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📢 The ITUC welcomes the ILO Governing Body's decision to shift Palestine’s status from ‘liberation movement’ to ‘non-member observer state’. ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said: “This recognition by the ILO is a sign of hope and solidarity with the Palestinian people, who face immense challenges to their human and labour rights. Recognition of the State of Palestine is essential for sustainable peace and two viable states living side-by-side in security.” Read more➡️https://lnkd.in/ekC6SaPk

Türkiye: Great step forward for workers at German shoe retailer, Deichmann, as they win substantial pay rises, benefits and bonuses in their first-ever collective agreement Mathias Bolton, Head of UNI Commerce, said: “This hard-won collective agreement marks a significant breakthrough for Deichmann workers in Türkiye. Their determination and resilience have paid off, proving that when workers stand together, they can overcome the odds – especially with the strength of global solidarity.” Under the collective agreement, which will be applied retrospectively from 1 July 2024 until 31 December 2026, all workers will get a pay rise of 8 per cent of the minimum wage in Türkiye in 2024, with further wage increases set for 2025 and 2026. Almost all retail workers in Türkiye are paid the minimum wage. Deichmann workers will also be paid a bonus of a monthly wage each year. Compensation for overtime work has been raised from 50 per cent to 60 per cent. Additionally, workers will now receive 1.5 times their daily pay for work on bank holidays, compared to the one additional daily pay currently mandated by law. All workers will enjoy an additional two days of annual leave, as well as extra leave in cases of marriage, death of a relative, natural disasters and moving home. Hakan Bozkurt, General Secretary of Turkish union, Tez-Koop-İş Sendikası said: “The benefits and pay rises secured in this agreement will make a real difference to workers’ lives. We extend our gratitude to UNI and ver.di for their support, which helped us achieve our first collective agreement with Deichmann. We will keep working with UNI to organize more retail workers, grow union power and expand collective bargaining in the commerce sector.” Find out more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBf5CPMb

Thank you, USAID for backing #TogetherWeCare! With the #HSWU union, we’re empowering 42K women health workers in Ghana to lead on fair wages, safe workplaces, & gender equality. The Women’s Charter is paving the way for lasting change!

On World #DayOfCare, we are asking what happened to the promises we made to care givers during the pandemic's height? We clapped for them then, but we have the opportunity to show real gratitude now. We must push governments, employers and society at large to put in place the meaningful changes that care workers have been fighting for: formal employment, safe staffing levels, professional training, union representation, and freedom from violence and harassment. Caregivers can’t wait because we know that our communities are only as strong as those who care for them. Read my essay in IPS Journal below. #CareCantWait https://lnkd.in/eAQesKWK

Care workers can't wait! This International #DayofCare & Support, we demand safe staffing, an end to violence & harassment, & formal recognition for all health & care workers. Formalization, union rights & safety are non-negotiable! #CareCantWait ℹ https://lnkd.in/eb3RiF4F

During #covid, care workers were hailed as heroes—applauded, praised & splashed across front pages. On United Nations’ International #DayofCare and Support, we must ask: what happened to the promises made to them? Read Christy Hoffman's piece in IPS Journal. #CareCantWait

Care workers can't wait! 🧡This International #DayofCare & Support, we demand safe staffing, an end to violence & harassment, & formal recognition for all health & care workers. ⚕️Formalization, union rights & safety are non-negotiable! #CareCantWait ➡️https://lnkd.in/e_HKbuun

✊ UNI unions from across the gaming sector expressed their solidarity with online casino workers at Evolution in Georgia during a global meeting in Helsinki last week. Around half of the Swedish gaming giant's 15,000 workforce is based in the country. “Evolution workers have already sacrificed so much, so we must fight until the end and push the company to sit at the table. Whatever Evolution says, workers want to negotiate and get an agreement to improve working conditions. They are not demanding millions. They just want decent treatment. They want to stop harassment. They want to work in a healthy and respectful environment. So I’m extremely pleased to see UNI affiliates ready to support workers at Evolution Georgia, said UNI's Head of Gaming, Giedre Lelyte. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4T-5ayZ

Amazon is a massive force in the global economy and politics, but it is well known for its anti-union attacks and brutal working conditions. This global problem requires a global solution, and UNI's Adrian Durtschi from will talk about our Amazon trade union alliance and #MakeAmazonPay Day, which happens on Black Friday in November. Registration: https://lnkd.in/dp8FVfyV

⚠️ Imagine that guaranteed postal deliveries are a thing of the past. That's what's happened in Denmark where the right to regular, affordable mail deliveries has been abolished. We spoke to Dzevad Ramic, head of post at union @fagbladet-3F on the impact it's had: #SaveOurPost