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Trade unions strengthen regional cooperation in Central Asia
More than 40 trade union leaders discussed international labour standards, social dialogue and common labour market challenges during a regional meeting in Uzbekistan.
C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Kyrgyz trade unions strengthen protection and representation of vulnerable workers by taking action against workplace violence
An International Labour Organization (ILO) workshop strengthened the capacity of trade unions to advance a world of work free from violence and harassment and support implementation of Convention No. 190 in Kyrgyzstan.
ILO and PERC strengthen regional dialogue on the future of work at Summer School in Armenia
Trade union leaders from Eastern Europe and Central Asia discussed artificial intelligence, platform work, social dialogue and the outcomes of the 114th International Labour Conference.
ILO meeting adopts first-ever code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture
New code provides practical guidance aimed at protecting aquaculture workers from preventable work-related injuries and diseases.
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How to strengthen trade union resilience in 2026
Amid growing global instability, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Luc Triangle reflects on the resilience of the trade union movement. With the 114th International Labour Conference expected to shape new...
Trade unions urge a renewed social contract anchored in decent work and social justice in report released ahead of Global Summit
The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities releases a new global report amplifying workers’ priorities, days before the Second World Summit for Social Development begins in Doha.
Cairo seminar empowers trade unions to lead the Just Transition
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has kicked off a regional advocacy seminar in Cairo, bringing together trade union leaders from Africa and the Arab States to promote social justice and decent work within a just transition framework,...
South Asian trade union youth leaders unite for safer and healthier workplaces
Young trade union leaders from across South Asia have pledged a joint action on occupational safety and health (OSH) at a regional ILO-ACTRAV conference
Uzbekistan’s trade unions host international dialogue on labour standards
The Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU) and the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) brought together representatives of governments, workers' and employers' organizations from different countries to advance workers’ rights, share...
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International Labour Conference 2025: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers
"We hope for a Conference of concrete commitments and historic decisions." This is the vision expressed by Hedia Arfaoui of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), elected Worker Vice-President of the 113th session of the International Labour...
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Towards a Renewed European Social Contract
Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Central and Western Europe meet in Brussels, to discuss about challenges and opportunities in shaping a new social contract at national and regional level with specific focus on...
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ILO report highlights unions as central force in ending informal work
The ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) today launched a new report spotlighting the critical role of trade unions in tackling informality in the world of work.
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World Day of Social Justice 2025 - Interview with Kari Tapiola
To mark the World Day for Social Justice on February 20th, ACTRAV Info spoke with Mr. Kari Tapiola, former Deputy Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and a lifelong advocate for workers' rights.
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Arab States: Unions strategize on shaping a renewed social contract
From 12 to 13 February 2025, trade unions leaders, policy makers, representatives of employers’ organizations and academics discussed opportunities and strategies on shaping a renewed social contract in the Arab region.
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2025: What are the challenges and opportunities for the trade union movement?
Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) shares his insights about the challenges and opportunities for the trade union movement in 2025. Mr Triangle expresses also his expectations from the International...
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Why Peak-Level Social Dialogue is key to advance decent work?
The ILO launched recently a flagship report on peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress. In this interview, Vera Paquete-Perdigao shares the key findings of this report and explains how can trade unions use effectively...
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New Year 2025: Message of Maria Helena Andre to Unions
As the world is facing multiple challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the urgency of climate change and the growing impact of AI and new technologies in the world work, Maria Helena Andre, shares her insights for the labour movement in 2025.
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Workers education at ITCILO: what are the opportunities for Unions in 2025?
On this International Day for Education, we spotlight the vital role of education in empowering workers and fostering social justice. Vera dos Santos Costa, Programme Manager for Workers' Activities at the International Training Centre of the ILO,...
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Asia and Pacific: Unions develop common strategies in shaping a new social contract
Representative of Unions, employers, governments and academia across Asia and Pacific meet in Manila, Philippines, to discuss on macroeconomic policies for economic development and fundamental principles and rights at work, including collective...
A highlight of ACTRAV activities in 2024
The ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) has been at the forefront to ensure that workers’ organizations have the information and assistance they need to face the multiple and overlapping crises facing the world of work. Discover ACTRAV...