1980( Ankara) 43 Singapore 12-24 May 1980 25 Bangladesh 22-24 May 1980( Dacca) 27 Basic trade union course pooja al youth seminar LOTTOA- ab coffee Southern Africa area seminar drawerse for adidas ou Jocs O Basic trade union course aud concas Socio- economic seminar Leadership training course UFCW, affiliates and friendly organisations in East Africa LIEL CMOS FIET, affiliates and friendly organisations in Southern Africa FIET, BLUG EI FIET, HBV, TÜRK- IS co- ab FIET, SBEU FIET, GBEF CHOS country. Country SS- 5 ¢ NX 1080( DCCS) 31 Dac Dates A T380 Participants a muros conce Topic or type Topic or type Turua con LIEL CHEE Sponsors, Sponsors, s, etc. co- sponsors, etc. LIEL HBA' LOBK- 12 216 Zimbabwe 31 May- 1 June 1980 ( Harare) 25 Weekend course 1880( 9 BBC qe muŢou comes cel FIET, CWUZ BIEL BROC Residential leadership Philippines 2-7 June 1980( Cebu City) 30 Seminar on local union administration FIET, SBEU FIET, VIMCONTULCE Zimbabwe 9-13 June 1980( Harare)} 22 Follow- up course Uganda and KGUAS 14 June, 18 June and 121 Three day schools 20 June op Tǝ8( 980 9 VELIC FIET, CWUZ TU Eger VERG FIET, NUCCTE RECM nd se de sug Zimbabwe 21-22 June 1980 30 Weekend course exa) FIET, CWUZ ( Marandellas) eccs) flage ou com BIS CHER Malaysia 22-25 June 1980 979 30 Leadership seminar ( Kuala Lumpur) 1280 33 MEGKEU 126 FIET, RRISU BIEL VINPIEE Zimbabwe 28-29 June 1980( Gwelo) 21 5-6 July 1980( Bulawayo) 14 Weekend course ing course Weekend course FIET, CWUZIE FIET, CWUZ Indonesia 12-13 July 1980( Jakarta) 27 Weekend course( com FIET, SESPPEKA Colombia Zimbabwe 13-19 July 1980( Cartagena) 43 Regional women's seminar FIET, IRO- FIET Philippines 80( Que- Que) 19-20 July 1980( Que- Que) 26-27 July 1980( Umtali) 25 Weekend course 17 Weekend course Tasa Thailand 26-28 July 1980( Lampang) 65 Basic trade union course India 28 July- 1 August 1980 ( Deolali) 27 Indonesia 4-9 August 1980( Madras) 30 COMUCIA Pandang) 591 Buca buca Moules, a as Effective leadership for trade unions Growth and development of union effectiveness FIET, CWUZ FIET, CWUZ LIEL IBO- LIEL FIET, BLUG IBO- BIEUCAW UFCW, INCSEF UFCW, SBOA ap ( AICOBOO) Country Dates ( pop) Participants TARO Zimbabwe 9-10 August 1980( Fort, 18 Victoria) super 1280 16-17 August 1980 T8 25 Topic or type FOX MOUGH M PONGUEU VILICS VIG TUS 2000 Weekend course you MOST 260TUS OU UGM Weekend course Sponsors, ED WELTCS co- sponsors, etc. 62 LIEL SELFS sug FIET, CWUZ PEKA LIEL BBM FIET, CWUZ Ingre Togo Barbados ( Chiredzi) 801) 38 Madras) 18-22 August 1980 ( T) 26 ( Lomé) cember 28 India pek Ta80( NOUGAT) 3-7 September 1980 30 nes ( Madras) ( a) VideUCTUS Zimbabwe poper 1280( Colgops) 23 18-19 September 1980 ( Harare) 18 Follow- up course 80 spon Thailand 20-21 September 1980 ( Amphoe Muang) 65 1380( Bompa) mpsλ) Basic trade union course OK MOWGU Colombia 22-26 September 1980 bar) ( Bogota) 3 30 Bangladesh poshey 1980( Dacca) 25 22-26 September 1980 40 National follow- up course for union leaders minar TUSK Organisational effectiveness of professionalustrial employees' unions de union National bank workers' seminar with regional participation in seminar Regional youth seminarer FIET, SYNECTO CEM IRO- FIET LIEL DCCan FIET, AICOBOO LIEL) RACLETET om LIEST BOPLIES VB FIET, CWUZEA ПECM CHEL FIET, BLUGA BIEL ХИСАЕВ FIET, IRO- FIET FEET, GBEF FIET, IRO- FIET ( Bogota) kao0) Philippines 25-29 September 1980 13 35 ( Quezon City) sug) ACD e- 8 occope 1380 Indonesia 27-28 September 1980 30 ( Jakarta) Residential course forty officials Weekend course( insurance sector) a 120 FIET, PTCCEA EELBYVIND LIEL IBO- LIEL FIET, SESPPEKA) ( VICOBOO) Tugr Lebanon 3-5 October 1980 35 New comes to pr Women's seminar EIEL FIET, FSEC Thailand COMBELA 4-5 October 1980 55 ( Nakhon Pathom)( way) 14-15 March 1981( Que- Qua) Basic trade union course obre or cAbe FIET, BLUG 6CC aboużone 24 217 27 218 Country Dates грош Octoper 1080 Participants Part pants India 5-7 October 1980( Madras) June 1980 40 25 officials use ebrewper T380 30 Tuensuce Venezuela Philippines Malaysia Zimbabwe Uganda Uganda Zimbab India Bangladesh 6-8 October 1980 18 National seminar ( Margarita Island) City) 30 en local union 32-58 2ebfemper 1280 32 стот болкае тог 5-11 October 1980 29 ( Port Dickson)( Harare 22 Fol se 13-17 October 1980 46 Labour laws and industrial Topic or type MO TOU conse Training course for branch Leadership training course Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. LIEL REC FIET, SBOA ( AICOBOO) LIEL 2E85ьЕKY) FIET, IRO- FIET FETRASALUD BIEL BECCEY FIET, RRISU FIET, CWUZ FIET, NUBE I ( Kuala Lumpur) and 121 relations pols 17-18 October 1980( Kampala) 1980 35 Weekend course orkes 18-19 October 1980( Bombay) 21 ST 2ebrewper 1980 27 Oct.- 1 November 1980 35 ( Dacca) put) leadership" OMG gebrewper 10 BOTTOM- mb coДse Argentina 27-31 October 1980( Cordoba) 53 Bank workers' seminar 5-6 July 1980( Bulawayo) 14 roue Uganda 31 Oct.- 1 November 1980 40 Weekend courses Weekend course for women AUTON Contes National seminar" labour FIET, NUCCTE PIET, CWUZ FIET, INCSEF EIEL BIOG UFCW, GBEF LIEL CMOS FIET, IRO- FIET, AB FIET, CWUZ NUCCTE FIET, ( Kampala) 30 [ AGLIEL VICOBOO Liberia 3-7 November 1980( Monrovia) 21 Bank workers' seminar FIET, DCGSU Colombia Kenya July 1980( Cartagena) 43 3 November 1986 Naro 3-8 November 1980( Nairobi) 40 Que) India 22-23 November 1980( Madras) 25 yndnar Ta80 32 Swaziland 22-23 November 1980pang) 18 India Swaziland ( Mbabane) 1080( BOF July- 1 August 1980 T8 27 24-29 November 1980 40 ( Mbabane) 1980( Madras) 30 Compil Two shop stewards' courses Weekend course National seminar on new labour legislation Effective leadership for Southern Africa Area seminar for women workers me of Wobyc offerbareness FIET, IRO- FIET FIET, BIFU, KUCFAW UZ FIET, INCSEF LIEL CMOS BIEL CMOS UFCW, INCSEF FIET affiliates and friendly organisations in Southern Africa FIET, SBWU 219 Country Dates T81( LOEF DICKE Participants TU 38 Indonesiaone 29-30 November 1980own) 25 ausboxe Peru India ( Jakarta) I JǝBI May 1981 20 30 30 Nov.- 6 December 1980 28 ( Madras) 3 VITI Tǝ8T 32 Barbados 1-5 December 1980 ata) 28 KOLGS Thailand Philippines ( Bridgetown) 8( 80) 16-18 May 1981( Phuket) 1-5 December 1980( Manila) ет 61 43 10-14 December 1980) Botswana ( Manila) 1981( Gaberone) 35 12. Indonesia Argentina 12-13 December 1980( x) 25 Weekend course ( Jakarta) 981 32 for rcial 16-20 December 1980 25 Women's seminara) Topic or type Weekend course UST 3- pro come Course for technicians Follow- up course da Se sug peug Caribbean youth seminar -q comes to p -day conse ASEAN seminar on industrial development and trade union rights Women's seminar rn Africa bank Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. BIEL IBO- LIEL FIET, SESPPEKA LIEL BED FIET, AINLIEF RACC IBO- BIEL FIET, IRO- FIET KEBA FIET, ASIA- FIET affiliates from ASEAN countries FIET, PTCCEA FIET, affiliates FIET, SESPPEKA IRO FIET, SESPPEKA ( Jakarta) COBUST тот мокрета 2-13 Беркл Bangladesh 19-21 December 1980( Dacca) 25 Basic trade union seminar ( nationalised banks) FIET, GBEF -day seminar Costa Rica India January- March 1981 150 $ 1-50 vhamed Beadore) 34 13-12 A ras se Unions Series of seminars for health and social security to workers IRO- FIET FIET, AICOBOO CODCUTAGE) Zimbabwe 24-25 January 1981 po 17 Weekend courses in FIET, CAWU dates ( Harare) ! Indonesia Philippines COMUCEA ( Fort Victoria)( Cebu City) 7-8 March 1981( Bulawayo) 14-15 March 1981( Que- Que) ( Harare) 14-15 February 1981 spot) 1981( Jakarta) 11 Women's couse FIET, CAWU 7-8 March 1981 28 20 supa 24 Weekend courses Follow- up course obro or cÅbe FIET, CAWU about" bce ་ ་ Country 14-12 NWICH TAST( One- One) Dates SEC 18( BMSÃO Participants ( LOLF AFCOLTS) Topic or type москена солтава Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. EIEL CYMD ( HSE) Zimbabwe Brazil 14-15 March 1981( Shabami) 22 ( HESES) Weekend course officials for branch FIET, CAWU 10-13 March 1981( Bento 41 nezuela Goncalves) 1980 18 13-15 May 1981( Petrópolis) 26 27-29 August 1981( Joao 34 Seminars for branch officials( bank and insurance workers) pa so ( AICOBOO) FIET, CONTEC FIET, IRO- FIET " ASALUD Pessoa) 282Ep- TOST 120 16-18 November 1981( Caldas Nova) 22 80 B9 eap 52 se SU " @pstrial LIEL EL CE CBEL Liberia nda 9-13 February 1981 18 Seminar for West- African FIET, DCCGSU ( Monrovia) 1980( Kampala) 35 commercial workers 10-30 Dece emper 1280 India ( English- speaking) LIE 980( Bombay) women РЕЗЬБЕКУ INCSEP India S lesh 18-19 February 1981( Nagpur) 18-22 February 1981 80 38 Two- day course 46 Follow- up course " Labour FIET, SBISBEU FIET, AINLIEF ( Khandala) Argentina Pakistan 1-3 March 1981( Bombay) 31 Octob 1980( Cordoba) 29 Women's course FIET, AINLIEF corkers seminar Sa AB 23-27 February 1981 25 Follow- up course crage you EEC FIET, PBEF LOW ( Lahore) ( TS) La) Korea 26-28 March 1981( Seoul) via) 61 Kenya Aruba 13 Dece Decemper 1280 58 leaders November bex 1980( Nairobi) 31 March- 3 April 1981 35 Seminar for health and 30 MA 38 social insurance workers Singapore Jugos Barbados 20-22 April 1981 980 50 3- day basic course $ 2 21-25 April 1981 28 ( Bridgetown) Malaysia 4-7 May 1981( Port Dickson) 34 buce Women's seminar 4- day course for branch Хопер веште wo shop stewards! courses Caribbean bank and insurance seminar EIE 91Y- LIEL FIET, KFBU IBO- LIEL FIET, BIFU, KUCFAW IRO- FIET LIEL VERPIEL FIET, SBEU 282ьBEKV FIET, IRO- FIET affiliates and sagations FIET, NUBE Africa LIEL LIEL 20 220 221 Country の 中 Dates gebrewper 1881( To Participants ( OUT) 013 1881 Sierra Leone 4-8 May 1981( Freetown) iro) Peru s Ind 8 May 1981 per 1081 6-9 June 1981 32 25 550 30 29 Sept.- Oct 1981 25 Indonesia 9-10 May 1981( Jakarta) I 25 Topic or type Ou spon grabmea Follow- up course reial Course for technicians Seminar for commercial on workers course for commerCORE( LIEL LIEL SEETIT C Weekend course pora, Sponsors, ECIO co- sponsors, etc. EIEL BICCEV БССБУ FIET, CMGWU IRO- FIETI IRO- FIET, FENTRACC UFCW, INCSEF ( VICOBOO) FIET, SESPPEKA 21-25 Thailand 25 Septer 16-18 May 1981( Phuket) er 1981 Seminar for comm al 61 3- day course odge 2- e aebccmper 1981 50 Brazil 20-23 May 1981( Recife) 34 Seminar for commercialkers 81 20 Botswana 25-29 May 1981( Gaberone) 12 工作 ( RPM DI83 1981 ( Semarang) 20 ( Jakarta Argentina 1-6 June 1981 32 ( Jakarta) ( Mar del Plata) 13 Malaysia 7-14 June 1981 39 ( Kuala Lumpur) ( про Indonesia 9-10 June 1981( Surabaya) 25 2- day seminar India 15-19 June 1981( Bangalore) 27 18 Fiji 22-25 June 1981 22 Training course for activists of Bank Officers' Unions rea Council Role of women workers in trade unions ards workers Com Southern Africa bank workers' seminar TOGES, Laura concas t Seminar for commercial workers PESUCH PLes for Seminar on trade union research and publications IRO- FIET, FIET FIET, BLUG IRO- FIET, CNTC VRIY- LIEL BIOG FIET, affiliates Southern Africa SIEL VICOBOO IRO- FIET, FIET, CGEC FIET, affiliates in Malaysia FIET, SESPPEKA FIET, AICOBOO FIET, affiliates in Fiji Indonesia 23-27 June 1981( Jakarta) 25 Follow- up course FIET, SESPPEKA 14-15 Philippines 21-28 June 1981( Cebu City) 26SUCE 18-21 November 1981 Follow- up course FIET, VIMCONTU mercial ( Valencia) Country Country use Dates 1381( Cop CT Participants ants Topic or type Topic or type 26 33-33 AU Sudan 27 June- 2 July 1981 ( Khartoum) TOT( Bento Goncalves) ( 9) 20 Bank workers' seminar ( Egypt and Sudan) officials( bank and Spo Sponsors, COM.BEC co- sponsors, etc. BIEL ВЕЗЬБЕКУ FIET, BOTU Sierra Leone 6-10 July 1981( Freetown) 12-18 18 Women's seminar, Englishspeaking West Africa CETATE FIET, CMGWU BIEL VICOBOO Pessoa) Thailand 17-19 July 1981( s 76 3- day course FIET, BLUGBEKY ( Ubonrajathani) ( Knots pub) bap Malaysia 9-14 August 1981 20 23-28 August 1981 19 ( Port Dickson) 1- e have 188] 3S India 17-21 August 1981( Nagpur) ( New Delhi) ry 1981 25 55 46 STAB( esperous) IS Unions VEITC peux March 1981( Bombay) 29 Thailand 22-23 August 1981 54 Weekend course ( Kanchanaburi)( c) 5-6 September 1981 20 Weekend meeting of trade IQ- 18 WA Jа81( bsc) er Korea 26-28 March 1981( Seoul) 61 India S 31 Aug.- 5 September 1981 24 ( Madras) Ar 31 1981 35 course( all FIET affiliates in India) hand Two training courses for branch officials speaking) 26 TUSK or commerc CT9T Training course for activists of Bank Officers' union educators and organisers 4- day course for branch Trade union educators' FIET, AMESU CCBC " IBO- LIEL EIEL FIET, AICOBOO LIEL' SELFIT FIET, AINLIEF ASIA- FIET, BLUG THO- BIED CHIC " BIEL' Brne FILT KFBU FIET, SBOABEKY ( AICOBOO) IRO- FIET e- a881 20 LEMLBVCC Malaysia Singapore 7-11 September 1981 29 ( Kuala Lumpur) -8 MBT( LISCOMU) Seminar on occupational safety and health BOTTOM- Пb conse FIET, IRRISU BIEL Philippines 9-13 September 1981 35 Seminar on labour disputes CHEMO FIET, PTCCEA ( Manila) n ance Togo 12-13 September 1981( Lome) 25 Weekend course FIET, SYNECTO 222 22 A Country Dates 1885( H91916) Participants Topic or type Tе- 1 NA ass( 57) Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. Egypt 19-24 September 1981( Cairo) 25 cade Seminar for commercial workers GUTUSI UFCW TUCW BEIMRA 29 India 23-28 September 1981 29 Sept.- 4 October 1981 equdabore 25 25 22 55 Training course for women UFCW, AICOBOO Training course for commerUFCW, INCSEF cial workers Seminar for commercial Peru 21-25 September 1981 43 IRO- FIET, FIET 55-5 que) 150 workers on labour legislation theme ency SSP ardsboxe 19-23 October 1981 19-20 November 1981 56 66 Training courses for workers of the Social Security 6 Institute IRO- FIET, FIET SCAPV Indonesia итаекто 3-4 October 1981( Semarang) 21-22 November 1981( Jakarta) 20 6-10 December 1981( Jakarta) 20 20 Peru 30 Malaysia 11-16 October 1981 20 ore) 18-23 October 1981 ( Port Dickson) 15 222 21 Two weekend courses) puк FIET, SESPPEKA MOBILIE Follow- up course " qu Decoral al workers se ST- SS Dece 1981 SI Brazil 27-29 October 1981( Niteroi) 47 ( Korpsbлx) ers workers 8- a Decemper 1a81 34 July 1982 Zimbabwe 9-14 November 1981( Harare) 18 ( KOSTS Powbox) ung 85 Kenya 9-13 November 1981 40 ( Nairobi) per 1981 ( goups) goups) ST Two training courses for branch officials ssional gerial staff Seminar for commercial LURES MECKеng compa62 Seminar and meeting of the Southern Africa Area Council Seminar for shop stewards in banks FIET, AMESU IRO- FIET, FIET LIEL 2BIZBEN FIET, CWUZ ga) $ 3 Togo Venezuela CONUCIA 14-15 November 1981( Lome) 25 Weekend course 18-21 November 1981 ( Valencia) 46 International commercial ar Cuca workers, seminar FIET, KUCFAW har EIEL INCZEL FIET, SYNECTO IRO- FIET abouaora FIET C 23 223 Country Dates C) T8- ST Mо 1981 Participants te pants Topic or type TUIUFTOUT Commu Topic or type Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. Spons 52 India KOVAS Malaysia 14-15 November 1981( Madras) 23 21-22 November 1981( Bombay) 21 Two weekend courses, one for women FIET, INCSEF 9713. MQASHPGFy 19911 23-28 November 1981 22 26 Women's seminar RENTUSSKOR Bob Brege ВІБТ, КОСБУМ FIET, RRISU ( Kuala Lumpur) STUP India one ( 84) 18 EIEL CMONU 8-9 December 1981 34 ( Kolhapur) Three weekend courses MORKELS FIET, SBISBEU 19-20 December 1981( Nasik) 21-22 December 1981 27 21 222 BOLIBLOGLIEL ( Jalgaon) ROU) 3815 98281 10 ses for AMESU Bangladesh 17-18 December 1981 25 Nigeria 25-26 December 1981 e- 10 Decempera 25-29 January 1982( SIC) 45 ( Port Harcourt)( a) 225 Two weekend courses FIET, GBEF 30 in Dacca ( NUBIFIE BOO 30 BOTTOM- nb Regional seminar( Englishspeaking West Africa), bank and insurance Leadership training course LISTUTUS contees to MOIXE Trade union structure and administration res Seminar for FIET affiliates ET in Singapore affiliates FIATSSS Board Meeting and seminar or Two weekend courses T 汇 一 nar on labour disputes LIEL 2E26EкV FIET, SBEU BLUG IBO- EL BIEL UFCW, BLUG IKO- BIEL LIEL UFCW BOA ( AICOBOO) ECM INCREE IRO- FIET FIET, FIET, SBISBEU FIET, PTCCE co- abouox?' sco UFCW, CWUZ TO Singapore 1-12 March 1982 87 37 20 Thailand 22-26 March 1982 81 120 Бесп $ 1-32 26bcemper Tas # 3 Singapore 27-29 March 1982 1981 40 ( Madras) sa 26b- ocpopex 18 $ 2 United States 26-28 April 1982 081 20 Malaysia India ( Miami) ptember 1981 29 ( Kuala ux) 26-27 April 1982 081( CTO) 36 ( Aurangabad) 981 35 16-17 May 1982( Panaji) 34 Zimbabwe 3-7 May 1982( Harare) 25 suce Training course 24 224 Country Datesgebrewper 108( Participants Topic or type E 620 99 Sponsors, LIEL VB co- sponsors, etc. Argentina 3-7 May 1982( Cordoba) 50 bul) Seminar for Industry Trade IRO- FIET ASIMRA IET, A Section CO ment for the banking and the role of Brazilbrua Ingouges Lesotho 10-14 May 1982( Curitiba)) 71 Trade Section seminar( CAB, bank workers) FIET, CONTEC 9) 507 11-14 May 1982( Maseru) 26 LED Lanka Peru 12-14 May 1982( Lambayeque) 32( Lambayeque) 1) ST 26 Malaysia enAsus ( CoordeCOM) 1982 workers 15-16 May 1982( Lima) 13 Seminar for co- operative Meeking conce Seminar for commercial workers, Southern Africa Seminar for social security БІЛЬ ВБУЛ УЛЬБ FIET, CUTISSP IRO- FIET, FECAPV LIEL BEKY FIET BELLEKY bank workers Pakistan May 19 25-26 May 1982( Karachi) 19-20 June 1982( Lahore) 225 23 Two weekend courses FIET, PBEF 25 50 Peru 21-25 June 1982( Lima) 25 Commercial workers' seminar FIET, FTMAP e- 10 2ebcoupe India 6-10 July 1982( Bangalore) 30 10-30 vndar Tags( B) se a- 13 yndna Conference on professional and managerial staff FIET, AICOBOO ( H) Brazil 14-16 July 1982( Natal) 45 Seminar for bank and insurance workers FIET, CONTEC Costa Rica 19-24 July 1982 44 ud sug FIATSSS regional seminar FIET IEL Indonesia 30-31 July 1982( Tanjung Karang) 25 Weekend course FIET, SESPPEKA BIEL Peru 2-6 August 1982( Lima) 45 Commercial workers seminar ( four affiliates) ' FIET COMURA Brazil jobye σε ελασ August 1982 24 Commercial workers' seminar FIET, CNTC 25 225 Country Dates BEYSTI Country yndnap 1883 Dates Argentina Colombia c India BESTT Zimbabwe 21-1 2-6 August 1982 Participants Participants Topic or type Sponsors, COM 1 мохуека, вештиук etc. Topic or type ( EOME SEET) ombay) 78 Industry seminar ( Mar del Plata) âšu] mā ( Kuala umpur) 9-13 August 1982( Cartagena) 18 ember 222 IRO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Board Meeting and membership r Cougereuce ou biogeanjous Two weekend courses seminarce MOLKSES 19-70 9-13 August 1982( Harare) 28 Seminars for general 16-20 August 1982( Bulawayo) 26 IUCTS 23-27 August 1982( Gweru) 24 Bangladesh 6-10 September 1982 21 ( Mutare) erees) 13-17 September 1982 20 ( Masvingo)( e) 18: 20-24 September( 1982 CUT) 25 ( Chiredzi) 16-21 August 1982) ( Georgetown) 13-14 Nex supsledne) 24-27 August 1982( Lima) 26 ben Nigeria Бектесем Guyana ore Bland Peru 50 Regional seminar( English£ AG dageliq®¿o?), bank and insurance Caribbean seminar MOLKOLE 1st regional seminar for travelling salesmen TCS Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. INCEP FIET, SUTACA SBEKY FIET, IRO- FIET FIET, SBISBEU LIEL COMLEC FIET, CWUZ EIEL VICOBOO FIEL, GBE LIEL EINVE NUBIFIE. BIEL SBEL FIET, IRO- FIET НЬЛ 出 、 FIET, SPAV, AVPP és pore Indonesia 261771 4-5 September 1982( Jakarta) 20 Weekend course pak mock Philippines 6-10 September 1982( Manila) ( Miami) 30 Trade union organisers course Malaysia 6-10 September 1982) 50 ( Kuala Lumpur) 16-17 May 1982( Panax7 Argentina 6-10 September 1982( Tanti) 49 Seminar on new technology for affiliates in Malaysia and Singapore Bank workers' seminar FIET, SESPPEKA FIET, PTCCEA FIET co- abou2012 FIET, IRO- FIET, AB 226 26 Country Korea an 32 ( Manila) CO Pakistan 31 20-24 September 1982 27 ( Lahore) er 1982( Jalgaon) 45 Sri Lanka 27-30 September 1982 35 Malaysia 1-6 October 1982 40 mua) 40 ( exactud reubaud) Dates-3 Decemper Jass Participants Topic or type 26 16-18 September 1982( Seoul) 46 emper 1883( epa) 39 солтав Seminar on" autonomous management for the banking industry and the role of trade unions" seminar Follow- up course Sponsors, БЕКУ co- sponsors, etc. EIEL BIEL FIET, KFBFLU БІБІ" ЛІНСОИЛО EIET: BO- EDEL FIET, PBEF TIET, SB BIEL COMIEC UFCW ( LOW) Seminar for bank officers 40 Seminar on technology Women's seminar UFCW, NUBE -те полепper 1885 Brazil Australia додо October 1982 24 4-7 October 1982 100 ( Melbourne) ( rome) 30 1983 March 1983 India 4-7 October 1982 30 ( popsie) 1983 40 K Turkey 6-10 October 1982 40 Commercial workers' seminar ASIA- FIET seminar on new technology C VEXIC Seminar for insurance d workers Seminar for officials and members of Tez- Büro- Ising ironment" Seminars aseme FIET, CNTC LIEL 2Е2ььЕкY FIET affiliates in Australia, ASIA- FIET UFCW, AINLIEF PIET AL 300 OECM 2B12BE0 UFCW ABCH) INGEL Philippines 9-10 October 1982( Davao) 31 FIET, NUBE 16-17 October( Iloilo) ops 16-17 October( Bacolod) 6-7 November( Zamboanga) 27 LIZ BO- BIEL 26 Nanded and 24 T Zimbabwe 13-14 November( Cagayani) 20-21 November( Naga) 20-21 November( Legaspi) 27-28 November( Lucena) 27-28 November( San Pablo) 29 20 LAO Comes to deuerST Southern Africa Axes youth LIEL FIET 21 25 25 sure Lobre or Fabe co- abouOLB abou2012 27 227 Country Dates Country 2 spyParticipants super( raceus) лceus) Pa Topic or type Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. ST HOAGOGI( eds) SO Malaysia 10-12 October 1982 a) 22 7-9 November 1982 Argentina Argentina 982 posude) 18 rog) 11-15 October 1982( Cordoba) 52 TUGE 13T India επιχελ Zimbabwe 18-22 October 1982 40 25-29 October 1982 40 Two courses for general members in Port Dickson 2nd regional seminar for travelling salesmenade Section Board Meeting and Seminar for commercial workers OE OEF Seminar for bank workers FIET, AMESU PIET, SUTACA FIET, IRO- FIET, SPAV, FUVA UFCW, INCSEF NECM UFCW, SBISBEU ( Bulawayo) Swaziland 25-29 October 1982( Mbabane) 22 6-3 September 1982 21 Seminar and Council meeting, Southern Africa FIET УТИГІВЬ Togo 25-29 October 1982( Lome) 30 TOO Indonesia 27-28 October 1982 25 ( Talangpadang) BESTT Guyana Socio- economic seminar V2IV- LIEL USE OU UGA Two weekend courses COMIC MO, U VIV- EIEL FIET, SYNECTO BIEL SEET FIET, SESPPEKA BIEL CALC 13-14 November 1982 25 ( Metro, Lampung) 540 Venezuela 28-30 October 1982( Maturin) 30 Commercial workers' seminar ПЕСМ ИЛЕ FIET, FETCV ка Brazil 3-5 November 1982( Sao 58 Lourenço) Seminar for bank and insurance workers RECA SPAV, AVER FIET, CONTEC arta) Mexico 11-20 November 1982 31 ( Mexico City and Cuernavaca) 30 Philippines 14-20 November 1982( Cebu City) 24 9138$( 26) Ste egy Pakistan Lumpur) 14-18 November 1982( Lahore) 29 for affiliates in laysia Follow- up course Indonesia 29 Nov.- 3 December 1982 ( Gisting, Lampung) 20- bauca Follow- up course inar TOM--аб солкае IRO- FIET youth seminar janisers Seminar/ workshop on pu collective bargaining FIET, IRO- FIET, SNTISSSTE FIET, VIMCONTU KEBETO FIET, PIEF CoFIET, SESPPEKA AB 28 228 Country Dates CCWU of nego aff Cong Union issu direct of int disa Augu whic Sbraca11 ement over Philippines Put of thei Pakistan Governant coposa India Lesotho come to bo Indonesia Lugoue India Malaysia India Grindle follow volunt Participants 1-3 December 1982( Lahore) 11-13 December 1982( Lahore) er 1982( Lal 339 30 30 Topic or type Sponsors, co- sponsors, etc. cluded the Seminar for bank workers Seminar on safety and health ASIA- FIET youth seminar Women's seminar the ocal nvol also and alerted management them. intervene to halt the action undoubtedly he and the Po 6-15 December 1982( Manila) 18-20 December 1982( Manila) 30 32 45 17 12 December 1982( Jalgaon) 13 December 1982( Nasik): June 1982 - March 1983 295 20 eMA 1883 Te WA 1983 20 15-16 January 1983 25 22-23 January 1983 5-6 February 1983 25 25 222 12-13 February 1983 52 26-27 February 1983 5-6 March 1983 83 20 31 Jan.- 4 February 1983 35 ( Madras) se 4-6 February 1983( Penang) 26 ce it centred ffiliates had agreement, Zimbabwe 20 March 1983 27 March 1983 25 April 1983 25-30 April 1983( Harare) ion of One- day refresher courses Series of courses and FIET, APFTU " FIET FIET, PTCCEA FIET, SBISBEU 2XLBEL2 FIET, USSDAW( LCW) IBO- EIEL seminars for distibutive workers HO- LIEL Six courses for young trade unionists in West Java, East Java and Jakarta FIEL IBO- EIEL FIET, SESPPEKA DARG Women's seminar Activities FIRT affices And Seminar on" Better Working Environment" PARETOUST as EIEL 22ку BECLEVIND BIEL IBO- BIEL FIET, AICOBOO LEBV2 BIEL IBO- EIEL FIET, RRISU BIEL IBO- LIEL FIET, SBISBEU 30 57 49 28 One- day refresher courses in Kolhapur, Nanded and Panaji( Goa) ST YWE20 15 ITT Southern Africa Area youth seminar pc ox FA FIET, CWUZ to abou 229 29 Country Country Dates Dates Participants Participants Topic or type Topic or type Sponsors, Sponsors, rs, etc. co- sponsors, etc. VIGS ONCU gener ETE MOS Malaysia Costa Rica NO Costa Rica Dominican 25-27 April 1983 28-30 April 1983 23 20 ( Cordoba) 21-23 April 1983( San José) 30 1983( 5) 25-27 April 1983( San José) 26 ( Negra Cober 1982 39 3- 3 28-30 April 1983( Santoane) Domingo) 1883 A 1983 1983 7-8 May 1983 X 1883 4-5 June 1983 32 60 Republic ( Lome Indonesia 25 198325 Indonesia 11-12 June 1982 383 25 yousas S 1983. Panama 12-16 May 1983 1982 50 ing) 12-16 May 1983 50 Mexico Two courses for the general membership in Kuala Lumpur National seminar( health workers) ouF National seminar( bank workers) for bank workers мошем, а вештик 百 式 Seminar for health meeting, workers Africa Three trade section courses in Jakarta for insurance, bank and commercial workers 27x comea goz Aonuà c IRO- FIET regional women's seminar IRO- FIET regional youth seminar 900 Trade section seminar ( bank and insurance), FIET, AMESU FIET, IRO- FIET, FECTSALUD ETEL Bien FIET, IRO- FIET, FEBAS LIEL VICOBOO FIET, IRO- FIET, FECTSALUD FIET, SESPPEKA FIET, SE БЕЛ KA ЗЕЛЬЬЕКУ FIET, IRO- FIET FIET, IRO- FIET nar EIRL 082DYM( TCM) French- speaking West Africa MONOD, Germinar Senegal 30 May- 4 June 1983( Dakar) GE TABS( 2) 30 42 18-38 Becember 1883 TABS( 1) e- 12 becompex( 9) 30 35 Semine 30 Philippines 11:39 Becember 1883( 8) 38 1-5 Decempera( nG) November 1982 Lahorey FIET, SYTBEFS LIEL 2912BED LIEL LECCE STELSSSTE FIET VIMCONTU BIEL VEELA December 1982 ( Gisting, Lampung) Fable ourse co- abouzox sc 2500202 SPPEKA 30 230 231 Chapter 11ted sites is Fonsalonu subsequently reached. 000 xxxow Deeaims.lb eda 9842, bisbes welper the 6fbbbqque to pr SOLIDARITY Bovies TH1: SS IN MAINEN FIET's support for individual affiliates has been widespread and included the following measures: supertoo as opsom Ayabode of exod -mm des bas besoggo yimxiled binode youtbred aids patasxa paxxow ensmod od belaine exsw redio IIs slow Isio exow NUCCTE, Uganda: Further to the Report on Activities to the 19th World. Congress, it can be reported here that 15 FIET affiliates contributed to the special fund for Uganda a total of Sfrs. 10,570. The money was transferred and was used to restore the office and reorganise the union, as well as for educational activities. The NUCCTE's annual delegates' conference adopted a resolution thanking FIET for the assistance given. A copy of the resolution was sent by the FIET General Secretary to all the affiliates which had contributed to the Uganda Fund. dolle leds 98( вхолод татя eds to mid patrola OH bredbi od 30 dan aslayis IM SITESE, Portugal: In August 1979, FIET received a request for assistance from SITESE over the threatened collective dismissal of 269 workers by the local subsidiary of ITT. After ascertaining that IMF affiliates were also involved in this question, the FIET secretariat contacted the IMF and alerted them. As a result, similar telegrams were sent to ITT management and the Portuguese Government from FIET and the IMF. This action undoubtedly helped to influence the decision of the Government to intervene to halt the dismissals. cab ETYK, Cyprus: ETYK cabled FIET for support in a dispute they were having with the Grindlays Bank. In co- operation with BIFU( Great Britain), representations were made to the management of the bank in London, and cables of protest were sent to Grindlays Nicosia on 16 October 1979. The ETYK members in Grindlays Bank went on strike in order to gain firm commitments on job security, organic posts, contract employees and on a voluntary early retirement scheme. The dispute ended on 1 December, following the intervention of the Ministry of Labour, when ETYK and Grindlays reached an agreement on all outstanding matters. demo CCWU, Guyana: In a cable addressed to the Prime Minister of Guyana, Mr. Forbes Burnham, the FIET General Secretary appealed for the resumption of negotiations and called for the reinstatement of 82 members of FIET's affiliate CCWU, dismissed after strike action in August 1979. The CCWU along with three other unions, all affiliates of the Guyana Trades Union Congress, went on strike in solidarity with the Guyana Mine Workers' Union, whose members had been on strike for nearly six weeks over the issue of non- payment of merit increments. Other GTUC affiliates had a direct interest in the outcome of the strike, since it centred around disagreement over the interpretation of the 1977 minimum wage agreement, which embraced all GTUC affiliates. The strikes were called off on 26 August but on their return to work, 82 members of the CCWU in various Government corporations were dismissed. FIET also made a donation of US$ 232 1,000 to the union to help with the financial assistance being given to the dismissed workers. MESU YIIS NZSEIAW, New Zealand: FIET received a request from the New Zealand Shop Employees Industrial Association of Workers for a message of support for public dissemination and membership moral, in view of a fight by the union against employer efforts and Government pressure to extend trading hours to Satuday. A message was consequently sent on 18 January 1980, stressing that this tendency should be firmly opposed and that commercial workers, like all other workers, were entitled to humane working conditions, including normal family life.doe at sbaspu abaspu anw venom ent.012 0.8x 8x18 to baut Isloege ed MTUC, Malaysia: The ASIA- FIET Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 15 March 1980 discussed the Malaysian Government's intention to amend the Trade Union Ordinance and the Industrial Relations Act and expressed full support for the MTUC and its affiliated organisations in their effort to protect and promote trade union rights in Malaysia. The FIET General Secretary, upon his return to Geneva, wrote a letter to the Malaysian Minister of Labour, Datuk Richard Ho, informing him of the decision of the ASIA- FIET Executive Committee. He added:" The development of the trade union movement in Malaysia has been considered by the international free and democratic trade union movement as a suitable pattern for a developing society and it would indeed be a step backwards if this development could not continue. For these reasons, I am confident that the Malaysian Government will give due consideration to the views of the MTUC on the proposed amendments". begled vibe duobnu noitos en Ind of 上 Spain/ Portugal: The 42nd meeting of the FIET Executive Committee approved a budget allocation of Sfrs. 40'000 to assist affiliates in Spain and Sfrs. 30'000 for Portugal. The fund for Spain was augmented by direct donations from HBV, Germany, and Dienstenbond, Netherlands. At its 45th meeting in May 1980, the FIET Executive Committee decided that the balance of the allocation for Spain should be carried forward for further solidarity assistance, and that the balance for Portugal should be transferred back to the FIET Activities Fund. 91 vise v Bas YTS ed pniwolfot p me ne bedoses avslbaixo STL, Finland: A national strike of salaried employees in industry in Finland began on 2 April 1980. Some 40'000 employees, chiefly women, were involved in this dispute which was over increases sin salary, maternity protection and protection against the effects of new technology. On receiving a request for assistance, the FIET General Secretary sent a telegram of support to the union, informed EURO- FIET affiliates of the dispute and issued a press release on it. The strike was finally resolved to the satisfaction of the union after a period of 6 weeks. vo exeew xie yixsen 10 de no need bad azedmem eaoriw noinU s bad assets OUTO en som to nemуsq- on to susal Bauois bedonia exixta ed to emooduo ed ai da 1.15 SITESE, Portugal: Upon the request of SITESE, FIET sent a cable on 23 April 1980 to the Portuguese Minister of Labour expressing full support for the union's members employed by Petrogal, who were on strike for increases in wages. The strike had been decided following a break- down in negotiations and 6 workers had been suspended. FIET also informed the ex 233 let ICFTU of the situation. A solution satisfactory to satisfactory to the union was subsequently reached. siddasedon Tena osis myofqme to mob Inanco Toolqms nedes ed od moldos e no 2938 FEC, France: Upon the request of FEC, in April 1980 FIET contacted affiliates in Monaco, France and Britain following the announcement of a merger between branches of Lloyds Bank International and Barclays Bank in France. Interventions were made in favour of employment guarantees for the employees concerned. edioc GMG 0006 edanob dodaly NGH SINABAN, Panama: FIET continued support for the legal recognition of SINABAN in the private banking sector in Panama. A representation was filed in May 1980 with the ILO. saoloalb of solxemA to and ed 980 Isa add paiwollo muipled R alsaogong paix al no noisoni HF, Sweden: On 6 May 1980, FIET sent a cable to HF expressing full solidarity with the Swedish workers in their confrontation with employers following a break- down in negotiations. Se dete OTOE, Greece: Following a request by OTOE, on 16 May 1980 FIET sent a cable to the management of the First National Bank of Chicago in Athens, expressing support for OTOE demands that the bank integrate their personnel into into the general social security system for Greek bank workers. про noinu 3970 Bo Jesup ad Lonoidea ispod SITESE, Portugal: Upon the request of SITESE, on 27 May 1980 FIET sent cables to the Prime Minister of Portugal, ITT Brussels and the ICFTU, following continuing attempts by the ITT subsidiary Standard Electrica Portugal to dismiss 248 workers. A further cable was sent to the Prime Minister of Portugal on 11 June, protesting against the decision by the Government authorising the dismissal of 212 workers by Standard Electrica. In the cable, FIET joined with the