ITUC Calls for Stronger International Social Protection Financing
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, – Recently, the International Labor Organization (ILO) held a meeting with its partners. Where, the meeting was attended by representatives from government representatives, social partners and major development donors. The aim of the meeting was also to look at the progress made under the ILO’s Global Excellence Programme. In Building a Social Protection Floor […]
ITUC Fully Supports Indonesian Workers Rejects Job Creation Perppu, Prepares International Campaign
ACVCSC.ORG, JAKARTA – Director of the Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Patuan Samosir supports the steps taken by three major confederations in Indonesia namely the Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (KSBSI), Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) and Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions Andi Gani Nena Wea (KSPSI AGN) which firmly […]
KSBSI Urges the RUU KIA to Involve Public Participation and Does Not Contradict Other Laws
ACVCSCASIA.ORG, JAKARTA – The Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (KSBSI) urges The Republic of Indonesia’s House of Representatives and the Indonesian government that the Draft Law (Rancangan Undang Undang (RUU)) on Mother and Child Welfare (Kesejahteraan Ibu dan Anak (KIA)) involves public participation and does not overlap with other laws (Undang-Undang (UU)), especially the […]
International Women’s Day 2023
On this International Women’s Day, workers around the world call for a gender-transformative New Social Contract that prioritises equality, inclusion, peace and democracy. The ITUC celebrates women activists and leaders who stand up against attacks on peace and democracy across the globe. We celebrate the role women play to resolve conflicts, to build peace and […]
What Exactly Is Women's Day, And What Momentum Can It Take?
ACV-CSCASIA.ORG, JAKARTA – This is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and harassment against women . Maria Emeninta, ACV CSC Regional Coordinator said that violence against women and inequality still occur in […]
Luca Visentini Elected as ITUC Secretary General for the 2022-2026 Period
The ITUC world-level event has appointed the ITUC Secretary General for the 2022-2026 period, which was produced through a vote of 720 delegates. The voting agenda took place at the 5th ITUC World Congress in Melbourne, Australia – the global workers’ parliament where nearly 1,000 union members from more than 120 countries meet […]
5th Congress of ITUC Melbourne Calls for “New Social Contract”
The 5th ITUC Congress was held. This world-level event, held once every four years, officially opened in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday (17/11/2022) afternoon at 16:00 local time. This time, the ITUC Congress’s opening ceremony was enlivened by cultural performances from outback Australia, which are still marginalized to this day, such as the Aboriginal and […]
THE DILEMMA OF FLEXIBILITY AND EXPLOITATION OF WORKERS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Flexible work arrangements or flexible work practices (FWP) are work practices commonly found in the creative industry work ecosystem. In this case, two dimensions of flexibility are closely related to the creative industry. First, the flexibility of workspace and time. Second, the flexibility of the labor market is related to the informality and vulnerability […]
THE CHALLENGES OF FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The term developing countries first appeared in the middle of the twentieth century, especially after the end of the second world war. At that time, many new countries emerged that gained independence from the colonial rulers who ruled the country. These newly independent nations are called developing countries or third-world countries. The term third […]
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION IS OUR RIGHT, AS HUMANS
The right of association for workers is a manifestation of fundamental human rights. The right of association applies in each country. It should entirely give freedom to workers to organize and form trade unions. The formation and activities of trade unions in industrial relations are regulated nationally and internationally, both in labour law and […]
