US administration’s support for COVID-19 vaccines’ TRIPS waiver a huge step forward
The announcement by the Biden administration that it will support the waiver of WTO TRIPS rules for COVID-19 vaccines is a major step towards bringing the pandemic under control.
Colombia: Duque government must end violence against protestors
The ITUC is expressing its support for the people of Colombia as they face a brutal crackdown by the government of President Iván Duque.
International Workers’ Memorial Day
As workers around the world who have lost their lives to workplace accidents and disease are commemorated on 28 April, trade unions are pressing two key demands to save lives.
Military spending rises to US$2 trillion as urgent needs remain unmet
New figures on military expenditure from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveal an increase in military spending of 2.6% worldwide last year, to a total of US$ 1,981 billion.
ITUC May Day statement: Job creation and the new social contract
On the 1 May, workers across the world will be celebrating the achievements of nearly 200 years of trade union activity and putting forward their demands for decent work and sustainable development.
