News and articles

February 2021

  1. Trade Unions' engagement is key to implement the UN Reform and the Agenda 2030

    15 February 2021

    On the occasion of the launch of two ACTRAV flagship publications for trade unions, Maria Helena ANDRE, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) explains why the engagement of trade unions is key for the implementation of UN Reforms and achieving progress on the SDGs. She stresses also the ILO’s expectations vis-à-vis the important role of workers’ organizations in development processes.

March 2019

  1. 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”.

November 2018

  1. Green Jobs and the Role of Workers’ Organizations

    06 November 2018

    Over 20 million new jobs will be created by 2030 but will these jobs be green? A conversation with ILO Actrav on the role of Workers’ Organizations to ensure the transition for a green and sustainable economy. Speakers: Béla Galgóczi, Senior Researcher from European Trade Union Institute (ETUI); Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Coordinator of ILO Green Jobs Programme ; Bheki Ntshalintshali, General Secretary of the Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU). Moderator: Lene Olsen, Senior Programme and Operations Specialist, ILO Actrav.

October 2018

  1. © Eskinder Debebe / UN Photo 2022
    ILO report calls for urgent action to reach climate goals

    22 October 2018

    Only a proactive engagement of governments and the social partners can lead to a more sustainable development.

  2. Trade unions in Europe and Central Asia join forces to promote SDGs

    15 October 2018

    Organizations from Europe and Central Asia met on 12 October in Moldova to coordinate their approach to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

August 2018

  1. Sustainable Development Goals High on Trade Union Agenda

    30 August 2018

    In June – August 2018, the Trade Union Federation of Kyrgyzstan (TUFK) with support of the International Labour Organization held workshops across the country on the role and policies of Kyrgyz trade unions in achieving sustainable development goals (SDG). The conclusive meeting took place on August 29 in Karakol, Issyk-Kul.

September 2017

  1. Future of work and climate change:

    29 September 2017

    Views of Aleksandr Yaroshuk President of BKDB Belarus.

  2. How will societies address the challenge of technological revolution?

    29 September 2017

    Ideas from Elena Gerasimova, Center Social & Labour Rights

  3. How can the Unions address the challenge of digitalization & new forms of employment?

    29 September 2017

    Views of Oleg Sokolov from FNPR

  4. How can the Unions address the challenge of new forms of employment?

    29 September 2017

    Thoughts of Vadim Borisov regional secretary of IndustriALL_GU