Rosine Streeter

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Rosine Streeter is a trade unionist from New Caledonia. [1]

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Early life

Streeter was born on the island of Lifou.

Career

In 1979, she was appointed General Secretary of Union des Syndicats des Ouvriers et Employés de Nouvelle-Calédonie (USOENC), a trade union for workers and employees. In 1995, after 16 years in the position, she left to start her own trade union (Syndicat Libre Unité Action – SLUA). [1]

Streeter has been a member of the Economic and Social Council of New Caledonia and chaired the Committee on Health and Welfare. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rosine Streeter". Pacific Community. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2017-11-28.