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-...

One year after India's Human Rights Commission called for an inquiry into Amazon warehouse conditions, the latest findings suggest little has changed for staff at the e-commerce giant's facilities. #MakeAmazonPay

"Workers must now mobilize for their demands to be heard.” True now in France. True everywhere, always. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Trade unions in the Asia Pacific region are calling for united action to defend human and workers’ rights amid growing political turmoil, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and the rise of right-wing politics. www.industriall-union.org/defending-wo...

“Ordinary people would go to jail for this kind of fraud, but #Amazon and its corporate executives can write a meager check to skip their day in court." #MakeAmazonPay www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/t...

The State of Social Justice report shows: 🔹 Where we’ve advanced 🔹 Where we’ve stalled 🔹 Why the world is still far from fair Read now 👉 www.ilo.org/resource/new... #SocialJustice

On this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, the ITUC calls on all govts to honour their commitments to #peace & #disarmament🕊️ It’s time to invest in the real security of people & our planet — not weapons of mass destruction 🙅🚀 🔗 buff.ly/qVgrVTK #NuclearBan #ForDemocracy

At the launch of the ILO’s State of Social Justice report at the UN General Assembly, Luc Triangle delivered a clear warning: “International solidarity is under attack – we must put social justice at the heart of sustainable development and defend multilateralism rooted in democracy & solidarity.

“We express our strongest condemnation of the recent additional large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip.” Together with the other European trade unions, we publish statement following meeting with the Ambassador of Palestine to the EU. Read it here: www.uni-europa.org/news/joint-e...

🏛️ Today we’re in European Parliament for the hearing on EU Health Workforce Plan - amidst the staff shortage crisis across EU! Our key demands: ✊🏽 Safe staffing levels & higher pay ✊🏽 EU directive on psychosocial risks ✊🏽 Stronger collective bargaining ✊🏽 No austerity ✊🏽 Public investment in health

IndustriALL affiliat in Liberia, the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL), has signed its 6th CBA with ArcelorMittal Liberia, marking a significant step towards improving working and living conditions in the country’s mining sector. #UnionWin www.industriall-union.org/more-benefit...

📢 New from ITUC: Corporate Underminers of Democracy 2025 #Amazon isn’t just delivering parcels — it’s delivering weapons, union-busting, and mass surveillance. 💥 AI for war 💥 Lobbying against workers' rights 💥 Dodging taxes and accountability 📎 Full report: buff.ly/xlWRV3y #ForDemocracy

This #EqualPayDay, the ITUC calls on governments, employers, and international institutions to turn commitments into action and work with unions to achieve fair pay for all. ✊ Equal work deserves equal pay. 🔗 www.ituc-csi.org/internationa...

The EU Green Deal is not just policy, it’s a lifeline As climate catastrophes multiply, we cannot weaken rules for companies to reduce emissions. Accountability & ambition must guide Europe’s just transition. We are saying it loud: from Maastricht to Brussels from 21-23 Sept #BackToTheFuture march

Sign the @labourstart.bsky.social campaign calling on German menswear company Digel to stop union busting and engage with the union, @veysen.bsky.social www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...

A new Photo of the Week just went up on LabourStart.org. On 18 September French unions organized a national general strike and protest over the Macron regime's commitment to cuts to public services and its refusal to raise taxes on the rich and corporations. (Photo: FO)

ITALY / PALESTINE: Genoa dockers walk out as Italian unions protest against Israel www.reuters.com/world/europe...

GREECE: Athens Taxi Drivers’ Union Launches Monday Strike www.tovima.com/society/athe...

GHANA: Educational Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Stalled Conditions of Service www.newsghana.com.gh/educational-...

Apologies for the occasional typo in that whirlwind account of our international seminar. We hope we still did justice to the excellent contributions from our guests from around the world.

We're ending our @tucglobal.bsky.social seminar with a round of questions. Liv from Norway raising two issues: we need to stay united as a movement, noting division in the anti-apartheid movement & that the same is true today; We must build strong democratic TUs in Palestine.

The second panel of our @tucglobal.bsky.social seminar at Congress '25 looks at international law in the context of the continuing assault on Gaza. Shaher Saed from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions opens up.

The first panel question goes to @ituc.bsky.social leader Luc Triangle, on how we should respond to Trump's tariffs. He dwells on the threat of far right governments, & the culpability of democratic governments in allowing inequality to rise, seeing the share of GDP going to workers plummeting...

The @tucglobal.bsky.social International at TUC Congress 2025 is kicking off at the Brighton Centre, with a host of fascinating international guests. @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social is welcoming our guests & setting out the domestic political context for them, including the threat of the far right...