ABSTRACT
Forced and trafficked labour is the very antithesis of decent work. Eliminating contemporary forms of slavery is a rights-based issue and a moral imperative for the trade union movement. 1 Estimates show there are more than 21 million modern slaves worldwide. 2 Forced labour in the private economy generates US$ 150 billion in illegal profits annually. 3 Domestic work, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and entertainment are among the sectors most concerned.
