Egypt’s Military Rulers Should Move Aside
Egypt’s military rulers should step aside in favour of a genuine civilian transitional authority to prepare for elections and the adoption of a democratic Constitution, as thousands of Egyptians take to the streets in protest at lack of progress on political and economic reform.
Philippines: Trade unions face an environment of violence and intimidation
The ITUC is releasing today a report on core labour standards in Philippines that finds an environment of violence and intimidation against trade unions – including intimidation, harassment, dismissals, false criminal charges, arrests, threats and even murder - and the use of many anti-union practices by employers and state authorities, including setting up yellow unions and refusing regularisation of workers.
ILO Condemns Fiji Junta over Labour Rights
The UN’s International Labour Organisation has issued a strong condemnation of Fiji’s military Junta over severe violations of labour rights. The ILO’s Committee on Freedom of Association described the situation there as “extremely serious” and requiring urgent attention.
Qatar: No World Cup without labour rights.
The ITUC, the Building and Wood Workers International and the Swiss Union Unia met with FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke at FIFA headquarters today, to inform him that unless Qatar upholds labour rights, the international trade union movement will campaign against the 2022 World Cup being held there.
ITUC Supports "Occupy" Movement
The international trade union movement has added its support to the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement, for the day of action planned on 17 November in the US and several other countries.