Place: New York, USA
Dates: April 23 – May 4, 2012
Once again trade union called on governments to raise their ambition for Rio+20 outcomes. In this regard unions asked them to firstly recognize that social protection systems are fundamental for addressing and reducing inequality and social exclusion, and secondly to make specific decisions to ensure basic social protection for all by implementing social protection floors.
Place: Marrakech, Morocco
Dates: April 17- 19, 2012
The southern Mediterranean region has an important renewable energy potential, in particular for solar and wind energy sources, which could contribute to enhancing energy security, access to sustainable energy and climate mitigation. Renewable energy presents an opportunity but also a complex challenge for the region. What is this region’s capacity to pursue energy policies and support the development of renewable energy on their territory?
During 2010 148 participants attended our activities in the region, representing 56 trade unions from 16 different countries.
In 2010 we worked with 41 trade unions in 12 different countries with a total of 84 participants in the training activities held with TUC UK and the BWI.
During 2010 we worked with 127 trade unions in 12 different countries with a total of 323 participants in our activities.
During 2010 we worked with 62 trade union organizations from 25 different countries, with a total of 126 participants in our activities.
As part of the preparations for the upcoming Rio+20 Conference, the ILO, member countries and social partners have endorsed a set of key messages for the outcome of the summit in June. They call for a stronger coherence between the three pillars of sustainable development and urge the importance of creating more and better employment opportunities while enabling the transition to a green economy.
On this day we remember all those men and women who have lost their lives at work, have been injured or fallen ill.
Waste collectors are coming out of marginalization and demanding decent, green jobs. Promoting sound waste management, calling for national policy changes, selective collection, productive use of waste, & involving their fellow citizens in the reduction and sorting of waste at the source, are some of the objectives of this campaign.
On this May Day, the ITUC and Global Unions are calling on governments to assume their responsibilities and join together to end the crisis. They need to create decent, sustainable jobs and stand up for the rights of people at work.
Worldwide, hundreds of thousands die in workplace “accidents”. Millions die of occupational diseases. Every year. Union organisation is the remedy. Prevention is the only cure.
Global Campaign for Climate Action
Civil society in action with 270 organizations
Decisions for Life
Better working conditions for young
