Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) is a national trade union center in the Solomon Islands.
| Full name | Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970s |
| Key people | Tony Kagovai, General Secretary |
| Office location | Honiara, the Solomon Islands |
| Country | The Solomon Islands |
It was created in the 1970s by the Solomon Islands General Workers' Union and had membership of over 90% of SI TUs. After the independence of SI, in 1978 the name was changed to the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers, a name that is still in some use.
In the 1980s SICTU set up the Solomon Islands Labour Party.
References
- ICTUR; et al., eds. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.
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