Durban Climate Change Negotiations Must Deliver Decisions for Workers and the Planet
The international trade union movement is urging governments meeting at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change conference in Durban to step out of their comfort zones and take decisions to extend the Kyoto Protocol, deliver a mandate to negotiate a comprehensive legally binding instrument for all countries, and fund the US$100 billion Green Climate Fund.
EU must act now on labour rights in Georgia
The ITUC has applauded the decision by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to examine whether Georgia should continue to receive US trade preferences in view of the poor labour rights record of President Saakashvili’s government.
Egypt’s Military Rulers Should Move Aside
Egypt’s military rulers should step aside in favour of a genuine civilian transitional authority to prepare for elections and the adoption of a democratic Constitution, as thousands of Egyptians take to the streets in protest at lack of progress on political and economic reform.
Philippines: Trade unions face an environment of violence and intimidation
The ITUC is releasing today a report on core labour standards in Philippines that finds an environment of violence and intimidation against trade unions – including intimidation, harassment, dismissals, false criminal charges, arrests, threats and even murder - and the use of many anti-union practices by employers and state authorities, including setting up yellow unions and refusing regularisation of workers.
ILO Condemns Fiji Junta over Labour Rights
The UN’s International Labour Organisation has issued a strong condemnation of Fiji’s military Junta over severe violations of labour rights. The ILO’s Committee on Freedom of Association described the situation there as “extremely serious” and requiring urgent attention.