🌏🤝 The ITUC participated in the Policy for Development Asia-Pacific Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, alongside a delegation from ITUC-Asia Pacific, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Nepal.
🗣️ The delegation brought forward the priorities of trade unions and workers, emphasizing that decent jobs must remain at the heart of development, the Global Gateway, and Just Transition initiatives across the region.
⚡ During the discussions, Rekson Silaban (KSBSI) highlighted the challenges faced by workers and trade unions under Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). He stressed that, despite the significant impact on workers, trade unions have not been meaningfully involved in the process.
📢 Trade unions called for:
✅ Meaningful social dialogue and public participation in the design and implementation of the Global Gateway, with trade unions and civil society organizations fully included.
✅ A stronger social dimension in #JustTransition policies, with funding for training, worker engagement, and community participation—not only business-driven approaches.
✅ A united front between trade unions and civil society organizations to advance a truly just transition.
✊ A Just Transition can only succeed when workers have a seat at the table.
@itucasiapacific @Info_KSBSI #TimeFor8
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🚨From promises to progress: it’s time to deliver!
🌍At the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development, global leaders came together to build momentum on the Sevilla commitments. But with shrinking aid and growing reliance on private finance, critical gaps remain.
👷♀️Decent jobs, workers’ rights, gender equality, and responsible business conduct must not be sidelined. Development should serve people—not just profits.
✅There are some encouraging steps forward, from new debt cooperation tools 🤝 to stronger national follow-up. But ambition now needs to turn into real action.
📢 We need urgency, accountability, and meaningful investment in social protection and fair economies. The time to deliver is now! #TimeFor8
🔗 ituc-csi.org/ITUC-statement-…
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🌍✊ At #ARFSD12 in Addis Ababa, ITUC & @ituc_africa delegates have issued a strong call to action!
With limited time left to achieve the SDGs, governments and stakeholders must accelerate progress by:
📌 Institutionalizing social dialogue
🏭 Advancing progressive industrial policies to tackle inequality & kleptocracy
💰 Closing Africa’s financing gap through domestic revenue mobilization
🛣️ Rapidly developing urban & rural infrastructure
🌱 Strengthening climate resilience & disaster management
🔐 Enhancing governance, data protection & innovation
⏳ The time to act is NOW!
#SDGs #TimeFor8
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“The SDGs cannot be achieved without civil society organisations and social dialogue.”
Strong contribution of the International Trade Union Confederation delegation to the @UNECE Regional Forum on the SDGs, putting workers’ demands front and centre of the 2030 Agenda ✊️
#timefor8 #CNSM_Moldova @CCOO
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🌍✨ Over the past two days, we brought together trade union leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders for a powerful dialogue on “The Transformative Role of Trade Unions: Making Sustainable Development a Reality for Africa.”
From shaping advocacy strategies to engaging with institutions like the UN, ILO, and African Union, the discussions highlighted one clear message:
👉 Decent work and strong social dialogue are essential to achieving the SDGs.
Key takeaways:
✅ Trade unions are central to advancing SDG 8 and accelerating the 2030 Agenda
✅ Collaboration across regional and national actors is critical
✅ Concrete actions and shared experiences are driving real progress across Africa
@UN @ilo @ILOACTRAV @_AfricanUnion @ituc_africa @ILOAfrica
#Timefor8 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #TradeUnions #DecentWork #Agenda2030
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What role do trade unions really play in delivering the #SDGs?
The answer might surprise you.
From global advocacy to real impact on the ground — explore the latest trends and actions in our new newsletter 👇
ituc-csi.org/trade-union-foc…
#2030Agenda #TUDCN #timefor8 @ituc_africa @itucasiapacific @atuc @csa_tuca @etuc_ces
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✊🇮🇳 Solidarity with workers across India in today’s National Strike!
Trade unions and workers are standing united against the anti-worker Labour Codes that threaten hard-won rights and dignity.
