Extortion by Al-Shabaab in Somalia: 3253 Telecommunications Workers Deprived of a Living
On 2 October, the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab banned the operations of three telecom companies, paralysing the telecommunications system in eight regions of the country. TELCOM Somalia, Nation Link Telecommunication Company and Dahabsihiil had refused to pay the sums of money the militants were attempting to illegally extort from them.
Tribute To Nancy Riche, An Extraordinary Woman
The ITUC mourns the death of Nancy Riche, former Vice-President of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and Chair of its Women’s Committee from 1993-2002.
Trade unions call on FSB to address financial transaction tax
As the Plenary of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) meets today in Zurich, international trade union organisations have submitted their priorities for the FSB current programme of action as mandated by the G20.
The Great Financial Hoax
The ITUC today released a video message from General Secretary Sharan Burrow calling for action by G20 leaders to fulfil their promises to create jobs and reform financial institutions.
Mauritania and Guinea: Persistence of Child Labour and Slavery
The ITUC is releasing today a report on core labour standards in Mauritania and Guinea, coinciding with the Trade Policy Review of the two countries at the WTO. The report finds poor compliance with international labour standards, especially with regard to child labour and forced labour.