Building Workers' Power - The ITUC represents 191 million workers in 169 countries and territories and has 340 national affiliates.

Dec 19, 2024 · Welcome to the Just Transition Centre. Who we are and what we do: The Just Transition Centre was established in 2016 by the ITUC and partners. The Centre brings together workers and their unions, businesses and governments in social dialogue and stakeholder engagement with communities and civil society to ensure that labour has a seat at the table when planning for a Just Transition to a low ...

Apr 30, 2024 · Now in its 11th year, the Global Rights Index offers an important status report on the worldwide struggle to defend and exercise core pillars of democracy: the fundamental rights and freedoms of working people and trade unions. As it attests, there are clear signs that governments and companies are accelerating their efforts to trample on these basic rights that underpin the very nature of ...

The ITUC represents 191 million workers in 169 countries and territories and has 340 national affiliates.

Oct 17, 2006 · The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) is the global voice of the world's working people. The ITUC's primary mission is the promotion and defence of workers' rights and interests, through international cooperation between trade unions, global campaigning and advocacy within the major global institutions. Its main areas of activity include the following: trade union and human rights ...

Dec 16, 2024 · As the latest round of negotiations begins at the UN for an international treaty on corporate accountability, the ITUC and Global Union Federations (GUFs) call for an agreement that ensures justice and accountability for millions of workers in global supply chains. The proposed treaty, almost a decade in the making, seeks to close critical gaps in international human rights law and curb ...

Dec 6, 2024 · The ITUC General Council has adopted a plan to focus on democracy that delivers for workers in 2025, after meeting in Brasilia, hosted by Brazilian trade unions. The Council also debated policies on fair taxation, climate change and just transition, peace and common security, and international trade. High-level engagement with Brazilian government In the opening session, the Brazilian Minister ...

The devastating impact of global warming on lives and livelihoods cannot be overstated. Ambitious and far-reaching action is urgently needed. The ITUC represents nearly 200 million workers in global climate discussions and supports affiliates worldwide in their efforts to create sustainable, green jobs.

Nov 27, 2023 · There are no jobs on a dead planet. We must decarbonise our world by 2050. This requires major emissions reductions and universal access to breakthrough technologies.

Oct 12, 2023 · Luc Triangle has been confirmed as ITUC General Secretary at the 6th Extraordinary World Congress held virtually, 12 October, and chaired by ITUC President Akiko Gono. As the sole candidate to have been nominated for the position, he was elected by acclamation. He has served as ITUC Acting General Secretary since May 2023. “I am honoured and pleased to have received the confidence of the ...