ITUC Newsletter 72, Supply Chain. Care Economy.. Latest News from the ITUC
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International Trade Union Confederation
N°72 / March 2016
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Mauritania: Ratification of Forced Labour Protocol a Step Towards Freedom
Mauritania's ratification of an ILO Protocol on Forced Labour brings hope for the more than 300,000 people affected by slavery in the country.
http://www.ituc-csi.org/mauritania-ratification-of-forced
ITUC Launches New Information Hub on Supply Chains
2016 will be a crucial year for efforts to transform the global supply chain model which dominates international trade but is responsible for keeping workers in poverty, insecurity and in jobs that threaten their health and safety.
http://www.ituc-csi.org/ituc-launches-new-information-hub
Trans-Pacific Partnership Pledge
On October 5, 2015, the governments of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam concluded negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
http://www.ituc-csi.org/tpp?lang=en
Investing in the Care Economy: A Pathway to Growth
A new study released by the ITUC shows that investment into the care economy of 2% of GDP in just 7 countries would create over 21 million jobs and help countries overcome the twin challenges of ageing populations and economic stagnation.
http://www.ituc-csi.org/investing-in-the-care-economy-a?lang=en
Deadline Extension ITUC Survey: Please make sure to respond to the questionnaire compiling information about violations of trade union rights by sending it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We hope to get as many responses as possible so that each country situation can be reflected accurately. The deadline was extended to 31 March 2016.
http://www.ituc-csi.org/ituc-survey-2016-questionnaire
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“Mauritanians living in slavery are under the total control of their masters, herding animals, working in the fields, and doing domestic work. Women and girls are often subjected to abuse and sexual assault. The government needs to finally break the cycle of servitude, which is passed on from mother to child.”
- Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary -
Upcoming events
10-24 March 2016 - Geneva, switzerland
326th Session of the ILO Governing Body
12 april 2016 - Virtual
ITUC Executive Bureau
5-7 April 2016 - Bangkok, Thailand
TUDCN General Meeting
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Publications and statements
Investing in the Care Economy - A gender analysis of employment stimulus in seven OECD countries
http://www.ituc-csi.org/CareJobs
28 April 2016 : Mobilising for strong laws, strong enforcement and strong unions
http://www.ituc-csi.org/28-april-2016-mobilising-for?lang=en
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