IMF in calling on the Government to justify the decision before the Portuguese people. After Government pressure the number of dismissals was reduced.ent Ideo s a'T bevevno bas vissbilos to sp gest al: b FGBEF, Tunisia: The donation approved by the 45th meeting of the FIET Executive Committee was transferred in May and June 1980 to the widow of the trade union leader who died in prison. The FIET affiliate FGBEF held its congress on 21 February 1981, when new leaders were democratically elected, thus opening the way for renewed co- operation with FIET. ETYK, Cyprus: On 20 June 1980, following a request by ETYK, FIET sent a cable to the President of the Cyprus Republic, expressing solidarity with the union's strike against proposed legislation on a new earnings related social insurance scheme which did not adequately protect the existing retirement benefits of bank employees. FIET urged the Government to reconsider the proposals. Following these protests, a satisfactory solution was found to the dispute. +6391092 T31 ed: 03 disiy 6 2931A du od 10 SEGCB, Monaco: On 27 June 1980, FIET sent a cable to SEGCB expressing 234 full support with the union in its efforts to protect workers' rights, following the enactment of a law restricting the right to strike and freedom of employment. FIET also consulted the ICFTU and French affiliates on further action to be taken. nice 38 1 20 STIGSS, Guatemala: On 30 June 1980, the FIET General Secretary lodged a complaint with the ILO against the Government of Guatemala and asked affiliates to send messages of condolence messages of condolence to STIGSS, following the assassination of two of the leaders of that union, José Emilio Escobar and Maria Adela Gonzalez. Upon a proposal of HBV, which donated 3000 DM, the Management Committee agreed to establish a Memorial Fund. MAаАИиIе ИАНАИТА 2Bw noi exqez A mens no pained saving ed al MARAMI .QII od raw 0801 yaM ni be SETCA, Belgium: Following the refusal of the Bank of America to disclose information on its restructuring proposals for its branches in Antwerp and Brussels, in July 1980 FIET contacted affiliates in Germany in order to provide further information to SETCA. their effort to protect yafg PIET General Secretary, upon his re to Geneva, wot a letter to the Paraguay: On 3 July 1980, FIET sent a telegram of protest to the Government of Paraguay against the imprisonment without trial of Alcidiades Gonzalez del Valle, General Secretary of the Paraguayan union of journalists. Anad if this HK, Denmark: At the request of HK, on strike over trade union recognition against the multinational television rental company Telerent, FIET intervened on 4 July 1980 with the Chairman of the parent company Granada and asked affiliates in ten European and North American countries where Granada operate to stand by to stand by to take solidarity action. Throughout July and August, FIET co- ordinated pressure on the company through affiliated and friendly unions in the UK and elsewhere. The dispute ended successfully on 29 September with an agreement signed between the company and the union. furt ity NZSEIAW, New Zealand: In response to a cable from the NZSIEAW, the FIET General Secretary sent message of solidarity and conveyed FIET'S support for a day of action in protest against the Government's intention to arbitrarily legislate shop opening hours on Saturdays. Another cable expressing support for the union's position was sent on 21 August to the NZBOU. nology. On ance, the FIET Genera Set FETC, Spain: From August to October 1980, FIET worked closely with its affiliate FETC on the question of compensation for 565 employees made redundant due to the the closure of all Woolworth operations in Spain. Cables in support of the union's demands were sent by the General Secretary to the international management of Woolworth in New York, the general directorate of Woolworth- Espanola and to the Spanish Minister for Labour. The General Secretary spoke at a press conference and on television in Madrid on the issue and at its meeting in Brussels in September 1980, the EURO- FIET Commerce Trade Section Committee adopted a resolution in support of the union. After a visit to the FIET secretariat by the FETC secretary for organisation, members of the FIET Wool 235 worth Company Council were requested to exert pressure on Woolworth managements in their countries. A satisfactory agreement was reached on 3 October.bas nolau et od troqque to spssam dose Tax 081 redmod I go insa as eldsɔ red A.Isexo ml xmsd sd to soitto bead erij SITRABANAFOM, Honduras: On 28 August 1980, the FIET General Secretary submitted a complaint to the ILO against the Government of Honduras. This followed the arbitrary dismissal from their employment with the state bank of all the members of the union of the National Development Bank( SITRABANAFOM). The FIET affiliate was effectively destroyed by Government edict under the pretext that the Development Bank's functions. had been taken over by a new organisation, the National Bank of Agricultural Development( BANADESA). None of the union leaders were re- employed when the National Development Bank was dissolved. Greek Gove gafablabl Iden the Poland: On 28 August 1980, FIET issued a press release expressing support for the workers of Poland. OTOE, which Minister of the FIET UC and the Euze OTOE, Greece: In September 1980, FIET sent a message of solidarity to OTOE which was involved in a recognition dispute with Chase Manhattan in Greece. FIET also put the union in contact with officials of the Ministry of Coordination responsible for monitoring observance of the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises. cad Mar hreet 090 Spain: The FIET Management Committee at its meeting in Lisbon on 17 September 1980 approved a further Sfrs. 40'000 as assistance for Spain. alovoxotom plewdpi ono to easdfzug ads zot about selfs of beexps WAWU, Dominica: Upon the request of WAWU, in October 1980 FIET sent cables of solidarity to the union, members of which were on strike in support of a salaries increase to bring Barclays Bank into line with other banks in Dominica. FIET also sought the intervention of BIFU which approached Barclays head office in London. FIET donated 1000 US$ to the union's solidarity fund. A satisfactory agreement was reached in November. 26. O at bas yasqmoo add ni qidaxedmam ddiw assis. Te belas MI Chile: On 17 October 1980, the FIET General Secretary sent a cable to A. Pinochet protesting against the arbitrary detention of José Benado Medvinsky, member of the commercial workers' union. OTOE, Greece: On 10 November 1980, FIET sent a cable of solidarity to OTOE, protesting against the victimisation of D. Cholevas, President of the General Bank of Greece union and member of the OTOE executive committee, and urging for his immediate reinstatement. aloe 20 ted. 03 Beslis Is bexas bas 1930s a no sasel as beas OIYE, Greece: On 5 December 1980, FIET sent a cable of solidarity to OIYE, protesting against the threats of dismissal against the union's General Secretary G. Alexandrou. The threats were subsequently dropped. in Sal The meeting decided to ish an action committee 236 WAWU, Dominica: Upon the request of WAWU, on strike due to the breakdown of wage negotiations in the Royal Bank of Canada, Dominica, on 9 December 1980 FIET sent a message of support to the union and contacted the head office of the bank in Montreal. A further cable was sent on 14 September 1981, in which the FIET General Secretary strongly protested against the lock- out of WAWU members in the Royal Bank and called upon the management of the bank to commence negotiations immediately. FIET also informed the Canadian Labour Congress of the dispute and asked them to intervene with the Royal Bank in Canada in order to find a satisfactory solution. Following this, the CLC sent a message of support to WAWU and a letter of protest to the Chairman of the Royal Bank of Canada. The dispute was settled on 15 September, when the Royal Bank agreed to increase salaries from 18% to 27%. o e ( AAMA) MAB) Jnemg sw 58 Jemgoloved Iso edd nerw SEYCA, Belgium: Following the refusal of the Bank of America to disclose Korea: On 19 December 1980, FIET sent a cable to the President of the Republic of Korea, appealing against the execution order on Kim Dae- Jung, leader of the political opposition. Italy: On 15 December 1980, FIET transferred a donation of Sfrs. 1'000 via FISASCAT to the earthquake relief fund in Italy. ETYK, Cyprus: In January 1981, FIET sent a message of support to ETYK, who were experiencing difficulties in their wage negotiations. The negotiations subsequently led to a solution satisfactory to the union. intresse CWUZ, Zimbabwe: At its meeting in January 1981, the Management Committee agreed to allocate funds for the purchase of one lightweigt motorcycle for the Commercial Workers' Union of Zimbabwe. t Industriebond fnv, Netherlands: On 2 February 1981, FIET sent a cable to IMF affiliate Industriebond fnv, expressing support for the union's efforts to prevent the dismissal of 423 workers at the Rank Xerox plant in Venray. FIET consulted members of the FIET Rank Xerox Council and sent a cable of protest to Rank Xerox headquarters in London, and also asked all FIET affiliates with membership in the company and the IMF to make similar protests. FIET subsequently organised a meeting in Düsseldorf on 24 February, which was attended by union representatives from the Netherlands, FRG and Belgium, as well as members of the FIET secretariat, to discuss ways of securing a reversal of the dismissals decision. A settlement acceptable to the union was subsequently reached. UFCW, USA: On 19 February 1981," FIET cabled the Chairman of the Seattle First National Bank urging a speedy settlement to the dispute over recognition between the bank and the FIEA local 1182 of the UFCW. FIET also issued a press release on the matter and asked all affiliates to send solidarity messages to the UFCW local in Seattle. dadua FEP, ALEBA, Luxembourg: On 13 March 1981, cables of solidarity were sent 237 to FEP and ALEBA, expressing support for the unions in their dispute with employers over the renewal of collective agreements.req 08, Greece: F From 22 22 to 26 June 1981, OTOE was engaged in a week DBL, Denmark: At its meeting in Copenhagen in March 1981, the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee adopted a resolution supporting the DBL, who had threatened strike action against the employers association. The negotiations were subsequently concluded without strike action being so taken. UBI basqava Pro ad IgA ne basibim to OTOE, Greece: At its meeting in Copenhagen in March 1981, the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee received a report from OTOE on the general economic and social situation in Greece and on specific measures by the Greek Government to change the structure of the banking system by gradually transferring certain banking activities from the public bank sector, such as the group of the Commercial Bank in Greece, to the private banking sector. The Committee adopted a resolution in support of OTOE, which was later sent by the FIET General Secretary to the Greek Minister of Labour. The ETUC and the European Commission were also _ informed of the statement. IL Malay BIFU, Great Britain: Following the break- down of wage negotiations BI between BIFU and the English Clearing Bank Employers Federation, BIFU called 24 hour work stoppages in three bank computer centres in London, Manchester and Gloucester. On 23 March 1981, the FIET General Secretary sent messages of solidarity to employees in the computer centres and to informed FIET bank affiliates of the dispute. BIFU subsequently So achieved a 9-10% increase in salaries for bank staff. On ETYK, Cyprus: On 30 March 1981, FIET sent a cable of protest to the AS Cyprus Bank Employers Association because of the attitude they had ag adopted during negotiations with ETYK. The union took industrial action. in pursuit of their claim and agreement was reached on 6 April, which involved a 10% wage rise, a reduction of working hours to 38 per week dand the creation of a joint committee to study the introduction of the 5 of day working week. esideo I.YAM II no benmebпoo Jaeblas tup bexldT- ARA od bas ya91002 SOUT UPSETCA, Belgium: On 2 April 1981, the General Secretary, on behalf of the FIET Rank Xerox Company Council, sent a cable to John Fyffe, Managing Director of Rank Xerox in Belgium, demanding the reinstatement of Willy Parfondry( who had served as chairman of the FIET Rank Xerox Council). W. Parfondry had been dismissed by the company on charges of misconduct but a civil court had found him not guilty. Subsequently, the General No Secretary was informed that an out of court settlement had been reached between Rank Xerox Rank Xerox and SETCA, involving the payment of substantial re compensation by the company to Parfondry. by the US of GPA, Austria: On 3 April 1981, the General Secretary, on behalf of the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council, sent a solidarity message to a meeting of the Metro works council members in Austria, which took place on 8 acApril in Salzburg. The meeting decided to establish an action committee 238 to counteract the legal company status chosen by Metro, which did not permit workers' representatives to create a central works council. ber 1980 FIET sent& mess to the union and con the head of the bank in Montreal A further cable was sent on 14 BIFU, Great Britain: On 21 April 1981, the General Secretary sent cables of solidarity to BIFU branches throughout Great Britain, expressing full solidarity with BIFU members in their strike action over a pay dispute with the English clearing banks and strongly supporting the rejection by BIFU to accept a decline in the real wages of their members. On 27 April, the General Secretary sent a cable to Sir David Barran, Chairman of Midland Bank, protesting at that bank's decision to suspend BIFU members who were working to rule, and threatening to make an official complaint to the ILO. The BIFU members were subsequently reinstated on acceptable terms. The dispute was finally settled following a 10% increase in wages and a ballot of BIFU members who rejected further industrial action. ubkap a ques SBmf, Sweden: On 27 April 1981, the General Secretary sent a message of solidarity to the SBmf in support of their three- day national strike over wages. A delegation from the NBU discussed with FIET officials in Geneva on 28 April the possibilities for international trade union assistance to SBmf. On 4 May, FIET alerted all European affiliates of the possibility that Swedish banks would utilise foreign based computer facilities in banks to maintain essential activities. The industrial beliso action resulted in a wage increase of 11-12% spread over two years. routeoronsM bns and stumo si mi asey que o zabiloa to aspsaam Jnsa SETCA, Belgium: Following a decision of the FIET Rank Xerox Company Council, the General Secretary sent a cable on 12 May 1981 to SETCA, expressing support for the industrial action undertaken by the sales staff of Rank Xerox in Belgium and demanding once again that contacts be established between FIET and Rank Xerox at the international level. T bad yorld bodi od to dgobs Philippines: While meeting in Washington on 13-14 May 1981, the ASIAFIET Executive Committee was informed by its Vice- President Brother Mendoza, who is also President of the TUCP, that three trade unionists of the Philippine Polyamide Industries Corporation who were on strike at that time had been killed by company- hired gunmen on 11 May. In cables to the TUCP, the General Secretary and the ASIA- FIET President condemned these murders. Subsequently, FIET was informed that the dispute had been settled and a new collective agreement had been concluded. One of the gunmen had been arrested. ode) yaba doub osim to asp ro no yasamos en yd beastmelb need bed vibros.W NUBE, Philippines: On 19 May 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to the Bankers Association of the Philippines, expressing full support for the efforts of NUBE to enter into a dialogue with this Association.d recognit also issued a press release on the matter and asked all to SBWU, Swaziland: On 12 June 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to the SBWU, expressing solidarity with the union in their difficult salary negotiations. At the same time, the General Secretary requested BIFU in Great Britain to intervene with Barclays and Standard Bank in Great Britain in order to find a satisfactory settlement in Swaziland. The A 239 dispute was settled when the bank agreed to increase salaries by 14.5%. tons The b OTOE, Greece: From 22 to 26 June 1981, OTOE was engaged in a week- long campaign against the General Bank of Greece. In a report submitted to FIET, OTOE outlined the ways in which the bank had infringed trade union rights, including dismissals, arbitrary transfers and victimisation of leading officials. On 19 June, the General Secretary sent a message of solidarity to OTOE, supporting the campaign and calling on the General Bank to grant its employees full trade union rights. 958 19 I fqa IM Argentina: In July 1981, the military government of Argentina detained a number of trade union leaders, among them the general secretary of the FIET affiliate FUVA. On 29 July, the General Secretary sent a cable to President Viola, protesting against this violation of human rights and ILO Conventions and demanding their immediate release. FIET later learnt that the general secretary of FUVA had been released., protesting вното BIFU, Great Britain: On 28 July 1981, the General Secretary requested NUBE, Malaysia, to intervene with the head office of the Bumiputra Malaysia Berhad Bank, since the London management of the bank was refusing to recognise BIFU and had victimised staff who were members of BIFU. The NUBE subsequently intervened with the bank in Malaysia. d wag STSSI, Portugal: On 11 August 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to the Portuguese association of insurance employers( ASEP), expressing solidarity with the STSSI in their effort to implement a new collective agreement. He strongly urged ASEP to accept their obligation under the agreement which had already been ratified by the Labour Minister. due sw On 15 April 1982, the FIET General Secretary sent a further cable to ASEP, expressing solidarity with STSSI and STSN in their strike action against ASEP and strongly urging the latter to accept all clauses in the collective agreement, as had been the case in 1975, 1977 and 1979. The FIET secretariat also informed affiliates throughout Europe of the dispute, requesting them to intervene with the head offices of ASEP's affiliated organisations. ASEP subsequently withdrew their proposals. Mashinini's behal trade union act UFCW, United States: In August 1981, the General Secretary, and upon his request affiliates in the commerce sector, sent telegrams to the UFCW expressing support for their campaign to obtain trade union recognition from Makro outlets in the USA. At the end At the end of August, H. Stegmaier, Chairman of the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council, visited the USA for discussions with Makro organisers. The UFCW filed objections with the National Labor Relations Board concerning unfair labor practices, the violation of employees' rights and the conduct of a ballot on union representation rights in the company. The ballot, held on 11 September by the US Government, was lost by 2 to 1. Makro was later found guilty of violating the National Labor Relations Act. The Judge set aside the old election and ordered a new one. In addition, Makro was directed to prominently post throughout the store the following Notice to Employees: " We( Makro) will not coercively interrogage employees about their union activities, create the impression of surveillance of their union activ 240 ities, or threaten employees with discharge or other reprisals for engaging in union activities." to create a central ks council. [-Xeew nl bees HOTO Sierra Leone: Workers went on a general strike in Sierra Leone for several days in early September 1981. The strikes were protesting against the Government's inability to do something about mounting _ economic and social problems and demanded cuts in the price of food, more jobs and better housing. The Government reacted by declaring a state of emergency and detained several trade union leaders, among them M.B. Williams, General Secretary of FIET's affiliate CMGWU. CMGWU. On 11 September, in a telegram to President Siaka Stevens, the General Secretary demanded the immediate release of imprisoned trade union leaders and the normalisation of industrial relations in line with accepted ILO standards and principles. FIET was subsequently informed that those imprisoned had been released.tv aids denisps poslovnsba mi sieds paibasmob bas anoldnevnoD QUI vis beassfex sed bed AVUT to pea seep ed ed SOTOE, Greece: On 15 September 1981, 25 members of the OTOE executive appeared in court to face charges of breaching the Greek labour law on industrial action, because of the 39 day strike they undertook during January and February 1979. On the day of the hearing there was a 24 hour strike by all bank workers in Greece and the FIET General Secretary sent messages of solidarity to OTOE. The court ruled that OTOE had acted within the law and the OTOE executive were therefore acquitted. ad over two yea NUDW, South Africa: On 6 October 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to the Minister of Manpower, F. Botha, of South Africa, strongly protesting against the arrest without given cause of among others Alan Fine, an official of the NUDW, and calling for his immediate release. He was subsequently acquitted from charges under the Terrorism Act on 8 November 1982, the magistrate having ruled that the state had failed to prove its case. n næra bas 122T2 iw yixsbilos 93EA anisps 翻 16 -FIET Pre In PBEF, Pakistan: On 7 October 1981, the General Secretary wrote to the Vice- Chairman of Grindlays Bank Ltd., Alec Ritchie, in London, protesting against employment practices adopted by the bank in Pakistan.s that time had been killed les to the TUCP the General Se condemned Zambia: On 9 October 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to President Kaunda of Zambia, expressing great concern about the continued imprisonment of trade union leaders who had been freely elected by the Zambian workers. He appealed to the President to release the imprisoned trade unionists and to normalise industrial relations in line with ILO standards and principles. oiv letter of Egypt: On 2 November 1981, the General Secretary sent condolence to M. Dabbour, President of FIET's affiliate NTUBIFA, expres- d sing deep regret over the death of President Anwar El Sadat. EX to CTM, Mexico: On 2 November 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to Fidel Velasquez, President of the CTM, Mexico, supporting their efforts 241 to ensure the successful passage of a bill which would enable bank workers to organise trade unions. The bill was passed in September 1982. 103 CCAWUSA, South Africa: Workers of a large discount store in Natal, Game Stores, 80% of whom were organised by the CCAWUSA, went on strike on 28 September 1981 for wage increases and recognition of the union. Subsequently, striking workers were dismissed. The General Secretary wrote to the President of Game Stores on 6 November protesting against his argument that the company would not negotiate with an unregistered union, and pointing out that CCAWUSA had applied for registration more than a year ago and that other major retail outlets in South Africa had recognised the union. to a baad VvL- Fmf, Finland: On 26 November 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable to VVL- Fmf, expressing solidarity with the union which was on t strike for improved living and working conditions, and protesting against the intransigent attitude of the Finnish insurance employers. He strongly urged the employers to improve their totally inadequate wage offer and to enter into meaningful negotiations on all outstanding items. The dispute was settled on 3 January 1982, when the employers association agreed to increase wages by some 10% for 1982, with further increases planned for 1983. Joint working groups will also be established to examine the following issues: new technology, working hours, wage structures and insurance agents. JA GUMBARTE ( 65 Tunisia: At the end of November 1981, the General Secretary sent a cable of congratulations and support to Habib Achour, upon the full re- establishment of his civil rights and his election as President of the UGTT. 89 as beronus doinw 9xem of all IIs of evid South Africa: Immediately on receipt of news of the arrestation of Emma Mashinini on 27 November 1981, the General Secretary despatched cables of protest to the Prime Minister of South Africa, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Manpower Utilisation. He also cabled the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Director- General of the ILO and members of the AFRO- FIET Committee, asking them to intervene on E. Mashinini's behalf. On the day Emma Mashinini was arrested, over thirty trade union activists were taken into custody. FIET launched an international campaign for their release. By circulars Nos. 77 and 79, the General Secretary requested members of the FIET World Executive Committee and all affiliated organisations to send messages of protest to the three above mentioned Ministers, as well as to the South African Ambassador in their respective countries. On 7 December, the ILO issued a press release on the arrest of Emma Mashinini and other South African trade unionists, and the ILO Director- General requested the UN Secretary General to raise the issue with the appropriate authorities as a matter of urgency. Following a reply received by the FIET President from the South African Embassy in Bonn, stating that Emma Mashinini would be brought to trial under the Terrorism Act, the FIET General Secretary again wrote to the South African Prime Minister and and the two other Ministers, protesting against any implication that Ms. Mashinini was involved in terrorist activties. He expressed fears that a trial under the Terrorism Act could not be a fair trial and again urged the imme 242 diate release of the detained trade unionists. A circular documenting this latest action was sent to all affiliates on 5 January 1982. From January to May 1982, FIET maintained pressure on the South African authorities. She was released on 5 May and FIET sponsored a visit for her and her husband to Europe, which included visits to several countries and treatment for E. Mashinini to enable her to recover from the physical and psychological effects of her detention. side dans pandaided KUCFAW, Kenya: On 4 December 1981, the General Secretary wrote to AICOBOO, India, requesting that they approach the management of the Bank of Baroda concerning that bank's industrial relations policies in Kenya. The KUCFAW had complained that the Bank of Baroda had dismissed three shopstewards and three messengers. The KUCFAW informed the Ministry of Labour that unless they would agree to establish a Board of Inquiry and to accept the dispute as falling within the Trades Dispute Act, the union would be forced to take industrial action. of sidso pides on bas ano boo paisxow bas enivil bevorg bevoxml 01 SETCA, Belgium: On 17 December 1981, SETCA requested FIET to intervene with the Zurich assurance company following the announcement that some 15% of the staff in Belgium were to be made redundant. The SKV, Switzerland, took the issue up with the parent company in Zurich. bedalt El Salvador: FIET contributed US$ 500 from the Escobar/ Gonzalez Memorial Fund as humanitarian aid to the health workers' union in El Salvador. At the FIATSSS meeting in Aruba in March 1981. ISSTE( Mexico), FETRASALUD ( Venezuela) and IRO- FIET also agreed to make contributions. Poland: Following the decision of the 46th meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee, which launched an appeal to all affiliates to make financial contributions to assist Solidarnosc, donations were received Greece; DAG, FRG; FCUA, Australia; SDA, Australia; SBN, Portugal; JUC, Japan; IUDWC, Ireland; UFCW, United States. A number of affiliated organisations informed the General Secretary that they had already made financial contributions through their national centres in response to the appeal made by the ICFTU. On 14 August 1981 the FIET General Secretary transferred Sfrs. Sfrs.40'000 40'000 to the ICFTU, which had received an urgent appeal for assistance badly needed for the preparations of the congress of Solidarnosc. In acknowledging receipt on 11 September, O. Kersten Kersten informed the General Secretary that the FIET contribution had been used to provide Solidarnosc with Xerox photocopying machines. Upon receipt of the news of the declaration of Martial Law in Poland on 13 December and the mass arrests of leaders and members of Solidarnosc, the FIET General Secretary immediately contacted the ICFTU. The same day the ICFTU issued a statement, condemning the application of the state of emergency and demanding the immediate release of the imprisoned trade union leaders. The ICFTU also called for immediate resumption of the negotiations on the implementation of the Gdansk agreements. agreements. Subsequently the ICFTU lodged a complaint with the ILO and urged that an ILO mission be immediately sent to Poland to" investigate the suppression by 243 the recently installed military junta in that country of the rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining". The FIET General Secretary in a letter to the ILO Director- General supported the request for an ILO mission to be sent immediately to Poland. Lug On 16 December, the ICFTU convened an enlarged meeting of its Finance and General Purposes Committee and all ITS's, in which the FIET General Secretary took part. The meeting adopted a statement which was sent on 17 and 18 December to all FIET affiliates, with a request for support action. UNI tonsai pribivong bas CCAWUSA South Afob onis niedi The FIET General Secretary also attended the meeting of the ETUC Executive Committee on 17-18 December, which discussed at length the situation in Poland and adopted a statement along the lines of the one adopted by the ICFTU. The FIET World Executive Committee, at its meeting. in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982, approved the action taken by the General Secretary and also adopted a statement on Poland, which was sent to all FIET affiliates. dec IUDWC, Ireland: In a letter of 8 March 1982, the FIET General Secretary expressed solidarity with the IUDWC in a jurisdictional dispute with another union. This was subsequently resolved by a decision of the ICTU. damianeb jadeinoin bed be BIFU, Great Britain: As a result of the difficulties arising from a BIFU campaign to organise the Bank für Gemeinwirtschaft( BFG) in London, which was discussed during the EURO- FIET Bank Trade Section Committee meeting in Athens in March 1982, FIET contacted the HBV, FRG, who took up the case with the bank in the FRG. This culminated in the visit of a BIFU official to BFG headquarters in Frankfurt in July. Recognition for the union has now been achieved. OIYE, Gree Confederation Dienstenbond FNV, Netherlands: In a cable on 23 March 1982, the FIET General Secretary expressed support for the strike action undertaken by Dienstenbond FNV in Dutch banks to secure a reduction in working hours. do no NZCWU, New Zealand: In April 1982, FIET sent a message of solidarity to the New Zealand Clerical Workers' Union, protesting at attempts by the multinational car rental firms Hertz and Avis to increase hours of work, shift work and reduce overtime payments in their New Zealand subsidiaries. Gener доп LUBE, Lesotho: In April 1982, FIET was informed of a dispute between the Lesotho Union of Bank Employees( LUBE) and Barclays Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. The dispute concerned the refusal of the two banks to improve working conditions in Lesotho in line with a recent agreement in those banks in South Africa. A 1978 arbitration award in Lesotho stated that awards made in South Africa in Barclays and Standard should also apply in Lesotho. The banks refused to do this. As a result, LUBE took strike action on 22-23 February. The Ministry of Labour intervened but failed to achieve a settlement. LUBE took industrial action again on 23-26 March. The Ministry of Labour then declared banking an" essential 244 service", thus making strike action illegal and ordering that the strike ng be settled by arbitration. On 31 May, the ex- general secretary of LUBE.com was dismissed; the case was put before the Unfair Labour Practices Court. LUBE then introduced an overtime ban. Both banks threatened to or pull out of Lesotho and forced employees to sign letters binding them to work overtime. A number of employees refused and were dismissed from he Barclays Bank. The refusal of employees to sign similar letters led to the closure of the branch of Standard on 8 July. FIET solidarity action involved sending telexes of support for the union to the banks and the Ministry of Labour, and providing financial assistance. BIFU in Great to Britain also held discussions with the banks in London.agement of GPA, Austria: On 10 April 1982, a solidarity message was sent on behalf of the FIET Metro/ Makro Company Council to the Metro works council nd chairmen in Austria for the meeting of their action committee on 17-18 April. The action committee was formed in view of Makro's refusal to recognise a central works council. SE Belgium: On December 1981 quested FIET to Ghana: On 10 May 1982, a cable was sent to J. Rawlings, Chairman of the Provisional National Defence Council in Ghana, deeply deploring the taking over of the Trade Union Congress headquarters and the detention of democratically- elected trade union leaders. The FIET General Secretary urged the immediate release of all arrested