Employers and Unions unite at world forum to condemn “worst form” of child labor in Uzbekistan
The UN’s labor agency, the International Labor Organisation, this week heard disturbing reports from both workers and employers in regards to millions of children forced from school into hazardous work in the cotton fields of Uzbekistan.
Georgia’s Anti-Union Laws Prompt EU Probe Push
The Georgian government’s refusal to amend its anti-union labour legislation has prompted demands for a European Union investigation under its trade preference arrangements with Georgia. Despite repeated calls from the International Labour Organisation to remove a raft of legal obstacles to union rights, and to guarantee protection from discrimination, the Georgian government has so far refused to comply.
Worldwide Survey: Repression of union rights and economic freedoms across the globe
Survey across 143 countries – Americas still the deadliest region - Seeds of Arab Spring in worker’s repression and ignoring economic rights.
Guatemala: Workers Dismissed for Exercising Right to Organise
The ITUC has joined with its affiliated organisations in Guatemala in firmly denouncing the dismissal of TOMZA Group employees for simply exercising their right to organise and collective bargaining.
Indonesia: Historic Pact Today Strengthens Sportswear Workers’ Union Rights
Today a historic agreement has been signed regarding trade union rights in factories in Indonesia. The pact was signed by Indonesian textile, clothing and footwear unions, major supplier factories and the major sportswear brands, including Adidas, Nike and Puma. A keynote speech was delivered by Mr. Muji Handoyo, general director of Labour Inspection, who expressed his appreciation of the efforts of the parties to ensure that freedom of association is respected.