UNI GS joins ILO Global Commission on the Future World of Work
UNI Global Union General Secretary Philip Jennings named member of influential ILO Commission on Future World of Work
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U.S. labour movement and business community unite against Trump’s shameful stance on terror in Charlottesville
“From apartheid to the alt-right, the global labour movement has a long history of resisting hatred and advancing justice.”
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SITT gains recognition in Atos Romania
On August 10, the Romanian IT union SITT (Sindicatul IT Timisoara) received official recognition from the Romanian authorities as the legal representative of workers in Atos Romania, which has more than 2,000 employees in the country. Per Romanian labor law, a union must represent at least 50% +1 of the membership to be recognized and to bargain collectively with the employer.
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Launch of Banking Union Campaign in Palestine
Over 20 trade union activists have spent 3 days in Amman, Jordan on intensive Organising Workshops with UNI staff from the SCORE Organising and Finance sectors. Despite attendance difficulties caused by delays at the security checkpoints between Palestine and Jordan, it was an extremely enthusiastic and succesful event. The National Trade Union of Banks and Insurance has produced and agreed its own Organisng campaign plan with the support of UNI Finance and UNI SCORE.
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OECD Spanish Contact Point urges Prosegur to investigate, address human rights in Latin America
—Recommendation in response to UNI’s case alleging intimidation, threats, and retaliation against union leaders in Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Chile—
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A New Collective Agreement Dramatically Improves the Employment Conditions of Engineers, Practical Engineers, Technicians and Lab Technicians in the Local Authorities
The agreement, which was signed between the Histadrut and the heads of the Local Authorities, significantly improves the employment conditions of many workers who are currently in need of an income supplement - despite their vital role in the continuous operation of the economy
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Workers tell U.S. Congress about unethical practices at Santander
Workers say a union would help them resist bad banking practices without fear of retaliation.
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Take Action: Call on Kazakhstan to repeal labour leader’s unjust conviction
UNI stands with the ITUC in condemning labour leader’s sentence as a travesty of justice and an affront to democracy.
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Historic win for UK workers as judges rule Tory tribunal fees unlawful
UNI affiliate and one of the UK’s largest trade unions, Unison, has claimed a massive victory after a four-year battle against the Tory imposition of fees for employment tribunals.
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International solidarity has the power to reform the banking industry
Financial workers from the United States and Australia are standing together to curb big banks’ abuses of employees and customers.
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