News from ACTRAV

May 2019

  1. Strong commitment of Unions can protect people with disabilities

    09 May 2019

    Strong commitment of Unions and their ability to build external partnership are needed to reduce decent work deficits for people with disabilities.

April 2019

  1. Terra Justa pays tribute to the ILO

    15 April 2019

  2. ILO Centenary: Oliver Röthig​​, UNI Europa

    10 April 2019

    What are the main contributions of the ILO to promote social justice around the world? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Oliver Rothig, Regional Secretary of UNI Europa shares his testimony on the history of the ILO and its role in the future of work...

  3. ILO Centenary: Testimony of Dan Cunniah, Former Director of ACTRAV

    10 April 2019

    What are the critical times in the history of the ILO and what was the role of workers'organisations at that time? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Dan Cunniah, Former Director of ACTRAV shares his testimony on the history of the ILO and its role in the future of work...

  4. ILO Centenary: Testimony of Sir Leroy Trotman, Barbados

    10 April 2019

    What are the most important contributions of the ILO to promote social justice across the world? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Sir Leroy Trotman, Former Chairperson of the Workers’ Group of the ILO Governing Body gives his testimony on the history of the ILO …

  5. Gender Pay Gap: Views of Monica Tepfer, CGT Argentina

    10 April 2019

    What can trade unions do to address the gender pay gap in the world of work? Monica Tepfer from the Confederación General del Trabajo(CGT Argentina), shares her views on the occasion of the launch of a new ILO research on closing the gender pay gap.

  6. Gender Pay Gap: Views of Jill Rubery, University of Manchester

    10 April 2019

    What are the key challenges for women today regarding the issue of equal pay? Professor Jill Rubery from the university of Manchester, shares her views on the occasion of the launch of a new ILO research on closing the gender pay gap.

  7. Important role for trade unions in addressing gender pay gap

    09 April 2019

    By targeting overall gender discrimination, promoting inclusive wage setting, pursuing specific gender pay equality measures and enhancing women’s representation in decision-making, trade unions can contribute effectively to addressing the gender pay gap.

March 2019

  1. The inclusion of workers with disabilities is crucial to achieving SDGs

    20 March 2019

    People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority but many face discrimination in the workplace and their rights are often denied.

  2. Workshop in Armenia to Celebrate the Centenary of the International Labour Organization

    16 March 2019

    On March 14-15, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia (CTUA) with support of the International Labour Organization organized in Agveran a workshop entitled “The ILO Centenary: Future of Work and the Role of Trade Unions in Promoting Decent Work”.