What is the L20?

The Labour 20 (L20) are the elected representatives of trade unions from G20 countries, representing the voice of workers. General Secretaries and Presidents of trade unions are charged with a responsibility to uphold the interests of working people.

For many years the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the OCED have brought together labour leaders at G8 and G20 summits. Together those labour leaders have represented the interests of working people in discussions with world leaders at such events.

For the first time, with the support of the G20 host government in 2011, labour leaders have moved to the centre stage of theG20 in Cannes.

The French Presidency of the G20 has put great importance on social dialogue recognising the role of trade unions.

As the global economy faces a jobs and growth emergency, the G20 is faced with many challenges. Challenges that for many people are a daily reality, as they struggle to find work, send their children to school and keep a roof over their heads.

For L20 leaders, employment needs to be at the centre of recovery action plans, requiring G20 governments to prioritise raising demand and restoring growth. In addition, development and financial regulation are issues the G20 needs to prioritise.

The proposals for recovery plans from the L20 will be delivered to Heads of State and Government and must be taken into account in the final G20 conclusions.