Cambodia Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0)
On August 8, 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia submitted the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Through NDC 3.0, for the first time, social protection measures are included, aiming at contributing to address climate change, in particular for supporting poor, vulnerable, and at-risk population […]
ACV International Belgium Attends the 7th Congress of the F-Hukatan KSBSI in Bandung
BANDUNG – Jeroen Johan K. Roskams, Asia Desk Officer for ACV International Belgium, attended the opening of the 7th Congress of the Federation of Forestry, General Industry, Woodworking, Agriculture, and Plantation Trade Unions of the All Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (F-Hukatan KSBSI) in Bandung on Wednesday (10/15/2025). On the occasion, Jeroen expressed his gratitude for […]
Strongly support the International Learning and Solidarity Mission (ISM) in the countryside! Condemn the surveillance, harassment, and intimidation by the military and NTF ELCAC!
Workers and Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) fully support the ISM, led by BAYAN and international groups across the Philippines. The mission exposes the harsh realities farmers and indigenous peoples face – their livelihoods and the destructive impact of militarization in rural areas. Now on its third day, ISM faces intensified surveillance, harassment, and intimidation from […]
Successful Launch of “Ating Lakbay-Aral sa Magsasaka”!
As part of the Peasant Month celebration, Ating Lakbay-Aral sa Magsasaka (ALAM) was held on October 4–5. This educational immersion brought together workers from Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. (SM PSACC-NAFLU-KMU), Pambato Cargo Forwarder Labor Union (PCFLU-LAND KMU), and cultural workers from Tambisan sa Sining. Organized by the Felixberto Olalia Sr. School in partnership with […]
Workers Complete 3-Month Training on Educational Work
Sixteen workers from two unions and one mass organization have successfully completed a 3-month course in worker-educator training under the Pandayang Manggagawa program. The graduates came from the Samahang Manggagawa sa Phil Span Asia Carrier Corporation – NAFLU – KMU, Gabay ng Unyon sa Telekomunikasyon ng mga Superbisor – PLDT, and Migrante Philippines. The Pandayan […]
C.CAWDU’s Monthly Meeting Focuses on Reports and Minimum Wage Negotiations
The Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union (C.CAWDU) held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 9th, led by President Mr. Kong Athit. The meeting took place in Phnom Penh, attended by numerous local union leaders. The meeting had three main objectives: 1. **Reporting**: Each local union leader provided updates on their activities and progress […]
Workers’ representatives proposed a $10 increase, while employers’ representatives proposed maintaining the current figure of $208.
Mr. Kong Athit, President of CLC, attended a tripartite meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council to continue discussions on determining the minimum wage for the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods, and bag sectors for 2026. The meeting took place on the morning of September 3, 2025, at the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. […]
KMU demands justice for Jude Fernandez, Eric Saber, and all victims of state violence
Militant trade union center Kilusang Mayo Uno trooped to Camp Crame on the occasion of Jude Fernandez’ second death anniversary to condemn the Philippine National Police and the Marcos government for its continuing onslaught on Filipino workers’ rights. Jude Fernandez was a veteran labor organizer of KMU who was slain on September 29, 2023 by […]
The Constitutional Court Annulled the Public Housing Savings Law
Jakarta, September 29, 2025 – The Constitutional Court has granted the entire petition of the KSBSI in Decision Number 96/PUU-XXII/2024, a material review of Law Number 4 of 2016 concerning Public Housing Savings (Tapera Law). All articles in the Tapera Law were declared to be in conflict with the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of […]
Presiden KSBSI, Elly Rosita SIlaban Bersama Pimpinan Buruh Bertemu Presiden Prabowo
KSBSI President Elly Rosita Silaban, along with several labor leaders, met at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday (September 1, 2025). During the meeting, Elly Rosita Silaban stated that several topics were discussed, including the current situation and conditions of the Indonesian nation. The meeting was also attended by religious leaders, youth leaders, […]
