7 October 2011: Since 2008, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has been organising the “World Day for Decent Work (WDDW)” on 7 October each year. The aim has been to establish a day for trade union mobilisation all over the world – a day when all trade unions across […]
World Teachers’ Day 2011: Teachers for Gender Equality
5 October 2011: Since 1994, World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 5 October each year. It is an opportunity for UNESCO and Education International (EI) to promote the profession and its relevant international standards and for the rest of the world to celebrate all teachers around the world and the incredible […]
US DOL releases second updated list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour
On October 3, 2011, the Bureau of International Labour Affairs (ILAB) of the U.S. Department of Labour published the second update of the list of goods produced by child labour or forced labour as mandated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of 2005. Goods from countries that ILAB […]
Global Unions call on G20 to promote jobs and social protection
As the global economy grapples with the second wave of recession, the employment and labour ministers of the G20 nations met in Paris on 26-27 September 2011 to discuss how to address the challenges created by the financial crisis. In a statement addressed to the G20 meeting, Ms Sharan Burrow, […]
Global Unions call on G20 to promote jobs and social protection
As the global economy grapples with the second wave of recession, the employment and labour ministers of the G20 nations met in Paris on 26-27 September 2011 to discuss how to address the challenges created by the financial crisis. In a statement addressed to the G20 meeting, Ms Sharan Burrow, […]
ITUC releases report on core labour standards in India
16 September 2011: Global March’s Governing Body member International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released a report “Internationally Recognised Core Labour Standards in India, Report for the WTO General Council Review of the Trade Polices in India (Geneva, 14 and 16 September 2011). India has ratified only four core ILO labour Conventions. […]
ITUC releases report on core labour standards in India
16 September 2011: Global March’s Governing Body member International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) released a report “Internationally Recognised Core Labour Standards in India, Report for the WTO General Council Review of the Trade Polices in India (Geneva, 14 and 16 September 2011). India has ratified only four core ILO labour Conventions. […]
Decent work for cocoa farmers
The incidence of child labour is inextricably linked to the denial of decent working conditions for adults. A parent enjoying decent working conditions, including a living wage, is less likely to send children to work to contribute to family income than a worker whose fundamental rights are violated. “Decent working […]
Decent work for cocoa farmers
The incidence of child labour is inextricably linked to the denial of decent working conditions for adults. A parent enjoying decent working conditions, including a living wage, is less likely to send children to work to contribute to family income than a worker whose fundamental rights are violated. “Decent working […]
International Literacy Day: 8th September 2011
New Delhi, 8 September 2011: This year, International Literacy Day, celebrated worldwide on 8 September, is focusing on the link between literacy and peace. Children are not responsible for war, yet it robs them of their childhood. Wars and conflicts leave a trail of destruction behind them, especially for innocent children […]