Arab trade unions meet in Athens for the future of the arab class-oriented trade union movement. WFTU SG George Mavrikos giving the Inaugural Speech.

Arab trade unions have gathered in Athens, Greece in a two-days conference starting on May 11th, 2014 to discuss: “The developments in the Arab World and their consequences on workers and trade union movement. The role of the class trade union movement”.

George Mavrikos, General Secretary of the WFTU made the introductory speech and opened the floor for every trade union delegate to express their positions and proposals to be included in the final Action Plan of the WFTU for the Arab world.

The meeting will continue on 12th May. (Courtesy: WFTU)