COP24 closes with deal but not enough ambition to tackle climate crisis. Government commitments to Just Transition are key to climate action
The COP24 climate talks in Katowice closed following complicated negotiations. A deal was reached on the rulebook for the implementation of the Paris Agreement, but it lacks the urgency and ambition required to stop dangerous climate warming.
Workers’ rights caught in the crossfire in Mindanao, Philippines
Unions warn that further abuses are in sight following the extension of martial law in the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao. At the request of President Rodrigo Duterte, direct military control has been extended until the end of 2019.
The 4th ITUC World Congress concluded in Copenhagen today with the re-election of Sharan Burrow as General Secretary of the 207 million-member movement.
More than 1,200 participants took part in five days of debate to shape the policies and priorities for the international trade union movement for the next four years. The Congress was addressed by Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen and International Labour Organization Director-General Guy Ryder.
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary wins ITUC’s World’s Worst Boss Poll
Michael O’Leary was announced as winner of the world’s worst boss at the 4th International Trade Union Confederation World Congress in Copenhagen. The ITUC, representing 207 million workers, is meeting in Copenhagen with more than 1200 delegates from 132 countries.
Global Union Movement Says Refugees Welcome
The global trade union movement stands with the world’s 68 million refugees. While on a visit to Malmö, Sweden, trade union delegates from around the world demonstrated their support for the equal treatment of refugees and migrants so people are not exploited.
