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23 May 2012
Union backing for global week of action on financial transactions tax
Thousands of unionists around the world are supporting a global campaign for a financial transactions tax (FTT)to help the poorest in society and fund public services including transport. more >>

19 April 2012
Unionist protest in defence of Rio Tinto workers in Canada
Unionists have this morning been demonstrating outside the annual general meeting (AGM) of a multinational metals and mining corporation to stand up for smelter workers in Canada. more >>

10 April 2012
ITF slams treatment of Toll drivers
On the eve of a crucial vote on unionisation, the ITF has acted to condemn the alleged victimisation of port drivers working in the USA for Australian multinational the Toll Group. more >>

13 March 2012
A year after the earthquake, Japanese unions report progress
A year after the earthquake, Japanese unions report progress
On the first anniversary of last March’s devastating earthquake, ITF-affiliated Japanese unions have reported on efforts to rebuild and recover. more >>

1 March 2012
ITF demands unconditional release of Iranian bus worker unionists
The ITF is urging the Iranian government to release from prison two members of the ITF-affiliated Tehran Bus Workers’ Union in the run up to the Iranian new year on 20 March. more >>

1 March 2012
Indian unions stage national strike to back a charter of demands
Unionists across India walked out on strike this week to give voice to a number of key demands. more >>

23 February 2012
Greek workers “disregarded” in government measures to meet bailout terms
Workers in Greece are being overlooked as a result of the Greek government’s attempts to meet stringent debt write-down and national loan conditions, according to the ITF. more >>

23 February 2012
ITF backs Mexico days of action
The ITF is backing days of action across the world in support of Mexican workers who are fighting to be able to exercise their union rights without fear of attack. more >>

15 February 2012
Global union condemnation of rights violations at Turkey manufacturing firm
The ITF has joined two global union organisations in denouncing the violation of trade union rights at a manufacturing company in Turkey. more >>

26 January 2012
Petition to defend subcontracted US warehouse workers
The ITF is urging unions to sign a petition to show solidarity with colleagues working for subcontractors of one of the biggest employers in the US as they struggle for fair working conditions. more >>

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