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12/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 04:42

Asia Pacific youth endorse IndustriALL’s new youth structure

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15 December, 2025Young unionists from Asia Pacific region expressed their wholehearted support for the youth-related statute amendments in the 4th Congress, culminating in the formation of a global youth committee in 2026.

In the virtual Asia Pacific youth forum on 11 December, forty-five unionists recognized the allocation of two seats for two youth delegates in the IndustriALL executive committee will enable youth to participate in the decision-making processes. The 30 per cent target for youth participation in meetings and training will also uplift youth status in the organization.

Young union leaders shared their experience in participating in regional statutory meetings, capacity building activities and project training. They appreciated the current two subregional youth working groups providing platforms for youth to exchangetheir issues, challenges and visions.

They are looking forward to the possibility of forming an Asia Pacific regional youth committee, envisaging an effective platform for mutual exchanges and solidarity actions on challenging issues confronting young workers.

The young unionists committed to continuing campaigning against precarious work, rampant contractualization, low wages, climate change and the rapidly changing world of work.

A virtual meeting of the IndustriALL youth working group in South East Asia, East Asia and Pacific (SEA2PAC) also took place on 10 December.

IndustriALL South Asia regional secretary, Ashutosh Bhattacharya, said:

"Young trade unionists are not only the future of the labour movement - they are its strength today. Their voices must be central as we fight for decent work, equality, and justice across all sectors. Youth perspectives gained strong recognition between 2021 and 2024, and were actively debated at the Congress in November. Together, we are and will continue building a movement that is truly ready for a just future."

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