trade unionists and the normalisation of industrial relations in line with ILO standards al and principles. By circular letter of 11 May, all affiliates in Africa At were requested to send similar cables of protest. dox sds ab medA ni pam mfub aldTDA ed ni dasd add ddiw saso add qu USIB, Morocco: On 11 May 1982, a cable was sent to Union Syndicale Interbancaire( UMT) expressing full support the union's efforts to defend the rights of bank workers in Morocco.cal to assi affiliates to ere re bodan ved N TH OTOE, Greece: OTOE were on strike from 27 May to 7 July 1982, following of the breakdown of negotiations over the introduction of a new salary ad structure in the banking industry. OTOE requested the intervention of in FIET and two separate delegations from the union visited Geneva on 5-6 T June and 19-20 June. Subsequently a telex of support was sent by FIET on ad 7 June and P. Jennings, Bank Secretary, undertook an investigatorymission to Athens on 22-23 June. Following this 22-23 June. Following this mission, the FIET General Secretary and P. Jennings went to Athens on 29 June for a three ET day visit. During this period consultations were held with A. Lazaris, Minister of of Co- ordination, A. Kaklamanis, Minister of Labour, G. Arsenis, Governor of the Bank of Greece, and N. Koulourianos, Governor of the Industrial Development Bank. Following these interventions, on negotiations between OTOE and the banks were re- opened and the strike came to an end on 8 July. of stupa edegaarde Monaco: On 11 and 12 June 1982, cables were sent by the FIET General he Secretary expressing solidarity with the croupiers of the SBM Loews and Monte Carlo casinos in their strike for decent working conditions, job o and income security, guarantee of professional status and of trade union by rights, including the right to demonstrate. An immediate opening of 245 negotiations was requested. On 6 July, a further cable was sent to the managing director of the Monte Carlo Casino, protesting against the unlawful lock- out of the croupiers from the SBM Loews Monaco casino. The lock- out had been declared when the croupiers undertook a 24- hour work stop in reaction to an unkept promise from the management to negotiate after a three week strike, which ended on 10 June 1982. On 15 July 1982, the SBM Loews croupiers trade union officially requested affiliation with FIET. nol ue Us18 asw sugaibent.xedmevol 01 no aedis brot CCAWUSA, South Africa: On 24 June 1982, the FIET General Secretary sent cables to the South African Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, protesting strongly against the arrest that day of Joyce Mokhesi, Acting General Secretary of CCAWUSA, and demanding her immediate release. A circular was sent to all FIET affiliated organisations on 15 July, requesting them to send cables or letters of protest to the South African Prime Minister, and to write to the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa in their countries. Joyce Mokhesi was released from detention on 23 July. 30 r AEBU, Uruguay: Following the dismissal of 61 employees from Centrobanco ( formerly Banco Panamericano Uruguayano) after its takeover by the Banco Central de Madrid, the FIET General Secretary made representations on behalf of the bank workers' association( AEBU) to the government delegation at the ILO Conference and on 25 June 1982 sent a cable of protest the Uruguayan authorities. Following the refusal of a request by IRO- FIET officials to meet the Uruguayan Minister of Labour, IRO- FIET sent a letter of protest and gave publicity to the matter. FIET was later informed that the employees had been reinstated. all basic hum OIYE, Greece: On 23 July 1982, cables were sent to the Greek General Confederation of Labour( GSEE) and the ambassador of the United States in Greece, protesting against the continued continued victimisation of OIYE General Secretary G. Alexandrou, and requesting intervention by the Greek and US governments in favour of his immediate reinstatement and the full respect of trade union rights for employees in American bases in Greece. no SITESE, Portugal: On 6 August 1982, a cable was sent to the Portuguese Prime Minister, protesting against the government's decision to close down the Portuguese news agency ANOP with the loss of 263 jobs. The FIET General Secretary appealed to the Prime Minister to open negotiations immediately with the unions involved, in order to bring about a solution acceptable to both sides. Having been both sides. Having been informed by SITESE that the government was still refusing to discuss proposals made by the workers of ANOP that the agency should be reformed as a press cooperative so safeguarding the jobs of the workers concerned, the FIET General Secretary sent another cable to the Portuguese Prime Minister on 13 September, urging the government to enter into genuine negotiations with the unions. s bessexbbs 1992 Istened or S821 redmavou es no misqa BIFU, Great Britain: On 24 August 1982, a cable was sent to BIFU, 246 expressing solidarity with BIFU members in Standard Chartered Bank in London in their struggle to retain unilateral arbitration rights. A ballot on industrial action resulted in BIFU members voting in favour of selective strike action, overtime bans and a strict work to rule. FIET informed all bank affiliates of the dispute and on 24 September sent a cable to Lord Barber, Chairman of the Bank, demanding that the Bank should withdraw its proposed amendments to the collective agreement. BIFU suspended their industrial action and a further cable was sent to Lord Barber on 10 November. The dispute was settled by mediation.nd the Ministry of and cance. ITU in Great dondead8 ABUWADO FEBBCA, Spain: On 20 August 1982, a cable was sent to the Bank of America headquarters in San Francisco, strongly protesting against the unilateral decision to dismiss employees in the Bank of America branch in Madrid, and urgently requesting reconsideration of this decision. ilo Apti BIFU, Great Britain: Having been informed by BIFU of the anti- trade union policies being carried out in the branch of the Moscow Narodny Bank in London, on 20 September 1982 the FIET General Secretary sent telexes of protest to the Chairman of the State Bank and the Chairman of the Bank for Foreign Trade in the USSR, as well as to the Chairman of the Moscow Narodny Bank. STIGSS, Guatemala: At the request of STIGSS, on 22 October 1982 the FIET General Secretary wrote to the President of Guatemala and the Minister of Labour, requesting their intervention to improve the situation between the union and the social security institute in Guatemala. He pointed out the grievances of the workers regarding arbitrary dismissals, non- respect of seniority and acquired rights, and non- adherence to existing agreements. the unic efforts to Vint ES NO 1905 HYTO 893632 bodied to bas( 880) zwoded to noisebino FIB, UIB, Italy: During October and November 1982, a number of short strikes were called by the major Italian banking unions, forcing the closure of hundreds of branches throughout the country. The action was taken because of the refusal of the bank employers to sign a new collective agreement. The unions were seeking wage increases, collective bargaining rights on the introduction of new technology and a reduction in working time. In cables of 4 November and 29 November, the FIET General Secretary protested to the Italian bank employers and expressed solidarity with the unions in dispute. The dispute was resolved in December 1982. The unions gained a reduction in working hours from 38.5 to 38 from 1 December 1984, an increase in salaries, as well as the right to receive prior notification and information on technological change. nego uoda yoneps ads ad MA to FISASCAT, UILTUCS, Italy: On 5 November 1982, cables were FISASCAT and UILTUCS expressing solidarity with their efforts to improve the structure of commerce in Italy. bary expr Monte Carlo on in their FETC, Spain: On 29 November 1982, the General Secretary addressed cable to the Spanish Minister of industry and commerce in support of 247 FETC and protesting against the unilateral governmental decision authorising extended shop opening hours to a Spanish shopping centre in Valencia with over 1'000 employees. He pointed out that this decision violated the conclusions of the tripartite ILO expert group( May 1981) which demand that workers are to be consulted on to be consulted on the issue of shop opening hours, as well as the resolution of the 4th EURO- FIET Conference, stipulating that existing shop opening hours in the various European countries must in no circumstances be extended. dandong to al gea Tawso\ Maa Laga ed to 008ДOM to Jeds dainim mix of ser emot bas yde SETCA, Belgium: On 29 November 1982, a cable was sent to SETCA, expressing full support for the general strike called by the Belgian trade union movement on 30 November and 7 December in protest against increasing unemployment and cuts in social security benefits. add bea evoo exps evidoelloos QA MI 25W 950 VInsupeadu2 agioni ed at nolish DOBBS CTV, Venezuela: The Banco de los Trabajadores de Venezuela( workers' bank of Venezuela), in which the national trade union centre CTV is the majority shareholder, came under government supervision in early December 1982. The bank which was founded in 1968 had since become one of the largest commercial banks in Venezuela. In a cable of 10 December the President of Venezuela, the FIET General Secretary strongly protested against this intervention. In April 1983, a report was published by a Government committee declaring that there had been no case of misadministration of funds by the bank. od be .QII add o nisigmoos beddindua osis 180 od dnsdisi danisps 180 d .180 sdt bas asdisko needed bengle asw Surinam: Following the atrocities committed by the Surinam military dictatorship in December 1982 against trade unionists and other democratic forces, on 13 December the FIET General Secretary sent a cable to the government, strongly condemning these barbaric acts which violated all basic human and trade union rights. The IRO- FIET Office in Curaçao became the unofficial coordinating centre of the free and democratic international trade union movement for relief assistance. FIET and IRO- FIET Co- operated closely with Dutch affiliates in securing visas for those who escaped the horror. On 21 April 1983, following a proposal of FIET's Dutch affiliate, Dienstenbond FNV, and the FIET World Executive Committee, a circular was sent to all affiliates, together with a commemorative card, appealing to them to honour the memory on 1st May of Cyrill Daal, President of a FIET affiliate in Surinam, who was assassinated by the military regime on 8 December 1982. insoniy adj Juo- dool ads bevissex UWATO and to exedmem is ass Iqme art.xsd ar sto saused LizqA es no noldos Isixtaubat no p SM E no eoidon American Express: In January 1983, cables were sent by FIET to James Robinson III, Chairman of American Express, and Edmond Safra, Chairman of the Trade Development Bank Holding( TDBH), concerning the future of the banking division( AEIBC) of Amexco, since no public statements accompanied news of the combination of the two banks, its future structure and what would happen to the employees in the hitherto separate banks. Edmond Safra subsequently sent some information to FIET on the background to the merger, which was examined by the FIET American Express Company Council. FIET also asked affiliates to provide information on the implications of the merger for the employees concerned.bsd BIFU, Great Britain: On 3 February 1983, the FIET General Secretary sent 248 a cable to the Chairman of the Midland Bank group strongly protesting at the unilateral change in shift patterns introduced by the Bank at Heathrow Airport and the suspension of five members of BIFU. The suspensions were subsequently withdrawn. exblade, dato nel aga SESJ SBM/ Loews, Monaco: Following a decision by the casino of Monte Carlo, SBM/ Loews, not to renew the contract of Patrick Cassagnères, General Secretary of the SESJ SBM/ Loews, FIET sent cables of protest in February and June 1983 to the Prime Minister, the Government of Monaco ( principal shareholder in the casino) and to the management of SBM and called on affiliates organising casino employees to take similar action. FIET also informed the ICFTU of the case, and the latter, having discussed the matter at its World Congress, sent a further telegram to the Government, calling for the respect of the principles of freedom of association in the Principality. Subsequently, Patrick Cassagnères was offered another position in Radio Monte Carlo.ons adruak vies palicdo Slow beasoh 6 VTO Ba DBL, Denmark: In February 1983, FIET informed all bank affiliates of a dispute between the DBL and the branch of Citibank in Denmark, because of the refusal of the bank to recognise DBL for the purposes of collective bargaining. Affiliates were requested to send messages of support to DBL, with copies to the branches of Citibank in their countries. They were also requested to lend practical support to a blockade called by the DBL against Citibank. The DBL also submitted a complaint to the ILO. In April a collective agreement was signed between Citibank and the DBL. FEBASO, Spain: On 28 April 1983, consultations were held in Geneva with the General Secretary of FEBASO concerning a conflict in the Spanish private bank sector, following a complete breakdown in negotiations. The FIET General Secretary issued a press a press statement and appealed to the employers to reconsider their position. He also called on the Spanish Government to use their good offices in favour of the resumption of meaningful negotiations. FIET bank affiliates were invited to express support for the Spanish bank workers through solidarity action.c videoD CTAWU, St. Vincent: In the first week of May 1983, some 23 employees of the St. Vincent branch of the Royal Bank of Canada were locked out by the bank. The employees, all members of the CTAWU, received the lock- out notice on 3 May, having taken industrial action on 29 April because of a dispute over wages and vacation leave. FIET sent a cable to the headquarters of the Royal Bank and informed the Canadian Labor Congress of the dispute, and they also approached the bank in Canada. Ja olduq on sonta 05xamA to( 8) A) blaivib pained eds - ut ab axmed ow end to oltenido ed to awen bet BIFU, Great Britain: On 23 May 1983, the FIET General Secretary sent a strongly worded message of protest to the Managing Director of the Phoenix Assurance Company in Great Britain, following the victimisation of leading trade union members of BIFU. The trade union members involved had been selected arbitrarily for redundancy but the redundancy notices were subsequently withdrawn. FETC, Spain: On ber 1982, the General Secretary ddressed a FUTIS. 249 OTOE, Greece: On 27 May 1983, a cable was sent by the FIET General Secaretary to the Prime Minister of Greece, following Government proposals to modify Law 1264/82 entailing severe restrictions of the right to strike, thus violating internationally accepted labour standards. He appealed to the Government to enter into immediate consultations with the representatives of OTOE with a view to finding a mutually acceptable solution. A complaint has been submitted to the ILO on the grounds that the action is in breach of ILO principles on trade union rights and freedom of association. outlined in the Stateme International and Reg Trade Union Meetings, adopted by the FIST USSDAW, Lesotho: On 16 June 1983, the FIET General Secretary sent a cable to the management of OK Bazaars, strongly protesting against the victimisation of ten workers, including a shopsteward of USSDAW and requesting their immediate reinstatement. shoul delegations to mu lateral trade union me tion with the kivities rammes of FIST and its and AWU, Antigua: Following strike action which commenced on 27 July 1983 by members of the AWU in protest against the unfair dismissal of an AWU shopsteward in the Royal Bank of Canada, FIET sent cables to the headquarters of the Bank in Montreal, demanding reinstatement of the steward, and, following a following a request request from FIET, the President of the Canadian Labour Congress also protested to the Bank in Canada. During the peri tained with the discussions place tatives part IMF exchanges of common concern. FIET meetingss Advisory November 1979 3rd ITGLMP World Cong IMP Women's Conference, 25th IMP World Congress, IUF World Congress, Mur 5th IFPAAM World Cong IUE Women's Conference 95th IMP Anniversary Celeb The General Secretary sent message PIET was not able to be rep In addition, special coop the ITGLWT on C& A Bronni to in South Afric of new technology. ion- Manual Workers, 6-10 October 1980 17-18 September 1981 con, 24-29 May 1901 May 1981 2-4 December 1982 1983 urich, 9 June 1983 ITS world congresses ch ITS General Conferences FIET was represented by the General Secr Conferences held during the period under at the four 8-9 Ja ry 1980 The Conference discussed relations with the European Trade Union Con federation( BTUC), the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity УНОЕ Bergbsnolsaxen paitsioiv auds, xixta of dw anot stanco bem odni sedne od most od beleggs of aldsages ylisutom s pnibalt od wolv s daw 3OTO to sevis 68 General Secretary of the SESJ SBM/ Loews, FIET seno 50655 February and June 1983 to the Prime Minister, the Government of Monaco ( principal shareholder in the casino) and to the management of SBM and gabish opadóire singeseplenses ar hoke onrebbe dazu SAS Jahip the bhebben Lerato Government, calling for the respe association in the Princi ity. Subsequently, Patrick Cassagnères was offered another position in Radio Monte Carlo. p vd Eser viut TS no beonemmoo dotre modos existe paiwollo sup ± A UWA UWA its to Isaeimeib risiau add Jenisps desdoxq ni UWA eds to exedmom de tive bargai to DBI, with copies to the branches of Citibank in their countries. They were also requested to lend practical support to a blockade called by the DBL against Citibank. The DBL also submitted a aint to the 110. In April a collective agreement was signed between Citibank and the DBL. PEBASO, Spain: On 28 April 1983, consultations were held in Geneva with the General Secretary of EBASO concerning a conflict in the Spanish private bank sector, following a complete breakdown in negotiations. The FIBT General Secretary issued a press statement and appealed to the employers to reconsider their position. He also called on the Spanish Government to use their good offices in favour of the resumption of meaningful negotiations. PIRT bank affiliates were invited to express support for the Spanish bank workers through solidarity action. CTAWU, St. Vincent, In the first week of May 1983, some 23 employees of the St. Vincent branch of the Royal Bank of Canada were locked out by the bank. The employees, all members of the CTANU, received the lock- out notice on 3 May, having taken industrial action on 29 April because of a dispute over wages and vacation leave, FIET sent a cable to the headquarters of the Royal Bank and informed the Canadi Labor Congress of the di and they also approached the bank in DIPU Great Britain: On 23 May 1983, the FIET General Secretary sent a strongly worded message of protest to the Managing Director of the Phoenix Assurance Company in Great Britain, following the victimisation of leading trade union members of BIFU. The trade union members involved had been selected arbitrarily for redundancy but the redundancy notices were subsequently withdrawn. 251 Chapter 12 odpre AYBOY: 29 oder FAQ Thun b bigbanes eqa EN POINTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ed bapt The FIET World Executive Committee has continued to adhere to the ICFTU policies concerning contacts with communist controlled organisations, as outlined in the Statement on Participation of FIET and its Affiliates in International and Regional Trade Union Meetings, adopted by the FIET World Executive Committee in December 1976. The Statement reaffirmed that no relations can be maintained between FIET and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the WFTU and/ or its industrial departments, on the other; reiterated that FIET affiliates should refrain from sending delegations to multilateral trade union meetings which are in competition with the activities and programmes of FIET and its affiliates, and requested all FIET affiliates to keep the General Secretariat regularly informed on invitations received for non- FIET multilateral trade union conferences and the steps taken in compliance with FIET policies. by the ICT edt ni asil 06 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SECRETARIATS art to abreps ed поет During the period under review, excellent working relations were maintained with the other ITS's. Regular exchanges of correspondence and discussions took place on subjects of common concern. FIET representatives participated in the following meetings: IMF Advisory 2B November 1979 Committee for Non- Manual Committee for Non- Manual Workers, Stockholm, 3rd ITGLWF World Congress, Vienna, 6-10 October 1980 IMF Women's Conference, Geneva, 17-18 September 1981 25th IMF World Congress, Washington, 24-29 May 1981 IUF World Congress, Munich, 28-29 May 1981 5th IFPAAW World Congress, Geneva, 2-4 December 1982 IUF Women's Conference, Geneva, 21-23 April 1983 95th IMF Anniversary Celebration, Zurich, 9 June 1983 tative Committee on 6-7 The General Secretary sent messages to ITS world congresses at which FIET was not able to be represented. In addition, special cooperation continued with the IMF on Rank Xerox; the ITGLWF on C& A Brenninkmeijer; the IUF on a programme of assistance to unions in South Africa, and with the IGF, PSI and PTTI in the field of new technology. beton next ST Diy Bound ayam at addpix memur bns nothu obsxd to no anoinu bet no exose palasexoni era bassotem nije ni viistosque ITS General Conferences qeve deomis at avop brus areolae mox Mistheo d98d as bedoel- as xenysbek FIET was represented by the General Secretary at the four ITS General Conferences held during the period under review: ILO which London, 8-9 January 1980 The Conference discussed relations with the European Trade Union Confederation( ETUC), the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity to note 252 ( OATUU), and the International Labour Organisation( ILO), and reviewed the trade union position in a number of countries: Guatemala, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Uruguay and Argentina. With respect to and developments in Afghanistan, a telegram signed by the 12 ITS General Secretaries present was sent from the Conference to the General Secretary of the United Nations, which in the name of 60 million workers urged the world body" to demand immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and respect for political independence of that country". A statement was adopted on the Iran crisis, which called for the release of the hostages held at the United States Embassy in Teheran. The ICFTU was unanimously recommended to convene an International Trade Union Conference on Peace at the earliest possible time. Stefan Nedzynski( PTTI) was unanimously re- elected Chairman of the Conference. In other elections, Heribert Maier was unanimously re- elected one of the four ITS representatives on the ICFTU Executive Board and one of the two ITS representatives on the ICFTU Economic and Social Committee. FIET'S General Secretary was also elected a substitute member of the ICFTU Finance and General Purposes Committee. of as a Ls betesuper 36 noinu by Im THI Is non tot bevispex anottaival no bamzotni Geneva, 7-8 January 1981 iw sonsliqmoo ni nedad aqeda odd bas een Main items on the agenda of the Conference were: activities in the context of the International Labour Organisation; meeting with the Asian Ministers of Labour; action to defend trade union rights; the trade union answer to multinational companies; relations with the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity; developments in Poland. The Conference launched an appeal to the President of the Republic of Tunisia to reinstate all trade unionists in their full rights so that the authentic trade union movement in Tunisia could be re- established. It also sent a telegram to the Republic of Korea requesting him to to the leader of the political opposition, Kim Dae Jung. Another telegram was sent to the supreme cou court of Vorkuta, USSR, demanding the unconditional liberation of Mark Morozov, of the founders of the Soviet free trade union SMOT. The Conference re- elected Stefan Nedzynski for a further term of office as Chairman of the ITS General Conference and confirmed the appointment of ITS representatives on the various ICFTU committees. The FIET General Secretary was reelected as one of the four ITS representatives on the ICFTU Executive Board. grant pardon the President of dotdwepo 2TI o apsasem doa sex sxened edt Geneva, 12-13 January 1982 .beaneasqeed of elds on a TH The Conference adopted a strongly worded resolution on the situation in Poland( which was subsequently distributed to all FIET affiliates). It also expressed support for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Commission on Human Right's Working Group on" Disappearances", which was under threat from certain countries. The Conference noted with concern the continued violation of trade union and human rights in many countries, especially in Latin America, and the increasing attacks on trade unions from employers and governments in almost every part of the world. Stefan Nedzynski was re- elected as Chairman of the Conference, and the FIET General Secretary was re- elected as one of the four ITS representatives on the ICFTU Executive Board.ex rebau bolxeq es paisub bled Geneva, 11-12 January 1983 овес unst e- 8 Пobпo The Conference dealt with a heavy agenda ranging from a general discussion of the situation in the international trade union movement, the bel 253 ICFTU, the ILO Industrial Committees, and Amnesty International, to individual country reports. The latter included South Africa, Surinam, Chile, Ghana, Poland, Brazil and Turkey. Upon FIET's proposal, an exchange of views on the selling of American union busting techniques abroad also took place. In a cable to the USSR leader Yuri Andropov, the Conference protested against the arrest of the SMOT trade unionists Lev Volokhonsky, Alexander Skobov and Irina Tsurkova. The Conference reelected Stefan Nedzynski as Chairman of the Conference, and Herman Rebhan( IMF), John Löfblad( IFBWW) and Heribert Maier, plus substitute members, as representatives on the ICFTU Executive Board. Gro ger ILO rights; job evaluations mul ar worke ional enterprisess INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF FREE TRADE UNIONS( ICFTU) A close working relationship exists between the ICFTU and FIET on a wide range of issues, including economic, social and political matters, for which the ICFTU has been recognised as spokesman for the international free and democratic trade union movement. In the field of human and trade union rights, FIET is also largely guided by the decisions taken by the ICFTU. beizs DEET, BEE The General Secretary has regularly attended the ICFTU Executive Board meetings in his capacity as associated member of the Board. FIET was represented at the 12th ICFTU World Congress, held in Madrid on 19-24 November 1979 and at the 13th World Congress, held in Oslo on 23-30 June 1983, as well as at the following conferences: ICFTU International Trade Union Conference in Support of the Independent Black Trade Union Movement in South Africa( London, 6-7 November 1980); ICFTU World Conference on the Trade Union Role in Development( New Delhi, 18-20 March 1981); 2nd ICFTU World Youth Rally( Sevilla, Spain, 22-30 August 1981); ICFTU/ ITS Emergency Meeting on Poland( Brussels, 16 December 1981); ICFTU/ ITS Meeting with Asian Labour Ministers( Geneva, 7 June 1982); and the ICFTU International Trade Union Conference for Human and Trade Union Rights in Chile( Madrid, 11-12 March and Washington, 14-15 March 1983). FIET representatives have also regularly participated in meetings of the ICFTU/ ITS Coordinating Committee on South Africa; the ICFTU/ ITS Consultative Committee on Women Workers' Questions; the ICFTU Committee for the Defence of Human and Trade Union Rights in Latin America; the ICFTU/ ITS Working Party on Multinational Companies; the ICFTU Youth Committee; the ICFTU Working Group on International Trade and Monetary Questions, as well as in the Economic and Social Committee. In addition, representatives of IRO- FIET regularly attend meetings convened by ICFTU- ORIT, and representatives of ASIA- FIET those convened by ICFTUARO. -ondoe bas sudouxde to ameldong en ANIW gabb to Jasmavlovni ed no INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION( ILO) SB 3. gma The Secretariat has been closely associated with the activities of the ILO which are of direct interest to FIET, for instance, questions of freedom of association, industrial relations, workers' education, multinational companies, job classification, shop and bank opening 1983, PIET approached 254 hours, and salaried employees and professional workers.( For further details, see relevant Chapters of this Report). In November 1976 the FIET General Secretary was appointed Workers' Member of the ILO Governing Body. He was re- elected to the Governing Body during the elections held at the 1978 International Labour Conference for a further three- year period, and again re- elected at the 1981 Conference. beage ber The ILO was frequently represented at FIET meetings, and never hesitated to extend meeting facilities for FIET meetings held in Geneva.onal o ex Union Conference on Nedzynski( PTTI) was unanimou International Labour Conferences ence. FIET was represented at the 66th( 1980), 67th( 1981), 68th( 1982) and 69th( 1983) Sessions of the International Labour Conference. bas asmud to bisli ed I demovom mevom noinu b ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers The 8th Session of the ILO Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers was held in Geneva from 12 to 22 January 1981. 230 representatives of governments, employers and workers and international organisations took part in the session. In the Workers' Group, participants from FIET affiliated or friendly organisations were present from 25 of the 26 countries represented. The officers of the Workers' Group reflected FIET's strong influence over the proceedings. FIET President Günter Stephan was elected Chairman of the Workers' Group, the FIET General Secretary was elected its Secretary, and FIET 1st Vice- President Tom Whaley was the Workers' Vice- Chairman of the full Advisory Committee. FIET also supplied the other key workers' officers, and the FIET Secretariat provided full servicing to the various committees throughout the session. Ned The ten- day session had three main items on its agenda: consideration of a general ILO report on past decisions of the Committee and on current developments in commerce and offices; the effects of structural and technological change on non- manual workers; and problems of women non- manual workers. On the general report, the Committee expressed its disappointment at the poor response of ILO member states to requests for information on subjects relating to the Committee's previous conclusions. On the advice of a tripartite working party set up for this purpose during the session, the Committee agreed to ask the ILO Governing Body to establish interim reporting machinery for reviewing the implementation of its conclusions. threat certain coun Con concer-ORA The subcommittee dealing with the problems of structural and technological change adopted, after several tough bargaining sessions with employer representatives, a set of conclusions on the involvement of trade unions in decision making on new technology, on the potential problems which exist for employment, working conditions, and health and safety, and on ways to eliminate them. A key sentence in the conclusions stated that" What is important is that close co- operation and effective communications should prevail throughout the process of the introduction of changes, so as to arrive, as far as possible, at mutually acceptable conclusions". on in the 255 The conclusions on women non- manual workers also represented significant gains for the workers' side. They stated clearly that" women non- manual workers have a number of specific concerns in the areas of employment and conditions of work that merit particular attention" and called for measures to be adopted at national and international level concerning employment opportunities, education and training, career prospects, remuneration, maternity and new technology. Tonsvelexed yem doldw the Secretariat of" Aunesty The Secretariat At ons its closing session on 22 January, the Committee adopted these conclusions and eight general resolutions, all submitted by the Workers' Group. These resolutions covered: future agenda items for the Committee; general ILO activities for white collar workers; salaried inventors' rights; job evaluation; multinational enterprises; professional workers; older workers; and part- time work. The latter resolution expressed the view that" future hours of work may reduce the desire and requirements for part- time work", od ni be Dimonos od pritsier UT to spritsen nt bas( 0800 93mm 009 The next session of the Committee will be held in 1985. The ILO Governing Body was asked by the Committee to convene it at regular intervals of not more than three years. The previous session took place in 1974. operating with trade union organisations in the region, such as FIET published the conclusions of the two subcommittees on technology and women non- manual workers in the form of special pamphlets. no 9 MU ed to asis es Ilew as но бла adoqque bas swollol yiesole THIN said Med oqxo Is " YoY Isnold" MU zot WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANISATION( WIPO) dolox seals ob : sionsps beslisiosqa MU piwolfo od no bessubol gol FIET acts as the specialist advisor to the ICFTU on matters relating to intellectual property( patents, trade marks, copyrights, etc.) and attends meetings organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation( WIPO) on the ICFTU's behalf. In February 1982, the ICFTU was granted consultative status with WIPO, and FIET regularly receives invitations to attend meetings concerned with intellectual property matters which relate to employee's rights. In 1980, FIET drafted a submission made by the ICFTU to the Treaty Revision Conference of the Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property. In 1981, FIET was represented at a joint WIPO/ ILO/ UNESCO meeting on the protection of the rights of the salaried author, and in January 1983 FIET attended two briefing meetings at WIPO headquarters on current developments in the field of the protection of industrial property( patents) and of copyright. A regular exchange of information and publications between FIET and WIPO takes place and further meetings on related topics are planned for the future. ho Inspio Istemmeyop- no ⚫ypolondset to eased palm INTERNATIONAL STANDARDISATION ORGANISATION( ISO) ( GATOMU) namqolaved bas sbs12 no so bein For the past four years, FIET has maintained a Category B Liaison with ISO's Technical Committee Committee 159( Ergonomics). This has involved FIET receiving documents relating to the work of the Committee and being able to submit written comments as a as appropriate. During the period under review, a general international standard on ergonomics was published by ISO and given appropriate publicity in the FIET Newsletter. In July 1983, FIET approached ISO for an upgrading of its Liaison status in up 256 respect of work being initiated within the organisation related to the ergonomics of Visual Display Units. As a result of this approach, FIET now has a Category A Liaison( attendance and speaking rights) with the Sub- Committees 4( signals and controls) and 6( ergonomic requirements of work systems) of TC 159. As part of its general work relating to health and safety, FIET will continue to follow this and other ISO activities which may be relevant to FIET members. Conference. ex YzSunst SS no noiassa palaolo asi JA Lagga ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT( OECD) HT.quora exoval beiisisa sllo stidw not asiavis Q11 Istenop In addition to the regular Secretariat activities in relation to the OECD's Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises( dealt with elsewhere in the Report), FIET has, from time to time over the past four years, participated in the Plenary Session of TUAC( the Trade Union Advisory Committee to OECD) and in meetings of TUAC and OECD relating to economic policy and microelectronics.ed ed lliw setdimmo erit to notease xen ent upex is also immods yd bexas as yбo pain alsvie The 8th Sess UNITED NATIONS representak he ILO Advisory Committee on alari Employee and FIET closely follows and supports the activities of the UN Centre on Transnational Corporations, the UN Disarmament Centre, as well as preparations for the UN" International Youth Year".