Com. George Mavericos re-elected as General Secretary.

The 17^th Congress of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), held at Durban, South Africa, from 5^th to 8^th October, 2016, was a great success in strengthening the unity of the international working class movement. 1244 delegates, including 320 women, from 111 countries, participated in the Congress. As of now, 244 trade unions, having a total membership of 92 million are affiliated to the WFTU. 112 speakers participated in the discussion, who vividly explained about the capitalist exploitation going on in their countries, and the struggles being waged by the working class. The Congress has infused a new and strong determination into the delegates, to strengthen working class unity and struggles against capitalist exploitation. Com. George Mavericos of Greece was once again re-elected as the General Secretary of the WFTU. A massive rally, marking the end of the 17^thCongress, took place in the streets of Durban city on 8^th October, 2016.( courtesy: BSNLEU website)