Trade




TUC calls for UN arms trade treaty

The TUC has joined an International Trade Union Confederation lobbying campaign to secure support for a UN international arms trade treaty with a letter to the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague.

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5 April 2012
Make Burma end forced labour before dropping sanctions, says TUC

The TUC is calling on the UK Government to ensure that no significant EU sanctions against Burma are lifted until forced labour and other serious human rights abuses have been addressed.

2 March 2012
International Development Matters - Issue 104 Deccember 2011

IDM - Monthly newsletter reporting international development matters and issues affecting trade unionists around the world. Articles for inclusion in International Development Matters should be sent to twarlock@tuc.org.uk

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2 December 2011
International Development Matters - Issue 103 November 2011

IDM - Monthly newsletter reporting international development matters and issues affecting trade unionists around the world. Articles for inclusion in International Development Matters should be sent to twarlock@tuc.org.uk

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28 October 2011
EU trade preferences scheme can do more for human rights say unions

European and Global Unions have today released a report calling on the EU to strengthen its "GSP" trade system to make sure beneficiary countries are meeting their human rights and environmental obligations.

21 October 2011
Struggling for workers' rights in Sri Lanka: Behind the scenes in the garment sector with trade unionist, Assela

Every day, about five workers, who may be members or non-members of the union, come to see me at the office....Most workers don't know about their workplace rights and fear their employer.

21 September 2011



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