Seoul G20: Jobs Commitment Welcome but Fiscal Austerity Risks Undermining Recovery, Warn Trade Unions
Trade unions have welcomed the recognition by the G20 that decent jobs are at the heart of the recovery and their commitment to provide social protection for the most vulnerable, while expressing deep concern about the global consequences of premature austerity measures.
G20: Seoul Summit Must Tackle Rocketing Unemployment and Poverty, say World Union Leaders
The Seoul G20 Summit needs to take decisive action to tackle the continuing global employment crisis and escalating poverty levels, according to the international trade union movement. More than 220 million people are currently unemployed according to official figures – the highest level ever recorded. Around 15% of the total unemployed lost their jobs since 2007. Along with this, some 100 million people have been pushed into absolute poverty by the crisis.
Unions Demand Rights for Migrant Workers at Global Forum
Trade union representatives at a Global Forum on Migration and Development (GMFD) meeting in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, on and 8 and 9 November were joined by migrant rights organisations in calling for a rights-based approach to migration, along with more effective action to combat racism and discrimination.
Global Unions Decry Continued Labour Rights Violations in Korea
On the occasion of the G20 meeting in Seoul, the global union movement is calling for the Korean government to honour its international commitments and respect workers’ rights.
Climate Finance: Closing the ‘Political Will’ Gap
With climate negotiations reopening in less than four weeks and little hope for achieving a breakthrough, much was expected from the UN-sponsored panel on climate finance, who released its report on Friday.