President of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, Estela de Carlotto: 40 years fighting for The Disappeared in Argentina, receives the UNI Freedom from Fear Award
Colombian trade unionists receive Freedom from Fear for standing up persecution during 50 years of war
Decent work for young people is a fundamental element of UNI’s work in the Americas. Eliminating temporary, precarious and informal work promotes sustainable development, growth and wellbeing.
Theresa Mortimer, Vice-President of UNI Americas Women and the first female President of the BFSU in the Bahamas, is a leading example for women in trade unions.
“Women are great agents of change. Today, we are more than certain that women are taking their rightful places in leadership position in UNI Americas,” said Mortimer at the UNI Americas Conference. “We are working to ensure that women are treated equally and that there is a change in the rhetoric surrounding gender equality.”
The largest gathering of union leaders in the history of Colombia are meeting in Medellin to build international peace and solidarity
In a wide-ranging speech at the UNI Americas Conference, General Secretary of UNI Global Union Philip Jennings paid tribute to the bravery of the Colombian people in their efforts to build a new Colombia.
UNI GS tells media: Colombian business handicapped by out-of-date labour market model & influx of anti-labour multinationals such as Prosegur
Over 130 women from across the Americas congregated in Medellin at the UNI Americas Women's Conference to discuss issues such as gender inequality, closing the gender pay gap and particularly, violence against women.
Largest trade union gathering in history of Colombia poised to open in Medellin
In her report on organising before the Breaking Through Awards, UNI Deputy General Secretary Christy Hoffman outlined the many impressive organising successes over the past year
