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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 1d

Federal workers are locked out of their jobs or are being forced to work without pay because the Trump administration shut down the government after refusing to fix the mounting health care crisis—and working families nationwide are paying the price.

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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 1d

ILO launches global campaign to accelerate ratification of fundamental OSH conventions [IUF] bit.ly/3W2JXEc

ILO launches global campaign to accelerate ratification of fundamental OSH conventions - IUF

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 1d

Very good news from the east of Germany, where the far-right (AfD) has its strongest base - the AfD got soundly defeated in two mayoral elections, in places where they were trying to use the presence of people seeking asylum as a decisive issue. Many voters rejected that outlook. That's hopeful.

Christian Bangel @christianbangel.bsky.social · 1d

Wieder ein schlechter Tag für die AfD im Osten.
Deklassiert in der OB-Stichwahl in Frankfurt (Oder) und sogar in Eisenhüttenstadt - wo sie sich echte Hoffnung machte - deutlich verloren.

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ETUI @etui.bsky.social · 1d

⚖️ The right to move freely between and reside in other EU Member States does not always work out easily for many people with disabilities

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 5d

Nobody can afford this government shutdown.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Tell Congress NOW: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 5d

Today on #WorldPostDay we celebrate the vital role of the post. 🤝✉️

All around the world, our trade unions are fighting for a postal service that:

💪 Delivers decent jobs
🤝 Strengthens communities
🌍 Connects people everywhere
🌱 Builds a sustainable future

#PostForPeople

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 5d

We're calling on France's biggest bank, BNP Paribas, to stop financing companies operating in the occupied Palestinian territories and conduct heightened human rights due diligence to ensure its services do not support Israel’s illegal settlement activity there.
uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-cal...

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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 5d

“There are so many labour rights violations ⚠️✊ in the lithium sector. Supply chain strategies 🔗 provide a major opportunity to improve respect for the rights of the workers 👷👩‍🏭 who mine these critical minerals ⛏️🔋.”

The other side of lithium: strengthening unions in the battery supply chain

Given the central role that lithium plays within the global energy agenda, a seminar was held in Antofagasta, Chile, on how to strengthen unions in the lithium sector. The event, which ran on 30 Septe...

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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 7d

GLOBAL: In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike news.un.org/en/story/202...

In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened hearings on Monday to determine whether the right to strike is protected under international law – the first time the world’s top court has been asked t...

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ITUC @ituc.bsky.social · 7d

Imagine a world without labour rights…
No minimum wage. No safety. No voice.

We need a New Social Contract that delivers:
✊ Trade union rights
💼 Good jobs
💰 Decent wages
🛡️ Social protection
⚖️ Equality and inclusion

Decent work is not a privilege — it’s a right. #WDDW25

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European Trade Unions @etuc-ces.bsky.social · 7d

World Day for Decent Work:

Trade unionists from across the continent are coming together to send a message to @ec.europa.eu that its forthcoming #QualityJobs Act must live up to its promise.

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Tom Jenkins @tomoljenkins.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sorry to hear of the winding down of TUC Aid, and renewed thanks to the @tucglobal.bsky.social officers who led its operations over the years, notably the late Bandula Kothalawala www.tuc.org.uk/research-ana...

TUC Aid 1988 - 2025

TUC Aid has delivered 37 years of practical solidarity in action. Throughout, it’s been a brilliant example of unions delivering change by working in partnership. Together, we’ve really put internatio...

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 12d

Solidarity with Sumud!

The captured crew members must be released and their mission - bringing lifesaving aid - must be fulfilled.
uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-sta...

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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 12d

"States cannot pick and choose when to respect international law."

ITF call on Israel to respect international law by allowing the Global Sumud Flotilla safe passage and ending the criminalisation of crew, volunteers and humanitarian activists.

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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 12d

🗣️ “The law of the sea is clear: attacking or seizing non-violent, humanitarian vessels in international waters is illegal and unacceptable."

ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton.

We stand in unwavering solidarity with the the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13d

The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’

Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law

The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’

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European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) @eapneurope.bsky.social · 12d

On 5 Nov 2025, the European Anti-Poverty Day “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦: 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘜 𝘗𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺” will take place in Brussels. Together with policy makers, NGO’s and grassroot organisations, the voices of people experiencing poverty will be central and leading the EU policymaking.
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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 12d

President Trump is shutting down the government, using federal workers as pawns and threatening to fire them—all to avoid fixing ACA cost spikes. They chose chaos over governing.

Put working people first. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. aflcio.org/press/releas...

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TUC Global @tucglobal.bsky.social · 13d

After nearly 40 years of global solidarity, TUC Aid will close in 2025. But its legacy lives on through stronger unions, empowered women, and global justice. Read how unions changed lives worldwide www.tuc.org.uk/blogs/tuc-ai...

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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 14d

Despite the Hong Kong Convention’s entry into force earlier this year 📜🌍, serious workplace accidents ⚠️🏭 continue to occur in Bangladesh’s shipbreaking yards 🚢🔧, raising urgent concerns ❗ about the lack of real change on the ground.

IndustriALL calls on Bangladesh government to enforce HKC

In light of continuing workplace incidents at Bangladesh’s shipbreaking yards, IndustriALL is calling on the government of Bangladesh to enforce full compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) acr...

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International Labour Organization @ilo.org · 15d

Social justice doesn’t happen by chance.
It is the result of deliberate choices in policy, institutions and cooperation.

📖 Discover the findings of the
ILO’s State of Social Justice 2025: buff.ly/QAHcrzE
#SocialJustice

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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 15d

💪🌍 The IndustriALL preparatory women’s conference set the stage for a stronger push on gender equality ⚖️, women’s rights ✊, participation 🤝, and representation 🗳️ ahead of the global women’s conference. www.industriall-union.org/women-trade-...

Women trade unionists prepare ground for equality ahead of Sydney

IndustriALL preparatory women’s conference set the stage for a stronger push on gender equality, women’s rights, participation and representation ahead of the global women’s conference, under the slog...

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 15d

One year after India's Human Rights Commission called for an inquiry into Amazon warehouse conditions, the latest findings suggest little has changed for staff at the e-commerce giant's facilities. #MakeAmazonPay

Amazon India Workers Suffer in 50°C Heat, Survey Finds

Amazon India faces fresh scrutiny as a new survey alleges workers are forced to endure 50°C heat without breaks or water, raising urgent questions about safety and labour rights.

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 18d

"Workers must now mobilize for their demands to be heard.”

True now in France.

True everywhere, always.

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French Unions Plan More Strikes Saying No Clarity on Budget Plan

France’s labor unions called for a new round of anti-austerity protests on Oct. 2, saying Prime Minster Sebastien Lecornu didn’t offer clarity on concessions he’s willing to make in a new budget.

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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 18d

Trade unions in the Asia Pacific region are calling for united action to defend human and workers’ rights amid growing political turmoil, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and the rise of right-wing politics.

www.industriall-union.org/defending-wo...

Defending workers’ rights in a time of political turmoil

Trade unions in the Asia Pacific region are calling for united action to defend human and workers’ rights amid growing political turmoil, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and the rise of right-wing ...

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UNI Global Union @uniglobalunion.org · 18d

“Ordinary people would go to jail for this kind of fraud, but #Amazon and its corporate executives can write a meager check to skip their day in court."

#MakeAmazonPay
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/t...

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Claims It Tricked Prime Customers

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