Unions are flying the flag for equality, diversity and dignity at work
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), trade unions reaffirm their commitment to expressing solidarity through diversity: no discrimination, no exceptions. The ITUC celebrates the progress that has been made towards equality, inclusivity and diversity in our workplaces and our societies.
Climate-proofing work
The ITUC has launched a global workplace action to demand that employers engage with workers and their unions to set in motion plans to climate-proof their operations. From now until 26 June 2019, the Climate-Proof Our Work (#cPOW) push will see workers start the conversation with their bosses.
Uber IPO is a bad bet
Loss-making Uber’s stock market float is a bad bet on a business that is facing a precarious future, according to the world’s main trade union body the ITUC. The company is facing strike and boycott actions called by its drivers in several countries in the lead-up to the initial public offering (IPO).
Ecuador: ITUC warns of IMF agreement’s attack on workers
Ecuador’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund will impoverish people and damage the country’s economy, with its strategy of deep cuts to the public sector and changes to labour law that will make employment more precarious.
ITUC condemns arrests of Fiji trade unionists
The ITUC has condemned the arrest of Felix Anthony, National Secretary of the Fiji Trades Union Congress and President of the ITUC Asia-Pacific, along with some 30 other trade unionists on May Day. Anthony was participating in a tripartite meeting with government, employer and International Labour Organization representatives in Suva when police entered the conference room and detained him.