( For further details, see relevant Chapters of this Report). In addition, FIET'S attention focussed on the following UN specialised agencies: gån BRA ET はれ 上 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation ( UNESCO) , 091 Iuanos bednexp Following contacts in 1979 between the FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff and the educational division of UNESCO, FIET continues to monitor the work of that organisation as it relates particularly to education, science and technology. xodus United Nations Industrial Development Organisation( UNIDO) The meeting of the FIET Working Group on Professional and Managerial Staff which took place in Velm, Austria, in 1981 held discussions with two representatives of UNIDO on the training of managerial personnel in developing countries. On subsequent occasions the FIET Secretariat has been in contact with the non- governmental organisations' liaison office of UNIDO for information concerning the transfer of technology. The sul logical ing with the adopted, foar tural and technoяатик United Nations Conference on Trade and Development( UNCTAD) nvolvement of The FIET Secretariat was represented at a briefing meeting organised by the ICFTU at the Geneva headquarters of UNCTAD in March 1983 to discuss preparations for the Belgrade UNCTAD meeting, which took place in June of the same year. The meeting discussed the UNCTAD approach to world economic recovery, commodity price issues, international financial questions and structural adjustment. Contacts have also taken place Be 257 between the FIET Secretariat and UNCTAD on the Draft United Nations Code on the Transfer of Technology. PUBLICATIONS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL The Secretariat maintained relations with the Secretariat of Amnesty International and financial support was given to the activities of this organisation. FIET was represented at the 13th International Council meeting of Amnesty International in Vienna on 11-14 September 1980 by Franz Baumgartner( GPA, Austria). lows. These publications are affiliates free of charge, and affiliates can obtain further copies upon request. On 9 June 1983, a complete list of FIET publications was sent to all affiliates. ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN TRADE UNION UNITY( OATUU) FIET has organised two meetings for the trade union prese: the first was With the establishment of the AFRO- FIET regional organisation in 1981, relations between AFRO- FIET and the OATUU were strengthened. Amongst the objectives laid down in Article 3 of the AFRO- FIET Statutes is" Cooperating with trade union organisations in the region, such as OATUU". The OATUU participated in all major AFRO- FIET meetings held during the period under review. Lons and answered tions on the wor on FIET's re to discussing ng FIET of the meetings was including the Newsl EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION( ETUC) ber of ideas were raised for the future, including lication of a Directory of the Trade Union Close relations continued between EURO- FIET and the ETUC, as well as the ETUC- linked European Trade Union Institute( ETUI). EURO- FIET was represented at the 4th Statutory Congress of the ETUC, held in The Hague, Netherlands, on 19-23 April 1982, as well as at all meetings of the ETUC Executive Committee and other major meetings.( For further details, see Chapter on EURO- FIET). other ations, which are often coo long As a result of the me ting EUROPEAN COMMISSION va in June 1981, a Dir hed in May 1982. The rnal editors with information o has three main purposes: It' Intensive cooperation continued between the EURO- FIET Trade Sections and Interprofessional Groups and the European Commission.( For further details, see relevant Chapters of this Report). The European Commission was also instrumental in establishing contacts between EURO- FIET and groupings of various European employers' organisations. naire sur rem of all over lly all ASIA- FIET and IRO- FIET regi be es of ved from or the Al AFRO- FIET the future. aboo 2.00 44240 ne delanteren? Eed ted ergonomics of Visual Display Units. As a 2,944 now has a Category A Liaison( attendance and speaking rights) with the Sub- Committees 4( signals and controls) and 6( ergonomic requirements of work systems) of TC 159. As part of its general work relating to health and safety, FIET will continue to follow this and JAMITANTUL REMA which may be relevant to FIET members. yamA to sixsexo ed ddiw noise benisinism deedT elds to solividos ads of nevip en doqque Isionsai bas Isnois Itonuo Isnoldsmedal doEL ads de bedne w Tanoidseinspro 8808 to prom ( sixdauAA) opmus8 sex okdade In addition to the regular Secretariat activities in relation to the OECD's Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises( dealt with elsewhere in the Report), FIET has, from time to time over the past four years participated in the Pe, Удир уртин, залят марлява 10, ИРІТАСТИЛЕНО AUUTAQ) Committee to OBCD) and in meetings of TUAC and OECD relating to economic papper- add to nomialidades ed ddiw eds apnomA benedap exe UUTAO eds bas TI- ORIA needed anoitsier -00" at a- ft to slot ni mwob bis evidos do " UUTAO as dous noipex add at anoissainspio noinu abaxdi poistego apridom- Is ai betsqlolts UUTAO T Waiver robnu boixsq FIET closely follows and supports the activities of the UN Centre on Transnational Corporations, the UN Disarmament Centre, re, as well as preparations for the UN" In UN" International Youth Year" details, sea relevant Chapters ( For further attention focussed on the following UN specialised agencies: ods as few as OUT od bas TI- AU neewed beunidoo anoidser eaolo -qox asw THRU( IUTS) a noinu abs a bexalf- OUTS UTS OUTS A 10 apdom II is as low as SBI IGA ES- CI nod sss valideb xo) apaiseem totam redito bas sedimo evitusex Following contacts in 1979 between the FIET Workfoto Profgeno sional and Managerial Staff and the educational division of UNESCO, FIET continues to monitor the work of that organisation as it relates particularly to education, and technology, MOI22IMMO MA Reqoop evianetnI 品 developing countrito been in contact with the non- governmental organisations' liaison office of UNIDO for information concerning the transfer of technology. United Nations Conference on Trade and Develo ( UNCTAD) The FIET Secretariat was represented at a briefing meeting organised by the ICFTU at the Geneva headquarters of UNCTAD in March 1983 to discuss preparations for the Belgrade UNCTAD meeting, which took place in June of the same year. The meeting discussed the UNCTAD approach to world economic recovery, commodity price ice iss issues, international nal financial questions and structural adjustment. Contacts have also taken place Chapter 13 259 PUBLICATIONS язам In addition to the monthly edition of the FIET Newsletter( published in English, French, German and Spanish), the Secretariat regularly issues press releases on specific subjects. Рязано to A list of FIET publications follows. These publications are affiliates free of charge, and affiliates can obtain further copies upon request. On 9 June 1983, a complete list of FIET publications was sent to all affiliates. FIET has organised two meetings for the trade union press: the first was held in Saarbrucken on 17-18 April 1980 and the second in Geneva on 29 June 1981. The meetings had two purposes: to give journal editors of FIET affiliates an up- to- date briefing on FIET's structures and activities, and to provide suggestions for ways in which FIET could improve its information services to affiliates. The FIET General Secretary and other members of the Secretariat gave presentations and answered questions on the work of the trade sections and interprofessional groups and on FIET's regional activities. A major part of the meetings was devoted to discussing FIET's own publicity material, including the Newsletter, Press Releases and other publications. A number of ideas were raised for the future, including the publication of a Directory of the Trade Union Press, improving the circulation of affiliates' journals to other affiliates who were were interested in them, and the publication of occasional feature articles treating international subjects in depth. This last suggestion, it was felt, could fill a gap in the range of FIET publications between the Newsletter, which provides brief factual descriptions of events and activities, and the studies and other publications, which are often too long for use in union journals. As a result of the meeting held in Geneva in June 1981, a Directory of the EURO- FIET Trade Union Press was published in May 1982. The Directory has three main purposes: It provides journal editors with information on the number and type of publications produced by their opposite numbers in other European countries; it enables them to establish contact, via FIET, with the editors of specific union publications, and it provides editors with the opportunity to receive regularly publications in which they are particularly interested. The Directory was based on a questionnaire survey of all EURO- FIET affiliated unions. By means of a series of reminders over a significant period of time, replies were received from virtually all unions surveyed. Similar exercises for the AFRO- FIET, ASIA- FIET and IRO- FIET regions will be carried out in the future. PUBLICARTEROFOLA c) ED AP The ( d по входея Эходея enge co Worksh Repo ( s СБИЕБУТ Report of the БОВГІСУСЛоие 0861 Tec exdebuts 260 as 5 E ORDER NUMBER aildog) 19 TH tonoidibe yintnom virsiuped ( dainsqa bas nams .adperdua pillosga GS/ 83/ 7/ E don d no 20800 TSInd/ 82/ 4/ E Tail A sxs anoldsolidug saedT.awoflot anotsolidu noqueigoo xe is do me andsills bas episdo to 9911 assis 3098 sw anoissoilduq Ta to Jail sdsiqmoo aɛ8eI onut e no Jasuper .893611ls Iis of asweds exq noinu obsz edo apnidoom owd besinspro and Ta Svene mi baoped bas 08ex at bled esco DATE OF ISSUE ibe Ismuot bludo Tal 189800 81- T no nos bed apriteem en sb- od- qu n 1992 to 19 tem re oxp Issoles no of odo noo Σ bejovob asw apneem er 30 sq otam A Leslividos Isnolper a apr. je Jawel or paibuloni Isixedam yiolduq awo a Ta paleas gol baisx exew esebi to zemun Aeolid sedo bas 892 22019 noinu obsted to do so noltsoliduq edd paibulon d zedto ad alsmuot' assilis to noldsfuxio od nivoxqmi 88919 -00 motsoilduq eds brs, med ni bedeni exew odw assis aidTqsb ni adostdue soient pas 2 Lanolas T31 o prex ed ai qeps II blood asw Ji Isujo told -old S teixd asbivoxq doid add reddo bas esibude od solvidos bms as .aszuoto 10 pro od ned to oxid a 1801 y no but bene ai bied prijem Voda 94T.S8QI you ed.se ΠΟ n bend axedmn skeggo soyd siv strop deifdstad gedi asbivog di bas, anolo doddwn enoldspildug -olup s no beasd ps to as eas to ensem PUBLICATIONS A ed 1. GENERAL a) FIET Introducing FIET FIET World Action Programme( revised) as 8299 noinU Doston anoisildng to o S be Ned anois Idu to anot ES кас EURO- FIET anolper TH Directory of the EURO- FIET Trade Union Press Employment Creation and Working Time European Regional Conference, November 1982 Proceedings and Resolutions of the Fourth EURO- FIET Report on Activities 1978-1982 EURO- FIET Statutes and Standing Orders to axo 2019 v 05 ТНІЯ- ояиз Report on the 19th World Congress, Caracas, November 1979 Report on Activities 1976-1979 b) a PUBLICATIONS Exobe Tags P) c) pue of DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER Ce qug 20 SUCE уисЕ VMD 20CIVт IмалKYNCE AFRO- FIETditions of Insurance and Social Insurance In Europe 1981 The Distributive Trade in Southern Africa Africa Faces the Future and bon, October 1981 ( Report of the AFRO- FIET Inaugural Conference, Nairobi, July 1981) surance Workers AFRO- FIET Statutes COGIGUCE OF Bouk gubrohese The Woman Worker in Southern Africa gobe 1081 The Workers in Southern Africa December 1982 TSI/ 82/ 9/ E 1982 occoper 1280 October 1982 TSI/ 82/ 3/ E ocpoper Tas L2B\ 85\\ E October 1981 19885 120\ 83\ S\ E 1981 1981 per 1883 2B\ 83\ B\ B es ou te nas December 1977 under preparation gebrewper 1983 under preparation Ветерок October 1883 under preparation 1983 d) ASIA- FIET 9) Report of the ASIA- FIET Youth Leadership Training Workshop, Manila, December 1982 Aug Report of the ASIA- FIET Conference on Technology, Melbourne, October 1982 Conference of Commercial Morkers, Report of the ASIA- FIET Conference on Professional & Managerial Staff, Bangalore, July 1982 ASIA- FIET Statutes ASIA- FIET Report on Activities 1977-1979 BOBI Report of the 3rd Ordinary Conference of ASIA- FIET Singapore, July 1980 under preparation August under preparation January 1979 1980 1980 o 1220 3/41/18/083 ОБРЕВ ИЛИБЕК 18 261 2rudsboe 1880 PUBLICATIONS OF 3 Ogus course of IV- BIEL PUBL NS very- LIEL Bеbox on yo yoFTATET e) IRO- FIET 598 GENERAL IRO- FIET Statutes pudore Tas a) Bebour of FG Vaiv- RIEL COUISIGNCE O ex Tags 2. TRADE SECTIONS COU Guide to the IV- EIEL Couretsuce ou recunojod IET World Action Programe a) BANK apob Decemper rags 9) DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER 1280 suger brebes November 1991 nuger brebo LES An International Trade Union Report on Citibank Vaatutes and Congress Standing Orders International Trade Union Guidelines on The Use of Automatic Teller Machines ongress, Caracas, Noves 1979 Working Conditions of Bank Workers in Europe 1982 Report on Activities 1976-1979 October 1980 October 1983 1980 September 1983 September 1980 September 1983 Septemb 1979 Working Conditions of Bank Workers in Europe 1981 December 1982 TSB/ 82/ 8/ E Report on the World Conference of Bank Employees, b) Lisbon, October 1981 November 1982 TSB/ 82/ 2/ E ocpoper 88T Bank Workers and Bank Security VERDA ACEH& erence, Bank Workers and New Technology LHOUDT REUSED MERICS CQUEBROUCE ember 1982 October 1982 TSB/ 82/ 1/ E May 1983 October 1980 GS/ 83/ 7/ E 18882 C) ies 1978-1982 b) INSURANCE AND SOCIAL INSURANCE Employ nt. Crea and Working Time October 1982 Octobe 1982 Tsind/ 82/ 4/ E Working Conditions of Insurance and Social Insurance BOB Workers in Europe 1982 PIET Trade Union Press October 1983 ОБОЕВ ИПИВЕК 762 262 PUBLICATIONS Faμε το Eubγολάους b) Working Conditions of Insurance and Social Insurance Workers in Europe 1981 Embro MONS th 9) Report of the World Conference of Insurance and Social Insurance Workers, Lisbon, October 1981 ТИЛЕНЬКОЬгаатонут скольз Insurance and Social Insurance Workers and Newloyee's Technology Seminar and Conference Malta, May 1982) DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER December 1982 May 1983 October 1982 TSI/ 82/ 9/ E Y/ 83/ 9/ E TSI/ 82/ 3/ E January 1981 Y/ 82/ 7/ E c) COMMERCE AND Employment and Working Conditions of Commercial Travellers 1982-83 EAOTNETOD OF MORKTU Cougerous a Shop Opening Hours 1983ndbook WECHAT under preparation WECH TA83 Working Conditions of Commercial Workers 1982 Development of an Ergonomic Cash Register Working lating Place for Self- Service Shops, GPA, Austria( Summary) onal Report of the Trade Section Conference of Commercial Workers, Brussels, November 1982 1983 Bebo ± f geboir of Fe Lise To Course of a CO Commercial Workers and New Technology 9) IMDALEX under preparation WBA 1983 BIG\ 83\ 3\ October 198381 Laug\ 83\ S\ B August 1983 TSC/ 83/ 18/ E 1979 Lang\ 83\ e\ E August 1983 TSC/ 83/ 17/ E September 1981 TSC/ 83/ 10/ E Effects of Rationalisation on the Employment Situation in the European Commercial Sector Retailing and Banking. The seche БПВГІСУЛІОИЗ Model Agre ment on New Glossary of New Technology Terms January 1979 under prepartion DVLE OF 1 September 1983 September 1983 OBDEK MOWBEK Tsind/ 83/ 19/ E TSInd/ 83/ 12/ E 263 PUB PUBLICATIONS Tu cue Exobes Commi d) INDUSTRY ( 12 c) ypofondosТ weй bas monsmyolqm eds no noitsatisnoitя 10: DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER ere visumst Report of the Trade Section Conference of Salaried Employees in Industry, Brussels, November 1982 geborf or fue OU COULGESICS OF COMMUNIC Shop Floor Supervisors in Industry sbaxT ( yxemmu2) sixdauA A9 agora soivis2-1162 xol sosi to no. Pensions of edovошто стар кейтерек мокутва Working Conditions of Salaried Employees in Industry 1982 гров( вертна нопк ines on The Use Evolution of Working Conditions 1981 LISAGTTGL 1985-83 Employee Inventors' Rights: A Guide for Trade Unionists COMMERCE Conditions of Bank Workers in Europe 1981 Office Technology in Industry Report on the World Conference of Bank Employees, bas er 1981 TUNC Morкe su и UG 2007 INTERPROFESSIONAL GROUPS curity 1801 1edmete June 198383 June 1983 E801#aupuA L2C\ 83\ 10\ E TSInd/ 83/ 5/ E TSInd/ 83/ 6/ E March 1983 Lac\ 83\ 18\ E TSInd/ 83/ 2/ E 1883 May 1983 nuger breba muger brebo TSInd/ 83/ 3/ E March 1982 983 September 1983 March 1981 cember 1982 TSB/ 82/ 8/ E March 1981 zedojoo 1801 redotoo nodeid( en slo wel bas ar TSB/ 82/ 2/ E TSB/ 82/ 1/ E лат 121\ 85\ 3\ 3. a) WOMEN b) FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees ( revised) ongous of Ce su AND SOCIAL INSURANCE SCE ILO Conclusions on Women Non- manual Workers October 1982 October 1888 Decemper 1885 June 1981 March 1981 BOBI The Woman's Right to Employment SUCIST Jar\ 83\ a\ E March 19792 ОБРЕВ ИЛИВЕН 264 864 PUBLICATIONS b) YOUTH ETCETON COUSAS FP \ noitsuisva dot no xanimsa T31 odd to one P) Youth Action Programme 20B EAVTOVLIOM A FIET Report on Youth Unemployment Trade Union Organisation of Young Salaried Employees - Seminar and Conference, Malta, May 1982) ( Report edi ni ainu ysigala Isual daw ameldox9 monop DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER aebcempex OBS May 1983 March 1983 121g\ 85\ 2\ E Y/ 83/ 9/ E Y/ 83/ 4/ E December 1982 March 1982 yndnar 1280 September 1981 c) PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL STAFF Bref Professional and Managerial Staff: A Programme for Trade Union Action under revision LIEL CO How bas axedugo no sotteretnoO THIT ed to droge Mo Working Abroad: FIET Handbook BIEL YOCTOBERUS OU Combncere sug MOIK Professional and Managerial Staff 1981 ypolondoet wel no anolauiono QIT ILO Compendium of principles and good practices relating to the conditions of work and employment of professional workers 2011-26T0s apoba ef ex DeAsTobeur of Exdounc cap bedrace Mor solv I.oй doodbasH 4. OTHERS 29 to MPICS COTTE MCK a) TECHNOLOGY 801 doxM January 1979 EBI saut Y/ 82/ 7/ E ANNA 1 S\ I\£ 8\ bmI2T \ 8\£ 8\ bmIT BABI Retailing and Banking: The Technological Link Model Agreement on New Technology Glossary of New Technology Terms under prepartion September 1983 September 1983 OLDER MONBEK TSInd/ 83/ 19/ E TSInd/ 83/ 12/ E 265 amist polondoet well to yissaolo ypoloadost well no tempA IеboM PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATIONS ( P 26bfemper 1883 asbremper ra83 DATE OF ISSUE DATE OF ISSUETON 121g\ 83\ 73\ E\ 33\ a\ E a\ er\ B\ baleT ORDER NUMBER ORDER NUMBER ЛЕСНИОГОСЛ INDUSTRY ried June 1983 Health& Safety for White Collar Workers: Handbook No. 1 de Sect de Section Con Conference of Sa ce of Salari Employees in Indu 1982 Development of an Ergonomic Cash Register Working Place for Self- Service Shops, Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten,( GPA) Austria Omer or bro prijsfex aspidig boop bas asiqioning to mulbnegmo052 ILO Conclusions on New Technology es in FIET Action Programme on Computers and Work MOLKTud ypкogg: BIEL Hugpook doodbreH: bsord Report of the FIET Conference on Computers and Work Velm, November 1978 ere March 1983 March 1983 February 1981 gebrewper 188T August 1980 TSInd/ 83/ 8/ E Tsind/ 83/ 5/ 2 TSInd 3/ 6/ E TSInd/ 83/ 1/ E Tsind/ 83/ 2/ 2 TSInd/ 83/ 3/ E See doxM March 1982 January 1979 OU March 1981 X\ 83\\ B X\ 83\ a\ E\ TSInd/ 82/ 5/ E egouayesig he tor c) Office Technology in Industry Ergonomic Problems with Cash Register operators in Supermarkets& Self- Service stores 1978 March 1981 Ergonomic Problems with Visual Display Units in the Banking and Insurance Industries 1977 per 1885 \ 85\ J\ E £ 801 YAM Esei dozaM emma mojo duoy INTERPROFESSIONAL GROUPS V LIEL geborg on gonep quembroAmeup b) JOB EVALUATION assyoigm beixsise pauoY to moltseinspio noinu obsxT ( d Report of the FIET Seminar on Job Evaluation/ oyees Classification, Geneva, May 1981 ILO Conclusions on Women Non- manual Workers BABTIGYNIONBan's Right to Employment September 1982 March 1981 DALE OR 91220E OBDEB MONBEK 266 269 ANNEX 1SOLUTION ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND REDUCTION OF WORKING WIME The FIET Wor 1982 ting in Brasilia 17-18 February NOTES with grave concern the appalling level of unemployment nov existing throughout the world and the lack of action on the past of most governments to eliminate Total unemployment and underemployment is hard to estimate but is probably more than 800 million. In the OECD countries alone the total will soon reach 30 million. In the developing countries, to be added to the figures for unemployment, are the many millions of underemployed who are employed on a casual basis or who do not obtain a sufficient inom from their work to support themselves and their families. REJECTS the argu unemployment at inflation and reduce ced in many government circles that necessary evil in on to control umption, and condemns the callousness of RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIET WORLD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE in gove dignity of millions of irrelevant ec present fashi fight against the the STRESSES that the current policies pursued ments are not only failing to ret tionary growth with full the world economy o ent but are causing enormous es economies. High lev structural damage to many count ment, concentrated amongst young people and minority gre producing civil unrest and disillusionment with the many countries, At th and skill levels sustained growth ACCEPTS that the billion new do those currently the labour force orkforce reduced, time, training pro even less likely the er for those ho work for antering RECOGNISES that reflecting not jus a lack of de seated structural proble change and from changes in the from the national divi 5 deep WELCOMES the statement by the meeting of the Heade seven major industrialised countries in Ottawa in ployment should be given equal priority with inflat the policies pursued by these nations have acr development prospects of the poor countries of CALLS on on trade, aid the worl ent of the 1981 that ing that the tionally coordinated policies ents to formulate to give priority to the creation 青松 should develop imaginative, over policies pants level to encourage the creation of new highly skilled jobs in areas of high PUBLICATIONS DATE OF ISSUE ORDER NUMBER Health& Safety for White Collar Workers: Handbook No. 1 Development of an Ergonomic Cash Register Working Place for Self- Service Shops, Gewerkschaft der Privatangestellten,( GPA) Austria ILO Conclusions on New Technology PIET Action Programme on Computers and Work Report of the FIET Conference on Computers and Work Velm, November 1978 June 1983 March 1983 EXECOLIAE CONNILLEE February 1981 August 198 989 January 1979 Ex Ergonomic Problems with Cash Register operators in Supermarkets& Self- Service stores 1976 Ergonomic Problems with Visual Display Units in the Banking and Insurance Industries 1977 TSInd/ 83/ 8/ E TSInd/ 83/ 1/ E b) JOB EVALUATION Report of the FIET Seminar on Job Evaluation/ Classification, Geneva, May 1981 September TSInd/ 82/ 5/ E 266 I ХЧИНА 269 The RESOLUTION ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND REDUCTION OF WORKING TIME that this requires close co- operation ments, employers and trade un IC The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 through social com NOTES with grave concern the appalling level of unemployment now existing throughout the world and the lack of action on the part of most governments to eliminate it. Total world unemployment and underemployment is hard to estimate but is probably more than 800 million. In the OECD countries alone the total will soon reach 30 million. In the developing countries, to be added to the figures for unemployment, are the many millions of underemployed who are employed on a casual basis or who do not obtain a sufficient income from their work to support themselves and their families.o dem REJECTS the argument being advanced in many government circles that unemployment at these levels is a necessary evil in order to control inflation and reduce energy consumption, and condemns the callousness of governments prepared to sacrifice the standard of living and human dignity of millions of people in a vain attempt to prove outdated and irrelevant economic theories. It calls on governments to abandon the present fashionable monetarist policies and to give priority to the fight against unemployment. STRESSES that the current monetarist policies pursued by many governments are not only failing to return the world economy to non inflationary growth with full employment but are causing enormous long term structural damage to many countries' economies. High levels of unemployment, concentrated amongst young people and minority groups, are already producing civil unrest and disillusionment with the political system in many countries. At the same time, training programmes are being cut back and skill levels in the workforce reduced, making the prospects for sustained growth in the future even less likely than at present. duodtiv bevetilos B ACCEPTS that the challenge facing the world today is to create one billion new jobs up to the year 2000, not just in order to find work for those currently unemployed but to cater for those who will be entering the labour force over that period. xiods of leave RECOGNISES that the reasons for high unemployment are complex ones reflecting not just a lack of demand in the world economy but also deep seated structural problems arising from the rapid pace of technological change and from changes in the international division of production. -no WELCOMES the statement by the meeting of the Heads of Government of the seven major industrialised countries in Ottawa in July 1981 that unemployment should be given equal priority with inflation, recognising that the policies pursued by these nations have a crucial impact on the development prospects of the poor countries of the world. required to produce CALLS on governments to formulate internationally coordinated policies on trade, aid and the management of their economies so as to give priority to the creation of new jobs. At the same time, governments should develop imaginative positive manpower policies at national level to encourage the creation of new highly skilled jobs in areas of high 270 unemployment. In particular, governments should give special priority to ensuring that all young people have access to employment or training.er EMPHASISES that unemployment is a problem which affects salaried employees just as much as manual workers. In the recent past, many categories of salaried employees, who have traditionally enjoyed greater job. security than manual workers, have for the first time experienced redundancies. In many countries, unemployment amongst non- manual workers has increased faster recently than amongst manual workers. no beyoigne exs odv beyolqmarebnu to anotllim ynom sd3 915 STRESSES that non- manual jobs, particularly those in the service sector, provide one of the main prospects of future employment for those currently at school and for women outside the labour market. Similarly, great potential for job creation exists in much needed improvement in the social infrastructure, particularly in the fields of housing, health care, education and social services. For this reason, it is deeply concerned by the curtailment of job expansion now being seen in the service sectors, and by reversal in the expansion in public service jobs being brought about by the restrictive policies of many governments. add o dixolig svip od bas astolfoq salajenom sidenoldas REJECTS the use of protectionist policies by industrialised countries against developing countries as a solution to unemployment, and calls instead for a massive programme of aid to the developing countries as called for in the Brandt Commission's report. Such a programme would provide a major new source of demand for goods and services from underutilised industrialised countries' industries, as well as being a major step forward for the development policies of the poorer countries. Adjustment policies in the industrialised countries must be pursued in the context of full employment and economic growth, and must not be a euphemism for redundancies and unemployment.ow or ni alevel IIis bas s viesi ses next ni dorp benistaba I nove BELIEVES that a significant reduction in working time, achieved without loss in pay, and determined in accordance with national priorities, would represent both an important social gain for non- manual workers in FIET's affiliates and, at the same time, contribute towards the creation of new jobs. .bolsaq dada evo sol quodsi erd EMPHASISES, however, that such job creation will only be successful if reductions in working time are: al basmob to dosis daut on patter Isoipofondos to eosq bigex sds mo sixs ameidong Iss a) de beds98 accompanied by other social and economic measures to eliminate structural constraints to full employment, alleviate the inflationendary effects of labour costs increases, and provide for increasing - productivity and real incomes. aloo beallsixtaubat totem nevea Jads palainpooss oldan dwy faupe nevip ed bluore dhe xq Isups Jomyolg b) accompanied by adequate safeguards against abuse by employers, for example, by increases in overtime working, increased pace of work and deterioration of working conditions. c) yop no 21 where brought about through negotiations at the level of the enteraprise or sector, accompanied by specific guarantees for the creation lev of new jobs to compensate for the reduced hours and by effective monitoring machinery to ensure that these jobs are actually created. 271 The Committee AFFIRMS that full employment can and must be achieved, but that this requires close co- operation at every level between governments, employers and trade unions. It therefore calls on governments to ensure that the trade union movement is fully consulted about their plans for economic recovery, and that policy making is carried out through social consensus. ma ng ablovs doid ype2613 dolds It EMPHASISES that, while reductions in working time should be adapted to the various conditions which exist, particular attention should be given to the negotiation of collective agreements and/ or the enactment of legislation providing for all or some of the following: contrary to the expressed intention 1. The limitation and eventual elimination of all overtime working except that which is unavoidable due to short term fluctuations in reactivity. Limits should be negotiated on the maximum amount of Ys overtime per day, week, month and year. In addition. Bunions should give consideration to overtime compensation being given, either in whole or in part, in the form of time off rather than payment. Time bas off should, however, still be calculated at the appropriate premium rates. blow add to a vitam nadpis non abaxd ION ON POLAND 2. - An immediate five day 40 hour week, where this has not already been achieved, and reductions in normal weekly hours to 35 as soon as The possible either in the form of fewer working days per week( 4 1/2 1982 and ultimately 4 day week) which can be beneficial in terms of To increased leisure time and a reduction in travel to work; or in the COND form of shorter daily hours which can be of benefit to workers with Pola family responsibilities. 