Creating decent, productive and remunerative jobs will carry Bangladesh reforms forward
Amidst a major socio-political transition, Bangladesh marks the International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day or Labour Day. This is typically a day to celebrate work, and appreciate the social contract that guides, governs, and ensures rights and responsibilities at work – rights for dignified, respectful, just employment in good working conditions. This year’s […]
International Women’s Day 2025: Women’s labour rights are human rights
On International Women’s Day, the ITUC stands in solidarity with women workers, their trade unions and all progressive allies around the world, in the struggle for gender equality, women’s rights, and social and economic justice for all. Within the current context of rising authoritarianism, a surge in far-right political forces, attacks on democracy and shrinking […]
Strike is the hope of Nexperia workers
For three days, during the non stop days of strikes of Nexperia, the machines inside the factory have not been humming because workers decided not to operate them. The hum of production is deafening to the already deaf capitalist Nexperia and its general manager Gareth Hughes. When they decided to strike, what they wanted to […]
ACV-CSC International Together with KSBSI Hold Evaluation and 2025 Program Plan
JAKARTA – ACV-CSC International Belgium together with its Asian partner, the Confederation of All Indonesian Trade Unions (KSBSI) held the 2024 Program Evaluation agenda and 2025 Work Plan in Jakarta on March 6-7, 2025. The evaluation agenda and preparation of the 2025 work program plan together aims to evaluate the work program that has been […]
Joint work plan developed to improve access to remedies for migrant workers from South-East Asia to Japan
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, Bangkok – The collaborative effort by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) addresses issues faced by the migrant workers deployed to Japan. A new regional joint work plan has been developed to enhance access to remedies for migrant workers from South-East Asia deployed to Japan. This […]
A family’s tragedy, a company’s promise
Imran Hossain used to live with his parents in the Dombaria village of Cumilla District. Considering his parents advanced age, he decided to take a job, so that they could retire peacefully under his care. In 2018, he joined ABM Fashion and moved to Gazipur, a hub of garment factories in Bangladesh. “He was the […]
ILO works hand in hand with its tripartite constituents to document evidence-based progress of DWCP in Indonesia
The ILO and its tripartite constituents jointly review the progress of Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Indonesia 2020-2025 to be adaptable with the fast-changing world of work. JAKARTA, – On 24 February, representatives of governments, employers and workers convened in Jakarta for a Tripartite Meeting to review Indonesia’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2020-2025. […]
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia Programme advances labour rights for migrant fishers and seafood processing workers
Bangkok — As the Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme concludes its second phase, substantial progress has been made towards decent work for migrants within the region’s blue economy. Funded by the European Union (EU), the programme is a 4-year regional initiative implemented by the International Labour Organization, in partnership with the International […]
Strengthening childcare services in Bangladesh: Building a skilled and certified workforce
DHAKA – Accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare services are vital for supporting working parents, enabling them to balance their professional and family responsibilities. Gender-responsive childcare services are especially critical in helping women enter and remain in the workforce, fostering economic participation and social inclusion. In Bangladesh, the government has been providing affordable childcare services through […]
Key ILO Findings on Climate Change and Occupational Safety and Health
ACV-CSCIASIA.ORG, Jakarta – 2023 is the hottest year ever recorded in human history. Climate change changes everything, Climate Change causes deaths, injuries and occupational diseases wherever they are. Climate change is causing excessive heat, extreme weather, ultraviolet radiation, air pollution and an alarming increase in certain diseases. And that is a danger that can threaten […]
