JJapan

First Japanese ITUC president vows to help global workers

First Japanese ITUC president vows to help global workers

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14852317

1 comment

  1. Excerpt from the linked content^1 by Takehiko Sawaji:

    >Akiko Gono is seeking to convey workers’ voices from around the world as she is the first Japanese to serve as president of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

    >She was selected to the position in November last year on behalf of the federations of labor unions from about 160 countries and regions.

    >“I will be devoting myself to heightening workers’ social standings via global solidarity, as it is difficult for labor unions in some nations to fulfill their core role of creating better working conditions,” said Gono, 68.

    >Previously, Gono studied mathematics at Tokyo University of Science and began working at an automaker as a computer programmer.

    >While it was rare at the time for women to continue working, Gono wanted to build a lifetime carrier by polishing her skills.

    >Gono, who was born in Yokohama and has been sticking to her junior and senior high school’s motto of living “for others,” believes her latest job at the ITUC will be the last mission in her career.

    ^1 Takehiko Sawaji for the Asahi Shimbun, 22 Mar. 2023, https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14852317

Leave a Reply
— Previous article

Deer in Nara
Next article —

When should I start speaking to strangers?

You May Also Like