Global New Deal

The launch of the call took place at the Global Progressive Forum, a huge gathering of over 2,000 politicians, trades unionists, NGOs, representatives of progressive international organizations and grassroots activists in the European Parliament, and timed to coincide with the end of the G20. ITUC affiliates from every region also took part in the event. The declaration states “Together it is possible to change the face of globalization”

“Over recent decades, progressive forces have been warning about the accumulation of risks and injustices for people and the planet. Now, the fundamental and systemic failures of the current economic system are undeniable: the time has come to restate our values, our vision and our proposals for a new direction, transforming our societies, improving the lives of our and future generations”, said ITUC General Secretary Guy Ryder

1.The biggest coordinated fiscal stimulus in modern history to stop unemployment and poverty

2.Financial market regulation, including an end to tax avoidance by the elite by abolishing tax havens

3.Supporting the transition to a renewable and energy efficient economy

4.Promoting fair trade

5.Pushing decent work up the global agenda

6.A more equitable sharing of revenue between capital and labour

7.Ensuring women’s rights

8.Massive new resources to secure development in the world’s poorest countries

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