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The TUC has always been internationalist, working with unions throughout the world for social justice. In particular the 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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ILO standards and TUC priorities

Speech by Sam Gurney, the UK worker delegate to the ILO Conference 2013 and member of the ILO Governing Body. How the ILO needs top make sure there are no more Rana Plazas, and how unions are campaigning for change in the UK.

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19 June 2013
Swapping austerity for attacks on rights at work is the new threat, says TUC

Speaking in Dublin later today (Wednesday) to trade union leaders from across Europe, TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady will warn that the European Commission is relaxing its austerity measures only to replace them with a series of attacks on wor...

5 June 2013
International Development Matters Issue 122 June 2013

IDM - Monthly newsletter reporting international development matters and issues affecting trade unionists around the world. Including reports, statements, interviews and events.

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4 June 2013
TUC slams union arrests at FIFA Congress

The TUC has today (Friday) slammed the arrest of eight Mauritian and international trade union representatives for holding a peaceful demonstration outside the FIFA Congress in Mauritius.

31 May 2013
Disability Rights

Activities under Employment Support for People with Disabilities in Uganda Project are continuing.

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30 May 2013
For the right to live and to be cared for in dignity

A statement from the Federation of European Retired Persons' Association (FERPA) about the European Citizens' Initiative which will be launched later this year with support from the TUC.

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29 May 2013
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