3. Increases in paid annual leave to five weeks, where this has not tain already been achieved, and to six weeks where possible, particularly mil for older workers, with safeguards to ensure that workers take their for full leave entitlement and that their work is carried out by others while they are on leave.q add to favonexed to doque ut exqx 4. Reduction, where economically feasible, in the age of voluntary retirement to 60 for men and women on full pension. meeting in Geneva on 12-1 extended 5. Other forms of reorganisation of working time, such as periods of leave at regular intervals throughout the working life, with shorter working hours for those nearing retirement or for those BEL with young children. 6. Opposition to any extension in part- time working, particularly where the full- time jobs are converted into part- time ones. A ratio of partcreatime to full- time workers should be included in collective agreebments. a blow to The Committee CALLS on all affiliates to give employment creation priority in their collective bargaining policy. Employers should be required to produce detailed manpower plans during collective bargaining, and machinery should be established to ensure compliance with those plans once they are agreed. In most situations, enterprise or sectoral manpower plans should also be examined at local or national level to ensure that they can be accomodated within the overall employment growth policy established by governments. 272 All these policies should be agreed and implemented at international level so as to avoid problems of international competitivity arising. od admomsvop no also exotoxed anoinu abs bas soleme yajnem International organisations, such as the ILO, OECD and European Commission, should concentrate their attention on coordinating a full employment strategy which avoids protectionism and reduces inflation, and which promotes a more equitable distribution of the world's resources. p redundancies. Inpa has increased faster recently than amor padow RESOLUTION ON HUMAN AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS T STREA ० The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 EXPRESSES its great concern at the increasing violations of human and trade union rights in many parts of the world; now being seen 63 the tors, and by reversal in the expansion in public service jobs REAFFIRMS the concerns expressed in its resolution on Respect for Basic Human and Trade Union Rights adopted at its meeting in Nairobi on 2-3 December 1976; EMPHASISES that trade union rights are usually the first target for repression by totalitarian and dictatorial governments; provide a major new source of demand for goodsdie STRONGLY SUPPORTS the activities of the UN Commission on Human Rights, the ILO and Amnesty International in defending the rights of the individual; VIEWS with concern the increasing incidence in certain countries of " disappearances" of persons whose political views are different from those of the regime and expresses full support for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Human Rights Commission's Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances; affiliates the same REITERATES its support for affiliated organisations whose democratic rights are being violated by governments, employers and hostile political or military forces in many different parts of the world; E in working tis neblido pavoy daw CONDEMNS in particular the use of violence against officials and members of FIET affiliated unions in countries such as El Salvador and Guatemala; onDe dhomiding CALLS on all democratic governments to make respect for human and trade union rights a central part of their foreign policy. b warising Zadeb souborg of bexiuper dai sonallgo pa od bedalidades ad bluoda vendosm bas paintsp To woodenbeans waschgodavebno stalgeseds Langites op senek, acdbag bd sploderede og fo monitoring machinery to- axes bedste dom 273 ydisbilo bas estdisordus edd needed supofsib to nolu- RESOLUTION ON TURKEY EMPHASISES 103562bdnodd bobsart South Africa, 2t of a advnindo nelaimin basing of ones ed of Istene The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 999ndo sedan which oppression of the Black of South Africa.yansbilo PROTESTS against the continued suppression of human and trade union rights in Turkey; basios по ягги ва de baunison of знизатор yd q EXPRESSES full support for the ICFTU position on Turkey and protests in particular against the dissolution of the political parties, which is contrary to the expressed intention of restoring democracy; DEMANDS thebasto more AJASSA PLEDGES its support for all efforts to restore democracy and the full respect of trade union rights in Turkey. Jost od svotqgs da paidqmedis baslo ni yenidasbnsio pridsiego ex bns moldedeb beque eldtasoq yas evie of THIS sepbolq bas moldseinspo es quotes of .baslog eblajuo bas sblant died sevineergez lisboa of sonsales op Jaspпoxda od mistips Its no BLIAD bas dallo ed to aevid RESOLUTION ON POLAND is no eldisso sevidos do ad duods paid o da od nwoo sie al adnomovon devo abs bhs cavode Bondag The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 400 ydsoqquantum ais brading feed on OHTUA CONDEMNS in the strongest possible terms the military coup d'état in Poland which took place on 12-13 December 1981. Since that time, basic trade union and human rights have been suspended, thousands of people including national and regional leaders of Solidarity have been detained. Workers on strike have been detained have been detained on the orders of the military authorities and in some cases shot in clashes with the security forces. This is the first time in history that military forces have intervened to protect a" proletarian state" against its proletariat. ENDORSES the stand taken by the special meeting of ICFTU affiliates and ITS's in Brussels on 16 December 1981 and the ITS General Conference meeting in Geneva on 12-13 January 1982, as well as action taken by the FIET General Secretary in communicating the decisions of these meetings to FIET affiliates and asking them to take their own protest action. BELIEVES that the creation of Solidarity and its support by the vast mass of the working classes in Poland makes it inconceivable that the Polish people will submit to the repression currently being imposed by the military authorities or to a return to totalitarian rule. The creation of Solidarity was a great inspiration to trade unionists elsewhere, and the military coup d'état aimed at crushing it is likewise a blow to working class and trade union hopes everywhere in the world. to JOINS with other international free trade union organisations in calling for: activities ons and - the immediate release of all imprisoned Solidarity members - the lifting of the" state of war" of accution 274 - the resumption of dialogue between the authorities and Solidarity All these policies should81emented at international immediate mission of investigation headed by the ILO Director General to be sent to Poland - the entry into Poland of a trade union mission to make contact with Solidarity. which avo pro ion, tab гоня CONDEMNS the continued pressure by the USSR on Poland and demands that Western governments refuse financial and economic aid to Poland until such time as the repression, which is contrary to the Helsinki Agreement, UN Covenants and ILO Conventions, ceases. you ாம் Some plz to nolansant be APPEALS to Western governments to accept refugees from Poland. Iva od bas vosoomab 100 adotte Is not droqque a NOTES with approval the fact that some leaders of Solidarity have so far escaped detention and are operating clandestinely in Poland attempting to regroup the organisation, and pledges FIET to give any possible assistance to Solidarity representatives both inside and outside Poland. EXPRESSES CALLS on all FIET affiliated organisations to maintain the strongest possible pressure on the diplomatic representatives of the Polish and Soviet governments in their countries to bring about the objectives summarised above and to enable a return to genuine respect for trade union rights and freedoms in Poland. S8ef AUTHORISES the FIET General Secretary to extend as much support, material, organisational or financial, as may be necessary to the representatives of Solidarity, and to keep FIET affiliates fully informed of developments. EXPRESSES support for humanitarian aid to be sent to the oppressed population of Poland on condition that those most in need actually receive it. those of the regime and expresses full support t for ez dodang renewal of the cebes 18e1 xedmeed of no aleeaud ni a'STI dydd nodos es flow as see visuaat EI- SI no svene ni padom RESOLUTION ON DETENTION OF EMMA MASHININI rightmodros AND OTHER TRADE UNION LEADERS IN SOUTH AFRICA fex of the world; dev tical or military forces in desv od vd doqque al be The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 03 03 0 orjus CONDEMNS in the strongest possible terms the arbitrary arrest by the South African security police and the continued detention without trial of trade union activists, among them Mrs. Emma Mashinini, General Secretary of CCAWUSA and Vice- President of FIET's African Regional Organisation( AFRO- FIET), and Mr. Alan Fine, an official of FIET'S long- standing affiliate, the National Union of Distributive Workers. 101 OBSERVES that these violations of basic human rights occur at a time when the Government of South Africa pretends to have brought industrial legislation in that country" into line" with international standards. 275 EMPHASISES that these latest abuses constitute part of a deliberate and continuing policy of harassment of independent Black trade unions in South Africa. red; EXPRESSES its profound abhorrence of the system of apartheid, within which oppression of the Black people of South Africa is institutionalised and perpetrated in every walk of life. pensim ab oyd bevalgme families; and to emand that the Turkish military government; REAFFIRMS the commitment of violent means in pursuit of apartheid. Dow to adsq FIET and its affiliates to the use of nontheir objective to eradicate the system of dolons beyblama pando ABU ods DEMANDS the immediate release of Mrs. Mashinini, Mr. Alan Fine and other trade unionists. bas meldong aids of is to no ad and tem dous to soidivisos eds to bexotal dat goed RESOLUTION CONDEMNING VIOLATIONS OF BUMAN AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS absx forwedd o neonco to zem s' at airs as UTTOI ed essiv eds no a'STI bas sedailis moxt notamotni dollop of, nemevom nonu The UT DIWeeds RESOLUTION ON THE REFUGEE PROBLEM .OII eds atdalw am id quest of bepazoone ais EXPRESSES its great concern at the co nuing flagrant violations of The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 REAFFIRMS its position expressed in previous resolutions adopted by the NOTES with concern the growing number of refugees in the world now amounting to some 10 to 12 million according to official estimates. REITERATES its support for the activities of the United Nations Commis OBSERVES that many of these refugees are forced to leave their country of origin from political or racial repression while others are forced to leave as a deliberate act of government economic policy. STRONGLY CONDEMNS the assassination resident of FIET ACCEPTS that it is often impossible to differentiate between political and economic refugees. ni sedimo visubex blow TI ads to pum -omb of nudez ybeeqe s od paibsel azole is besxoqque doldw que doldw, SBI OBSERVES the danger that a new division will occur in the world between one bloc of states which creates refugees and one which accepts them. al Aprodurt ni aftemgoloveb saetal edt suods яно танчана этт вязанияха as CONSIDERS that the right to remain in one's country of origin as well as the right to leave it freely are basic human rights.buena region to bring peace ral Ame IIld nota baxdxb sd bre CONDEMNS those governments which deliberately force their citizens to leave their country, whether because they do not share the political views of the government, or as a deliberate act of economic policy. ins Paslodaus slim dat syd solavitos bus NOTES with approval the work of those international organisations involved in the care of refugees, their placement in new jobs and their integration in their host country, such as the UN High Commission for Refugees and the Intergovernmental Committee for Migration. robeads ill be bearbest APPEALS to all FIET affiliates to ask their governments to support the activities of these international organisations and to adopt positive attitudes towards the acceptance in their country of those people who are unable to return to their country of origin, while making every effort to secure the right of all refugees to return home free from fear of persecution or discrimination. bolásd bas mobeez nolu abs Lut o 276 - the resumption of dialogue between the authorities and Solidarity bas ofsredbleb s to fisq espian sands gantsl ssorld J ІВАНЯМЯ ntamendimdb missie RESOLUTION ON UNION BUSTING halo.comundo General to be sent to Poland .soli duo The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Geneva on 14-15 April 1983, having discussed the role of anti- trade union techniques being employed by certain management consultants and legal advisers, bas CONDEMNS the continued pressure by the USSR on Poland and dem Severely condemns the fact that this has become an important business in the USA which is now being employed in other parts of the world; edxsqs ВТИАМЗО ABHAS A Draws the attention of affiliates to this problem and requests them to keep the Secretariat informed of the activities of such firms; ave ion and ing clan ng ible in coup the and pledges. FIET to give any Invites the ICFTU, as this is a matter of concern to the whole trade union movement, to collect information from affiliates and ITS's on the activities of these firms and to observe their behaviour. The ICFTU is also encouraged to take up this matter within the ILO. of the Soviet gov ovno asil union rights and freedoms in to sh and ob jectives S80I MOTORIS sh Tesopotal accreamym tenéwoup said monopoly zialistidebito RESOLUTION ON TURKEY ONC tatives of Solidarity, and to keep FIET affi tes fully informed of designers evsel of beozot sxs eseputer paods to yasm dad At its meeting in Geneva on 14-15 April 1983, the FIET World Executive Committee in population of Poland on cor ion that lly RECALLS the resolution on the situation in Turkey, adopted at the last meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee in Brasilia in February 1982, which supported all efforts leading to a speedy return to democracy and trade union rights in Turkey; b wens dat zepnab ed: 23 mers asqoops do eno bas asapulex e do dw asdsds to gold sno Id EXPRESSES ITS DEEPEST CONCERN about the latest developments in Turkey, which confirm that the military government has taken measures to strengthen the dictatorship with the adoption of the new constitution and the draft trade union bill; Isb doldw ad vop sa saod B VIEWS with concern the continuing imprisonment and persecution of trade unionists in Turkey, as well as the restrictions placed on union rights and activities by the Turkish military authorities; GONDgahesabidagatin bonds torne odbitsoyqqi AFFIRMS its full support for the arrested unionists and demands their immediate release or a public trial respecting human rights; ho Secretary of nondrow вятой DEMANDS furthermore that the state of emergency be lifted and all trade union rights restored, particularly trade union autonomy, freedom of association for all workers and the right to strike; to as vijos OBBERVEGosha WELCOMES the measures taken by the ICFTU in support of those Turkish colleagues in prison and the efforts undertaken to bring about a return to full trade union freedom and basic democratic rights in Turkey; exeq to 277 CALLS UPON the ICFTU to monitor attentively further developments, and to press for sanctions within the ILO should these essential trade union demands be ignored; APPEALS to all FIET affiliated unions, as a sign of practical solidarity, to support all efforts which can help to restore democracy and trade union rights; to step to step up help for those in prison and their families; and to demand that the Turkish military government: - frees immediately those imprisoned or grants them a fair trial; - fully restores trade union freedoms and basic democratic rights. RESOLUTION CONDEMNING VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS The FIET World Executive Committee meeting in Geneva on 14-15 April 1983 EXPRESSES its great concern at the continuing flagrant violations of trade union and human rights in many parts of the world; REAFFIRMS its position expressed in previous resolutions adopted by the FIET World Executive Committee in 1976 and 1982; REITERATES its support for the activities of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation and Amnesty International in defending the rights of the individual; STRONGLY CONDEMNS the assassination of Cyril Daal, President of FIET affiliates in Surinam, and the forcing into exile of democratic trade union leaders; CONDEMNS the continued and violent suppression of human and trade union rights in Chile and increasing attacks on democratic forces in Central America; EXPRESSES SUPPORT for the efforts undertaken by the countries in the region to bring peace to Central America; EXPRESSES ITS ABHORRENCE of the Apartheid system in South Africa, which denies the majority of the population basic human and democratic rights; CONDEMNS the suppression by the Polish military regime of Solidarnosc and its democratically elected leaders; APPEALS to all democratic forces to forces to exert pressure on the regimes responsible for these violations, with a view to restoring basic human and trade union rights. 2765 od basednemgoloveb redut vievidness sodinom of UTI ad nolnu obsses anoidonse w xol easi D bexompt edepremeb Theros Totes Cosnino ingeblat 1883 bussed helasco foarte play by nendega 405 toqqosaxeb prenoinu abst ВАВИЯДА mystifim delu od tad basmeb of bas asilims? sodapetsantbbmulnessSeverely, forse des abaxphie bedobrom the USA, sedound anobabet pothe ossheawolde yllo?- 191 Draws the attention of affiliates to this problem and requests them to keep the Secretariat informed of the activities of such firms; ac NCR T ВТНЗІЯ МОДИО ЗАЯТ ИА ИАМОН ЧО ВИОІТАЛОГУ БИТИМЕСИ оттогая Invites the ICFTU, as this is a matter of concern to the whole trade union movement, to collect information from affiliates and ITS's on the acbériting and pibeneath hi also encouraged to take up this matter within the ILO. to anoidsfolv Jasipsit palunisno od te mep sex a birow grid to stisq yasm at addpix nsmod bas nolnu obsx edit yd betqobs anoituloser auoivenq al beaae9xqxs noldiaoq adi MA SBI Bas are at 99 RESOLUTION ON TURKEY evitusex bixoW THIS -aimo anolds botinu ed to asitivisos edzo yaendA bas nolaseinspo zoods At its meeting in, fara Isnoldsmed 98 doqque el T addplЯ nemull no nota hole Es bien I Committee THI to nobles Issa I to nottemisaseas ods вимясто удриоята meeting of the FIET World Executive Committee in Brasilia zer 1982, which supported all efforts leading to a speedy return to demoCHEZA oleaginofolv bas beuntanoo e Isine at spot oldsomeb no axosite palasson bas slido a adx EXPRESSES ITS DEEPEST CONCERN about the latest developments in TemA which confirm that the military government has taken measures to then the adoption e and the draft trade union bills( solem ID of soseq prix of ox Roche baa wadasisha sociedqneri broju.com aleb and activities by the Turkish military authorities; pas гимндиоз paonisbilo2 to emipes vistilim dellos eds yd noisesxqque AFFIRMS its full support for the bed amb ahhbrus Lomediate release or a public trial respecting human rights; semiper and no ex x 2000 pistoomeb LIs of JASA DRAMINE dotheres alweer die bed so aldiagr union rights restored, particularly trade union adipoláneasa dins association for all workers and the right to strike) those Turkish WELCOMES the measures taken by the ICPTU in support colleagues in prison and the efforts undertaken to bring about a return to full trade union freedom and basic democratic rights in Turkey: ANNEX 2: NAME 201 The regional organisation for Africa of the International Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional and Technical Employees( FIAT) shall 11 be founded in accordance with the FIER statutes and known as the African Regional Organisation of AFRO- FIET. ARTICLE 2: OBJECTIVES It shall be the task of the African, Regional Organization of FIET ( APRO- FIT) to deal with the problems of commercial clerical, professional and technical employees in the region and to further in the region the objectives contained in the FIET statutes and in the deci sions of the Congress and Executive Committee of PISS( ses Annex 1). ARTICLE 3: ACTIVITIES Th STATUTES OF THE AFRICAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION objectives by: ( AFRO- FIET) 1. Endeavouring to se to secure these in the who then 2. become part of the Co- ordinating the ies of affiliates in by. among other things, promoting co- operation between employees in the new sections com within sjurisdiction( i.e.commerce insurance and social insurance, salaried. loyees in industry) and within int Snal groups, such and manage 3. Com with trade un ozga in the 4. Co- operating in educational progra cultural projects whose aim is people in the region, and in social, is to ce the the welf fare 5. Advising FIET about measures to pr tions in the reg e the the interests. ARTICLE 4 IP All organisations in the reg eligible for of th anisation ART ATIONAL AREAS The FIET Executive Co tee, may divide the representative to take be determined by the consultation wit in con into operational areas and of PIET activities in Executive Committee. The Commit an area terms to tatives ПОІТАЗГИЛЬНО ОТЯ ИЛОТЯЧА ант чо автUTATE ( ТЗІЧ- ОЯЧА) S ХЗИМА 281 ARTICLE 1: NAME diddatened bada mad Ali TST- OTTA The regional organisation for Africa of the International Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional and Technical Employees( FIET) shall be founded in accordance with the FIET statutes and known as the African Regional Organisation or AFRO- FIET. Yas ni s doua and ARTICLE 2: OBJECTIVES 60 evijue T ad od sxseqqs exer 1991 bastando di immo eviduosк3 Ted yd avob bisl It shall be the task of the African Regional Organisation of FIET ( AFRO- FIET) to deal with the problems of commercial, clerical, professional and technical employees in the region and to further in the region the objectives contained in the FIET statutes and in the decisions of the Congress and Executive Committee of FIET( see Annex I). edf eds ni ARTICLE 3: ACTIVITIES The African Regional Organisation of FIET( AFRO- FIET) shall pursue these objectives by: Joaotsanspro bedr 133 ad od ballkon bas se 1. Endeavouring to secure new FIET affiliates in the region, who then Isd become part of the Regional Organisation. 2. edd as noitong Co- ordinating the activities of its affiliates in the region, by, among other things, promoting co- operation between employees in the paiw sections coming within FIET's jurisdiction( i.e. commerce, banks, insurance and social insurance, salaried employees in industry) and within inter- sectional groups, such as youth, women, professional and managerial staff. Is( d 3. Co- operating with trade union organisations in the region, such as from the receipt 4. edd OATUU. Co- operating in educational programmes and in social, economic and cultural projects whose aim is to advance the welfare of working people in the region. 5. Advising FIET about measures to promote the interests of affiliated organisations in the region. ARTICLE 4: MEMBERSHIP ds drea ed blooda anoidom dous 10 ve Commi the 11.Bopasando between the Re All organisations in the region which are affiliated to FIET shall be eligible for membership of the Regional Organisation. The TICLE 5 ARTICLE 5 OPERATIONAL AREAS con due ed Jaum eno A 1 5915 ed of 89. The FIET Executive Committee, in consultation with the AFRO- FIET Committee, may divide the region into operational areas and appoint an area representative to take care of FIET activities in each area, on terms to be determined by the FIET Executive Committee. The area representatives 282 shall be responsible to the FIET General Secretary and assist the AFRO- FIET President in performing his duties. to noisebe? Isnoltsmen ads to sol sol noldseinspo Isnotpex edT IIsda( TI) assyoqm Isoladost bas Isnolaselor Isoins Istoremmo ARTICLE 6: AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEES Is diw sonsbroops at bebДuot ed TH- Ozo moltsainsp30 Isnotpeя The FIET Executive Committee may establish an Advisory Committee in any area where there appears to be a strong case for the formation of such a Committee. The constitution and functions of any such Committee would be laid down by the FIET Executive Committee, in consultation with the AFRO- FIET Committee. Isaolpeя soixtA ed to das erit ed Ilade I -aslong selfstoremmo to ameIdoxq eds lw Issb of d not of bas nolper ed ARTICLE 7: THE REGIONAL CONFERENCE 1. al seevolqme Ispinded bas Isnois n bonist sovieto di noipex evitusex bas aaexpado add to anoia The supreme authority of the Regional Organisation shall be vested in the Regional Conference. ( I xeлA sea) Tato se ЗЯІТІѴІТОА Е ЗЛОІТЯА 2. The Regional Conference shall be held every four years; time, place sad and proposed agenda to be decided by the Regional Executive Committee and notified to the affiliated organisations not later than six months before the date of the Regional Conference. ned oriw, nopex en od ml of web 3. The officers and members of the Regional Executive Committee shall function as the officers of the Regional Conference and the Standing syd Orders Committee respectively. to asiivisos eds paissaibxo 0-00.S edy mi aseyolame needed nolasieqo- op paidomos aprins xedo proms 4. The agenda of the Regional Conference shall include the following brs points: at oyolame beixsise Sant Isioon bas sonsuant nemow due for Ismoitosa- etal adw .11sje Inliepsnom bas bas a) election of the credentials committee; b) election of the resolutions committee; c) adoption of the conference agenda and the standing orders; d) report on activities for the period since the previous conference; e) motions and amendments; smoltsoube nt paidsisqo- 00 f) election of the Regional President; g) election of the Regional Vice- Presidents. nolpex eds at eiqoeq .8 5. Motions from affiliated organisations to be submitted to the Regional Conference must be sent to the President in writing not the later than four months before the date of the Regional Conference. Copies of such motions should be sent at the same time to the area representative concerned. IMAM AHIDITHA 6. 7. -tim 6976 of a Motions of affiliated organisations or the Regional Executive shall be sent to the affiliated organisations not later than three months before the date of the Regional Conference. Amendments to motions must be submitted to the President in writing with copies to the area representative concerned not later than two months before the date of the Regional Conference and shall be sent by him to all affiliated organisations, together with reports for ΠΩ discussion at the Regional Conference, not later than one month before the date of the Regional Conference.3 1313 ed yd benimisteb ed 283 The number of delegates to which each affiliated organisation shall be entitled shall be determined by its affiliated membership as follows: 00 members: - up to and including 5,000 members: yd be up to and including 25,000 members: up to and including 50,000 members: - - and for every additional 50,000 Vis members or fraction thereof: er vd edd Each delegate shall have one vote. 1 delegate Ismoipeg ent 2 delegates 3 delegates to anoiaiped 2 * THI edy 1 additional delegate. A ad flade videreq The voting members of the Regional Executive Committee shall participate in the Regional Conference with full voting rights. the Under this article, affiliated organisations shall be understood to be those organisations which have paid their full statutory affiliation fees to FIET. bre to IL 9. Each affiliated organisation shall be entitled also to send observers to the Regional Conference, the number of whom shall not exceed the number of delegates. opne the number of 10. Affiliated organisations shall inform the Regional President of the names of their delegates and observers, not later than two months before the date of the Regional Conference. позв Гело 11. An Extraordinary Regional Conference shall be convened at the request in writing of affiliated organisations in not less than three different countries representing in the aggregate not less than one- quarter of the total affiliated membership of the Regional Organisation. Such request shall specify the matters to be dealt with at the proposed Extraordinary Regional Conference. Ilade# 1 I 12. An Extraordinary Regional Conference shall take place within five months from the receipt of such a request. It shall be governed by the regulations applying to the Regional Conference. ation by 13. Decisions of the Conference of the African Regional Organisation are subject to approval of the FIET Executive Committee. Immo ded: ARTICLE 8: THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE( THE AFRO- FIET COMMITTEE) 1. The Regional Executive Committee shall supervise the affairs of the Regional Organisation in the period between the Regional Conferences o and submit annually, for approval to the FIET General Secretary, a ybod at programme of activities. 2. The Regional Executive Committee shall consist of: a) the Regional President betspelob pupahssomsbtoons n ( II xonnA sec) and3838 1819 b) a Vice- President elected at the Regional Conference from each besoqui area designated under Art. 5 of these Statutes; svijupex sbam c) the FIET area representatives, who, however, shall not have voting rights unless they are also elected members under rule( b) above. 284 3. Only persons whose organisations have paid their full affiliation BRO fees to FIET may be members of the Regional Executive Committee. awolfot 4. The Regional Executive Committee shall meet at least once a year. ARTICLE 6: AREA 5. Decisions of the Regional Executive Committee must be confirmed by The the FIET Executive Committee. are where there app 1000g bbe fus 6. A Vice- President unable to attend the Committee, either temporarily laid or permanently, shall be replaced by a member member invited by the APRO Regional President in consultation with the FIET General Secretary. -1dxsq Linda em eviduosi Isnolpeя odd to amphidov edT .apiz paidov u daw coneseno Lanoipe er nie3sqis ARTICLE 9: THE REGIONAL PRESIDENT p10 bedste alds rebaU 1. 2. adid 3. The President of the Regional Organisation shall be elected by the ident of the Regie Regional Conference from nominations submitted at the Conference and shall be entitled to stand for re- election, subject to article 11 of these Statutes. The Regional President shall preside over the Regional Conference and the Regional Executive Committee. Co pro be 2A betsii.01 If the office of Regional President becomes vacant for any reason between two Regional Conferences, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term from among its members by the Regional Executive Committee at its next meeting. Іелої ARTICLE 10: REGIONAL VICE- PRESIDENTS super doua W 1. It shall be the duty of the Regional Vice- Presidents to assist the avi Regional President in the performance of his duties. yd bene .SI 2. Vacancies for the office of Regional Vice- President shall be filled in accordance with Article 8( 6) above. 3. In the absence of the President, the elected members of the Regional Executive Committee shall elect one of their number to act on his ed to the behalf. ice must be sent to the President in Copies ARTICLE 11: GENERAL 89 ons should be sent at the same time to the area besque Ilada 993immo evitusex Isnoipe dT.I ed 1. Any member of the Regional Executive Committee or of any other body on which he acts as a representative of the Regional Organisation, who ceases to represent the affiliated organisation by which he is delegated, shall relinquish his office in the Regional Organisation, in accordance with the principle laid down in Article 16( 1) of the FIET Statutes( see Annex II). 7. 2. The Statutes of the Regional Organisation, along with any proposed amendments, shall be subject to the approval of the Executive Committee of FIET. Proposed amendments to these Statutes may be made ( d) only by a two- thirds majority vote of the Regional Conference. .evoda. 285 3. All All questions relating to the general policy of FIET shall be referred to the FIET Executive Committee. 1. 2. 3. ANNEX I Extract from Article 2( Objectives) of the FIET Statutes: To co- operate in the establishment of a social order based on the unity of all peoples in freedom and equality and the common utilisation of the world's resources. To promote international solidarity by bringing together free trade unions of non- manual workers, regardless of nationality, race or creed. DECLARATIONS ADOPTED BY THE PIET To combat economic and social exploitation at every level; to reject racial discrimination of every kind; to defend and and further the economic, social and cultural interests and legal rights of such workers on the international level, and represent them on all international bodies and organisations concerned with their interests. ANNEX II Extract from Article 16 of the FIET Statutes: A member of the Executive Committee or of any other body on which he represents FIET, who ceases to hold office with the affiliated organisation by which he is nominated, shall relinquish his office. Affiliated organisations or Areas concerned shall be entitled to appoint a successor to serve until the next Ordinary Congress. 