International condemnation as repression deepens in Kazakhstan
The ITUC has harshly condemned the sentencing of Kazakhstan trade union leader Erlan Baltabay. Efforts to improve freedom of association for working people are once again jeopardised; but the country’s new leadership could still intervene.
Djibouti: ITUC demands an end to repression against teachers and railway workers
The ITUC is demanding an end to the detention and suspension of workers in Djibouti, in the education and railway sectors, following the arrest and imprisonment of six teachers and the suspension of 37 railway workers.
Rest in peace Esther Busser
A dear trade union colleague, Esther Busser, passed away on Monday after a courageous and dignified struggle with cancer.
World Day for Decent Work 2019 theme: invest in the care economy
This year, on October 7, we will be calling for governments everywhere to increase investment in care to generate economic growth, tackle growing demographic challenges and help overcome gender discrimination by supporting women’s participation in the economy.
Doubling down on a failed approach: Argentina’s IMF programme, one year later
One year since its start, it has become clear that the IMF programme in Argentina has failed to deliver on its promises to fix the economy while protecting the most vulnerable. Despite the worsening economy, large human costs, and a significant downwards adjustment of growth projections, the IMF is doubling down on its austerity approach and requiring additional spending cuts to meet budget targets.
