This week we were at the International Court of Justice in The Hague for the oral hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention 87. The @ituc.bsky.social participated in these proceedings representing the workers of the world. #RightToStrike 🧵1/10

This week we were at the International Court of Justice in The Hague for the oral hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention 87. The @ituc.bsky.social participated in these proceedings representing the workers of the world. #RightToStrike 🧵1/10

…and that’s the end of Day 1 and what a day it was! We’re back tomorrow morning at 1030 to hear statements from nine States. Protect the #RightToStrike!

🍉 Ruim 250.000 mensen trokken vandaag een Rode Lijn voor Gaza. Een overweldigende 5 kilometer lange lijn, met daarin veel FNV-ers. Bedankt dat jullie je #grenzeloossolidair toonden met al die burgers, hulpverleners en journalisten die in Gaza hun leven niet zeker zijn. ❤️ www.fnv.nl/over-de-fnv/...

2 million people out for Italy's general strike against the #GazaGenocide & the unlawful Sumud Flotilla interception. CGIL rejected the Guarantee Commission's unlawful strike ruling by relying on the exception for action in defence of constitutional principles. Solidarity.

Within minutes of the Sumud Flottilla being intercepted, Italy's largest union CGIL calls general strike. Union states that since strike is to protect constitution & to protest serious OSH threat to crew/activists, notice requirements for essential services do NOT apply. #Gaza #FlotillaGaza

Great to see the UN SG's report on #JustTransition refer to @itfglobalunion.bsky.social & @ituc.bsky.social submissions in context of human rights frameworks for a JT. PARA 47: right to strike should be protected in transition-related decision-making! LINK: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

The #ICJ has published the schedule for the oral hearings on the advisory proceedings relating to the Right to Strike under ILO C87 from 6-8 Oct 2025. First morning will see ILO, trade unions & employers take the floor. Hearings will be live-streamed. #ProtectTheRightToStrike

Solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla. International crimes must end and the Palestinian people must see justice & peace. Israel must respect international law by allowing the Flotilla safe passage & by ending the criminalisation of crew, volunteers & humanitarian activists.

Some much needed good news coming from #Belarus. After years of unjust imprisonment, independent trade union leader Yarashuk and other activists have been released. Solidarity!

With growing consensus that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, workers of conscience are taking action to oppose ongoing international crimes. In this piece, I look at the position under international law of various strike modalities being deployed. elitshanews.org.za/2025/09/18/f...

The UN Fact-Finding Mission for #Sudan conclude that the SAF and RSF are committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. Horrific details of gender-based violence on a mass scale. Arms embargo now. Support the ICC. Hold perpetrators accountable. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

One of the reasons I've been off this app for a few weeks! Great to have adopted consensual tripartite recommendations on the future of railway labour at the @ilo. First time in 31 years. Future tripartite action also on the cards. DRAFT conclusions: www.ilo.org/resource/rec...

Really happy to report that @itfglobalunion.bsky.social has entered into a legally-binding agreement with fashion retail giant #ASOS to protect transport workers’ rights in the company's supply chains. This is meaningful stakeholder engagement in action. #BizHumanRights #HRDD

The UN IICI on the OPT report concludes that Israel is committing #genocide in Gaza, namely the prohibited acts under Art.2 (a)-(d) of the Genocide Convention. The international community has no place to hide. All States must exercise their common obligation to prevent & punish genocide.

Congrats to #Korea's unions for securing some major labour law reforms: - Expansion 'employer' definition to cover those with effective control over work conditions; - Union membership for workers outside employment rel'ship; - Expansion of scope of right to strike... & more!

The International Commission of Jurists has sent a communication to the International Court of Justice to urge the Court to investigate allegations relating to statements attributed to ICJ Vice-President Sebutinde in South Africa v. Israel 👇 shorturl.at/zKqWp #IndependenceOfTheJudiciary

NBIM - a component of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund - will not invest in #Caterpillar over the use of the company's bulldozers by Israeli authorities 'in the widespread unlawful destruction of Palestinian property'. Capital strategies needed where govts fail.

A declaration of #genocide is not merely symbolic. It is the crime of crimes. Academic opinion clear now. But I agree with Mike Becker that we cannot allow this discussion to be a distraction when humanitarian crisis unfolding & war crimes & crimes against humanity rife. www.lto.de/recht/hinter...

Today’s double-tap strike by Israel killing health workers, journalists and rescue staff is unquestionably a(nother) heinous war crime. As +972 Mag reports, this is becoming increasingly common. We need more than condemnation and statements. Enough.

Been thinking about this all day. Confirmation of famine in #Gaza is no surprise, but Fletcher's messaging & clarity is incredibly impactful Enough. Withholding food & water is collective punishment and a war crime. What more needs to happen for the 'intnl community' to act?

Another absolutely disgusting move by the Trump administration. More sanctions on #ICC judges & prosecutors. This is a direct assault on international legal mechanisms. Such reprisals target mechanisms of justice rather than the perpetrators of injustice. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

Solidarity with the #UGTT and workers in Tunisia!

