Videos

2019

  1. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining for Journalist Unions

    03 July 2019

    East Africa remains one of the most difficult region for journalists. How to better protect this vulnerable group of workers? Organizing journalists to join Unions is an effective way to improve their working conditions. In East Africa, local journalists discussed recently about the importance of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining for journalists. Find out here the views of some of the participants to the workshop on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining for Journalists held in Diani (Kenya) from 13 to 17 May 2019…

  2. New ILO Standards on Violence and Harassment at Work: What benefits for Workers?

    21 June 2019

    After many years of negotiations, the ILO adopted a convention and recommendation on violence and harassment in the world of work. How can workers take advantage from these two instruments? Marie Clarke Walker, Worker Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Violence and Harassment shares her views...

  3. ILC 2019: Tribute to Sir Leroy Trotman

    19 June 2019

    At a side event during the Centenary International Labour Conference, Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and ILO Director-General Guy Ryder celebrated the service of Sir Cardinal Leroy Trotman, former Worker Vice-chairperson of the ILO Governing Body and unveiled a bust in his honour at ILO headquarters on 19 June 2019.

  4. Future of Work: The experience of South Africa

    19 June 2019

    How can unions address the challenges of the future of work in South Africa? Thoughts of Lebogang Mulaisi from the Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU).

  5. Preventing Violence and Harassment at Work: The experience of Tanzania

    19 June 2019

    How to protect workers against violence and harassment at the workplace ? Thoughts of Siham Said Ahmed from the Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA).

  6. Preventing Violence and Harassment at Work: The experience of New Zealand

    19 June 2019

    How to protect workers against violence and harassment at the workplace ? Yvonne Oldfield from New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) shares the experience in her country.

  7. Future of Work: The experience of East Africa

    19 June 2019

    How can unions address the challenges of the future of work in East Africa? Thoughts of Caroline Mugalla, General Secretary of the East African Trade Union Confederation (EATUC).

  8. The Driving Force of the ILO

    09 June 2019

    The International Labour Organization is celebrating its 100 years in 2019. However, there is a little-known page in the history of this tripartite Organization: Who is the driving force behind the setting up of the ILO? Discover the story of the ILO Workers Group…

  9. ILO Centenary: Oliver Röthig​​, UNI Europa

    10 April 2019

    What are the main contributions of the ILO to promote social justice around the world? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Oliver Rothig, Regional Secretary of UNI Europa shares his testimony on the history of the ILO and its role in the future of work...

  10. ILO Centenary: Testimony of Dan Cunniah, Former Director of ACTRAV

    10 April 2019

    What are the critical times in the history of the ILO and what was the role of workers'organisations at that time? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Dan Cunniah, Former Director of ACTRAV shares his testimony on the history of the ILO and its role in the future of work...

  11. ILO Centenary: Testimony of Sir Leroy Trotman, Barbados

    10 April 2019

    What are the most important contributions of the ILO to promote social justice across the world? For the celebration of the ILO's Centenary in 2019, Sir Leroy Trotman, Former Chairperson of the Workers’ Group of the ILO Governing Body gives his testimony on the history of the ILO …

  12. Gender Pay Gap: Views of Monica Tepfer, CGT Argentina

    10 April 2019

    What can trade unions do to address the gender pay gap in the world of work? Monica Tepfer from the Confederación General del Trabajo(CGT Argentina), shares her views on the occasion of the launch of a new ILO research on closing the gender pay gap.

  13. Gender Pay Gap: Views of Jill Rubery, University of Manchester

    10 April 2019

    What are the key challenges for women today regarding the issue of equal pay? Professor Jill Rubery from the university of Manchester, shares her views on the occasion of the launch of a new ILO research on closing the gender pay gap.

  14. Why young workers should be engaged in the struggle of climate change?

    22 February 2019

    Here some ideas of Marie Louise Glascow from the National Labour Congress of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

  15. What is the current progress in terms of implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean?

    22 February 2019

    Views of Sharifa Ali-Abdullah, Assistant Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme UNDP

  16. What are the strategies adopted by the Unions to reduce the gender pay gap in the public services?

    22 February 2019

    Learn more with Sandra Massiah Sub-regional Secretary for the Caribbean of Public Services International

  17. To what degree do environmental degradation and climate change impact the livelihoods of Workers in Dominica?

    22 February 2019

    Testimony of Kertist Augustus from the Waterfront and Allies Workers Union of Dominica

  18. How to invest in decent work in the context of the Caribbean?

    22 February 2019

    Learn more with Wayne Chen, President of the Caribbean Employers'Confederation

  19. How to ensure inclusive growth and decent work for all in the Caribbean?

    22 February 2019

    Thoughts of Dr Andre Henry, Director of the Cipriani College of Labour

  20. How can Unions enhance Social Protection in the Caribbean?

    22 February 2019

    Find out more with Jennifer Isaacs-Dotson, President of the Caribbean Labour Congress