News and articles
March 2021
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COVID-19: Three priorities to assist Unions in 2021…
19 March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected workers and their organizations across the world. From January to March 2021, the efforts of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities have addressed three main challenges to assist trade unions. Learn more here...
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Interview with Mr Luc Cortebeeck, Former Chairperson of the ILO Governing Body
09 March 2021
Luc Cortebeeck is a former member of the Workers’ Group of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Governing Body. He has acted as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Body, and President of the Workers’ Group. He is Honorary President of the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions of Belgium (ACV-CSC).
February 2021
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Trade Unions' engagement is key to implement the UN Reform and the Agenda 2030
15 February 2021
On the occasion of the launch of two ACTRAV flagship publications for trade unions, Maria Helena ANDRE, Director of the ILO’s Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) explains why the engagement of trade unions is key for the implementation of UN Reforms and achieving progress on the SDGs. She stresses also the ILO’s expectations vis-à-vis the important role of workers’ organizations in development processes.
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The Role of Trade Unions in Achieving Agenda 2030
12 February 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected workers and their organizations across the world. From January to March 2021, the efforts of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities have addressed three main challenges to assist trade unions. Learn more here...
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Social Dialogue remains vital to build sustainable recovery from COVID-19
01 February 2021
A new report by the Bureau for Workers' Activities of the ILO highlights the need for global-scale responses based on effective social dialogue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
December 2020
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Russian Federation: Trade unions obtain new teleworking legislation
14 December 2020
New legislation adopted by the parliament of the Russian Federation will offer several benefits to workers by reinforcing social dialogue and collective agreements. The new law will enter into force on 1 January 2021.
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COVID-19 crisis, a wake-up call on social protection for workers
11 December 2020
Workers’ Organizations exchange experiences and discuss trade union advocacy strategies for strengthening social protection systems.
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Moldova: Trade unions succeed in obtaining amendments to labour inspection law
11 December 2020
After years of negotiations, trade unions have obtained amendments to labour inspection law in Moldova. The new law will provide more protection to workers through increased occupational safety and health at work.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: How to combat disinformation?
08 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for some people to cause confusion, chaos and public harm through disinformation. How trade unions can contribute to the combat against this?
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Why should workers’ organizations discuss skills development and lifelong learning during Covid-19?
04 December 2020
Skills development and lifelong learning systems that are human-centered, based on international labour standards (ILS) and the engagement of social partners through social dialogue, are key to build a better normal in the post-COVID world.