Organisation: International Trade Union Confederation

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columnists

World Cup should not have gone to Qatar because of human rights alone

While various organisations such as the US Department of Justice and the Swiss government launch investigations into financial irregularities in FIFA, the true cost of football corruption should be measured not in dollars but in dead bodies.

soccer

Fifa concerned at Brazil violence

soccer

Time for the 20,000 footballers trafficked out of Africa to have voice heard

soccer

FIFA: Conditions for Qatar World Cup workers 'unacceptable'

business

Work fast or new models of capitalism may win day

news

Kenny hints at new format for pay talks

Kenny to address ICTU conference

Pay agreements for low earners, the banking crisis and job creation will be top of the agenda for trade unionists this week.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2011

'Exploited' garment workers clash with police

Thousands of garment workers in an area of Bangladesh where clothes are made for foreign companies including Marks & Spencer clashed with police today, amid protests over a new minimum wage.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2010

Riot police break up Bangladesh wages protest

Police used riot gas to disperse thousands of rampaging Bangladeshi clothing workers protesting over low wages today.

Fri, 30 Jul, 2010

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi workers riot

Around 700 clothing factories in Bangladesh were closed today following violent protests by tens of thousands of workers demanding better wages.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2010

Child labour claims in China Olympic report

Backpacks, caps and other products for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are being made in Chinese factories that use child labour, a report said.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2007