As it has been for over 100 yrs, the @tuc.org.uk is here as the UK's most representative workers' organisation. Our delegation will be fighting for rights for platform workers, holding govts to account on ILO standards & promoting collective bargaining & transformative gender equality #ILC2026

The @ituc.bsky.social is launching this year's #globalrightsindex at the workers' pre-meeting of the International Labour Conference in Geneva #ILC2026 We're keen to see the UK's rating following the Employment Rights Act ... 1/?

Shocking union busting reported @wikipedia.org . I have contributed to the site in the past. No more, until the Foundation recognises and negotiates in good faith with Wiki Workers United wikiworkersunited.org/announcements/

Next Tuesday: TUAC hosts a dialogue on inequality and advancing tax justice with Prof. Gabriel Zucman (International Tax Observatory), OECD SG Mathias Cormann, TUC GS Paul Nowak, and former President of ACV-CSC Marc Leemans. #OECDMinisterial

The International Court of Justice has confirmed—by 10–4—that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87. Crucial to the ruling was clear evidence that global & regional human rights instruments, & states themselves—including the UK—have long recognised that C87 contains this right 1/2

The ICJ is close to giving its final opinion on the existence of the right to strike in connection with freedom of association (ILO Convention 87)

Work While They Sleep is a new Brazilian sci-fi play about the working lives of women in late capitalism & the relentless pressure to increase productivity We were a partner in an earlier attempt to get funding for this play, so we're delighted that it's made it to the UK stage! Ticket link below

Billionaires, and the politicians they fund, will do everything they can to strip workers of their rights.

ASEAN trade unions and civil society groups slam Myanmar junta's rebranding as civilian gov't www.bwint.org/BwiNews/News...

Work While They Sleep is a new Brazilian sci-fi play about the working lives of women in late capitalism & the relentless pressure to increase productivity We were a partner in an earlier attempt to get funding for this play, so we're delighted that it's made it to the UK stage! Ticket link below

At the #Labour7 & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is introducing a presentation on inequality from economist & author Pr. Thomas Piketty (far left of picture), stressing the role of unions in fighting inequality. Piketty himself says "high inequality is not necessary for prosperity."

There's reason for optimism, Pr. Piketty tells the #Labour7 , in that the US is on the verge of losing its veto in the international financial institutions due to its declining share of global GDP. A new era of international cooperation could deliver an agenda focused on reducing inequality.

The TUC's Paul Nowak chairs a dialogue with Thomas Piketty at the L7 Summit: the top 1% captured 41% of new wealth since 2000, the bottom half got 1%. Inequality isn't inevitable – and collective bargaining is one of the most effective tools to reverse it.

In Paris, @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social tells the #Labour7 that "we are moving towards a multipolar world - and our [multilateral] institutions must be fit for that reality." That includes us, he says: "the international trade union movement must ensure the global south has effective representation."

There's reason for optimism, Pr. Piketty tells the #Labour7 , in that the US is on the verge of losing its veto in the international financial institutions due to its declining share of global GDP. A new era of international cooperation could deliver an agenda focused on reducing inequality.

At the #Labour7 & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is introducing a presentation on inequality from economist & author Pr. Thomas Piketty (far left of picture), stressing the role of unions in fighting inequality. Piketty himself says "high inequality is not necessary for prosperity."

We're at the Labour 7 (part of the French G7) in Paris today - & @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social has set out how the government's make work pay can drive decent work, and that the improvements in rights are popular across the political spectrum. #labour7

The TUC’s latest blog on Hong Kong highlighting the campaign to call for the freedom of Lee Cheuk-yan. www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/1796-d...

Today TUC General Secretary, TUC President Steve Gillan, TUC GC International lead Liz Snape members of the TUC EC and other senior union representatives met Cuban Ambassador Ismara Vargas Walter -

The ITUC calls for immediate de-escalation, an end to all military operations, and a return to peaceful negotiations in the Middle East. 🗣️ “Workers want peace, democracy and decent work, not relentless bombing & retaliatory attacks.” @luctriangle.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/ACFnvQ5 #TradeUnions4Peace

The TUC General Council interim statement on Iran: www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-gen...

On the 4th anniversary of Putin's full scale war on Ukraine, the TUC is proud to support the @ukrainesol.bsky.social -led trade union statement in solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions.

On the 4th anniversary of Putin's full scale war on Ukraine, the TUC is proud to support the @ukrainesol.bsky.social -led trade union statement in solidarity with Ukraine, its workers and their unions.

