If the economy is growing, why are we still broke? Company profits are rising. Billionaires are getting richer. So why are so many workers falling behind? ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle unpacks one of the most important questions facing workers today: who really benefits w…Mostrar mais

🎥 What lies beneath: the hidden labour behind digital services 📅 16 September 2026 ⏰ 10:30–11:30 📍 Room E, @wto Geneva Behind AI systems, online platforms and digital services is a workforce whose contributions often remain invisible. Data annotators, human trainers, conten…Mostrar mais

⚠️ DHL must respect workers’ rights! The International Trade Union Confederation stands in solidarity with the hundreds of workers on strike at DHL in the Philippines fighting for democracy at work and their fundamental rights to strike, organise and bargain collectively. 👉 Read…Mostrar mais

📣 Our September newsletter is out! This month, we’re putting workers’ rights and democracy in the spotlight — from defending fundamental freedoms at work to challenging corporate power and demanding a global economy that works for people. 🎙️ Go behind the scenes of the ITUC…Mostrar mais

The 2026 ITUC Global Rights Index has ranked the 🇺🇸 USA among countries with “systemic violations of workers’ rights” and has placed it on its Watchlist following significant backsliding in fundamental rights. The developments highlighted include restrictions on collective bar…Mostrar mais

In June, the #FightForDemocracy delivered a major victory for workers’ rights when the ILO adopted the world’s first-ever Convention on platform work. 🎉📱 And unions are already putting it into action. 💪 🇵🇭 This week in Manila, #PlatformWorkers and organisers from the Phili…Mostrar mais

🇳🇵The ITUC stands in solidarity with the people and workers of Nepal affected by the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa. We support the Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC) in its efforts to mobilise rescue, relief and rehabilitation, and its call for urgen…Mostrar mais

🕯️ Asesinato de sindicalistas 🇲🇽 Varios sindicalistas fueron asesinados en #Mexico en el marco de incidentes violentos y conflictos relacionados con el trabajo. 💔 Todos los trabajadores merecen seguridad, dignidad y justicia. 🕯️ Recordamos a quienes perdieron la vida defe…Mostrar mais

La aprobación de una nueva legislación marca un paso decisivo hacia el reconocimiento de derechos laborales para las personas que trabajan a través de aplicaciones y plataformas. Es una victoria que demuestra que la organización sindical y la acción colectiva pueden transformar e…Mostrar mais

📢 Call for Proposals | Research Consultancy The ITUC is looking for a qualified researcher/consultant to carry out a trade union assessment of the EU Global Gateway. The study will examine the Global Gateway through the lens of workers’ rights, trade union participation and th…Mostrar mais

🇪🇬 #Egypt 📵 Independent unions continue to face restrictions, intimidation and repression in Egypt. 💥 Workers deserve the freedom to organise. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index #RightsIndex26 #FightForDemocracy @ArabTradeUnion

🇳🇬 #Nigeria 🚨 Nigeria remains among the world’s worst countries for workers. 🚓 Union offices raided. Leaders detained. Rights under attack. ✊ Workers will not be silenced. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index #RightsIndex26 #FightForDemocracy @ituc_africa

📱 Surveillance. Pratiques antisyndicales. Lois préjudiciables aux travailleurs. ⚠️ Les travailleurs et la démocratie sont la cible d'une offensive concertée. 🚨 Les gouvernements et les employeurs ont de plus en plus tendance à: • réduire au silence les dirigeants syndicaux…Mostrar mais

🗣️ Freedom of Speech & Assembly 🇮🇩 In #Indonesia, police used batons, tear gas and water cannons against workers during nationwide protests. 🚨 Thousands were detained for exercising democratic rights. 📢 Protest is not a crime. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index…Mostrar mais

The ITUC has denounced the guilty verdict against trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan and activists Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho on charges of inciting subversion under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. 🗣️ "This judgement is another deeply disturbing blow to fundamental freedoms…Mostrar mais

Dietro ogni piattaforma digitale non c'è un algoritmo neutrale: ci sono scelte, interessi e rapporti di potere. L'innovazione non può essere una scusa per aggirare i diritti dei lavoratori. Chi lavora attraverso le piattaforme deve poter contare su trasparenza, tutele, libertà s…Mostrar mais

