Videos

2011

1. Panel on “Arab Youth - Aspiring for Social Justice'': Mr. Marouen Cherif, Coordinator of Young Workers in Tunisia

   09 June 2011

   During this panel discussion on DATE, Marouen Cherif (Tunisia), Young Workers’ Coordinator, Tunisian General Union of Labour (UGTT), recalled that the demonstrations in Tunisia were launched under the slogan “work is a right”, and the protests were caused by a number of economic problems, such as regional development inequalities, the lack of a substantial job creation policy, and low purchasing power.

2. Book Launch “There is an Alternative – Economic Policies And Labour Strategies beyond the Mainstream”: ITUC General Secretary Statement

   09 June 2011

3. Book Launch “There is an Alternative – Economic Policies And Labour Strategies beyond the Mainstream”: The Director of ACTRAV Statement

   09 June 2011

4. International Trade Union Confederation: Annual Survey of Violations of Trade Union Rights, 2011

   08 June 2011

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   Message from ILO Director-General Juan Somavia to the International Trade Union Confederation Asia and Pacific Region (ITUC AP)

   11 May 2011

   In his opening remarks to introduce the video message of the Director-General, Juan Somavia, the Director of ACTRAV expressed concern that the recent economic growth in some Asian countries has not been followed with improved living standards, benefits and respect for workers'rights.Several countries have not also ratified all of the core labour standards.

6. Interview with Sir Roy Trotman

   25 March 2011

   At the end of the 310th session of the Governing Body, we interviewed the Workers’ Group’s Spokesperson Mr. Leroy Trotman. Issues relating to the budget for the next biennium, 2012-2013, and respect for workers’ rights were covered during this discussion.

7. Social Protection: Interview with Ms. Michelle Bachelet

   21 March 2011

   The Chairperson of the Social Protection Floor Advisory Group and Executive Director of UN Women, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, wants to get trade union organizations more involved in social protection of workers.

2010

1. Union Roadshow: EPZ Organising in Indonesia

   01 November 2010

   Millions of workers worldwide are employed in Export Processing Zones (EPZs). Most of these are young women, often migrants and mostly from poor backgrounds. They work long hours with precarious contracts. In most cases, they cannot organise themselves into trade unions to protect their rights. The Indonesian affiliates of the International Metalworkers’ Federation have demonstrated that despite the difficulties, it is possible to organise EPZ workers. The video below shows the strategies Indonesian unions are using to organise these workers. (Courtesy IMF)