Sharan Burrow is an Australian trade union leader and the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). She has been a prominent advocate for workers' rights and social justice, focusing on issues such as fair wages, gender equality, and labor rights globally. Burrow has played a significant role in uniting trade unions across different countries to strengthen their collective voice. Before her role at the ITUC, Burrow served as the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) from 2000 to 2011. She has been involved in various campaigns aimed at improving working conditions and has represented workers in international forums, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among labor movements worldwide.