3 years on from Rana Plaza, the Bangladesh Accord is saving lives
As one of the worst industrial disasters in recent history, the Rana Plaza factory collapse is a reminder that disregarding human and labour rights can cost lives.
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Union signs new public sector wage deal in Israel
Histadrut Chairman Avi Nissenkoren and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon have officially signed a new wage agreement in the Israeli public sector.
The (framework) collective agreement that was signed concludes a long period of discussions between the Histadrut and the State of Israel and other employers in the public service, and sets a wage increase at a rate of 7.5% and a grant at a height of NIS 2,000 (approximately US$531) (of which the first half has already been distributed to most of the workers in January 2016).
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UNI General Secretary to CNBC: “Europe must snap out of austerity and focus on jobs”
Philip Jennings, co-hosting CNBC’s flagship news programme called on Europe to get the wheels moving on jobs
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UNI supports Irish affiliate in Tesco fight
At a conference of over 300 Mandate shop stewards from a range of different commerce companies, UNI supported a union-wide response to attacks by Tesco Ireland on long serving staff members.
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UNI Global Union urges international financial institutions to back recovery
Global Unions: "IFIs should act to help, not hinder, economic recovery"
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UNI stands in solidarity with Fight for $15 campaign
UNI stands in solidarity with millions of low-wage workers in the United States this week by supporting the Fight for 15.
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Players welcome Ruggie’s human rights recommendations on FIFA
UNI World Athletes, the world players’ association across professional sport, welcomed the historic report and recommendations on FIFA and human rights by Professor John G Ruggie of Harvard University.
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UNI Americas Executive Committee Expresses solidarity with Orhan Akman
UNI Americas Executive Committee at its 18th meeting, held in Montevideo, Uruguay, approved the declaration of support and solidarity with our brother Orhan Akman, expelled from the Republic of Peru on March 31st for "disturbing public order, tranquillity and social peace" for participating in a peaceful sit-in with Cencosud workers.
The Committee expressed its fervent opposition to the Peruvian government's decision without evidence to expel and prohibit him from re-entering the country, declaring this as a violation of individual and collective rights.
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What women want
Paléo rock festival launches 2016 lineup at UNI head office
Paléo – Switzerland’s largest outdoor music festival – launched its 2016 lineup during a press conference at UNI Global Union’s head office in Nyon.
The festival will run from the 19th of July to the 24th and feature headliners such as Muse, Iron Maiden, The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, The Lumineers, Bastille, Les Insus (ex-Téléphone), Tiken Jah Fakoly and Ibrahim Maalouf.
The 2016 theme of the “Village du Monde” will be Celtic. The “Village du Monde” will feature the food, music and culture of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia and the Asturias.
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