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World Organization of Workers | |
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| Founded | September 1921 |
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| Members | 1.3 million in 60 countries[citation needed] |
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TheWorld Organization of Workers (WOW) is an internationaltrade union federation.
WOW was founded in September 1921, as theInternational Federation of Christian Employees' Trade Unions. After several name changes, it became theWorld Federation of Clerical Workers (WFCW). The WFCW joined the International Federation of Christian Trade Unions (IFCTU), which was later called theWorld Confederation of Labour (WCL). On October 31, 2006, the WCL was dissolved when it joined with theInternational Confederation of Free Trade Unions to form theInternational Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Rather than join ITUC, the WFCW decided to function as an independent trade union federation under the name World Organization of Workers (WOW).[1]
WOW held its first World Congress from November 2 to 9, 2008, in Malta. It was at this conference that the name World Organization of Workers (WOW) was formally adopted. Also at this conference two resolutions were adopted. The first resolution dealt with Social dialogue, International Labour Standards and Social Justice.[2] The second resolution promoted a new balance within corporate governance structures.[2]
Currently, 130 trade unions are affiliated with WOW, representing 1.3 million workers from 60 nations.[citation needed] The president is Wayne Prins,[3] the executive director of theChristian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC). WOW's headquarters are inBrussels, Belgium.
The federation's 2019 congress was attended by the following unions:[4]
As of 2025, the World Board comprises:
"World board".World Organization of Workers. Retrieved11 November 2025.
The WOW Congress meets every 4 years, consisting of delegates of affiliated organizations. The European Council meets every 4 years, between the sessions of the WOW Congress. The European Council consists of at least one representative of each European member organization. The World Board meets annually, consisting of at least 6 Vice-Presidents, Treasurer and the World-President. The European Board meets at least 4 times a year.[5]
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