The APFUTU-CEM is a rapidly growing industry-based
labour federation dedicated to practical solidarity. It unites
trade unions in its sectors on all continents. Its aim is to become
a truly trade union.
Its main focuses are:
- negotiating and monitoring agreements with multinational
companies - mainly on workers' rights, equality at work and
the highest standards of health, safety and environmental
protection
- networking trade union reps within corporations
- coordinating solidarity and support for member unions during
disputes
- union-building in Pakistan where unions are weak or non-existent
- providing information and expertise on topics ranging from
collective bargaining to health and safety standards
- representing workers' interests within the UN, its agencies
and other intergovernmental bodies
- skills training and development work with trade union officers
and rank-and-file union members.
The APFUTU-CEM organises in a wide range of industries:
Energy
Exploration, production, generation, refining and distribution
of all types of primary and secondary energy.
Mining and Quarrying
Exploration, extraction and processing of hard coal and lignite,
metallic and non-metallic minerals, clays, sands, gravels and
gems.
Chemicals and Bioscience
Production and refining of chemical elements, compounds and products,
pharmaceuticals, chemo-technical products, petrochemical products,
agrochemicals, plastics, plastic products and composites and artificial
fibres. Research and manufacture of products and materials resulting
from biotechnical methods or genetic engineering techniques.
Pulp and Paper
Research, production and conversion of pulp, paper, board, kraft,
paper packaging and other paper and board products.
Rubber
Research and production of synthetic rubber and composites and
fabrication of both natural and synthetic rubber products.
Glass, Ceramics, Cement and Associated Industries
Production and fabrication of flat glass, container glass, glass
fibres, household glass, technical glass and all other glass products;
all types of pottery, clay and ceramic materials, composites and
products; cement, non-metallic minerals, composites and products.
Environmental Services
Waste disposal and recovery, pollution control, recycling, cleaning
and maintenance, laundry, dry cleaning and hygiene services, porterage
and security and associated activities.
The APFUTU-CEM membership includes all employee categories
The APFUTU-CEM unites workers irrespective of race,
nationality, gender or creed. It supports sustainable industrial
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