Global Labour University now accepting applications25 July, 2008Trade unionists are invited to apply to one of four different Masters programmes offered in Germany, South Africa, Brazil and India.
Anti-union assaults worsen at PT Bekaert Advanced Filtration Tangerang31 July, 2008Indonesian workers sacked, forced to resign from union, denied overtime, and interrogated and threatened for their union activism.
Stop the Violence Against Russian Unionists5 May, 2009The International Metalworkers' Federation and its affiliates remain seriously concerned about the safety of trade union leaders and activists in Russia following a series of attacks and threats. Unions are calling for an immediate and transparent investigation.
Union Representation for Cochlear Workers5 May, 2009Cochlear Ltd., a world leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art hearing devices, is using Australia's anti-union industrial relations laws to deny 260 workers at its Sydney manufacturing plant the right to be represented by their union, the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.
Precarious Work Affects Us All5 May, 2009"Precarious Work Affects Us All" is a global union campaign to stop the rise in precarious employment and regain power and justice for working people. On this campaign page you will find links to campaign materials, background information and details on what trade unions around the world are doing to mobilise against precarious work.
ITUC's 2007 world report on rights abuses released20 November, 2008A worldwide total of 91 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers' rights while serious and systematic harassment and intimidation was reported in 63 countries.
ILO to Korean government: Irregular workers still denied rights25 November, 2009ILO's Committee on Freedom of Association blasts Korean government for its inaction regarding alleged acts of anti-union repression carried out against subcontracted workers and calls on Korea to reform its labour laws immediately, specifically penal code 314.
Can the WTO promote Decent Work?27 November, 2009The ITUC invites government and trade union representatives to a public conference on Trade, Growth and Development: Can the WTO promote Decent Work? at 15.30, Sunday November 29, 2009 at the ILO.
