Klaus Winkler

Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft is a trade union based in Germany. The German company provides information on current issues in society, business, politics, culture, and trade union issues through its publication, Ver.di Publik, which appears eight times a year. Ver.di is an expert in good work, fair wages, work-life balance, equal rights, and more. The company takes the time to answer questions and discuss topics in online meetings with its members. Ver.di positions itself with resolutions, declarations, and statements on legislative initiatives and much more. Ver.di TV provides surveys, backgrounds, portraits, reports, and more on the world of work and society.

EMBL Technology Fund GmbH & Co. KG invests in small and start-up companies located in Europe. The fund invests in sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, bioinformatics, medical devices and other breakthrough life science technologies. It provides financing for early stage capital. The fund prefers a role as lead or co-lead investor and also participates in follow-on financing in funding rounds which typically range from €5 million to €30 million. Its total commitment in a single portfolio company can go as high as €8 million.

The International Transport Workers' Federation is a union federation of transport workers' trade unions. The organization is based in London, UK, with international offices in various countries. The organization represents over 18 million transport workers and their unions worldwide. The ITF Executive Board comprises members elected by Congress, the General Secretary, the chairs of the industrial sections, and the chairs of the women transport workers’ committee and the young transport workers’ committee. The ITF aims to promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide, work for peace based on social justice and economic progress, and help affiliated unions defend the interests of their members.