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Korea – Millions call for President Park to step down

Millions of South Koreans have taken part in candlelight vigils calling for President Park to stand down as her approval rating plummets to 4% and return the country to democracy.

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WEB endorses UNI World Athletes’ goal to ensure athletes’ rights are respected

At the World Executive Board in Nyon, Head of UNI World Athletes, Brendan Schwab, briefed union leaders on the substantial progress being made in advancing the 2014 Cape Town resolution to embed human rights in sport

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Labour leaders prepare to face challenges of Trump era

At the World Executive Board in Nyon, global union leaders issued a response to the xenophobic and divisive campaign rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump

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UNI WEB fronts up to challenges for unions in new global order

The World Executive Board (WEB) brought together over 130 top union leaders from UNI Global Union’s 20 million-strong family.

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Sexual harassment: our invisible enemy at the workplace

Violence in the world of work is a threat to the dignity, security, health and well-being of everyone. It has an impact not only on workers and employers, but also on their families, communities, economies and society as a whole.

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Freedom from Fear Awards: Union leaders from across the world rewarded for their bravery

Around the world, there has been a closing of democratic spaces which has made it increasingly hard for trade unionists to stand up for human and labour rights without fear of reprisal.

This year UNI honoured affiliates from Korea, Colombia and Bangladesh with the Freedom from Fear Award in recognition of their courage in the face of repression and in support of their struggles for justice and freedom.

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