The Council of Global Unions (CGU) is a group of independent trade union organisations that represent over 207 million workers worldwide. As trade unionists, we are committed to building respect and dignity for all workers.

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We defend and further the interests of LGBTI workers and their trade unions.

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We want to share the amazing work trade unions do for building LGBTI rights. Do you have a good campaign? Tell us about it!

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We are a workers’ movement of 207 million members in 163 countries. This website is a place for our affiliated unions to share the work they are doing in promoting LGBTI rights at work across the world.

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