Logistics and transportation workers are among the most militant workers in the world. They have the capacity to paralyse whole industries and show immense power.
Read MoreThe pursuit of decent employment and equal opportunities for women is a crucial aspect of gender equality and social development. Yet women are still struggling with this.
Read MoreTo coincide with Pride Month in June 2023, IFWEA affiliate the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has joined ILGA World, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.
Read MoreMay Day 2023 provides a moment to reflect on the enormous challenges to people and the planet, says ITUC in a statement.
Read MoreWIEGO stands in solidarity with Elizabeth Tang, one of the world’s most principled and prominent women trade union leaders and activists.
Read MoreBWI reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Myanmar, including trade unionists who were unjustly detained.
Read MoreProtests are often “testosterone-fuelled events”, as the Guardian newspaper puts it, but women are at the forefront of current pension protests in France.
Read More“One year since it launched its illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s campaign of murder and terror against the Ukrainian people continues, with the complicity of Belarus” – ITUC
Read MoreIndustriALL Global Union and IndustriAll European Trade Union support the call to “release all trade unionists who remain in detention and to drop all charges related to participation in peaceful protests and industrial actions”.
Read MoreAs the FIFA World Cup is played out Qatar, join the call for a global wave of support for migrant workers amongst activists, football fans, players, sports communities and the general public.
Read MoreThe Building and Woodworkers’ International (BWI) General Secretary Ambet E. Yuson has released a statement from COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, calling for “real action” from COP27 leaders.
Read MoreRussian forces are cracking down on teachers and education in occupied territories in Ukraine. Education International has issued a statement condemning these actions.
Read MoreThe Building and Woodworkers’ International (BWI), representing 12 million workers worldwide, has condemned the military junta of Myanmar for the brutal execution of four democracy activists.
Read MoreIn a landmark decision, the International Labour Conference, held in Geneva in June 2022, has added health and safety to the ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Read MoreThe American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President Liz Shuler has issued a public statement following the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Read MoreOn 23 June 2022, World Public Services Day, Publics Services International (PSI – the global union federation of workers in public services) launched Behind the Mask – an interactive online documentary.
Read MoreOn International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Trade unions are acting to ensure that LGBTIQ workers are protected and can enjoy their rights in law and in practice.
Read MoreAt a time when global tensions are high, trade unions, as the largest democratic and representative force on earth, are in the forefront of defending democracy and overcoming the devastating impacts of war.
Read MoreStreetNet International is appealing for assistance for their affiliate in Ukraine, the Free Trade Union of Entrepreneurs of Ukraine (VPPU), a 20,000-person strong union of market vendors and small scale entrepreneurs.
Read MoreA number of IFWEA affiliates have issued statements condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent effect on workers and their families.
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