📢 They are demanding:
🔴 Immediate withdrawal of the four Labour Codes
🔴 Protection of collective bargaining rights
🔴 Safeguarding constitutional guarantees & ILO labour standards
🔴 Social security and dignity for all workers
#TimeFor8 #TUDCN #ForDemocracy #India
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👏New Labour Law in Somalia for the first time in 52 years!
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions - FESTU played a major role in this historic win for workers after years of intense advocacy.
Nasra Haji Ahmed, Vice President of FESTU, said trade unions will now focus on ensuring the law is fully implemented to protect workers’ rights nationwide.
More details: x.com/festusomalia/status/20…
#Somalia #LaborCode #DecentWork #SDG8 #Timefor8 @festusomalia @iloSomalia @UNinSomalia @ITUC_Africa
Somalia has officially unveiled its reformed labour law, marking the first comprehensive and progressive reform of the previous law in 52 years. The launch, organised by @SomaliaMolsa, brought together the government, trade unions under the umbrella of @festusomalia and employers led by the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a strong display of tripartite cooperation and social dialogue.
The new law, collectively agreed upon by the government, employers and trade unions with the support of the @ILO, strengthens the protection of workers’ rights and aligns with the Provisional Constitution of Somalia and international labour standards, while reflecting years of sustained trade union advocacy, said Nasra Haji Ahmed, Deputy President of @festusomalia, speaking on behalf of trade unions at the launch ceremony.
This reform marks a major step toward decent work, fairness and social justice throughout the country, and FESTU called for its effective implementation and enforcement to ensure the protection of the rights of workers.
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🚨 Huge protests in India! 🇮🇳✊
Indian workers are uniting to oppose corporate-friendly labor law changes, fearing job losses and weakened rights and protection.
@CFTUI2 @TNHMS @Intuc_National @SEWABharat
#ForDemocracy #India #TUDCN #TimeFor8
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📣 Featured Event at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development – CSO Forum
💼 Decent Work for Social Justice: Partnering for Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination in the World of Work
📅 5 November 2025 | 🕐 13:00–14:00 (UTC 3 / 11:00 CET)
📍 Room 14, Exhibition Hall 7, Doha
Hosted by the ITUC, this session will spotlight bold solutions and partnerships advancing gender-transformative decent work—driving inclusive growth and social justice for all.
Join the debate. Be part of the change.
#2WSSD #DecentWork #GenderEquality #SocialJustice #TimeFor8 #SDG8
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🇮🇳 The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) strongly criticised the government of Narendra Modi for inaction on long-standing work-related matters affecting thousands of rural workers and their families. In a rally in Telangana, INTUC President G. Sanjeeva Reddy and General Secretary R.D. Chandra Shekar called on the government to honour its 2023 election manifesto commitment and deliver decent work, security and dignity for all rural development workers.
@Intuc_National @itucasiapacific
#RuralWorkers #INTUC #LabourRights #SocialJustice #WorkersUnite #MinimumWage #RuralDevelopment #timefor8 #TUDCN #ForDemocracy
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Big congratulations to the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) for their active role in the UN national consultations on Somalia’s sustainable development plan — a strong recognition of trade unions’ essential voice in shaping inclusive and sustainable development.
#ForDemocracy #Timefor8 #NewSocialContract
@ituc_africa @festusomalia @ILOACTRAV @ilo
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As part of our extensive consultations on the UN Cooperation Framework for #Somalia (2026-2030), @UNinSomalia engaged representatives from #Somalia’s Private Sector and Trade Unions on #Somalia’s development priorities and their role in enhancing economic growth.
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🇬🇭 Ghana: Trade unions left out of crisis response.
Workers demand a seat at the table.
✊🏾 It’s time to:
🔹 Restart the Social Partnership Council
🔹 Track SDG progress with unions
🔹 Create jobs through fiscal policy
🔹 Support informal workers
🔹 Finance maternity leave via taxes
🔹 Establish living wages through dialogue
Workers demand a #NewSocialContract
🗒️pulse.ly/hhc90nr3em
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025
@TucGhana @ituc_africa @ILOAfrica @_AFRICANUNION @ilo @ECA_OFFICIAL
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🎙️ “SDGs are not a lost fight. They are the most advanced vision of sustainable development multilateralism has ever delivered.”
