1. WELCOME at the General Workers’ Union

2. Our Objectives Founded on 5th October 1943 Dynamic Organization
Promote workers’ collective rights to ensure their social and economic well-being through better working and living conditions.
The GWU is driven by the principle of socialjustice.   

3. Our Objectives The GWU seeks to achieve:
A social and just system that guarantees a sustainable standard of living free from constraints.
Decent work as a primary basic need, which includes equal opportunities for everyone irrespective of gender, religion, race and political orientation. The workers' right to choice of employment.

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Security of employment, wages, rights and conditions that their employment entitles them to.
A risk-free working environment.
The right to representation and consultation in all labour related issues

5. Central Administration Sections’ General Conference
Our Main Structure
National Congress
National Council
Central Administration
Sections’ General Conference
Delegates
Members

6. Central Administration
President
Vice-President
Secretary General
Deputy General Secretary (Sections & Administrations)
Deputy General Secretary (International & Education)

7. Our Sections Chemical and Energy Government and Public Entities
Hospitality and Foods
Manufacturing and SMEs
Maritime and Aviation
Metal and Construction
Professionals, Finance and Services
Technology, Electronics and Communications

8. Strengths Experience of over 50 years in Trade Unionism
Members of the MCESD
Largest Union on the Island
Representation in every sector
Provide legal assistance to members

9. Weaknesses
A Left Union dealing directly with a Right inclined Government
Limited female representation in our Council
Decline of membership due to redundancies

10. Opportunities New sectors seeking assistance from our Union experts
Provide life long learning assistance
International and local exposure to all representatives and members

11. Threats
Redundancies
Struggling with the implementation of EU Legislations
Employers taking advantage of the present situation