The ITUC is now a member of the Global Coalition for Social Justice \u2013 a ground-breaking initiative aimed at intensifying collective efforts to address social justice deficits.<\/p>\n
ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said: \u201cThe Coalition is key to tackling increasing inequality, insecurity, and military confrontation worldwide \u2013 all these are factors that undermine democracy and erode trust in governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe foundation of restoring this trust and facing the major challenges of climate and technological change, is a New Social Contract based on decent jobs, workers\u2019 rights, universal social protection for all, fair wages, equality and inclusions. This will help us deliver social justice.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Coalition has been set up as a key and timely initiative of ILO Secretary General Gilbert Houngbo.<\/p>\n
An analysis of the last three decades of globalisation reveals governments\u2019 capabilities to protect people\u2019s dignity have been weakened and this has contributed to a rise in extreme right-wing and authoritarian politics.<\/p>\n
This negative cycle can only be broken by a New Social Contract that re-balances the relationship between government, people and capital, to secure global common security and well-being.<\/p>\n
Luc Triangle concluded: \u201cWe are delighted to join forces with those genuinely ready to contribute to delivering social justice to more people. We look forward to working closely with the ILO to realise our shared ambitions through this important initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n