The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!

The TUC is supporting the @ituc.bsky.social campaign to free trade union leader Lee Cheuk-yan. Lee was the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions until it was dissolved following his arrest for pro-democracy activities. #FreeLeeCheukYan Defending democracy is not a crime!

The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Yesterday's statement:

ITUC and TUCA strongly condemn the US military aggression and violation of #Venezuela ’s sovereignty.

The TUC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and ITUC-Americas in expressing our ‘absolute and unequivocal rejection’ of the US military attack in Venezuela, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Yesterday's statement:

KENYA: ‘This strike will persist until justice is served!’ 2,000 Kenya postal workers unpaid for 6 months! wrp.org.uk/features/thi...

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or are being forced to work without pay because the Trump administration shut down the government after refusing to fix the mounting health care crisis—and working families nationwide are paying the price.

ILO launches global campaign to accelerate ratification of fundamental OSH conventions [IUF] bit.ly/3W2JXEc

Very good news from the east of Germany, where the far-right (AfD) has its strongest base - the AfD got soundly defeated in two mayoral elections, in places where they were trying to use the presence of people seeking asylum as a decisive issue. Many voters rejected that outlook. That's hopeful.

⚖️ The right to move freely between and reside in other EU Member States does not always work out easily for many people with disabilities 🧵👇

Nobody can afford this government shutdown. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Tell Congress NOW: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Today on #WorldPostDay we celebrate the vital role of the post. 🤝✉️ All around the world, our trade unions are fighting for a postal service that: 💪 Delivers decent jobs 🤝 Strengthens communities 🌍 Connects people everywhere 🌱 Builds a sustainable future #PostForPeople

We're calling on France's biggest bank, BNP Paribas, to stop financing companies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories and conduct heightened human rights due diligence to ensure its services do not support Israel’s illegal settlement activity there. uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-cal...

“There are so many labour rights violations ⚠️✊ in the lithium sector. Supply chain strategies 🔗 provide a major opportunity to improve respect for the rights of the workers 👷👩‍🏭 who mine these critical minerals ⛏️🔋.”

GLOBAL: In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike news.un.org/en/story/202...

Imagine a world without labour rights… No minimum wage. No safety. No voice. We need a New Social Contract that delivers: ✊ Trade union rights 💼 Good jobs 💰 Decent wages 🛡️ Social protection ⚖️ Equality and inclusion Decent work is not a privilege — it’s a right. #WDDW25 🔗 buff.ly/nxPPXaP

World Day for Decent Work: Trade unionists from across the continent are coming together to send a message to @ec.europa.eu that its forthcoming #QualityJobs Act must live up to its promise.

Sorry to hear of the winding down of TUC Aid, and renewed thanks to the @tucglobal.bsky.social officers who led its operations over the years, notably the late Bandula Kothalawala www.tuc.org.uk/research-ana...

Solidarity with Sumud! The captured crew members must be released and their mission - bringing lifesaving aid - must be fulfilled. uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-sta...

"States cannot pick and choose when to respect international law." ITF call on Israel to respect international law by allowing the Global Sumud Flotilla safe passage and ending the criminalisation of crew, volunteers and humanitarian activists.

🗣️ “The law of the sea is clear: attacking or seizing non-violent, humanitarian vessels in international waters is illegal and unacceptable." ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the the Global Sumud Flotilla.

On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking. tinyurl.com/bdznkuxv

President Trump is shutting down the government, using federal workers as pawns and threatening to fire them—all to avoid fixing ACA cost spikes. They chose chaos over governing. Put working people first. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. aflcio.org/press/releas...

After nearly 40 years of global solidarity, TUC Aid will close in 2025. But its legacy lives on through stronger unions, empowered women, and global justice. Read how unions changed lives worldwide www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/tuc-ai...

Despite the Hong Kong Convention’s entry into force earlier this year 📜🌍, serious workplace accidents ⚠️🏭 continue to occur in Bangladesh’s shipbreaking yards 🚢🔧, raising urgent concerns ❗ about the lack of real change on the ground.

Social justice doesn’t happen by chance. It is the result of deliberate choices in policy, institutions and cooperation. 📖 Discover the findings of the ILO’s State of Social Justice 2025: buff.ly/QAHcrzE #SocialJustice

💪🌍 The IndustriALL preparatory women’s conference set the stage for a stronger push on gender equality ⚖️, women’s rights ✊, participation 🤝, and representation 🗳️ ahead of the global women’s conference. www.industriall-union.org/women-trade-...