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9th BRICS Trade Union Forum

02 November 2020

The forum was attended by 106 delegates representing 13 national trade union centres which bring together almost 400 million workers, and by honorary guests from Russia and beyond.

“Trade unions need to strategize to reach youth, and vulnerable workers”

13 November 2018

Amarjeet Kaur, General secretary, All India Trade Union Congress speaks with the ILO on the role of unions in today’s changing times, and what must be done more to strengthen workers’ rights.

Fundamental principles and rights at work: Interview with Vijaya Lakshmi Bagalur Venkata

12 June 2017

Vijaya Lakshmi Bagalur Venkata, National Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), explains how unions are addressing the challenges of the violations of the ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at work.

Towards Decent Work – Workers take action

02 August 2016

Nearly 92 per cent of the Indian labour force is employed in the informal economy. It is crucial that workers learn about their rights so as to protect themselves from exploitation. However, for the future of work in India -- formalization is the step in right direction.

HIV and AIDS in India: Voluntary testing of workers reaches 1.3 million in five states

24 February 2016

Recently released figures show the ILO’s programme of combatting HIV and AIDS through workplaces in India continues to deliver strong results.

Informal economy: what are the challenges for Unions in India?

11 June 2014

Transition from informal to formal economy is one of the topics of discussion at the 103rd International Labour Conference which is being held from 28 May to 12 June 2014 in Geneva. The following is an interview with Pillay Chandrasekharan, President of the Kerala Branch of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) who expresses his views on the challenges faced by Unions organize informal workers in India.

Indian Unions set up joint platform for the ratification and application of C87 and C98

02 October 2013

A solidarity campaign continues for the ratification and application of ILO Conventions 87 on Freedom of Association and 98 on Collective Bargaining established by 11 national trade union confederations in India.

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