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Quotes by Sharan Burrow
Sharan Burrow is a distinguished Australian labor leader and advocate for social justice, best known for her role as the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Born on July 3, 1954, Burrow's career has been defined by her relentless commitment to workers' rights and equality on a global scale. She has championed issues such as climate action and gender equity, leaving a significant legacy that inspires activists worldwide to pursue fair labor practices and human rights for all.
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"We all need to work together, because there are no jobs on a dead planet; there is no equity without rights to decent work and social protection, no social justice without a shift in governance and ambition, and, ultimately, no peace for the peoples of the world without the guarantees of sustainability."
Sharan Burrow"If political leaders want respect, they will begin by enforcing the global rule of law."
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"There is a great deal of sympathy amongst workers for the Occupy Wall Street movement. We understand their frustration."
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"Stark inequality, poverty, and unemployment are driving increased social unrest and, consequently, social and economic risk. Environmental deterioration may well intensify social inequality."
Sharan Burrow"Governments that fail to provide jobs to those who are willing and able to work begin to lose their legitimacy and will face the anger of the electorate."
Sharan Burrow"Collective bargaining, and the fundamental human right, freedom of association, is seen as an anathema to American business, and people just - it doesn't seem to register that there's no universal social safety net that people can touch."
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"Technological developments are changing the way we live, and there is much talk of digitalisation and the disruptive business models enabled by smart phones, tablets, computers, and the 'Internet of things.'"
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