European Trade Union Confederation
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) is a trade union organization which was established in 1973 to represent workers and their national affiliates at the European level.
Its role has increased as European integration has expanded EU influence on economic, employment and social policy throughout the 27 Member States.
Read more about European Trade Union Confederation: History, Constitution, Operations, General Secretaries
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