The ETUC and ITUC are independent, but work closely together. The ITUC was founded on 1 November 2006, from the merger of the former International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and the World Confederation of Labour (WCL). The ITUC unites trade unions at a global level, building worldwide solidarity and representing trade union members in international fora such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations, and the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The (...)