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The quote says that care work is essential to the health of society and to how economies continue to function over time. It frames care work as valuable labor that supports both people’s well-being and economic stability.
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Originally said in English.
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About Sharan Burrow
Australian trade unionist
Sharan Burrow is an Australian trade unionist who led major labour organizations in the early 21st century. She served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 2000 to 2010 and as general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation from 2010 to 2022. She was the first woman to become general secretary of the ITUC since the federation was founded in 2006, and the second woman to lead the ACTU. Her public work is tied to trade union leadership and the representation of workers at national and international level.
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