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Argentinian Unions present their contributions to SDG 8 and the Decent Work Agenda at high-level Tripartite Dialogue forum
Nov 14 2019, 14:45 ITUC
On Wednesday 13 November, the three Argentinian trade unions affiliated to the ITUC (CGTRA, CTA-A and CTA-T), participated in a tripartite dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the challenges ahead to strengthen social dialogue in the 2030 Agenda. More specifically, participants analysed how social dialogue in Argentina has contributed to develop and carry on actions contributing to the achievement of SDG 8 - decent work and sustainable growth - in the country since the (...) …- Argentinian Unions #timefor8 presentation on how unions' contribution to SDG 8 and the Decent Work Agenda ITUC On Wednesday 13 November, three Argentinian trade unions (CGTRA, CTA-A and CTA-T), participated in a tripartite dialogue on the SDGs that focused on the challenges to strengthen social dialogue in the 2030 Agenda. The activity gathered over 100 participants from governmental bodies, ILO, employers, …
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