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Campaign for Democracy and Workers’ Rights
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 2:02 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 24 March 2009 (ITUC OnLine): An historic three-day Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Burma (FTUB) concluded on the Thai-Burma border today, with the adoption of the organisation’s new Constitution, and the re-election of U Hla Oo ... More >>
EU: Humanitarian Aid Worth €700,000 Pacific
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 2:22 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
The Commission has taken a humanitarian decision for €700,000 to provide assistance to communities affected by floods in Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. More than 50,000 people will benefit from this decision. There will be a particular ... More >>
Iran: Repression Escalates Against Trade Unionists
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 2:20 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 10 March 2009 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC strongly protests against the latest wave of repression that has targeted the Haft Tapeh union in Iran, which is a member of the Global Union Federation IUF. Several trade unionists have been subject to ... More >>
"We Need To Change The Lives Of Women”
Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:07 am | International Trade Union Confederation
As the ITUC publishes a new report (1) condemning gender inequality and examining the cost of violence against women, the Brazilian trade union confederation CUT (2) is launching on this 8th of March a permanent campaign against gender pay inequality. More >>
Gender Pay Gap Bigger Than Previously Thought
Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:05 am | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 5 March 2009 (ITUC OnLine): A new report released by the ITUC for March 8, International Women's Day, has revealed that the pay gap between men and women worldwide may be much higher than official government figures. The report, "Gender ... More >>
Trade Unions Appeal To Stop Impunity In Guatemala
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:04 am | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels:A delegation of Guatemalan trade union representatives, including the General Secretaries of the ITUC-affiliated CGTG and CUSG, is to take part in a mission organised by the International Trade Union Confederation. More >>
Peruvian President Commits To Support Labor Rights
Thursday, 30 October 2008, 10:50 am | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 29 October 2008 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has welcomed a commitment made by Peru's President Alan García to support the trade union call for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to focus on workers' rights. More >>
Thai Woodworking Industry Exploits Burma Migrants
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 11:29 am | International Trade Union Confederation
Htat Khoung, aged 26, is an undocumented Burmese (ethnic Arakan) woodworker in Mae Sot, Thailand. More >>
Workers Meet With Asia, Europe Labour Ministers
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 10:05 am | International Trade Union Confederation
An international delegation of workers' and employers' organisations is meeting with labour ministers from Europe and Asia on October 13, in Bali. More >>
Trade Unionists Arrested During Swaziland Protest
Friday, 19 September 2008, 9:34 am | International Trade Union Confederation
The ITUC strongly protests against the arrests of trade unionists and prominent politicians today in Mbabane, Swaziland, while they were proceeding to the Swazi-South African border in protest over worsening conditions in Swaziland. More >>
US Interest Rate Move Necessary... But - ITUC
Thursday, 24 January 2008, 9:24 am | International Trade Union Confederation
World labour leaders at Davos: US interest rate move necessary, but fundamental problems must be addressed Brussels, 22 January 2008 (ITUC OnLine): The announcement by the US Federal Reserve of a 0.75% interest rate cut, as part of a broader expected ... More >>
Chad: violence against unions escalates
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 2:30 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 6 June 2007 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has denounced the recent escalation in antiunion repression in Chad, where a public sector strike launched a month ago by the Inter-Union Group continues. Unionists have been under pressure since the ... More >>
Social rules on investment and trade
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 3:09 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
G8 Labour Summit: Social rules on investment and trade, and effective regulation of private equity and hedge funds needed More >>
ITUC denounces cadmium poisoning in battery plants
Friday, 27 April 2007, 1:35 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels, 26 April 2007 (ITUC Online): Just days away from the 12th World Day for Health and Safety at Work, which sees the commemoration of the workers killed or injured at work over the last twelve months due to unsatisfactory production methods ... More >>
Sentencing of two innocent men a 'travesty'
Monday, 16 April 2007, 1:38 pm | International Trade Union Confederation
Cambodia: Sentencing of two innocent men for murder of trade unionist a "double travesty of justice" More >>
Davos: Delegation Attacks Equity Behaviour
Monday, 29 January 2007, 11:37 am | International Trade Union Confederation
Brussels 26 January 2007 (ICTUC OnLine): The delegation of global trade union leaders attending the Davos World Economic Forum Annual Meeting has launched a strong attack on the activities of private equity firms and hedge funds, as undermining decent ... More >>
