Diversity and Inclusion
Getting people with disabilities into work requires data
Measuring and monitoring progress is vital, if we are to go beyond words.
MA in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge. 1981-85, Assistant, Trades Union Congress, UK; 1985-88, Secretary, Industry Trade Section, International Federation of Commercial, Clerical, Professional and Technical Employees; 1988-98, Assistant Director then Director, Geneva Office, International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU); 1998-99, Director, Bureau For Workers' Activities, International Labour Organization (ILO); 1999-2001, Director, Office of the Director-General, ILO; 2002-06, General Secretary, ICFTU then General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC); 2010-12, Executive Director, ILO; since 2012, current position.
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