Strong message of ITUC delegate Joanne Cesario (KMU Philippines) at the #HLPF2025 General Debate. She called for hope, solidarity, and social justice in shaping a stronger, more democratic UN.
🎥 Watch and share her powerful message 👇
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025
@kilusangmayouno @SENTROLabor #FederationOfFreeWorkers #FFW
@TUCPLaborCenter @itucasiapacific
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🇮🇩 Trade unions in Indonesia warn: current policy responses to food, energy & climate crises are causing environmental and social harm.
✊ Workers demand:
1️⃣ Institutionalised union participation in SDG dialogues
2️⃣ Stronger tripartite social dialogue
3️⃣ Replace Omnibus Law with worker-centric legislation
4️⃣ Living-wage Minimum Wage mechanisms & universal coverage
5️⃣ Legal protections: no discrimination, equal pay, ILO C.183 & C.190
6️⃣ Formal-sector job creation & enhanced OHS
📄 Read the report: pulse.ly/aomzhutnew
👉 The full report is also available in Indonesian (Laporan tersedia juga dalam Bahasa Indonesia).
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #VNR2025
@KspiCitu @Info_KSBSI @media_ksbsi
@itucasiapacific @ADBIndonesia #BRICS
@ASEAN @UNESCAP @ilo @Post2015_RI
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🇳🇬 Nigeria’s government is failing workers.
❌ Agreements with trade unions are ignored
❌ Workers' rights are undermined
❌ Cost of living spirals
📢 Trade unions demand action:
✅ Recognise unions as SDG partners
✅ Deliver a real living wage
✅ Implement Conventions 100 & 111
It’s time for dialogue – not repression.
📄 Read the full report: pulse.ly/0yyv8mzli5
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #VNR2025 #VNR
@NLCHeadquarters @_AFRICANUNION @UNinNigeria @ilo
@ECA_OFFICIAL @ituc_africa
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🇯🇵 Workers helped shape Japan’s SDG plans — and they want to stay at the table 🤝
Workers demand:
✅ Stronger multi-stakeholder dialogue
✅ Decent work for all
✅ Just Transition & climate action
✅ Free education for every child
✅ Labour rights for foreign workers
📄 Read our report:
pulse.ly/xcb8tjoiqb
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #VNR2025 #VNR
@unionion @itucasiapacific @UNESCAP @ilo
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🛑 No decent work means👇
❌ No social protection
❌ More poverty
❌ Workers left behind
❌ No real growth
🎯 It’s time to prioritise #SDG8 – the gateway to inclusive, transformational growth in Africa.
🎥 ITUC Africa’s Hod Anyigba lays it out clearly.
pulse.ly/luwkycdxo9
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025
@profhod @ituc_africa @ILOAfrica @_AFRICANUNION @ilo @ECA_OFFICIAL @SATUCC @EATUC
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🇮🇳 Workers in India were not consulted on COVID-19 stimulus plans — and it shows.
❌ No protection for workers
❌ No social dialogue
❌ No environmental safeguards
Trade unions demand:
📢 Tripartite consultation
📢 Universal social protection
📢 A national minimum wage
📢 Skills for the green transition
📄 Read our report:
pulse.ly/wfkhd7pyb0
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #VNR2025 #VNR #India🇮🇳 @Intuc_National @ilo @UNESCAP @UNinIndia @SARTUCkathmandu @ADB_HQ
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🇵🇭 Filipino people over profit✊
The Philippine government claims progress on the SDGs — but workers tell a different story.
❌ Living wages far below a living standard
❌ No job security and labour rights
❌ Profit-driven partnerships over people’s needs
❌ Repression through red-tagging and militarisation
📄 Read our counter-report to the 🇵🇭 #VNR: pulse.ly/uwaktjdeej
#TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #VNR2025
@kilusangmayouno
@SENTROLabor #FederationOfFreeWorkers #FFW
@TUCPLaborCenter @itucasiapacific @ADBPhilippines @ASEAN @UNESCAP @ilo @UNPhilippines
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