The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) is one of the major trade union organisations with affiliated unions in more than 120 countries. As many other world organisations like UNO, ILO etc. , WFTU was also formed after the victory of the Allied forces led by USSR-USA-Britain over the Axis forces led by fascist Hitler in the II World War. Thus WFTU was formed on 3rd October 1945. Trade Unions from many countries got affiliated with WFTU within a short time. It was the prime trade union organisation in the world.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, for a few years, WFTU passed through a period of crisis. However after the 15th Congress in Havana (Cuba) in 2005 many of the trade unions started coming back. By the 16th Congress at Athens in 2011, WFTU has come with more vigour and has again taken its rightful position in the world trade union movement.
The 66th Birthday of WFTU is being observed with an “International Action Day” all over the world with the most appropriate demands of the period like Ensuring of social security for all workers, Right to trade union and to collective bargaining, Better wages for a decent living, 35 hours a week with 7hours on five days, Solidarity with the people of Palestine and Freedom for the 5 Cubans jailed by USA. The day is to be observed as “International Action Day” by holding meetings, rallies etc. focussing the demands.
In Delhi this is being jointly organised at Rajendra Bhawan, opposite to the AITUC office near ITO. All over the country this will be jointly observed. BSNL Employees Union is part of this great movement.