All eyes on Human Rights Council as negotiations on groundbreaking business and human rights treaty move forward
The ITUC calls on governments to support a strong, international binding treaty on business and human rights. Negotiations on the treaty will take place between 14-18 October 2019 within the Inter-Governmental Working Group established by the Human Rights Council.
Violent repression in Ecuador as workers resist IMF package
Disastrous IMF policies are wreaking havoc on the country’s economy by eliminating social and labour rights. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) demands an end to the state-led political violence and also demands the release of protestors.
Eswatini: ITUC reacts to brutal repression of trade union demonstration
More than 30 people have been injured as police opened fire on demonstrators during a public sector strike action in Eswatini. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has condemned the government’s brutality against the peaceful demonstrators.
ITUC calls on Iraqi government to immediately stop crackdown on protests
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has demanded that the government of Iraq end its brutal repression of demonstrators who have been calling for jobs, improved social services and an end to widespread state corruption. Over 100 people have been killed in recent days as government security forces have attacked demonstrators using live ammunition, explosives and stun grenades.
UN calls for stronger protections for workers exposed to toxic substances
The ITUC has welcomed the adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council of a resolution backing stronger protections for workers exposed to toxic substances. Every 11 seconds a person loses their life because of lethal working conditions, and many of the deaths and serious non-fatal diseases are caused by chemicals.
