New head of the ICFTU

BRUSSELS: “There is a need to mould, re-engineer the international trade union movement to the requirements of our times and the challenges they bring”, said Mr Ryder, who was appointed to the top job at the ICFTU by its Executive Board, which is meeting in Brussels. Bill Jordan, who has served as ICFTU General Secretary since 1995, is retiring his post. The ICFTU represents 225 affiliated organisations in 148 countries and territories.