Japanese students bring message of peace, nuclear disarmament, and hope to UNI
Today marks the 15th visit by the Nobel Prize-nominated Peace Messengers
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UNI joins calls for the protection of democracy in Hong Kong as protests continue
The global labor movement is uniting behind the push for democratic reforms
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On 74th anniversary of Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombing, UNI remembers victims, calls for abolition of nuclear arms
This week marks the 74th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The attack killed more than 210,000 people, and left devastating health consequences for many more.
“On the 74th remembrance of this horrific attack, we reaffirm UNI’s commitment to peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. This kind of indiscriminate death and destruction should never be unleashed again,” said Christy Hoffman. ”We stand with the people of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the world in demanding an end nuclear arms—especially in this time of growing insecurity and tension.”
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UNI mourns the passing of former CWA President Morty Bahr
UNI Global Union extends its condolences and solidarity to the Communications Workers of America (CWA) after President Emeritus Morty Bahr passed away this week at the age of 93.
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Crédit Agricole committed to trade union rights and freedoms in new international agreement signed today with UNI Global
UNI Global will this afternoon, 31 July 2019, sign yet another global agreement for the finance sector.
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After questionable court delays, Albanian National Union of Contact Centers (Solidarity) wins legal recognition
After a number of suspicious delays by the Albanian court, the National Union of Contact Centers, or “Solidarity” (Sindikata Kombëtare e Qendrave të Kontaktit, “Solidariteti”) was legally recognized as workers’ representative in the fast-growing call center industry there.
Workers filed papers with the Albanian courts in February to establish their union, but until now, their application was met with unnecessary information requests and other stall-tactics that the union believed violated ILO conventions regarding freedom of association and local labor standards.
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KHMU-Busan National University Hospital union leaders on hunger strike for 28 days
In a currently developing situation, Bro. Jung Jae-Beom, President of Busan National University Hospital Workers Union and together with Bro. Sohn Sang-Ryang, Non-Regular Workers leader have jointly started a hunger strike since June 26 to demand for the transfer of 500 non-regular workers to regular status. As of July 24, the hunger strike has already taken place over 28 days.
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Polish Prime Day protests include a strike vote
Employees demand wage increases, easing labour productivity standards and improving employment conditions.
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Orange Group signs groundbreaking global agreement advancing gender equality with protections against discrimination and promoting work-life balance for its 149,000 employees
- Agreement builds on longstanding cooperation between Orange Group and UNI Global Union
- It secures the right to disconnect and flexible working solutions—especially for parents and caregivers
- It establishes domestic violence as a workplace issue
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Resistance and Solidarity: Amazon workers demand a better deal this Prime Day
This Prime Day, scores of Amazon workers across Europe will be protesting and striking to win safer working conditions, living wages, and collective agreements
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