Peru: Unions demand an end to lethal repression against protesters
The ITUC and its regional organisation for the Americas, TUCA, are following the situation of violence and state repression in Peru, following the ousting of its constitutional president, Pedro Castillo, with deep concern.
Myanmar: Second anniversary of military coup
Today marks the second anniversary of the murderous coup by the Myanmar military, which has killed nearly 3,000 people including dozens of children.
Philippines: Tripartite ILO mission calls for presidential commission
The ITUC has welcomed the call by a special ILO tripartite mission to the Philippines for the establishment of a presidential commission to investigate extra-judicial killings of workers and ensure freedom of association.
Trade Unions in Bangladesh win universal pensions
The ITUC welcomes a new law passed in the Bangladesh parliament which establishes a framework for universal pensions.
Great Britain: Action to protect the right to strike
The British TUC has called for a ‘protect the right to strike’ day on 1 February, to defend the right to strike against a new law being considered by the British government.