Global Networks for Global Solidarity ILO-ACTRAV (Turin)

For Call Center Organizing Globalization of Solidarity is the key step for unifying the labour movement

For Globalizing Solidarity To allow unionists from all around the world to explore ideas, share research and experience, participate in labour education an campaigns, and communicate their views to other unionists and the public. Communication networks must be built  For example, networks for labour researchers, educators, communicators, gender equality officers, youth officers, rights watchers, and others.

What We Need is a Strategy Strategy for developing solidarity networks is needed Fortunately: The tools to build these sorts of global networks already exist : , computer conferencing, web sites, and databases. Fortunately: The tools to build these sorts of global networks already exist : , computer conferencing, web sites, and databases. Unfortunately: Not every labour organization has the money or expertise to take advantage of these tools. Unfortunately: Not every labour organization has the money or expertise to take advantage of these tools.

A Solidarity Network an electronic communications system used by unionists to further the aims of the global labour movement. Is include a comprehensive set of communication tools including , computer conferencing, web site hosting and database programs. Must to be adoptable by labour organizations - especially those in developing countries - which do not have the money or expertise. Needs

SoliComm - Our Strategy Developed by ILO/ACTRAV - the ILO's Workers' Activities Program - for workers’ organizations to enable the building of solidarity networks such as a labour research or educators network. Mailing ListConferencingWeb HostingE-Library

To expand the number of unionists who have access to and know how to use it effectively. Our Challenge Offer free address with a common domain name (solicomm.net) and without constraints. Our Solution

Mailing List To promote regular contacts and exchange of information among unionists in the world, region, countries and industries. Our Challenge Offer an easy solution with a free mailing list server to allow any group of unionists to set up a mailing list group. Our Solution

Online Conferencing To promote technical discussions, exchange of opinions/ideas, or training on issues of common concerns without requiring huge resources. Our Challenge Offer a computer-based online conferencing platform to allow any group of unionists to start discussions or education online. Our Solution

WebsiteWebsite To effectively communicate to the outside world as well as our own members to promote our vision, value and mission. Our Challenge Offer a web-hosting space to allow workers’ organizations to set up their own websites to promote and support their movement. Our Solution

E-LibraryE-Library To create and maintain a resource center/ database for sharing our experiences, studies, data and other materials. Our Challenge Offer a free online library capability so that workers’ organizations can store and share their resources with others. Our Solution

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Global Solidarity Network for Organizing SoliComm - Your Opportunity Your can start a new level of communications and achieve global solidarity for organizing call centers. Mailing List Conferencing Website E-Library

Globalizing Solidarity through Global Networks