High-level UNI delegation remembers victims of slavery with commemorative plaque on Gorée Island
Earlier today, a delegation from UNI travelled to Gorée Island presents a plaque to highlight the evil of slavery past and present
UNI P&M Africa united to Mobilise, Organise and Innovate for P&Ms
Over 70 P&M representatives from across Africa were united today at their 3rd conference under the heading: Mobilise, Organise, Innovate for P&Ms.
Walk out strike action in Amazon, Rheinberg, Germany
Over 900 Amazon workers, members of the trade union Ver.di, walked out on strike yesterday after a mass meeting heard calls for Amazon to recognize the union and negotiate under the terms of the National Commerce Agreement that applies across the sector. This agreement covers the pay and conditions of workers across Germany and Amazon have refused to implement its terms, relying instead on the terms of an agreement in the logistics sector.
UNI Africa Youth setting the pace for 4th UNI Africa Conference
Forward for a New Africa: 4th UNI Africa Post & Logistics Conference
More than 50 participants from UNI Africa Post & Logistics affiliates met this week in Dakar for the 4th UNI Africa P&L Conference. The conference inaugurated a week of meetings concluding with the Regional Conference where affiliates from across the region are convening under the banner of "Forward for a New Africa."
4th UNI Africa Regional Conference: Forward for a New Africa
Auchan and UNI Global Union sign global agreement
The French retail chain, Auchan, and UNI Global Union today signed a global agreement, committed to upholding workers’ rights and the freedom of association throughout the multinational’s entire global network.
Brother Han gathers further support after removal of President Park
Workers flood the streets to protest against Pension Reform
Brazilian unions affiliated with UNI, together with other social organizations and workers' confederations, are on a national strike today against the Pension Reform through which the Brazilian government deals another blow to workers' rights.
The main argument of Michel Temer's government is that public expenditure on Social Security in Brazil is too high, and that this reform is necessary to counteract the deficit.