Each year the ITUC surveys the general public in a selection of countries working with international polling firms using online panels which meet best practice in the sector.

The ITUC’s research covers the following themes:

• The economic situation and household income;
• Laws protecting workers’ rights;
• Social protection;
• Government policies on employment, wages, the environment, technology, supply chains, migrants and refugees;
• Decent work, job security and working hours;
• Influences on government;
• Nuclear disarmament;
• The role of unions;
• Government support for fundamental rights at work;
• Technology and large digital firms; and,
• Discrimination and forced labour.