Trade unions can ensure equitable representation in the G-20 through several methods: 1. Strengthening internal democracy: Unions can ensure that their decision-making processes are inclusive and democratic, allowing all members to participate and have a say in G-20 representation. 2. Building alliances: Trade unions can collaborate with other progressive social movements and organizations to amplify their voices and strengthen their bargaining power within the G-20. 3. Engaging with international labor organizations: Trade unions can actively engage with international labor organizations such as the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) to advocate for their representation in the G-20 and coordinate their efforts on global labor issues. 4. Lobbying governments: Unions can lobby their respective governments to prioritize the inclusion of trade union representatives in G-20 meetings, emphasizing the importance of workers' rights and social justice in economic decision-making. The recent boycott of the G-20 meeting over the appointment of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) as chair by trade unions can be attributed to concerns about BMS's perceived lack of commitment to workers' rights and their alignment with the government's pro-business agenda. The boycott was a way for trade unions to signal their dissatisfaction and highlight the need for more inclusive and worker-centric representation in the G-20.