World’s Unions Criticise Decision to Hold 2012 Climate Summit in Qatar
The decision to allow Qatar, notorious for its violations of workers’ rights, to host the 2012 UN climate change summit has been strongly criticised by the world’s main trade union body, the ITUC.
OECD Economic Outlook - Unions Say: Give workers confidence and jobs
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Economic Outlook published on 28 November under the title “The Policy Imperative: Rebuild Confidence” gives a stark picture of collapsing growth with the Euro-zone and UK economies moving into recession on the basis of, what it calls, a “muddling through” scenario.
New Report Puts Spotlight on Corporate Tax Avoidance
A new report released in London today by the Global Union Federation, Education International, documents the massive revenues lost to governments through corporate tax avoidance and the impact of this on education and other vital public services which are at risk from government expenditure cuts.
Workers Increase Pressure for Climate Action As Negotiations Start in Durban
South African mine workers, Japanese energy workers, Argentinian construction workers, and UK teachers will join more than 250 unionists from 100 countries to showcase national actions to tackle climate change and create jobs in the ‘World of Work’ pavilion at the UN Climate Change talks in Durban.
Forced Labour, Child Labour, Discrimination and Violations of Trade Union Rights All Common in Thailand
A new report by the ITUC on core labour standards in Thailand, published to coincide with the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) review of its trade policies, reveals serious violations of fundamental workers’ rights including a high degree of prevalence of forced labour.