289 cohostin fees to FIET may be membs obsesion Tars of 46101 4. The Regional Executive Committee shall meet at least once a year. 5. Decisions of the Regional Executive Committee must be confirmed by the PIET Executive Committee. 6. A Vice- President unable to gathe Committee, either temporarily or permanently, shall be replaced by a member invited by the Regia Sretary. add no beesd zebro Isioos sto Pom BHSIGNAL VISUS 1. nemdalidades ed al 989-05 Of as mobeert at selgosq is to yin . a'birow eds to nois .I The President of the Regional Organisation shall be elected by the bax Reginakoposopnapfited were and the zoosball, to attingere eles todo led ΤΟ these Statutes. enon of beezo 1 ed Ragsordene to moldanimixosib istoss doua to addplx Ispel bas 919 Lexusus bas Isloos olmonope Le to the final revenidasostoson the unexpired term from among its members by the Regional Pungutive Committed at its next meeting. 3ng for ARTICLE 10: REGIONAL VICE 1. КЛИМА MA ke to assist the It shall the fedha zielono Regional President in the performance of his duties. od dołdw no ybod zeddo yns to 30 sem vidoex add to xedmom A bets Howtopia1611shevebetsimon at ed doldw yd noits -Bus Jnioggs of belline ed IIsda benzsono ass to anoissainspro 3. In the absence of the Jaeesphot she fou Executive Committee shall elect one of their number to act on his behalf. ARTICLE 11: GENERAL 1. 2. Any member of the Regional Executive Committee or of any other body on which he acts as a representative of the Regional Organisation, who ceases to represent the affiliated organisation by which he is delegated, shall retinquish his office in the Regional Organisation, in accordance with the principle laid down in Article 16( 1) of the PIET Statutes( see Annex II). The Statutes of the Regional Organisation, along with any proposed amendments, shall be subject to to the approval of the Executive Committee of FIET. Proposed amendments to these Statutes may be made only by a two- thirds majority vote of the Regional Conference. 289 ANNEX 3OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN WRITS COLLAR WORKERS The 2nd FIET World Women's Conference was held from 13 to 15 May 1981 Are Washington, D.C., USA at the invitation of the American Filiate, the UFCW( United Food and Commercial Workers' International Son) From North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe, 258 participants ware present from 04 affiliated organisations. The Conference studied a number of documents including reports on FIET activities for its vomen workers, on the integration of women white collar workers into trade union organisations, and on the impact of new technologies on the employment situation and prospects for women white collar workers. Representatives of the four regional organisations of PIET gave reports on progress towards the achievement of equal opportunities and aqual treatment. All these reporte facing thorough discussion in which the problems DECLARATIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIET WORKING GROUP confirmed the prioritie In connection with called for equal and women alike, concerning ration higher unemployme Programme for Women In this Programm governments, FOR WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES stice, the Conferon Conference approved the employees, and men Employees. is drawn to the respo trade unions for finding all workers, to therefore, ap solidaritys The elimination of any form of discrimination tions, in on of traditional attitudes, crisis, call in outdated views about The creation of equal opportunities in th orld of work. Ap he and men to reconcile thele jok nter alia, to encourage the sharing of abling and, lities betwest and their fan family responsi The Conference alled upon FINT bo affiliated Loving ( 3) equa ( 1) for parental len problems of stronger inte together with all the safeguarding of the fol( 2) right to employmenty rnity pro and ( 6) solutions for the responsibilities ( 2) in trade union activity. ЕХЧИНА БОК МОНЕИ ГУГУКТЕР ЕНЬГОЛЕВА ДЕСГУБУЛЬІона уровеD ВА НЕ БЕ МОЕКТие сколь 289 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN WHITE COLLAR WORKERS The 2nd FIET World Women's Conference was held from 13 to 15 May 1981 in Washington, D.C., USA at the invitation of the American FIET affiliate, the UFCW( United Food and Commercial Workers' International Union). From North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe, 258 participants were present from 54 affiliated organisations. is the se should not The Conference studied a number of documents including reports on FIET activities for its women workers, on the integration of women white collar workers into trade union organisations, and on the impact of new technologies on the employment situation and prospects for women white collar workers. bris and onto t Representatives of the four regional organisations of FIET gave reports on progress towards the achievement of equal opportunities and equal treatment. xol bellso some exxow to То по namud sda di noldoen al All these reports gave rise to thorough discussion in which the problems facing working women in developing countries were emphasized. They also confirmed the priorities of our future programme. Hod not bris In connection with the realization of social justice, the Conference called for equal opportunities and equal treatment for all workers, men and women alike, and in view of the increased seriousness of discussions concerning rationalisation, growing pressure of the increased output and higher unemployment among women, the Conference approved the FIET Action Programme for Women Salaried Employees. [ qmenu to sexga A valoisg a Ila as anolabo pazow to Jamesq ed y In this Programme, attention is drawn to the responsibility shared by governments, employers and trade unions for finding and applying solutions, in the interests of all workers, to the problems of women and men employees. The following goals, therefore, can only be achieved by women and men acting in a spirit of solidarity: - sps no The elimination of any form of discrimination based on sex and in marital status. as rope masow of Ised - The rejection of traditional attitudes, which, because of the palvemployment crisis, call in question women's right to work and nemo propagate outdated views about their roles. be 1 The creation of equal opportunities in the world of work. da nom bas Appropriate measures enabling women and men to reconcile their jobs and their family lives and, inter alia, to encourage the sharing of family responsibilities between women and men. The Conference called upon FIET to continue, together with all the affiliated trade unions to campaign for the safe- guarding of the following rights:( 1) equal right to education;( 2) right to employment; ( 3) equal pay for work of equal value;( 4) maternity protection and parental leave;( 5) reduction of working hours;( 6) solutions for the problems of working women and men with family responsibilities, and( 7) stronger integration of women in trade union activity. 290 The Conference emphasized the right to employment as a fundamental right of all human beings, valid for women and without any restriction. All men and women should, therefore, have equal access to work, to a profession, to general education, to vocational training and further training, and to promotion. The arbitrary categorisation of jobs as women's work and men's work should be ended. In addition, all salaried employees should have equal employment and working conditions, as well as social protection. Ta no ex paibuloni atasmucob to redun s beibute sonetno ed The principle of equal pay for work of equal value must be embodied in all collective agreements. Assumptions as to different entitlement claims for women and men in negotiations with management or in companies' internal regulations must be abolished. In order to evaluate work fairly, it is necessary to improve the description of functions and to evolve criteria for the equal value of work. The concentration of women in lower- paid categories must be abolished. abs aan Sinsmd sexd In connection with the humanisation of work, the Conference called for the protection against rationalisation. Special attention should be devoted to the growing use of technology in the work of salaried employees. Although these are general problems, women employees deserve particular attention both because they are likely to be first affected and so that in future women shall not continue to be more severely penalised than men by the negative effects of technical development. Trade union organisations must remain alert to ensure that the unemployed stay within their structures and continue to take an interest in their activities. Measures were called for to prevent the threatened spread of unemployment and to ensure the humanisation of work, that is to say, the improvement of working conditions was still a priority. A reduction of working hours, and especially daily hours, could improve the quality of life and lessen burdens on workers with family responsibilities. Work should be reorganised to avoid its monotonous and routine elements. In addition, workers affected by technological change should be entitled by law to vocational training, further training and retraining, as well as contractual protection against wage group downgrading. no beand noisnimizoaib to wol yns to noltanimile efT .ause Isixm Social and health protection provisions applicable to women, such as those concerning night and shift work, heavy work or work harmful to health, should be extended to all workers as an objective in improving the quality of life and working conditions. Sexual harassment of women workers at work must be repressed. xxow to bixow eds at selsinusoqqo Isupe to noise ed In addition to maternity protection, women and men should be entitled to parental leave so that mothers and fathers can bring up their children together. add spasucone od stis xeni bas eevil vlimat zieds bas nom bas nemow needed solidianoqee ylims? A reduction of working hours was advocated in order to give effect to everyone's right to employment and to the humanisation of working life. Technological advance can assist in achieving this goal.bext beisilitis ( demyofqme o ddplx( S) noldsoube of ddplx Isupe( I): addpix paiwol In view of the development of new technologies and in order to enable women to share in the third industrial revolution, elementary courses in computer operation for all children should be included in every type of basic education. vividos noinu ebaza ni nemow to noisxpe 291 in Priority should be given to the reduction of daily working hours, order to enable men and women to perform their duties at work, to their families and in society. The following basic principles observed for part- time workers:( 1) Their conditions of work should be laid down in normal collective agreements. Pay and fringe benefits and the rights and obligations deriving from social security systems must at least be pro rata to those of full- time salaried employees.( 2) Where it is the practice to employ part- time workers, a clause should be included in collective agreements on the number of part- time workers in relation to full- time workers.( 3) No substitution of full- time by part- time jobs.( 4) All workers must be covered by fixed working- time contracts. It was recognized that both partners have responsibility for bringing up children, for providing for dependent relatives and running the household; the proposed solutions for the problems of working women and men were seen as providing help to bring working and family life closer together. 03 In order to assist the integration of women in trade union activity, the Conference called for measures in the fields of unionisation, trade union education and the adequate representation of women in trade unions, especially in their decision- making bodies. The wish was expressed that the FIET World Women's Conference be convened at regular intervals, with a view to reporting on progress achieved in connection with activities and to developing new objectives. ad bas -Laog TRAINING FOR WOMEN The 2nd FIET World Women's Conference, which was held from 13 to 15 May 1981 in Washington D.C., USA, adopted the following declaration on training for women: in the labour market domain the unsatisfactory situation of women in the employment market is to a considerable extent due to inadequate training, and the correction of this situation is urgently necessary from the social standpoint; as result of technical changes, rationalisation and automation, people need vocational training of a broad, basic character, which corresponds to the future evolution of labour market policy, to enable them to keep abreast of changes in the character of work; -squop in the educational and training domain yd parents and school do not prepare young people for life together on an equal footing in the family, at work and in society, nor do they promote character development of young girls; to dra yers in part school curricula and books still frequently reflect the old stereotyped thinking on the roles of the sexes and thus influence the basic training with opportunities 292 development of the consciousnesses of young people and their expectations from life; sderos edibilon Jand bp noid cla vocational training and guidance are excessively geared to presentday needs and continue to be influenced by traditional thinking on jobs suitable for men and women; the influence of parental and school environments together with that of public opinion tend to lead girls into thinking that short training courses and conditions of semi- skilled training offering no chance of advancement are sufficient, although even today one- third of all women are in continuous employment and another third are intermittently employed; in the professional domain bivo q de depod In girls seeking occupational qualifications can obtain admission to the training within enterprises only in a few occupations considered to babe women's coccupations, and are debarred are debarred from other fields of training on account of prejudices regarding the suitability of women par for managerial functions and the lack of occupational commitment among women; future women shall to say, the in addition, vocational training of the institutional type given to young women leads likewise to only a limited number of occupations the in which opportunities for further training and advancement can be sp won only by dint of great personal effort; and of work, th rement of working conditions was still a priority -the welcome increase in the field of a higher general education and the training of women has, on one hand, had little effect on the posisition of women in the management structures of undertakings, because y of society's discriminatory attitude towards women. On the other acho hand, this refutes the thesis that the relatively low ranking of ret women in occupational structures is due to their unwillingness to gra undergo training. nismob 200 ad ni Conference was concerned about the effects of the high level of unemployment, especially among women, and on the willingness of girls to prepare themselves thoroughly for their future occupations. Girls are at present at a distinct disadvantage in the search for training places. There is a danger that in view of the high level of unemployment, women's demand for vocational training be again more questioned; this is certain to influence girls considerably in the planning of their lives and careers. In In the special context of a return to working life, the Group takes the view that possibilities must exist to build up occupational skills once acquired if women are not to be penalised for their commitment to family life by having to work for years in unsatisfying jobs or by unemployment. Conference considered that the necessary measures should be taken at all levels. The FIET Executive is therefore requested to encourage affiliated organisations: he third industrial revolution, tary bitat audy bas sexes add to sefox or no pas begy 293 with respect to education and training to Isno to step up their efforts in the public relations field to promote the re- thinking of the roles of men and women in society today in a manner laying greater emphasis on partnership and equality of opportunity in order to counter the disadvantages under which women and girls labour in the training field, due to the actual situation on the labour market; to endeavour to promote full recognition of the importance of education and vocational training as a means of combatting unemploynemment among women, especially from the standpoint of national econ-as omies, in view of the shortages of skilled manpower which are work expected to develop over the long term; by the to use their influence to bring to an end the continual repetition 916 by parents and school, and in the latter case in school curricula and books especially, of the traditional definitions of the roles of young people and to ensure that young men and young women are prepared together to cope as partners with all the tasks of life%; B to endeavour to secure the revision of school curricula and books, the importance of which in the process of unconscious transmission of concepts of the roles of the sexes cannot be over- estimated; -to endeavour to convince training institutions that the problem of -Odealing with traditional attitudes towards roles should be dealt with in the field of teacher training by common education for to partnership; to take every opportunity, in publications and addresses on the problem of family and working life, of emphasising the common role -In of men and women, both of whom can only benefit from being treated no on a uniform basis in this way; to secure a positive response to the demand that all young persons, irrespective of origin or sex, should have an opportunity to develop their personality and to obtain training in a field matching their be abilities, inclinations and working capacity; to to seek to ensure that account is taken in training policies, by - appropriate measures regarding content and organisation, of the pal special difficulties experienced by young women in obtaining full training and in maintaining and improving the levels of their qualifications during interruptions of work; - ad to promote through governmental offices further assistance towards to girls and women in order to have a bigger share of the qualified training courses; # 25 in the professional domain Jen to draw the attention of employers in particular to the fact that women are in increasing numbers remaining in employment throughout their working lives and developing a commitment to their work and that consequently a basic training with opportunities for further 294 paints bas nodsoubs ex dalw bubs of training and advancement is profitable to the undertaking as well; to draw attention continually to the fact that, for a number of years now, women have been expanding their position in working life and making constantly increasing efforts to obtain occupational qualifications; the influence in the labour market domain school en s toge with по at no to support all efforts to broaden the range of fields in which women 918 are given training and subsequently are employed in a manner corresponding to the present and future evolution of the labour market; to encourage employment offices to make use of every opportunity to place girls in training and employment in fields in which they are 16 bay not or rarely found at present. to yll axood bas to THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY ON THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION AND PROSPECTS FOR WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES 1. During discussions on the impact of new technology on the employment is situation and prospects for women salaried employees at the EURO10 FIET Conference on Women's Problems on 17-18 September 1980, the FIET World Women's Conference on 13-15 May 1981 and the meetings of the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees on 29-30 January or 1981 and 4-5 May 1982, the following points of view were adopted: 2. The introduction of microelectronics, computers and telecommunications in the private services sector has far- reaching effects on the nature and organization of work and, thereby, on the employment situation, professional qualifications and health of workers. ogo as eved bluoda xoa xo alpizo to svidoeque 3. The industry, commerce, banking and insurance sectors, in which an important number of women is employed, are particularly affected. Occupations in which women are mainly found involve simple activPities and those requiring average qualifications, such such as word P processing, data collection and clerical duties, which are inPcreasingly being subject to rationalization, with the resulting danger of the abolition of posts and the downgrading of qualificacerttions. and 4. Statistics from the Commission of the European Communities show that 69 through the introduction of microelectronics in the organization of offices and administrations- the percentage of women working in these areas is especially high-until 1990 approximately 20 to 25% of the current 15 million office jobs in the Community, i.e. 3 to 3.75 million jobs, are expected to be affected by the elimination of certain unqualified functions. Provisions on future employment trends for the bank and insurance sectors are not optimistic either. According to statistics received from FIET affiliates, women fected in the job reduction figures in the commerce sector between Conf leve tedd duo bas 295 - to - svip1972 and 1977 constituted 70 to 80% in several European countries. FIET affiliates predict that women who constitute 50 to 75% of FIET's membership in commerce- will in most countries be more te affected by the introduction of new technologies in commerce than 13. men. In Germany, Finland and Norway it is expected that around 70% of the affected employees will be women; 60% in the United States. as( retail trade); 5% of the overall female labour force in Luxembourg ber( 3% male); 40% in Switzerland( 20% male). anoaxeBipatie Babyd 5.The extent to which women are affected by the deskilling process is Juod exemplified in the case of two jobs commonly filled by women: cash desk and VDU screen work. In addition to the physical strain due to the often physiologically unreasonable conditions of the work Its involved in the post; psychological stress is also caused by the ed increased work intensity resulting from methods resulting from methods of performance 918 assessment based on the extreme transparency of the work process. to The increasing deskilling leads to loss of income. The intense -age concentration and prolonged stress are not sufficiently taken into nois account in fragmented occupations. 8 soubong bluos eref al as bu dead to of.o 6.The above- mentioned cashier's job and data entry at VDU screens illustrate in what proportions women's work capacities are exploited US to the full and what role is played by the extension of normal Webpart- time work or part- time work executed in form of fixed monthly pworking hours.ov 7. The introduction in the commerce sector of electronic data processing check- outs alter the whole operation of shops and establishnaments. Workers who will be affected in future can be completely pra different from those being affected at present. Today, it enables whi managements to determine the periods when turnover is highest. There anolis no longer any obstacle to shifting from full- time to part- time work to meet meet peak loads. In other In other words, the introduction of -" Kapovaz"( Kapazitätsorientierte variable Arbeitszeit capacity tat oriented variable working time) will be more likely than before. in This means optimal use of the employees because they will only be used and paid when they are fully occupied. al 100 Holoubala ΠΟ = quan 8. Several FIET affiliates also express deep concern about the intro1. duction of work at home in the FIET sectors. The introduction of VDU screen terminals in the" home" would for example represent a new otidi challenge to the trade union movement with respect to the trade union organization of the workers concerned- probably mostly women - and their social protection. In connection with decentralization of work the Commission of the European Communities also expects an " extension of home work"( 1). ( nem Івпо 9. The more highly qualified activities which also arise as a result of bas technological developments and which are charaterized by a certain dels degree of skill and greater opportunity for decision- making are ( 1) Commission of the European Communities:" Micro- electronics and employment" tamsidoro 296 20 still primarily reserved for men because many firms refuse to give their women employees access to training for those higher qualifica10tions. They are afraid to invest in training for women because of The had the risk of their leaving the labour force and so interrupting their or professional work. 2 b 10. Some of the principal occupations which will come into existence as a result of new technology are the ones that will be performed mainly by male employees. Office and clerical staff and persons performing simple tasks in the EDP field who at present are mainly des women- cannot gain access to the newly emerging occupations without comprehensive additional training and skill upgrading. 03 11. Measures are - demanded to secure continued employment for all on workers, including contractual protection against dismissal and the control of the introduction of new technology. Further measures are same required to ensure the humanization of work and the improvement of on working conditions, including reduction of working time and especially the reduction of daily hours which according to resolution No. 10 of the 19th FIET World Congress in 1979- could produce a anes better quality of life and remove some burdens from workers with be family responsibilities. The daily reduction of working hours also represents an alternative to part- time and home work, with VDU yIds screen terminals for example. In addition, workers affected by rationalization should be entitled by law to vocational training, further training and retraining, as well as contractual protection - against wage- group downgrading. In this connection, the position of -da women employees deserves particular attention so that, in future, y women shall not continue to be even more severely penalized that men asid by the negative effects of technical development. La 91od deedpld al tovonsud nedv abolzog ad ob od aj 12. Within the framework of this new industrial revolution, the unions 10 must take the necessary steps to ensure that all workers enjoy equal employment opportunities and receive the best possible qualifications. y ed Ino To this end the unions should: a) ensure that induction courses in the use of computers are -ox included in the curricula of basic schools for all young persons av( girls as well as boys); obe b) arrive at agreements with employers and the competent public bodies on retraining programmes for workers( women as well as men) whose jobs are threatened by new technology or who need additional training for the purposes of obtaining access to the new occupations which new technology has brought into existence; c) endeavour to secure regulations for the supervision and limit20 ation of any possible extension of home work and to ensure that in all cases the new home workers enjoy the status of wage earners and the protection of labour and social insurance legislation, and also that the isolated employee enjoys appropriate trade union representation; alified ions. employment d) make available to women members information on new technology which would make its concepts and terminology understandable to non- specialists and give due consideration to women's special problems; 297 bate) ensure that women members participate in an appropriate number in the decision- making process of the introduction and implementation of new technology. at the ast aommesportatodele toytavad agadish the ADJO 13. In view of the disproportionate number of women among the unemployed and the efforts of the unions to put an end to the compartmenting of as the employment market market- division being already created during vocational guidance and training- and to secure for women full participation in economic life and non- discriminatory conditions of work and payment, the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried EmImployees and the FIET World Women's Conference supported the resolual tion on job creation and the reduction of working time adopted by the FIET World Executive in February 1981. the est etc. to to y figh groups, GREATER INTEGRATION OF WOMEN SALARIED EMPLOYEES INTO TRADE UNION ACTIVITIES trade union act During discussions on the greater integration of women salaried employees into trade union activities by the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees on 23 May 1979 in Brussels and by the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference on 13-15 May 1981 in Washington D.C., USA, the They noted that the degree of seriousness with which trade union organisations consider the question of equal rights and opportunities and equality of treatment for men and women will be judged by women salaried employees, whether organised or not, by the way those principles are practised in the ranks of trade unions, that is to say, by the extent to which women participate in trade union decision- making bodies. They underlined that women's committees, working groups and other women groups are of importance but cannot compensate for the under- representation of women in the executive bodies of trade union organisations or in positions where trade union influence is brought to bear. They further noted that noinu bat al son 1. in the field of unionisation - a substantial proportion of women salaried employees still needs to bey be unionised and due account must be taken of the specific situation of women in their recruitment. Women must recognise that discrimination against them can only be overcome through strong unions. ( During recent years there has been a considerable increase in women trade union membership). Πολ 2. in the field of representation of women in trade unions 10 b - 10. the number of women in trade union decision- making bodies is insufficient compared with their share in the membership; relatively few women are to be found in higher honorary or full- time trade union offices; bluo odw 298 the activities of women trade unionists are frequently limited -nonexclusively to questions concerning women salaried employees; ications. They are afraid to invest in veo loaded weaman aldebe of goldwe not all FIET affiliated organisations have yet elaborated programmes beyowhich deal with specific problems of women salaried employees; EI to pridnom od od bae ne jug of anoinued to ale odd bus -not all FIET affiliated organisations have yet appointed secretaries I and/ or committees to secure the implementation of existing programbegon dicat.no to emes; -m3 be sons cowinly -lothe number of women trade unionists sent as delegates to regional, yd national and international trade union meetings and congresses is insufficient. del ni svi bodd t for al and the 11. Measures are demanded to secure continued emp workers, including contractual protection against in the field of trade union education ology. due to the double burden through employment and family, equality of trade union training is in fact still denied to many acco ng to resolution bizol bas bel access women; of the 19th FIET World Congress in 1979 1979- c could produce a on account of, for example, inadequate social welfare services, day nurseries, nursery schools, play schools, day homes for children, vacation homes, establishments for pre- school training, day schools, etc., the one- sided emphasis on the mother's responsibility for bringing up children, and because of prejudices surviving within society in some countries against the active participation of women in trade union activity, further difficulties are added; supe the problems of working women are not sufficiently dealt with in trade union educational activities. odd of beal LOOD Rex al ssqioteq nemow dow this new industrial revolution, the unions 12. Within the ork They appealed to the FIET World Executive to call on affiliated organisations to take the necessary action exe Ibod svis en nomow to noist sultat noinu bext exodw anotizo ni 1. in the field of unionisation to ensure - 03 Πολ апо 2. - -1par smid- that due account be taken of the specific situation of women and of local conditions in their recruitment, since interest in trade union activity is linked with the sum of the inner and environmental experience of each individual; of each that recruitment work is entrusted more frequently to women salaried employees and that they are given the necessary training for this; 99 px) in the field of representation of women in trade unions to ensure that suitable measures be taken among other things in union statutes and directives to ensure that whenever elections or nominations to a trade union body or other political or consultative and decisionmaking bodies take place, on which trade unions are represented or take p have seats, women candidatures be taken into appropriate consideration; formation 915 9ow we ld make concepts and ology e to greater encouragement of women who could take over positions or problems; 299 ANNE trade union activities on an honorary or a full- time basis, for instance, by making up for any delay in their training and by - pursuing a policy aimed at the lightening and sharing of family as responsibilities to attain equal opportunities in employment; a'nemow blow TRIT based yd bas aleaaund 14 ai eve ES no priteem - that the skills of trained women trade unionists are used more -19 systematically for tasks in fields other than women's problems or Yis social action; now Dm nem to anoids Isnoaxed to ataad eds no benimiedebat molt el asettib no. - the development of specific programmes to enable the problems of adworking women to be analysed and solutions worked out. These pro898 grammes must be assisted by all trade union bodies and brought to - the attention of the general public; 29049911b ad rol alasd er ips evid - the establishment of committees and/ or commissions, working groups, atcetc. to deal with the situation of working women, take initiatives. to solve their specific problems and to bring them up in other bodies( trade sections, bargaining commissions, trade departments, bas committees, etc.). It is, therefore, important that provisions for trade union activities for women are made in trade union statutes; the overthrow of preconceived notions that women are not suitable for certain functions; inevitably, traditional conceptions of the respective roles of men and women have become accepted within the ve trade union movement and even today constitute formidable obstacles. nientedw 3. in the field of trade union education to ensure dose, that social welfare services be provided with a view to easing women's dual and even multiple burdens. In addition, the sense of partnership in the family must be promoted. Only when this has been done will women be able to take advantage of the right to equal access to trade union education; a fuller appreciation within public opinion of the right of women to take part in trade union activity and of the value of such participation; simon smss add ddiw estivi os lo no the planning and organisation of courses, if possible during working hours, and the organisation where necessary of special courses for women salaried employees; e diseb educational leave to attend seminars and courses wherever it is not yet regulated by law or collective agreements; to spot dua afica - of course xbbs the verification of the contents of courses, of teaching material and the choice of subjects, so that women's problems will be dealt with in general, e.g. the economic importance of women's salaried employment, questions of salary discrimination, independent social security, partnership in the family and society, the right to work, etc.; the inclusion of questions relating to women salaried employees and to equality of rights in the general educational activities of trade unions. 