G7 and G20
The G7 and G20 are two important forums bringing together countries to shape political consensus on a broad range of issues such as climate action, economic and monetary policies, development and the international financial system, as well as health, education, labour and employment policies.
The OECD is actively engaged in the work of the G7 and G20, to influence the processes and outcomes. In collaboration with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), TUAC coordinates the work of the Labour 7 (L7) and Labour 20 (L20), to bring the voice of trade unions to the G7 and G20. As formal engagement groups, the L7 and L20 strive to ensure that governments prioritise worker-centred policies, the protection of human and labour rights, climate action, and the reduction of inequalities.
TUAC’s work in this area is led by Martin Denis. For more information, please contact denis@tuac.org.
L20 Summit calls for a New Social Contract to tackle inequality and drive decent work
L20 members met in George, South Africa, on 28-29 July, under the theme: “Fostering Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability through a New Social Contract”. Trade union leaders from G20 countries and beyond, discussed trade union priorities to advance industrial policy and a Just Transition; the ...
Labour 7 urges G7 to put social justice at heart of international cooperation
Trade unions from G7 countries have issued a joint Labour 7 (L7) statement calling for social justice to be placed at the centre of international cooperation during a time of profound geopolitical divisions. Released ahead of Canada’s hosting of the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial in ...
G20 South Africa: L20 launches engagement with South African Presidency
Trade union leaders from G20 countries and beyond have launched their engagement with this year’s G20 Presidency. The event included the South African Minister of Labour, who emphasised the importance of strong participation by the Labour 20 (L20) in G20 processes. Also present were a ...
G20 Brazil: Leaders’ Declaration includes welcome focus on labour and social justice to fight poverty and inequalities
Trade unions welcome key elements of the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration but call for concrete actions on urgent global challenges. The Declaration includes commitments to multilateralism, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the fight against inequalities but falls short in ...
Labour Ministers agree G7 AI plan, but ignore cost-of-living and climate crises
As requested by G7 Leaders, Labour Ministers from G7 countries agreed a ‘G7 Action Plan for a human-centred adoption of safe, secure and trustworthy AI in the World of Work’. The Plan includes positive commitments to “Promoting the active involvement and consultation of workers and ...
Unions meet G7 Ministers in Cagliari on wage growth, AI and climate action
Trade unionists from G7 countries met with Ministers, international policymakers and business leaders in Cagliari today to Underline the urgent need for Governments to deliver environmentally and socially sustainable growth with real wage growth for working people. Tackle the climate crisis by ...
Shaping the advancement of Artificial Intelligence through social dialogue
The labour and business leaders of G7 countries – the Labour 7 and Business 7 – have agreed a joint statement for the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting in Cagliari, Italy taking place on 11-13 September 2024. The joint statement ‘Shaping the advancement of Artificial ...
G20 LEMM Declaration aligns with trade union demands
The G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting (G20 LEMM) took place in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 25-26 July. The Ministerial Declaration from the meeting closely aligns with workers’ demands, as outlined in the L20 statement to the G20 LEMM. The LEMM opened with a Just Transition Leadership Forum, ...
G7 focuses on threats to peace and security, neglects social justice and inequalities
The G7 Leaders Communique, agreed at the Summit in Italy, focuses on current threats to global peace and security, but fails to make the link between peace and social justice. It fails to follow up adequately on G7 commitments made last year on the cost of living and wages, or to deal properly with ...
Towards a strong G7 commitment to achieving a just climate transition
Support for a just transition, as well as accelerating climate action, is growing among the G7 group of governments. G7 climate ministers (from the US, UK, EU, Germany, France, Italy, Japan & Canada) recently gave a clear commitment to deliver 1.5C-aligned climate plans in late 2024/early ...
