19 June 2018. Liverpool - UNI Global Union organised its 5th World Congress at the Echo Arena, Liverpool from 17th to 20th June 2018.
The congress was attended by about 2,000 Union officials from 523 Unions representing 113 countries.
A 3-members Nube delegation led by the Hon. General Secretary, Bro J Solomon participated in this 4 days congress. The other participants were Hon General Treasurer, Bro Chen Ka Fatt and Nube KLSP Committee member, Bro Sethupaty.
The theme of the congress "Making It Happen " was officiated by the President of UNI Global Union, Sis Ann Selin.
The opening was splendid in this Liverpool city of solidarity with warm and compassion which was truly demonstrated by the host.
Among the other speakers in the opening were Mr Jeremy Corbyn who is the leader of the Labour Party of Britain reminded all Union leaders on the unity of Trade Union members. He also emphasised that trade union leaders should prevent inequality and injustice.
The Keynote speaker was the General Secretary of UNI Global Union, Bro Philip Jennings who touched on the success and achievement over the last 18 years ofUNI and highlighted on the future challenges to be faced by the Unions. To overcome this challenges, UNI Global Union has initiated a "Breaking Though Strategic Plan 2018 - 2022 which will be overseen by the leadership of UNI Global.