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New BWI Regional Representative for Latin America and Caribbean



21 Apr 11
Laborstart

The BWI officially announces the appointment of Nilton Freitas as the new Regional Representative for Latin America & Caribbean. Nilton will help the BWI in reaching its strategic priorities including the defense of human and labour rights and strengthening the union movement in the region.

Nilton Freitas is a Brazilian national who has worked for the Brazilian labour movement as well as the Latin America labour movement for over 15 years, during which time he acquired a solid experience in fields like health and safety, workers education, collective bargaining, promoting International Labour Standards with multinational companies.

Nilton will visit affiliates and fraternal organizations in the coming months.

Based in the ORL office in Panama, Nilton can be reached by email nilton.freitas@bwint.org or phone

+507 317-1270 / 317 03 42 Fax: +507 317-0089

Welcome Nilton and all the best among the BWI family!