General Union of Workers (Portugal)

UGT
Full name General Union of Workers
Native name União Geral de Trabalhadores
Founded October, 1978
Members 400,000
Affiliation ITUC, ETUC
Key people Lucinda Dâmaso, president
Carlos Silva, general secretary
Office location Lisbon, Portugal
Country Portugal
Website www.ugt.pt

The General Union of Workers (UGT) is a national trade union center in Portugal. It was formed in 1978 and has a membership of 400,000. It is traditionally influenced by the Socialist Party.

The UGT is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation, and the European Trade Union Confederation.

References

  • ICTUR et al.,, ed. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
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