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:
TUC protests about repression of Iranian May Day protests
The TUC General Secretary, Brendan Barber, has protested to the Iranian Ambassador about the arrests and harassment of trade unionists around May Day in Iran.
11 May 2008
TUC protests about arrest of South Korean Migrant Workers Union leaders
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has protested to the South Korean Ambassador about the arrest of migrant workers leaders Torna Limbu and Abudus Sabur on 2 May. Past leaders of the union have been singled out for deportation as soon as they have taken up their posts in clear violation of ILO standards.
10 May 2008
Detention of trade unionists in Zimbabwe
We urge you to secure their immediate release and ensure that all Zimbabweans are allowed to exercise their democratic rights without interference from the State.
9 May 2008
TUC Aid - Burma Cyclone Appeal
TUC Aid is making an appeal to affiliated trade unions and union members for funds for emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation of victims of Cyclone Nargis, which swept the densely populated Irrawaddy region and other coastal areas in Burma (Myanmar) on Saturday 3 May 2008
8 May 2008
Slavery and forced labour in supply chains
Notes for a speech by ITUC Women's Committee Chair Diana Holland at a MayDay anti-slavery conference.
PDF version available for download
3 May 2008
‘Made In Poland': The Northern Region highlights agency workers rights during Polish festival
The Northern TUC has sponsored the ‘Made in Poland' festival being held in the North East throughout May.
2 May 2008
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