300 sot tata DISCRIMINATORY PROVISIONS IN THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS bhiited yd bo ம் During discussion on discriminatory provisions in the collective agreements by the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees at its meeting on 23 May 1979 in Brussels and by the 2nd FIET World Women's Conference at its meeting on 13-15 May 1981 in Washington D.C., USA, it was noted that there are substantial differences between the remunerations of men and women salaried employees. One reason for salary differences is that remuneration is determined on the basis of personal characteristics( sex). Thus qualifications and work performance are often not taken into account. Classification under collective agreements is often effected on the basis of subjective evaluation. In many cases the basis for the differences in remuneration is to be found in collective agreements themselves. equorp pairowanoiaalmoo xo\ bas immoo to anemistidades ed They therefore urged all member organisations to direct their efforts. towards: od bas ameldong pi ny ity of securing ratification of ILO Convention No. 100 by all states and its incorporation in legislation; omow xol sellvidos nolnu obsid incorporation of the principle of equal pay for work of equal value ed in all collective agreements; edg fo -efensuring that this principle is applied not only to the ordinary basic remuneration but also to all additional benefits, whether in cash or in kind; to 19 nion edd n E systematic analysis of all collective agreements for which each organisation is responsible with a view to identifying discriminatory measures affecting women salaried employees. TOW al qidas ww snob In this context, the following elements should be kept in mind: ed 1. 4. 4. 5. 6. Sex- specific job designations Unequal evaluation of characteristics relating to qualifications and work- pace Differential evaluation of activities with the same nominal designain Differential provisions regarding pay supplements, assistance, special benefits, anniversary bonuses, termination benefits in kind, death grants, etc. Differential methods of calculating length of service women Ba Restrictions on practice of trade or profession. ode fuper ter one of its They addressed an appeal to the FIET Executive to take up the subject of " Discriminatory Provisions in Collective Agreements" meetings. Islo dow tbwhers Has tints 381 to a Lonmaking bodies take place, on which trade unions are reprepasted or have seats, women candidatures be taken into appropriate considerbas aponeige beixsise nemow of paidelex anoljasup to notaufont adj sbs to assivitos Isnoltsoube Istenspad ni addols to vallsups of greater encouragement of women who could take over possis or ANNEX 4tion adopted by the t The Return to The 4th EURO- FIET notes with grave facing Western Europe, the European OECD governments to take It 303 ad in ingness of most likely RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE FOURTH EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF FIET to c sopi growing nu mechanisms of the decisive It stresses ( Thatcherism to be both impleme ( Brussels, 25-26 November 1982) on FULL EMPLOYMENT AND THE REDUCTION OF WORKING TIME se are fac companies have structures, destroyed worker Forced he dr steadily that the about a many and The Conference calls upon 1. To abandon their at the so- called containment policy), which merely re escape their social respon examples prove that cutreduct workers. This budget at the the major caus them s: it re it reduces ment different incre To eck policies vi is of particular policy. Governments on to a grea of national and con aven to recovery, and should take power. the ion of ful to this is a ba increase the 300 DISCRIMINATORY PROVISIONS IN THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS АХЛИНА During discussion on discriminatory provisions in the collective agreements by the FIET Working Group for Women Salaried Employees at its meeting on 23 May 1979 in Brussels and by the 2nd FIST World Women's Conference at its meeting on 13-15 May 1981 in Washington D.C., USA, ic was noted that there are substantial differences between the remunerations of men and women salaried employees. One reason for salary differences is that remuneration is determined on the basis of personal characteristics( sex). Thus qualifications and work performance are often not taken into account. Classification under collective agreements is often effected on the basis of subjective evaluation. In many cases the basis for the differences in remuneration is to be found in collective agreements themselves. They therefore arged all member organisations to direct their efforts towards: its incorporation in legislation; ($ 80 odmevo- alas) incorporation of the principle of equal pay for work of equal value in all collective agreements; ΠΟ ensuring that this principle de ed not only to the ordinary basic reaure ніякой мотовая антик тизнуди( krus whether in reaMIT yoku cash or in kind systematic analysis of all collective agreements for which each organisation is responsible with a view to identifying discriminatory measures affecting women salaried employees. In this context, the following elements should be kept in 1. Sex- specific job designations 2. Unequal evaluation of characteristics relating to qualifications and work- pace Differential evaluation of activities with the same nominal designa3. Differ tions 4. Differential provisions regarding pay supplements, assistance, special benefits, anniversary bonuses, termination benefits in kind, death grants, etc. 5. Differential methods of calculating length of service 6. Restrictions on practice of trade or pro ssion. They addressed an appeal to the FIET Executive to take up the subject of " Discriminatory Provisions in Collective Agreements" at at one of its meetings. 303 Resolution adopted by the Fourth European Regional Conference of FIET ( Brussels, 25-26 November 1982) AL bensip ed She as on blode de Ab expup seveidos of rebro Blow add anodib Bebivend FULL EMPLOYMENT AND THE REDUCTION OF WORKING TIME sw bolquobed revewin guodxon efforts 20 restore The Return to Full Employment to The 4th EURO- FIET Conference meeting in Brussels on 25-26 November 1982 notes with grave concern the catastrophic levels of unemployment now facing Western Europe,( over 17 million workers are ( over 17 million workers are now unemployed in the European OECD countries), and the apparent unwillingness of most governments to take action to alleviate the situation. 1581 It notes too that with the recessive trends on the world market likely to continue during the next few years, with the introduction of highly sophisticated computer and information technology and the steadily growing number of young people who need a job, it is unlikely that the mechanisms of the market economy alone will be able to bring about a decisive improvement in the employment situation. It stresses that neo- conservative concepts of government economic policy ( Thatcherism, Reaganomics) as practiced in the UK and the US have proved to be both dangerous and ineffective. Those countries that have either implemented this neo- conservative policy or are following a similar course are faced with an above- average level of unemployment and many companies have been forced into bankruptcy. Thus many economic units and structures, which are perfectly sound in principle, will be gradually destroyed with all the dreadful consequences this will have for the workers. The Conference calls upon the European governments: 1. To abandon their attempts to implement neo- conservative policies by the so- called containment of the public debt( i.e. the austerity policy), which merely reflects an attempt by governments to try to escape their social responsibilities towards the workers. A number of examples prove that a reduction in the public debt leads to a massive cut- back in benefits and rapidly deteriorating conditions for both the unemployed and employed workers. This trend is further emphasised by an increase in the defence budget at the cost of the social one. Unemployment itself is one of the major causes of the financial crisis facing different governments; it reduces government income from taxes and increases expenditure on welfare and unemployment benefits. 2. To coordinate to a greater extent than in the past their economic policies with priority given to the restoration of full employment. This is of particular importance in the fields of financial and monetary policy. Governments should also put a stop to the high interest policy of national and central banks, as this is a barrier to any economic recovery, and should take steps to increase the workers' purchasing power. 304 3. To adopt an employment policy with the necessary resources to check, in the short term, any further deterioration of the employment situation in structurally weak branches and regions, while recognising that in order to achieve a quicker adaptation of economic structures to changed conditions in the world economy, state subsidies should only be granted provided they contribute to the modernisation of economic structures and the improvement of the employee's quality of life. Such subsidies must always be coupled with binding conditions with regard to employment. Worker representatives should be involved in ensuring that such obligations are fulfilled. JnemyoIgma u of auto edT 4. To adopt an appropriate state investment programme in the medium term, to accelerate the qualitative growth of the national economy with priority given to social projects( energy conservation, subsidized housing, urban development, utility supplies, educational and health facilities, decent services and infra- structure infra- structure investments, public local transport in built- up areas, environmental protection, and technological research), as well as to future oriented industries requiring highly qualified workers and sophisticated technology. This will not only serve to create and sustain employment but will also improve the quality of life of the population. eq pauoy to admum piwor 5. To overcome the structural problems of the labour market by greater labour market and vocational research as well as by methods such as training, further training, retraining and mobility incentives and aids; and in particular to encourage the employment of particularly hard- hit groups of workers, especially young people, women and the handicapped. Unemployment figures reveal that these categories of workers have less and less chances of finding a job. iw beos? 936 9 di, beprot need eyed bns at 6. To implement a technology policy which does not simply aim to maintain the country's international competivity at the cost of an uncontrollable loss of jobs. Priority, on the contrary, should be given to those technological projects which respect the dignity and qualifications of workers. 7. To create binding legal instruments that will not only make the activities of multinationals and large national groups more transparent but will also enable the trade union movement to create a transnational countervailing force. The guidelines adopted by the OECD and the ILO, as well as the resolutions drafted by the UN with regard to multinational companies, must be rendered legally binding. Furthermore, the draft directive on the right of workers to be informed and heard by companies with a complex and, in particular, with a transnational structure, must be adopted by the EEC without any further delay. Only if worker representatives are provided with stronger legal powers to participate in the decisions of multinationals can they prevent any further loss of jobs. lened themyofqmeno bas menu bas sxstow no susibasque ass and 10 The Conference emphasises that these measures to be taken by governments must not replace trade union activities involved with the protection of workers' living and working conditions and with the return to full employment in Europe. Indeed the European trade union movement must play an even more vigorous role henceforth in achieving a return to full employment, both by pressuring governments to adopt internationally coordinated expansionary policies and by taking direct action to stimu 305 late employment. It recognises also that the international trade union movement has a responsibility to consider the priorities which it believes should influence collective bargaining over the next five to ten years.ent eaking naidaubed abo ada toiovsed hing The Conference declares its determination to fight all anti- social and undemocratic trends of conservative economic policy and to spare no effort to promote the solidarity of European workers. For this reason, it welcomes the" General Resolution" of the ETUC which is designed to restore employment and to spark off an economic recovery in Europe. It calls upon the EURO- FIET Secretariat to support all efforts to strengthen the solidarity of workers in Europe and to introduce measures aimed at restoring full employment in Europe. D qual son in eda edd certai sixseuAmiev ni bfed noldseinsproex row bas emis pidow no Working Time .6916 aid ai The Conference believes that a substantial reduction in working time carried out under the right conditions can not only be beneficial to the working conditions of salaried employees, but can also have an important positive effect on job creation and preservation. exoterede sonereno ed woods on adloq evode od pridet It also recognises that reductions in working time will not automatically result in new jobs and that measures therefore have to be taken, for example, to prevent the working of excessive overtime, to restrain cost cost increases, and to ensure that new jobs that new jobs are actually created. As a priority, the Conference calls upon all affiliates to concentrate their efforts on cutting down and where possible eliminating overtime. It emphasises that the fight against anti- social rationalisation measures- especially when these entail the scrapping the scrapping of jobs and increased productivity pressure- requires trade unions not only to try and bring influence to bear on legislators but also to engage in collective bargaining activities with a view to safeguarding employment, including qualitative growth policies and reductions in working time. 0 og svip od domyolqme wen pito de at It condemns the activities of European employers who are resorting to publicity campaigns designed to discredit the trade union demand for a 35 hour week. It further condemns the abuse of part- time work and flexi- time to destroy full- time jobs, which clearly proves that the employers are not prepared to pass on the benefits of the enormous productivity increases to the workers in the form of shorter hours. Ow Os of sexow no Joelle isipoa ovisi o svad of oals Jud The Conference believes that the gradual introduction of a 35 hour week under controlled conditions and without loss in salary in all branches of the seconomy and in all countries could not only lend a more human face to working conditions in Europe but could also be a major factor in the fight against mass unemployment. The implementation of the 35 hour week must be backed up and completed by other measures such as a reduction in the retirement age, longer annual holidays, and a cut- back in weekly and daily hours to reduce stress due to overwork by an increased number of paid rest periods. Special attention should, however, be paid to the reduction of the working week. bland beds pixrow bns -seen anoisibno bas asiti mwob vsi od ba 306 The Conference calls calls upon European governments to take a positive attitude towards reductions in working time and, in particular, to introduce measures to shorten the life- long and annual working time, including an extension in the duration of general schooling; granting paid leave of absence for further training; and the reduction of the flexible retirement age, together with additional measures to render successful negotiations between employers and trade unions concerning the reduction of weekly and daily working hours and the extension of annual holidays. to no voons ditiogoz oimonose na to disge of bas Jaomyofqme exot The Conference welcomes the resolution of the FIET World Executive Committee adopted at the meeting in Brasilia on 17-18 February 1982 concerning" Employment Creation and Reduction of Working Time" and the initiative of the FIET World FIET World Executive Committee in convening the seminar on working time and work reorganisation held in Velm, Austria, in January 1982, which discussed the bargaining priorities of affiliates in this area.rt in built- up areas, environmental pro nological al research), as well as to future orien as to future oriented industries requiring Now nojanube vabled ved boy d odyssoned od vine dastroma ovedromla .nol no RECOMMENDATIONS aq to anoliibno paяow bas nosso dot no Joelle evijizoq greater Taking the above points into account, the Conference therefore odaodney neyede adobe De saen 23 Calls on all EURO- FIET affiliates 1. To participate fully in the activities of EURO- FIET and FIET designed to bring about a much closer international coordination of collective bargaining priorities. vo lement a technology policy which does not 2. To give the creation of new employment priority in bargaining objectives. joedt 3. To include future employment levels and manpower planning as explicit items in future collective agreements.ividos painispred svij 4. In the context of creating new employment, to give priority to establishing the necessary conditions for substantial reductions in working time, without loss of earnings. 5. To give careful consideration, both at national and international levels, to new and imaginative methods of reducing and reorganising working time so as to have the maximum possible impact on job creation but also to have positive social effects on workers and to favour greater equality of opportunity between men and women workers. boo 6. To promote all measures which improve the quality of economic growth, public sector social services, and the quality of working life. maubos Calls on the EURO- FIET Executive Committee de sexede yd; bedel bas பரும் dg 1. To carry out research and, as necessary, organise meetings of affiliated organisations to consider the relationship between employment and working time, and to lay down the priorities and conditions neces 307 sary to achieve an immediate and substantial reduction in working time in all European countries. 2. To carry out research and disseminate information on new forms of working time organisation and affiliates' experiences in reducing working time at national level. 3. To cooperate with the ETUC and other European and international trade union organisations in order to maximise the impact of these policies. 4. To produce a report to be published before the 5th EURO- FIET Conference based on the work by affiliates to reduce working hours, increase holidays, reduce the flexible retirement age, and reduce overtime. 5. To support the campaign of the ETUC for a 10% reduction in working time. EXCERPTS FROM SPEECHES GIVEN BY THE GENERAL SECRETARY 806 Baton moldsubegods modo admits taveides positive attitude towards reductions in working time asub joka ke introduce measures to shorten the life- long and annual working time; locabaven noted hoocholining paisubovenhof a sonobosqfor' Sorkhegaldaginothathapsedution paxie Elexible retirement age, together with debite semio padr successful negotiations between employers and trade unions concerning Lobh bris wosdoundsbybarbra basebandon og sedal oldagal ads salmixam od zebro ni anoldsainspro moing b .eslolloq The Conference welcomes the resolution of the FIET World Executive Chico soal da se odnede Idade ao18 1998 sonningeid pow Canondo fodik bedoe initiator Won solo sidinbiteed seminar on working time and work reorganisation held in Velm, palinowar he bagónibor in this area. q Taking the above points into account, the Conference therefore Calls on all EURO- FIT affiliates 1. To participate fully in the activities of EURO- FIET and PIET designed to bring about a auch closer international coordination of collective bargaining priorities. 2. To give the creation of new employment priority in bargaining objectives. 3. To include future employment levels and manpower planning as explicit items in future collective agreements. 4. In the context of creating new employment, to give priority to establishing the necessary conditions for substantial reductions in working cime, without loss of earnings. 5. To give careful consideration, both at national and international levels, to new and imaginative methods of reducing and reorganising working time so ad to have the maximum possible impact on job creation but also to have positive social effects on workers and to favour greater equality of opportunity between men and women workers. homic 6. To promote all Measures which improve the quality of rowth, public sector social services, and the quality of working life. Calls on the 20 TET Executive Committee 1. To carry out research and, as necessary, organise meetings of affiliated organisations to consider the relationship between employment and working time and to lay down the priorities and conditions neces 311 ANNEX 5 First International Convention of the UFCW, United States ( 1-5 August 1983) " An important proportion of FIST's new members are women workers. We are encouraged by the ever increasing interest women workers show in joining the ranks of labour unions and we are likewise encouraged by the success of our international efforts to resolve the specific problems of women workers and to integrate them in full partnership with men in the trade unions and in society as a whole. This holds true for both the industrialised countries and the developing world. Equality at work and at home is being given special attention also in all our educational activities. In 1982 alone, more than 2500 men and women attended our educational programmes in all parts of the world." " History teaches us that in always the first to co political counterparts trade We imes of crisis the labour movement is ck by reactionary employers and their ly deplore the present attacks on the EXCERPTS FROM SPEECHES GIVEN BY THE GENERAL SECRETARY in turn ions of human an trade al re from the only encourage the union rights far left or the stent " To include employment in collective bargaining means, in effect, a massive and irreversible movement towards greater industrial democracy at the enterprise level. Only by revealing the real econgaip situation of the enterprise can vate employers give meaningful employment guarantees. ICPTU Thirteenth World Congress ( 23-30 June 1983) PIET strongly supports the " As regards Peace, Security and Disa ICFTU existing policy on these qu control and reduction negotiations undertaken in good super powers. We hope that much negotiations will ronder of a new generation of missiles in Europe unnecessary strong international treaties banning chemical and binle and other weapons of Lon. We are fundamentalis by both stioning bo see the evil and cynical trade in arms which raises tensions in many patt ts in the necessary suffering and de of the world millions of export arms Initiative financial their families. Trade union in countries which political or economio motives should take the new and peacefuloforms of production to use the production resources which are currentl wasted 16 inevitably bound up with Exe om and for long exist without the others. For this fully the efforts of the ICFTU to bring about lasting peace, security and disarmament, but also to combat the economic, social democra reason, we supp and political injustices which are the root cause insecurity and УИИЕХ 2 ЕХСЕВЫЕ БВОИ ЗЬЕЕСНЕЙ СІЛЕИ ВА НЕ СЕИВЬУГ ГЕСБЕЛУБА 311 countrie First International Convention of the UFCW, United States noade crisis, as ell as for sett( 1-5 August 1983) and soc is pointed emancipation ity of the und ed cour out to us in the he eport of the Willy Brandt Coun tee. It is It is based on " An important proportion of FIET's new members are women workers. We are encouraged by the ever increasing interest women workers show in joining the ranks of labour unions and we are likewise encouraged by the success of our international efforts to resolve the specific problems of women workers and to integrate them in full partnership with men in the trade unions and in society as a whole. This holds true for both the industrialised countries and the developing world. eaed sup 931.6ixow to Is of Equality at work and at home is being given special attention also in all our educational activities. In 1982 alone, more than 2500 men and women attended our educational programmes in all parts of the world." to videbagebna basysex? A montesoma hetigosrdnob " History teaches us that in times of crisis the labour movement is always the first to come under attack by reactionary employers and their political counterparts. We deeply deplore the present attacks on the trade union movement in many industrialised countries, which in turn only encourage the persistent flagrant violations of human and trade union rights by so many military and dictatorial regimes, be it from the far left or the extreme right." nopeя aid tamedaya pitomob vius 903008 p. ey add axeit " To include employment in collective bargaining means, in effect, a massive and irreversible movement towards greater industrial democracy at the enterprise level. Only by revealing the real economic situation of the enterprise can private employers give meaningful employment guarantees." ICFTU Thirteenth World Congress ( 23-30 June 1983) no manix08 ni seldi ed evo belt w ew Seer -wollet 09 1908 to gidarosdolb admobed" Ilm sd to inq " As regards Peace, Security and Disarmament", FIET strongly supports the ICFTU existing policy on these questions. We support genuine arms control and reduction negotiations undertaken in good faith by both super powers. We hope that such negotiations will render the stationing of a new generation of missiles in Europe unnecessary. We wish to see strong international treaties banning chemical and biological warfare and other weapons of mass destruction. We are fundamentally opposed to the evil and cynical trade in arms which raises tensions in many parts of the world and results in the unnecessary suffering and death of millions of workers and their families. Trade unions in countries which export arms whether for political or economic motives should take the initiative in seeking new and peaceful forms of production to use the financial and physical production resources which are currently wasted on arms production. Peace is inevitably bound Peace is inevitably bound up with freedom and democracy. One cannot for for long exist without the others. For this reason, we support fully the efforts of the ICFTU to bring about lasting peace, security and disarmament, but also to combat the economic, social and political injustices which are the root cause of insecurity and war." 312 Bedste bein5th Ordinary Congress of IRO- FIET J ( 19-21 May 1983) " Is must stress, here and now, that- as regards Freedom, Democracy, Human and Trade Union Rights and Social Progress to us democratic trade unionists the concept of compromise or renunciation of our principles is totally unacceptable. No dictatorship should ever expect from us either condescension, nor comprehension, nor- I repeat- compromise. I proclaim this firmly in order to have it quite clearly understood in these quarters, as well as- and above all- to have this message spread to all corners of the world. nt oals notes Isisqa nevie paied at smod to bas zow is yellsupa Free and democratic unions are the indispensible bullwarks and foremost requisite for the well- functioning of democratic life systems. Without democracy, trade unionism cannot exist nor act free and independently of pressures from management whose ulterior purpose is to subdue the unions to their exclusive interest and objectives, or on the other hand- the unions are politically oppressed. In any type of society, Io repeat, the trade union movement must be free and independent of all other influence alien to the sovereign desire of its membership.axeq od spomino eds mox di ed, asmipes Intxostolb bas vistilim ynem os yd adplz noinu After a long and gloomy period- in which you could count on your fingers the very scarce truly democratic systems in this Region- we verify today a hopeful and progressive development towards the restoration of democratic regimes in some countries. Yet, in regrettable contrast with this favorable tendency, we deplore the tragic situation in Central America where some nations are engaged in actual internal civil wars of outstanding violence... FIET strongly supports the action proposed by the' Grupo Contadora' in which Panama holds a prominent poisition. Coordinated action will be needed to negotiate a political solution to these serious conflicts, lest, failing to find a solution within the near future the situation might come to to endanger world peace." 28 ( EBEI enut OE- ES) " In December 1982 we were horrified over the atrocities in Surinam on the part of the military dictatorship of Bouterse, where our fellowbrother Cyrill Daal, President of our affiliate" de Moederbond", fell victim to assassination.".anottasup saed no volloq paltalxs T ddod yd drist boop menu anoitsijoped noltouber bлs foxto " In Chile, unfortunately the situation has not improved but the workers continue bravely active, struggling for trade union freedom, for a change in the existing labor legislation and for the restoration of democracy in their country. Our democratic fellow- unionists of Chile know that they can count on our full and unrestricted support." Iive ed to disab bas paixellus spennu eds ni atlusex bas blow it to " The human being is the sole reason for any economic action and it is the responsibility of the free and democratic trade unions to accomplish their preponderant role to impose this viewpoint on the world opinion which, today, is more and more conditioned to the intention of the multinationals to increase their benefits, to which we can also add the harmful and anti- social interferences of the International Monetary Fund in many countries.d of UPIDI add to atolle edt vilul troqque woax Isioon otmonobe ed admoo of oais dud nemeseb bns ytix Not wishing to prolong my speech, I cannot omit mentioning the deplorable situation of the ever- growing external debt of many underdeveloped 313 countries. A way towards the solution of the international economic crisis, as well as for setting the bases for the economic and social emancipation of the community of the underdeveloped countries is pointed out to us in the report of the Willy Brandt Committee. It is based on this report that the free and democratic labor movement draws its conclusions and proposals." basmebanelpillant to m ploid nonemoner ya) 184 in these 10th White Collar Workers' Conference of the DGB, FRG Governmer also conde warned that ( 27-29 October 1981) erventions in nal H year, w and the " The union demand for shorter working time with no loss of salary does not mean that employers should be allowed to create part- time jobs. Under no circumstances must full- time jobs be replaced by part- time ones, even though this is a cheaper and more favourable alternative to the trade union demand for shorter working time in the eyes of the employers. At the same time, we demand that part- time employees should be covered by collective agreements and provided with social security guarantees, and reject totally capacity- oriented employment and the more recent variations, such as the system of so- called job- sharing. Bum assa I have already referred to the need for a joint effort at the European level so that there is greater co- ordination between the governments' employment- oriented economic policies and the trade unions' demands. This need for co- ordination also applies at the international level in view of the ever stronger inter- relationships in the world economy and the activities of the multinational enterprises. The FIET World Action Programme already includes the blueprints for an international strategy as far as an employee policy is concerned, and deals with a number of questions arising out of the present international economic structure." 