New ITUC Campaign on Organising Young People
The ITUC is today launching a new campaign to connect global trade union work to the recruitment and organising of young people. The new Youth Campaign uses a range of different tools, including video, social networking, posters and websites, as well as a special campaign guide.
2010 International Day Against Racism and Xenophobia
The ITUC is taking the opportunity of the International Day Against Racism and Xenophobia to recall that racism and xenophobia constitute serious violations of human rights and to urge governments, employers and trade unions around the world to promote respect for diversity and multicultural interaction and to actively combat discrimination based on ethnic backgrounds, nationality or colour of skin and to be extra vigilant in these times of global economic crisis that provide a breeding ground for unfettered extreme expressions of racism and social exclusion and an increased societal tolerance for them.
Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to Open ITUC Development Aid Conference in Madrid
Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will open a high-level ITUC conference “The Global Crisis and Aid Effectiveness” on 16 March in Madrid, which aims to put development assistance at the centre of the response to the global economic crisis.
ITUC Condemns Israel Settlement Plans
The ITUC has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to build some 1,600 new settlement homes on Palestinian land next to Jerusalem, just two days after the Palestinian Authority had announced its willingness to hold “proximity” talks with Israel using US mediation.
New Report Details Gender Inequalities in Child Rearing and Household Tasks
Work/Life Balance Much Harder for Women: A new ITUC report examining how women take decisions on their working life confirms that deep-rooted inequalities in child care and household work are still restricting the opportunities for women to get the most out of paid employment.