Tens of millions of workers around the world are affiliated, through their union membership, to one of the global union federations (GUFs). These international unions cover every industry, from transport to finance to public services. They work to support their affiliates throughout the world, providing support during industrial disputes, training union members, and bringing pressure to bear on multinationals and governments. This book serves as a short introduction to the GUFs, as well as the International Trade Union Confederation, and a starting point for union members who want to learn more about the international dimension of our movement.

LabourStart has 15 years of experience running online campaigns in partnership with trade unions around the world. This book serves as an introduction to LabourStart's campaigning work, and brings together some of our success stories. We have worked with our brothers and sisters around the world to help get union reps reinstated, get activists out of prison, give support to striking and locked-out workers, and mobilise international support to fight against the union-busting designs of governments and multinationals. These experiences provide invaluable lessons for any trade unionists who want to use online tools to strengthen their struggles in the workplace.

Des centaines de millions de travailleurs autour du monde sont affilies, par leur adhesion a un syndicat, a l'une des federations syndicales internationales (FSI). Ces organisations mondiales couvrent toutes les industries, du transport a la finance aux services publics. Elles appuient leurs affilies dans le monde entier, offrant des formations pour les militants syndicaux, construisant une solidarite et mettant la pression sur employeurs et gouvernements lors des conflits industriels. Ce livre est une courte introduction aux organisations professionnelles et interprofessionnelles internationales; un point de depart pour les syndiques cherchant a apprendre davantage sur la dimension internationale de notre mouvement."