Grenada Trades Union Council

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GTUC
Full nameGrenada Trades Union Council
Founded1955
Affiliation ITUC
Key peopleAndre Lewis, President
Office location St. George's, Grenada
Country Grenada

The Grenada Trades Union Council (GTUC) is the national trade union center for Grenada. It was formed in 1955, and is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation.

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