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References
- 1 2 Carew, Anthony (2000). The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. Oxford: Peter Lang. p. 554. ISBN 9783906764832.
| Trade union offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Vanderveken | Assistant General Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions 1984–1992 | Succeeded by Eddy Laurijssen |
| Preceded by John Vanderveken | General Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions 1992–1994 | Succeeded by Bill Jordan |
