The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) welcome lifting of EU trade benefits to Cambodia
The European Commission announced today a partial withdrawal of trade concessions to Cambodia under its preferential trade arrangement, Everything But Arms (EBA). The decision came after a long period of “enhanced dialogue” initiated by the EU in order to pressure the Cambodian government to stop persecuting opposition leaders and to roll back other authoritarian measures.
Zimbabwe: government’s international reputation in the balance as it puts workers’ rights defenders on trial
Nineteen of the twenty-eight trade unionists still on trial in Zimbabwe are set to appear soon in front of courts across the country as the government pursues its repressive tactics in the courtroom. Trade unionists have been in the government’s crosshairs following a 2018 call for a peaceful work-stoppage in response to escalating living costs. The international trade union movement calls for an end to the persecution.
US proposals on Israel/Palestine are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity
The Trump administration’s proposals on Israel and Palestine, announced on Tuesday, are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity and have none of the elements of a realistic peace plan. The proposals, launched jointly by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were drawn up by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has extensive business and financial links with Israeli companies.
Labour standards at the multilateral development banks: leverage for workers’ power and accountability
Trade union action has led to binding labour safeguards at multilateral development banks. A new ITUC manual shows how to use these safeguards to fight for labour rights and a development model with decent work for all.
Trade justice: historic opportunity as European Union calls for review of Korea’s neglect
The Republic of Korea’s flagrant failure to comply with the terms of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is currently under review. In an unprecedented move, the EU called for the constitution of a Panel of Experts to conduct a three-month inquiry into the EU-Korea dispute on labour rights. The Panel was constituted on 19 December 2019.