10th Congress of FISASCAT, Italy ( 29 September- 2 October 1981) Furthe capi and " Public sector employment, even if it survives the attacks being made on it by right- wing governments, such as the Thatcher Government in the UK or the Reagan Administration in the USA, will not be able to provide enough jobs to bring about full employment in the 1980's, so FIET's sectors will be of central importance. If job opportunities in our sectors do not expand, then they will not expand anywhere. bas ysupuxu as Jaixe on ob ved Fellow delegates, some 15 million new jobs will need to be created in Western Europe in the next five years even to bring unemployment down to 2 per cent. The job creation target in the developing countries is, of course, even more daunting. According to ILO estimates, some 300 million people in the developing world are without proper jobs." " The trade union movement itself must take a much greater interest in employment and job creation. Over the past thirty years, we have experi 314 enced comparatively low levels of unemployment, and our collective bargaining practices and priorities have reflected this. In commerce, there was a major growth in employment in post war years, until systematic measures of rationalisation and modern technology started to be introduced in the rationalisation process. Unemployment is today not simply a matter of insufficient demand. Still less is it simply a temporary phenomenon brought about by oil prices. Unemployment today is the result of fundamental structural and technological changes which are taking place both within Europe and outside, and which require much more flexible responses- both legislative and collective bargaining- than we have hitherto been prepared for." fotos Jonge spread to all corners of the world ise redodoo es- rs) Free and democratic unions are the indispensible bullwark and foremost orangparte de b th dradio and 23rd Ordinary Congress of HK, Denmark endesbly sda hom ( 6-12 September 1981) broade " For many years, FIET has argued strongly that employment should become a much more important objective in collective bargaining policy of our affiliated trade unions than it has been in the past. I appreciate that the attitude of the trade union movement in the Nordic countries has always been much more positive in this respect than that of others, but I believe most sincerely that there is still much more which can be done. Employment creation is now becoming a major preoccuption of the international trade union movement. A major FIET document on" Employment Creation and Reduced Working Time" will be discussed at the EURO- FIET Executive Committee which meets in Lisbon next month. Our trade section committees, covering commerce, banks, insurance and social insurance, and white collar workers in industry, are concentrating increasing attention to the employment prospects in their respective sectors. We are deeply aware that there is no point in planning internationally coordinated collective bargaining or the harmonisation of working conditions if the workers themselves are out of a job." " In December 1982 we were horrified over the atrocities in Surinam on the part of the military dictatorship of Bouterse, whe our fellowbrother Cyrill Daal, y Moederbond", fell victim to assassinaticre redodoo S- 18 redusiqa es) " In Chile, unfortunate Ordinary Congress of HF, Swedened but the workers rob ( 17-23 May 1981) phreate " In Latin America, in a great number of countries our affiliated organisations have to operate under most difficult conditions. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, trade union activities are heavily restricted; they do not exist at all in Chile or Bolivia. In Central America, leaders and members of our affiliated organisations in Guatemala and El Salvador have been murdered by extremist elements and our members in Nicaragua continue to suffer from what at present emerges as a mere replacement of a right- wing by a left- wing dictatorship. In Panama and Honduras, FIET has also had to intervene repeatedly to defend the interests of our members. In Africa, trade union activities are likewise restricted in a number of 315 countries. With the financial assistance of FIET, our affiliated organisation in Uganda is at present recovering from the dark days of the Amin dictatorship. We also support financially our members in South Africa and are making great efforts in assisting them in their fight against the policies of apartheid of the South African Government. In Asia, trade union rights have come under attack by governments, very often in complicity with multinational companies. In Singapore, a couple of months ago the Government concluded an agreement with five multinational companies providing for a prohibition of trade union activities in these companies. Serious restrictions were imposed recently by the Government of Malaysia. The ASIA- FIET Conference, which met last year, also condemned attempts of foreign interventions in Asian countries and warned that in the absence of concerted international policies on the problem of refugees, there was a real danger for a further division of the world between those regimes who deliberately create refugees and those who receive them. 916 29 In the framework of the ICFTU and other ITS's, FIET has also closely followed trade union developments in Poland. The FIET World Executive Committee only last week decided to launch an appeal to all affiliates to make financial contributions to assist the Polish unions, particularly those falling within FIET's jurisdiction. The Executive Committee also appealed to all affiliates, particularly in countries which are members of the OECD, to press their governments to grant generous financial assistance to the Government of Poland and to publish news about trade union developments in Poland. tomo thods to sexob quoiplies to six soiling of geops ton ob odw Linked with the attack on human and trade union rights is the eternal attempt by reactionary circles to play off the interests of workers in the industrialised countries against those of the developing world. Unemployment and a decline in real wages put international solidarity of workpeople to a great test. The new international economic order, however, will never materialise without the full support of the workers of both industrialised and developing countries. Protectionism and North- South confrontation could be the dangerous answer to short- sighted anti- trade union and human rights policies in many of the developing countries. 22 ed vleex Furthermore, in view of the internationalisation of production and capital, international trade union work is no longer merely a matter of solidarity; it has become a necessary complement to national trade union work." assup bixow dowT UTIDI ( evel zedmovoM ES- I) olmoncos bas Isoliloq 3rd ASIA- FIET Conference snoidest emoped ead 31" evap astaxke paipaiwa ent( 17-21 July 1980) golavab ed to blodaszd odd no base sw wont brs oa sa od vew ed neo stiniteb paiddyns smid vino erla 30 " The political situation is, if anything, even worse than the black outlook for employment. No meeting in Asia can now take place without being overshadowed by the events taking place in Afghanistan, in Kampuchea, in Iran, and the enormous and tragic problem of refugees. Asia has long been a target for subversion and destablising tactics, but the 316 blatant invasion of a sovereign and non- aligned country is a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and a dangerous threat to world peace. The invasion of Afghanistan and the continuing military violations of the border of Thailand make it difficult to accept that these acts are free from expansionist motives. The Iranian situation is an unfortunate diversion from the major international problem which could, however, because of the instability of the country, precipitate a major conflagration of itself. The FIET World Executive Committee, at its meeting in May in Geneva, has taken a position on the Afghanistan crisis, calling for an immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops and the full respect for the independance of that country. On the situation in Iran, the FIET Executive Committee called for the immediate release of the American hostages, as well as for a democratic development, including the functioning of free trade unions.oneads edt at dada benzsw to molaivib sediul s xol xepasb Isex s asw exed aseputer to moldoxq Greater attention must be paid by the international community to the increasing world- wide problem of refugees. It has been estimated by the United Nations that at present there are some 10 million refugees scattered around the world, many of them in Asia. In addition to the large number of people escaping persecution and mass exodus from wartorn areas, the world is more and more faced with a refugee crisis, resulting from mass expulsions for political and racial motives. Totalitarian regimes seem no longer to be sensitive to world public opinion when hundreds of thousands of their citizens desire to abandon their birthplace and their cultural heritage. On the contrary, many regimes are increasingly promoting the exodus of those of their citizens who do not accept the political, racial or religious doctrines of their systems. While for humanitarian reasons everything possible must be done by the world community to find permanent homes for these unfortunate families and to integrate them fully in the societies of their host countries, these steps can only be considered as a palliative. Should these trends continue, there is a real danger for a further division of the world between those who create refugees and those who receive them. It is as much a right for individuals to remain in their country of origin free from political, racial or religious pressures, as it is for them to move freely between countries if they so desire." bas noltouborg to notisellanos odd to welv ni to welv n solisti Istigso and lysbloe In Latin Amer isations have to ICFTU Twelth World Congress ( 19-23 November 1979) great number of cleries our affiliated organitions. In Argentina, restricted; " It has become fashionable recently to measure political and economic developments using the yardstick of decades. The swinging sixties gave way to the sombre seventies, and now we stand on the threshold of the electronic eighties. Of course, the only time anything definite can be said about a decade is what it's over, by which time it is too late to do anything about it. Ten years ago, at the beginning of the 1970's, the record shows that many of us believed, perhaps with justification, that the major problems of the world's economy were at least capable of solution. We believed that at the very least, the absolute level of 317 income in the poorest countries of the world would grow steadily, that starvation and poverty could be reduced, that sustained growth in the industrialised countries could be combined with a balanced programme of industrial development worldwide. Energy and basic primary commodity supplies did not seem to be a major problem. Trade barriers appeared likely to continue to fall and prevailing economic policies seemed adequate to adjust to the pace of technical and structural change. There was, of course, the problem of the integration of the developing world in a more just and fairer system of international economic relations, but even this tremendous problem was considered with optimism by the industrial world, which was enjoying conditions of full employment, low rates of inflation and minor balance of payments problems. On the threshold threshold of the 1980's, things look rather different. The hitherto accepted economic relationships between investment and employment, for example, are being called to question. With only a few exceptions, the market economy countries are now in the simultaneous grip of high inflation and high unemployment with no real prospects that either will quickly disappear. Governments are retreating into the economic policies of the 1930's, unable to think of any other way of damping down inflation and reducing energy consumption than by pursuing deflationary policies. Full employment has been virtually abandoned as a policy objective. Unfortunately, in reverting to the policies of the 1930's, the governments fail to learn the lesson of the 1930's, and pay little attention to the degree of disillusionment and political disruption which result from mass unemployment and this in an era of mass communications and rising material expectations. Despite governments' frequent claims to be acting in the interests of the whole of society, the policies now being pursued are the result of intense pressures exerted by private interest and conservative economists. Only the trade union movement at national level through the unions and national centres, and in and in concert with friendly political forces, and at international level through the ITS's and the ICFTU, can act effectively to defend the workers' interests by exerting a countervailing power." blatant Ad world bams COUT CO Iran, the the America wob pr to eja wosp blow Sh 26 Supebs Thi nove ud emocratic ic development, in1988er on to blodasas de no oup of Boffi Com toid 15 BareFroq 6519 svidost do gly promot the political, xeni ed al paitos ed o 5 JP A8198916 ง ว or religious doctrines of their ambalo aneuploid [ 89 90 9xs, beuszug pried won asioiiog dela to sfodw ed ТЕБЯ bas Emo ve then 品 much a right for individuals to remain in their country of origin free from political, racial or religious pressures, as it is for them to move freely between countries if they so desire." ICFTU Twelth World Congress ( 19-23 November 1979) " It has become fashionable recently to measure political and economic developments using the yardstick of decades. The swinging sixties gave way to the sombre seventies, and now we stand on the threshold of the electronic eighties. Of course, the only time anything definite can be said about a decade is what it's over, by which time it is too late to do anything about it. Ten years ago, at the beginning of the 1970's, the record shows that many of us believed, perhaps with justification, that the major problems of the world's economy were at least capable of solution. We believed that at the very least, the absolute level of 321 ANNEX 6 an international trade union federation representing some 6.5 O white collar workers in 86 countries. Our membership ranges from employees in financial and commercial establishments to white collar workers in industry, including engineers, scie fic and search workers and managerial staff. scientific Our interest in the process of development is based on the necessity to protect and advance the economic and social position of workpeople both in the industrialised and the developing countries. Our interest in disarmament is no less important since the enormous resources devoted by governments to military expenditure, provided they are subjected to a are bound to things the properly planned process of reconversion, conditions of millions and lions of workers and their families who today are living in misery and My organisation has host re in November internation reaffirme Declaration and Programme of of Base at its 19th World Congress in Caracas for the concept of general lines set by the sixth special sension STATEMENT BY THE FIET GENERAL SECRETARY TO THE 5TH MEETING OF THE union mo UN EXPERT GROUP ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT its to freedom peace and and social sources of throughout ments of the alised age promotion and cultural right Geneva, 13 February 1980 made to reduce nomic injustices existing instru be UN and its specie conflicts and by the economic, social and My organisation in achieved if intern achieve international rity can only effectively be Found to avert aggression and to establishing the new international aconced that social and economic justice is within nations. Efforts for balan certainly play an important role national economic order. We are, however, armament and develop ICFTU in its state cant expansion of tion of military We deplore in that com Conference in New Dehli Commission which have international social instance, was of of the order will requ allocate oping world. In 1979 most ind sations with a Lew to ensure by the signifi the reallocaof the recent UNIDO ions of the Brandt tivate efforts for orld Congress, for the new world economic astrialised countries countries in the develincluding several ХЧИНА IS BEIME ториям ите ант ВЛУЧЕНИЕ ВХ ІНЕ БІЕЕ СКИЕНУГ ГЕСМЕТУВА ДО ДНЕ РАН МНЕСТИС ОБ НЕ тизмчолнина ИА 0801 yapide El sveneb 321 FIET is an international trade union federation representing some 6.5 million white collar workers in 86 countries. Our membership ranges from employees in financial and commercial establishments to white collar workers in industry, including engineers, scientific and research workers and managerial staff. 09 ' blow Our interest in the process of development is based on the necessity to protect and advance the economic and social position of workpeople both in the industrialised and the developing countries. Our interest in disarmament is no less important since the enormous resources devoted by governments to military expenditure, provided they are subjected to a properly planned process of reconversion, of reconversion, are bound to change the conditions of millions and millions of workers and their families who today are living in misery and despair. My organisation has most recently at its 19th World Congress in Caracas in November 1979 reaffirmed its support for the concept of the new international economic order along the general lines set out in the Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the sixth special session of the UN General Assembly in May 1974. Based on the principles of the international free and democratic trade union movement, my organisation has repeatedly stated its commitment to peace and better international understanding in conditions of freedom and social justice. In our view, every effort must be made to reduce sources of tensions and to eliminate social and economic injustices throughout the world, particularly by strengthening the existing instruments of the international community of nations, the UN and its specialised agencies, for the peaceful settlement of conflicts and by the promotion and observance of the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all human beings. My organisation is convinced that world security can only effectively be achieved if international means are found to avert aggression and to achieve internationala co- operation between between nations with a view to establishing the new international economic order, which should ensure that social and economic justice is respected not only between but also within nations. Efforts for balanced and universal disarmament will certainly play an important role in the establishment of the new international economic order. We are, however, opposed to any purely automatic linkage between disarmament and development. We fully support the attitude taken by the ICFTU in its statement to the Group's May 1979 session that a significant expansion of development assistance cannot wait for the reallocation of military expenditure. We deplore in that context the disappointing outcome of the recent UNIDO Conference in New Dehli and hope that the conclusions of the Brandt Commission which have just been published will reactivate efforts for international social and economic justice. Our World Congress, for instance, was of the opinion that to bring about the new world economic order will require, especially, especially, that the industrialised countries allocate large resources to development aid for countries in the developing world. In 1979 most industrialised countries- including several 322 - great powers had by no means achieved the UN objective of attributing 0.7 per cent of their GNP to development aid.exow allo stinw nolliim allo stid of anomalIdejas Intoxemmo bas Isionsnil ni aseo.Iqme An agreement among the great powers on disarmament, it was stated by the FIET World Congress, would release immense resources for development aid. The resolution estimated that the world's total expenditure on armaments in 1977 was at 500 billion dollars. This amount constitutes the equivalent of a year's income for 1800 million persons in the 36 poorest countries of the world. The Congress emphasised therefore the important contribution disarmament could make to the new social and economic order and recommended that FIET affiliates everywhere should press for the disarmament question to be dealt with energetically in the various countries. bas axexow to anoillim bas anoillim to anoisin xisqasb bas yrealm ni palvil sxs ysbod The Deputy Director General of the ILO, Mr. Bertil Bolin, addressing FIET's European Regional Conference in December 1978, suggested that resource requirements to satisfy minimum food, water, sanitation, health, education and housing requirements over a 20 year period would amount annually to$ 45- 60 billion at 1976 prices.xport bas nod Arer vam ni vidmsaaA IMU eds to at It is likewise tragic indeed that a massive proportion of spending by many of the poorest countries is devoted to military ends, and that the need for such wasteful expenditure is almost directly related to poverty, urban deprivation and the underdevelopment of their economies. Thus a vicious circle exists whereby a lack of economic and social development produces conditions which can only be controlled by heavy military spending which itself effectively pre- empts the very resources for development. danolisn to ydinummoo Isnolismista eds to adnom ede yd bas adolino to nemeldtes Luteoseq edt 101 ssioneps bealis The major share of the blame lies with the industrialised countries and the superpowers which manufacture, deployd and trade in armaments which very often are used for internal repression in developing countries. ed vividoelle vino no values blow dads beonivaoo al noiisainspzo VM We condemn unequivocally the large- scale shipments of arms to developing countries, and we believe that the arms trade must be put under effective international supervision and control. The same holds true for the wholesale trade in entire armies which also appears to be becoming a common feature of the world scene.bonsled 100 enoiden aid w -19 won as to nematidstee ed al for strom ms vaig vinist na y We support the resolution of the 34th session of the General Assembly on the freezing and reduction of military budgets and in particular its recognition of the" need for the availability of a satisfactory instrument for standardized reporting on the military expenditure of Member States..." sd molassa ever yaM a'quora od od dnemetsa al at UTI -spolises ads 03 Jew Jonno sonsalaas Jnemqolevob to nolansq We emphasise the appeal made in the resolution to all States, in particular the most heavily armed States, pending the conclusion of agreethe reduction of military expenditures, to exercise selfrestraint in their military expenditures with a view to reallocating the funds thus saved to economic and social development, particularly for the benefit of developing countries. omonoos bas os bus Istoa Ismoi olmonoos blow won od auods paizd of ad notnigo eds to asw, sonstant There is, however, also an urgent need for genuine transparency bin international arms shipments. We support the ICFTU's proposal for an international register for arms sales. The United Nations should consider the adoption of an international instrument on the registration 323 and control of arms trading, which would apply to governments and multinational and state enterprises alike. baisiaubat add moxt alike.be suomione tools to yildizaoq ed.biwblow yoqmenu International control on the movement of arms cannot be considered a violation of the sovereign rights of UN nation states. This, in our view, should be the only interpretation of any concept of" limited sovereignty".nes no pnibnoge nani notuber# 01 s deda bedost adoston tot beau ed blubo doldw axsffob mollid 00 99x blow TBI bas Nevertheless, one of the greatest possible contributions to peace and disarmament would be strict multilateral controls on all arms trafficking with an automatic presumption that such trade is undesirable. We hope the Group will pay special attention to this question in assessing its research projects and preparing its final report. and nidalw ytivitoubong wol salugaib gebod ad a6M.patbex as noitouborg revop In order for any assessment to be made of the potential for converting resources into development assistance, there must first be an accurate assessment of the resources currently employed. In the current state of international relations, it is probably unrealistic to expect governments to provide anything but the most general information on armaments resources employed. If so, those same governments must accept that they are effectively destroying the possibility of genuine disarmament.1089 XII absoW bizow odd to an Representing as we also do many professional and technical workers in industry, we strongly support the position of our sister organisation, the International Metalworkers' Federation, that" the workers' interest in safe jobs can in no way impede the endeavours for the relaxation of tension or be misused to boost armament expenditure". It is not in the interests of employment in the industrialised countries, far less that in the developing world that arms production should be continued or expanded. Arms production is highly capital intensive and bits maintains employment only because of technological obsolescence caused by the escalating arms race. The real resources, on the other hand, devoted to arms production- particularly to research and development- are immense. Ta to paid ed evad IIIw yed dad bezwaas jeex .os palob ni Jnomovom going absit Ismoitement The so- called" spin offs" from military research into civilian applications are indeed considerable, but are nothing compared with what could have been achieved had those resources been directly focussed on civilian applications. The skilled scientific and technical manpower which is currently put to the production of weapons of destruction could be much more effectively deployed in the production of technology for health, education, transport and general social welfare and the quality of life, and most of the workers concerned would welcome such a move. An American study, quoted in the IMF report" Metalworkers' Unions and the Armaments Industry" estimates that every billion dollars transferred from military industry to civilian industry in the USA would create a net addition of 14,000 jobs, while if it were transferred instead to state and local government the job creation effect would be 30,000. The devotion of more resources to development aid would contribute still further to the objective of employment creation. Between this year and the year 2000, to achieve full employment, it has been estimated by the ICFTU, will entail the creation of a billion new jobs, the enormous majority of which will be in the developing countries. The industrialised world at present is stagnating, with world demand almost static for industrial products( with the obvious exception of armaments) 324 expansion of the developing world's demand for the right mix of imports from the industrialised countries is an important factor in eliminating unemployment worldwide. The possibility of the transfer of enormous resources into development by systematic multilateral disarmament- if the political will exists to achieve it is the least costly and most rational way of achieving that goal. The ILO, for instance, has estimated that a 10% reduction in present spending on armaments between now and 1987 would free 400 billion dollars which could be used for projects such as a world development and employment fund. As was stressed at the beginning of this statement, the climate of international relations today is not encouraging. Major interest groups within the arms producing countries are opposed to any reduction in production and trading. Many governments today disguise low productivity and underemployment by mobilising large numbers of people into the armed forces. And for the weapons specialists there is always a tempting desire to try out their technology on the battlefield at whatever cost to peace and security. - FIET is totally committed to disarmament and to reconversion of military resources to create meaningful employment and to enhance the living and working conditions conditions of workpeople throughout the the world. Words like " peace"," security" and" disarmament" are too often misused in today's world by governments who believe that they can persuade their enemies to disarm. There can be no disarmament, however, unless the major governments involved are genuinely committed to it and have confidence in each other's intentions. Disarmament must be and must be seen to be mutual. Subal en al domyolome to an es ni Jon al 31 This will require an act of courage from governments in abandoning strategic advances which they may have made, banning or seriously restricting the supply of arms to third parties, and being prepared to make information on their armaments spending freely available on sa reciprocal basis. If any major power adopts such an attitude, they can rest assured that they will have the backing of FIET and the rest of the international trade union movement in doing so. nder fece whole HT saod bad beveidos need avad Tenolsollqgs msil doldw rewognam Ispindbed bus planetos belle theres aniq bax but its sich Hom od by his fogant obs Med Cibas" anoin en betoup ybute soixem bexxele sfob mollid visve samidas" vijaobni ajnemA ko Wes ments 9000fbe rest in thei to ating the nomyolqms to evidostdo add of dut of yd betades need and myofqme fut eveidos of, 000 16 ed The of PCX UTI base sident heraut so of FIET PRINTED IN GENEVA SEPTEMBER 1983 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMMERCIAL, CLERICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES 324 expansion of the developing world's demand for the right mix of imports from the industrialised countries is an important factor in eliminating unemployment worldwide. The possibility of the transfer of enormous resources into development by systematic multilateral disarmament- f the political will exists to achieve it is the least costly and most rational way of achieving that goal. The ILO, for instance, has estimated that a 10% reduction in present spending on armaments between now and 1987 would free 400 billion dollars which could be used for projects such as a world development and employment fund, As wau stressed at the beginning of this statement, the climate of international relations today is not encouraging. Major interest groups within the arms producing countries, are opposed to any reduction in production and trading. Many governments today disguise low productivity and underemployment by mobilising large numbers of people into the armed forces. And for the weapons specialists there is always a tempting desire to try out their technology on the battlefield at whatever cost to peace and security. PIET is totally committed to disarmament and to reconversion of military resources to create meaningful employment and to enhance the living and working conditions of workpeople. throughout the world. the world. Words like " peace"," security" and" disarmament are too often misused in today's world by governments who believe that they can persuade their enemies to disarm. There can be no disarmament, however, unless the major governments involved are genuinely committed to it and have confidence in each other's intentions..Disarmament must be and must be seen to be mutual. This will require an act of courage from governments in abandoning strategic advances which they may have made, banning or seriously restricting the supply of arms to third parties, and being prepared to make information on their armaments spending freely available on a reciprocal basis. If any major power adopts such an attitude, they can rest assured that they will have the backing of FIET and the rest of the international trade union movement in doing so. TRIR свед язамятана ГУОМЗ ЈАЗІИНОТ ОНА ЈАНО 883ОЯЧ FIET FIET, EURO- FIET General Secretary: Heribert Maier 15, avenue de Balexert CH- 1219 Châtelaine- Geneva Switzerland Telegr. Ad.: FEDINET Telex: 28-468 FIET CH Tel.:( 022) 96 27 33 ASIA- FIET Regional Secretary: George Chua 63, Robinson Road 06-22 Afro- Asia Building Singapore 0106 Telegr.: ASIAFIET Telex: RS 25656 Tel.: 222 9921 AFRO- FIET Area representative: G. Sammy Muhanji P.O. Box 46818 Nairobi EURO- FIET BRUSSELS OFFICE 8 Joseph- Stevens B- 1000 Brussels Belgium Tel.: 512 03 81 Kenya Telegr.: AFROFIET Tel.: 25049 Area representative: Anani Kodjo B.P. 4045 Lome Togo Telegr.: CNTT a/ s Afrofiet Tel.: 57-39 Area representative: Joseph K. Haywood Daddie P.O. Box 2358 Accra Ghana Telegr.: ICU c/ o Afrofiet Tel.: 27951 IRO- FIET Interamerican Regional Organization Regional Secretary: Alan E. Cory A.V.V.-C. Building Schouwburgweg 44 P.O. Box 481 Willemstad Curaçao( N.A.) Telegr.: IROFIET Tel.: 76869 or 76300 FIET HAS 7 MILLION MEMBERS IN 205 UNIONS OF WHITE COLLAR WORKERS IN 84 COUNTRIES