The ball has been passed – see you in 4 years in Rome
Cornelia Berger 5 October 2011 16:39:40
The third UNI Europa Conference in Toulouse ended with an emotional debate about solidarity around the globe to support trade unionists in their work. The European trade unions have to be aware of their importance and responsibility and use their influence and their weight to support colleagues all over the world.The conference ended with the elections of the regional secretary and the president with a strong mandate. Oliver Roethig has won a four-year term as UNI Europa Regional Secretary and thanked delegates for the vote of confidence. Frank Bsirske was re-elected as President.
"UNI is us. It is all of us," Bsirske said. "Now let's get to work."
The conference closed with a thank you to all members of staff, volunteers and especially the three French trade unions CGT, CFDT and FO who worked together to produce a successful conference.
At the closing ceremony two rugby teams took the stage and wrestled for the ball which has been passed symbolically from the French team to the Italian team, which will now prepare for the next UNI Europa Conference in Rome in 2015.
A lot of work is in front of us as we work to achieve the goals set during the conference to rebuild 'Social Europe' and build trade union rights and power. If we work together we will wing this fight!
We expect to see our European unions just as motivated and enthusiastic in 4 years in Rome again!
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