Ah yes, that famous 1:1 civilian to combatant ratio. #stopgenocide www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Somehow this extraordinary story is going under the radar, I wonder why... Since Amlo took office in 2018, the number of people living under the poverty line dropped by 13.4 million, a decrease of almost 26%. Extraordinary. #Mexico www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Workers of conscience around the world - across so many sectors - continue to take action. #Microsoft Azure was identified by @franceskalbs.bsky.social as central to Israel’s surveillance apparatus and the ongoing #Gaza destruction. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

💯 This is UNION POWER! #AirCanada flight attendants did not give in to a grave misuse of the law to violate the rights to strike and free & voluntary collective bargaining - which also contravenes international law btw. Repeal S107!

That's right, the right to care is a human right! The IACtHR is on a roll. Incredible advisory opinion. Thanks also to the @ituc.bsky.social and @ilawnetwork.bsky.social for the important amicus highlighting the human rights of paid and unpaid care workers. Viva!

Recognising that the scale & pattern of attacks on civilians, infrastructure & aid convoys in #Gaza are consistent with the characteristics of genocide, the ITF again calls for, among other things, a permanent ceasefire & full accountability for all international crimes, including through the ICC.

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, remember those who gave their lives to help others – and stand with the loved ones they leave behind. 💙 Help their families. Honour their service. Donate → bit.ly/RFFDonate #ActForHumanity #ProtectHumanity

Despite the decline in ppl facing hunger, the numbers are still staggering. That's still 8.2% of the global population experiencing hunger. There can be no food security without rights for food & agricultural workers. We need a human rights approach for food security policies.

FREE SHARIFEH MOHAMMADI! Time is running out. Sharifeh Mohammadi's conviction & death sentence need to be quashed immediately. We demand her unconditional release. Protect human rights defenders in Iran. #FreeSharifehMohammadi

Solidarity with #AirCanada CUPE crew. There can be no clearer infringement of the constitutional human right to strike - in violation of international law to boot. Imposing arbitration also represents clear interference with the right to free & voluntary collective bargaining.

What an incredible win for the TWU and its #Qantas members. An incredible industrial and legal strategy despite the odds. In the largest employer penalty in Australian corporate history, Qantas ordered to pay $90 million for illegally outsourcing 1,800 workers. Solidarity.

🚨 Hugely significant advisory opinion of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights affirms State obligation to protect human rights in the face of the #climatecrisis, including the rights of working people. Great to see @ilawnetwork.bsky.social's legal brief cited by the Court. #JustTransition

The deportation and transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation are war crimes. Horrific. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

...on the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

The UN Charter is more absolutely more than parchment and ink. So hard to see so many States act in flagrant violation of its provisions in recent times. Time to go back to basic principles. Protect the #UNCharter!

Many congratulations to #Colombia's workers and trade unions for securing this historic labour law reform covering everything from working time and overtime pay to platform and informal work. Special thanks to our @ilawnetwork.bsky.social's Mery Laura Perdomo Ospina for her efforts! Solidarity!

This crisis in east of #DRC is not same as six months ago – it's worse: conflict, displacement, hunger, sexual violence. Local partners are on frontline. Humanitarian Reset must ensure continued support for projects backed by country funds to keep up our life-saving work.

cc ICC & ICJ.

SHUT DOWN ISU! The International Seafarers’ Union (ISU) is operated by the same people who run Lanibra – a consultancy that acts as an agent for employers. We at @itfglobalunion.bsky.social will not allow a sham union to sell out seafarers for profit. Take ACTION now👇🏾 isu.exposed/take-action/...

Last week Commissioner Kallas stated that Israel was using disproportionate force & continuing to target civilian infrastructure. She stated that '...there are violations of international law'. Now with the first review of Art.2 EU-Israel Assoc Agmnt done, the EU 27 must step up.

Six months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, survivors of its brutal detention system, including the infamous Saydnaya military prison, are grappling with devastating physical and mental health consequences amid a critical lack of support.

Saw this message and Iran's letter to the UNSC invoking Art.51 self-defence. Complete lawlessness out there now. Is there a way back from the abyss?

@ilo.org Committee on Freedom of Association has just published its latest report. Plenty of important conclusions & recs, including in the cases against China & Bangladesh. Report also contains updates on @itfglobalunion.bsky.social cases vs Iran & Japan. LINK: www.ilo.org/resource/con...

Maersk divests from companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements. Company aligns its screening process with OHCHR database of enterprises involved in activities in the settlements. Critical that the database is maintained & updated. #BizHumanRights www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...

The European Council has agreed on a negotiating mandate based on what can only be described as a total gutting of the #CSDDD. Hardly a 'simplification' process. Pretty outrageous. The EU needs to decide whether it is serious about corporate accountability. #bizhumanrights

Numerous independent trade unionists are being held in Evin prison. This is an impossible situation now. Solidarity and strength.

Powerful statement by Iran's independent trade unions, including @itfglobalunion.bsky.social affiliate the Vahed Company Bus Workers' Union. The very people who have faced the ruthless repression of the Iranian regime demand an end to the imperialist warmongering project. 1/2