🇹🇳 #Tunisie 📉 Les libertés syndicales continuent de se détériorer en Tunisie. 🚫 Les syndicalistes sont confrontés à des arrestations, à des actes d’intimidation et à un rétrécissement de l'espace civique. ✊ Les travailleurs méritent la justice et la démocratie. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index…Mostrar mais

The ITUC strongly condemns the attempt to arrest Jerome Adonis, chair of the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) trade union. 🗣️ “The attempted arrest of Jerome Adonis is an unacceptable attack on a trade union leader for exercising fundamental democratic trade union rights. The Philippin…Mostrar mais

🚓 Arbitrary Arrests & Detention 🇦🇴 In #Angola, leaders of taxi drivers’ associations were arrested and accused of terrorism after protesting rising fuel prices. ⚠️ Workers should never be criminalised for defending their livelihoods. ✊ Solidarity against repression. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index…Mostrar mais

The ITUC strongly condemns the attempted arrest of @kilusangmayouno Chairperson Jerome Adonis and the criminalisation of trade unionists and activists in the Philippines. Trade union rights, freedom of association and the right to peaceful protest must be respected—not met with…Mostrar mais

⚠️ Imagina ir a la cárcel por enfrentarte a tu jefe. 🚓 En 2026 se detuvo a trabajadores en la mitad de los países del Índice. 💥 En el 32% de los países se han dado casos de trabajadores víctimas de actos de violencia. 🛑 En el 87% se ha vulnerado el derecho de huelga. 📢 Cá…Mostrar mais

🇲🇲 #Myanmar 💣 Trade unionists in Myanmar continue to face military violence, detention and exile. 🕊️ Every worker has the right to organise safely. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index #RightsIndex26 #FightForDemocracy #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar @itucasiapacificMostrar mais

✊ On 22 July 2026, the Telangana State GIG & Platform Workers Trade Union Congress (INTUC) organised a statewide Flash Strike, with the support of INTUC, demanding fair wages, better working conditions, and immediate action to protect the rights of gig and platform workers across…Mostrar mais

☠️ Ataques violentos contra trabajadores 🇨🇴 Los sindicalistas de #Colombia siguen enfrentándose a amenazas, acoso y ataques violentos relacionados con la organización de los trabajadores. 🩸 Los trabajadores nunca deberían tener que arriesgar su vida por defender sus derechos…Mostrar mais

How do we build worker power in a changing world? After attending the International Trade Union School in Austria, E tū solicitor Nina Santos reflects on the lessons that matter most: organising and legal action are strongest when they work together. From workplace conversations…Mostrar mais

🌍✊ Your voice is powerful. Together, our voices are stronger. For #InternationalYouthDay, young trade unionist Shivalika from CFTUI, India, has a message for young workers: standing up for yourself matters, but standing together with others is how we build real collective power…Mostrar mais

🌍✊ Young workers aren't just the future of the trade union movement—they're leading it today. On #InternationalYouthDay, hear from young trade union leaders from around the world as they share one powerful message about why unions matter. 💬 From knowing your rights to standin…Mostrar mais

🌍✊ This International Youth Day, 12 August, the ITUC celebrates the power of young people to shape a more just and sustainable world. 🗣️ “Young workers are not just the future of the world of work - they are its present. Ratifying and implementing ILO Convention 193 is essent…Mostrar mais

🌍 Peace, security and social justice in Africa On 6 August, Eric Manzi, Deputy General Secretary of the ITUC, took part in an international conference on peace and security in Cotonou, Benin, held on the sidelines of the World Social Forum, which took place from 4–8 August 2026…Mostrar mais

Ce week-end, lors de la commémoration de la catastrophe du Bois du Cazier, Luc Triangle, secrétaire général de la CSI (ITUC), a pris la parole pour rappeler une triste réalité : les accidents miniers continuent encore de se produire aujourd’hui. La CSI exprime également sa soli…Mostrar mais

🤔 Quels sont les dix pires pays pour les travailleurs en 2026? 📺 Découvrez comment les gouvernements et les employeurs s'attaquent aux droits des travailleurs et à la démocratie partout dans le monde. 🚨 De l'Argentine au Panama, les travailleurs sont victimes de répression,…Mostrar mais

🌏 On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we celebrate the leadership, resilience and collective strength that Indigenous workers bring to the trade union movement. 🗣️ "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers don't just join unions—they str…Mostrar mais

🌏 On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we recognise the often unseen contributions Indigenous workers make every day to strengthen our workplaces and institutions. 🗣️ "Recognising Indigenous Cultural Load is not simply about acknowledgement—it…Mostrar mais

