Association of Vatican Lay Workers

ADLV

Full name	Association of Vatican Lay Workers
Native name	Associazione Dipendenti Laici Vaticani
Founded	1985
Country	Vatican City
Affiliation	ITUC

The Association of Vatican Lay Workers (ADLV) is the sole trade union in Vatican City. It represents the majority of the 3000 employees who work in the city state.

The ADLV was formed in 1985 and was recognised by the Vatican authorities in 1993. The first ever strike in the Vatican was organized by the ADLV in 1988.

The ADLV is affiliated to the International Trade Union Confederation.

References

• ICTUR et al.,, ed. (2005). Trade Unions of the World (6th ed.). London, UK: John Harper Publishing. ISBN 0-9543811-5-7.