International
The TUC has always been internationalist, working with unions throughout the world for social justice. In particularthe TUC has played a key role in advancing workers’ rights in Europe and making the case for social Europe. We are affiliated to the world trade union body, the ITUC and the European TUC - both of which maintain up to date links to unions throughout the world.
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The most recent documents available on this subject are:
HIV/AIDS and Workplace
Trade unionists can be at the heart of the fight against HIV/AIDS and make a distinctive contribution to combating stigma and discrimination at workplace-Ivan Lewis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for DFID
2 December 2008
TUC backs Zimbabwean unions' call for banks to lift cash limits for workers
The TUC has today (Tuesday) called on British workers to flood the email account of Gideon Gono, Governor of Zimbabwe's Central Bank, urging him to allow ordinary workers in Zimbabwe to be able to withdraw enough money to pay their daily living costs.
2 December 2008
TUC launches two new projects to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa
To coincide with World AIDS Day today (Monday), the TUC is launching two new projects in Africa to combat the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the stigma and discrimination associated with it.
TUC Aid – the development arm of the UK trade unions – will be assisting the Timber Workers' Union (TWU) in Ghana and the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) in Uganda.
1 December 2008
TUC protests at arrest of Swazi opposition leader
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has written to the Swazi High Commissioner in London to protest about the arbitrary arrest of opposition leader Mario Masuku, President of the People's United Democratic Movement.
30 November 2008
Email Zimbabwe's central bank: Support the Zimbabwean unions' call for action on the cash crisis
The TUC is calling on British trade unionists to show solidarity with Zimbabwean trade unionists in the run up to a day of action on Wednesday 3 December. That's the day when the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on Zimbabweans to go to their banks to demand their money. A procession will be made to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe where the ZCTU leadership will deliver a petition to the Governor.
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29 November 2008
International Development Matters - Issue 73 - November 2008
Monthly Newsletter reporting international devlopment matters and issues affecting trade unionists around the world.
PDF version available for download
27 November 2008
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