SWAZILAND: Dozen Arrested at Peaceful Democracy Assembly Brussels, 6 September 2010 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC has condemned the arrest of as many as 50 pro-democracy campaigners by the Swaziland police today, and called on Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini to cease harassment and detention of trade union and civil society representatives opposed to the unilateral
Read moreTOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Backs Call for APEC Labour Forum Tokyo, 3 September 2010 (ITUC OnLine): In a meeting today with a delegation of the ITUC Asia Pacific Labour Network (APLN), Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan stated that he would make his best efforts to achieve agreement on establishing a Labour Forum to enable trade
Read moreSWAZILAND: International Solidarity Actions Around Independence Day Brussels, 2 September 2010 (ITUC OnLine): Trade unions and other civil society groups around the world are organising solidarity actions starting on 6 September, Swaziland’s independence day, to highlight the ongoing repression of workers’ rights and the autocratic nature of the Southern African kingdom. King Mswati controls
Read moreTURKEY: Trade Unions Worldwide Show Their Solidarity With Sacked Turkish UPS Workers Brussels, 1 September 2010 (ITUC OnLine): In response to reported intimidation and sackings of workers who opted to join Turkey’s TÜMTIS trade union, an international action day coordinated by the ITUF (International Transport Federation) is being held today. Since April 2010, 157 employees
Read moreRaising Voices for Working Women International trade union delegation gathers for the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Brussels, 1 March 2010: More than 100 women representing trade unions from around the world will be demanding improved rights for working women at the 54th Session of the United Nations
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