🌏 On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we celebrate the leaders who are shaping stronger unions and stronger communities for generations to come. 🗣️ "We have a responsibility to nurture the next generation of Torres Strait Islander leaders and…Mostrar mais

🌏 On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we reaffirm our commitment to workplaces free from racism, discrimination and exclusion. 🗣️ "Together we can fight racism and build a fairer and equitable workplace for everyone, particularly Aboriginal a…Mostrar mais

🌏 On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we celebrate the knowledge, cultures, and leadership of #IndigenousPeoples, while reaffirming the importance of advancing their rights at work. 🗣️ “It’s important that First Nations employment also caters…Mostrar mais

What’s the worst country in the world for working people? And how do we even measure that? 🎙️ In the latest episode of #CollectiveVoices, ITUC legal researcher Loredana Carta explains how the Global Rights Index tracks workers' rights violations across 169 countries—and why the…Mostrar mais

🚨 Today's the day! Join us today for "Solidarity in Action: Trade Unions with Indigenous Workers – Examples from Australia." ✊🏽 Hear directly from trade union representatives about successful campaigns for: ✅ Better jobs and fair wages ✅ Climate justice ✅ Cultural leave and w…Mostrar mais

📱 Vigilancia. Represión sindical. Leyes desfavorables a los trabajadores. ⚠️ Se está llevando a cabo un ataque coordinado contra los trabajadores y la democracia. 🚨 Gobiernos y empleadores se dedican cada vez más a: • silenciar a líderes sindicales • vigilar a trabajadores…Mostrar mais

🚴📱 Platform workers in #Nepal are organising to make their voices heard. A discussion in Kathmandu brought together #PlatformWorkers to share the challenges they face and push for stronger rights and protections. With the adoption of ILO Convention No. 193, workers now have a…Mostrar mais

🚫 De-registration of Unions 🇭🇰 In #HongKong, authorities used national security laws to deny registration to independent trade unions and force others to disband. 🔒 Workers are being stripped of independent representation. 📢 Union freedom is a democratic right. 👉 www.ituc-csi.org/global-rights-index…Mostrar mais

🚴📱 As platform work continues to reshape labour markets, ensuring that technology serves people—not the other way around—has never been more important. In this interview with Monica Tepfer @ituc, she explains why the new ILO Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy is…Mostrar mais

🇵🇦 #Panamá ⚠️ Panamá es ahora uno de los 10 peores países para los trabajadores tras la escalada de ataques contra sindicatos y manifestantes. 👮 Se ha arrestado a trabajadores y amenazado a sindicatos durante diversas huelgas nacionales. 📢 Protejamos los derechos de los…Mostrar mais

✊️ Workers' rights and democracy are deeply connected. Luc Triangle @ituc and Cathy Feingold @AFLCIO remind us that weakening collective bargaining, labour protections and civic freedoms sets a dangerous precedent far beyond US borders. But there is hope. Every day, workers con…Mostrar mais

⚠️ Imaginez que vous soyez incarcéré pour avoir tenu tête à votre patron. 🚓 En 2026, des travailleurs ont été arrêtés dans la moitié des pays figurant dans l'Indice. 💥 Les travailleurs ont subi des violences dans 32 % des pays. 🛑 Le droit de grève a été bafoué dans 87 % des…Mostrar mais

The #HLPF2026 concluded with a clear message: with less than five years to achieve the #GlobalGoals, implementation must move beyond commitments to action through strong partnerships. For trade unions, partnerships only deliver when they are built on social dialogue, workers' ri…Mostrar mais

⏳ One week to go! Did you know that Indigenous Peoples are significantly more likely to work in the informal economy and earn less than their non-Indigenous counterparts? Together, we can build a more inclusive labour movement. 🤝 🎥 Join our webinar "Solidarity in Action: Trad…Mostrar mais

⚖️Accès à la justice 🌍️ En # Algérie, des syndicalistes ont été arrêtés, battus pendant leur détention et condamnés à des peines de prison en vertu de la loi antiterroriste, dont le champ d'application est très large. 🛑 Les systèmes judiciaires doivent protéger les droits, e…Mostrar mais

🤔 ¿Cuáles son los 10 peores países para los trabajadores? 📺 ¡Ver el vídeo para descubrirlo! 🔗 Más información 👉 pulse.ly/cmw4lamino #RightsIndex25

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