international landworker


How unions like Unite make the world’s workplaces better


Over the last 40 years the worldwide expansion of markets across all sectors has taken a heavy toll on workers and trade unions. Labour’s relationship with political parties has also weakened.


So it’s more vital than ever that trade unionists across the world build


alliances with one another that protect and advance their terms, conditions and rights.


Thankfully, Unite fully understands the need for international solidarity and is part of a number of organisations dedicated to building internationalism.


One such body is the IUF, the food, farm, hotels, restaurants and fast-food chains global union representing 12m workers that was formed in 1920 but dates back to 1889.


Unite’s Bev Clarkson is the president of the IUF agricultural workers trade group and she explains her role and the crucial work of the IUF to Landworker.


“I lead efforts to represent agricultural workers concerns at international forums within the IUF. This includes addressing issues like fair wages, working conditions, safety and labour rights across the agricultural sector.”


Agricultural work is, even in Britain, a highly dangerous occupation, while death rates in the USA are seven times the national average.


30 uniteLANDWORKER Winter 2024


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