Maziyar Gilaninejhad of the Union of the Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers, and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the…Read more…
German Judges offer a damning opinion on the European Commission’s proposed Investment Court System (ICS),
26 February 2016
We are grateful to John Hendy QC who has brought to our attention this highly significant public statement by the German Judges on TTIP (and CETA). The statement offers a…Read more…
Brazil slave labour victims seek justice at Americas’ top rights court
Since 1995, around 50,000 people in Brazil have been freed from slave-like workRead more…
FIFA’s choice is simple: human rights matter!
A STATEMENT FROM BWI – The Building and Wood Workers’ International Football is a game, but building stadiums is not child’s play. It is dangerous and tough labor. The workers who build the…Read more…
Job vacancy – USi Coordinator
Union Solidarity International (USi) seeks to appoint a new member of staff to develop USi’s digital media, and to help provide advice, support and training to the trade union movementRead more…
Top lawyer’s report for Unite the Union warns that the TTIP trade deal could pose a “serious risk” to the NHS
Cameron has the power to exclude the NHS from the trade deal – he must actRead more…
Zero Hours – Zero Solutions
23 February 2016
By Mark Freedland and Jermias Prassl, Oxford Human Rights Hub
Over the course of the past year, we have repeatedly highlighted the problems facing workers on so-called ‘zero-hours…Read more…
Public sector exit payment caps will penalise low earners unless the govt listens today
22 February 2016
By Michelle Singleton, UNISON Policy Unit
The Enterprise Bill, now on its Second Reading in the House of Commons and under debate today, legislates to cap exit payments to public…Read more…
HSBC HQ stays in London, but workers force change globally
Victory for 250,000 HSBC workers has helped to create an alliance within UNI to address global concerns and grievances.Read more…
We can’t allow the Tories to arrogantly flout international law
18 February 2016
By Carolyn Jones, Director, Institute of Employment Rights
It’s official! The Trade Union Bill currently being rushed through Parliament by the Conservative Government is in…Read more…
Anti-Union move rebuffed by Spanish acquittal in Malaga court
To strike is no crime – we will not be silenced…Read more…
Kill the Bill and beyond – NUT Mander Hall 11th February 2016
17 February 2016
On 11 February 2016, the IER, Campaign for Trade Union Freedom, People’s Assembly, Class and the Trade Union Coordinating Group held their second joint rally, bringing together…Read more…
Call for Fyffes to be expelled from ETI after Honduras worker abuse
Fyffes should be ejected by Ethical Trade Initiative for abuse of workers in tropical fruit plantations in Central AmericaRead more…
EU Developments: has social Europe disintegrated?
By Roger Jeary
As we move ever closer to a UK wide referendum on whether to remain in the EU, the Institute brought together an experienced group of speakers to consider how, if at all, the EU…Read more…
Former COSATU leader launches rival union federation in South Africa
Former general secretary of COSATU, Zwelinzima Vavi, announces launch of new federation on May Day.Read more…
Trade union researcher murdered in Egypt
Giulio Regeni was researching independent trade unions operating in a climate of repression. He disappeared on the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. His tortured body was discovered nine days…Read more…
A second life for independent trade unions in Egypt; another life snuffed out
… the simple fact that there are popular and spontaneous initiatives that break the wall of fear is itself a major spur for change …Read more…
Global union welcomes European move to exclude public services from trade agreement
EI is concerned that education does not become liberalised through TiSA, a bigger threat than TTIPRead more…
Unite the Union to tackle Fifa over Qatari World Cup workers’ grievances
A recent report in the UK tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mirror, has revealed that Len McCluskey, General Secretary of Unite the Union, intends to take on the international football establishment over…Read more…
The Trade Union Bill 2015: history repeats itself?
29 January 2016
By Adrian Williamson QC, Keating Chambers
The Conservatives argue that their Trade Union Bill is a necessary response to current union abuses. In truth, the Bill is reminiscent of…Read more…