ITUC-Asia Pacific urges immediate occupational health and safety reforms following deadly industrial fire in Korea
ITUC-Asia Pacific has called on the Government of the Republic of Korea to undertake immediate and comprehensive reforms to uphold what it describes as “the right not to die at work,” following a deadly industrial fire in Daejeon.
Workers and trade unions push for decent work, just transition, and people-centred development at the 13th APFSD
Workers and trade unions from across the Asia-Pacific region, including affiliates of ITUC-Asia Pacific, actively participated in the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) held from 24–27 February 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, calling for transformative actions to advance decent work, labour rights, and social protection in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
ITUC-Asia Pacific calls for immediate ceasefire and protection of migrant workers amid Middle East conflict escalation
ITUC-Asia Pacific denounces the recent military strikes by the United States and Israel and expressed deep alarm at the escalating military confrontation in Iran and across the Middle East, warning of severe humanitarian consequences and the risk of further destabilisation in an already fragile region.
“Hang in there until the end!”: The story of Lee Cheuk-yan
Lee has a special gift: he makes people feel seen, heard, and valued. Through this, he inspires courage in others, especially workers, to stand up for their rights and dignity.
Fifth anniversary of Myanmar coup: ITUC-Asia Pacific rejects the sham election results
On the fifth anniversary of Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, the ITUC-Asia Pacific has called on the international community not only to condemn the military-staged election held in late 2025 and early 2026 in Myanmar, but to unequivocally reject the announced results, warning that they are the product of a deeply flawed and undemocratic process.
Bangladesh: Formation of Bangladesh Confederation of Trade Unions marks new chapter in workers’ unity
Ten workers’ federations in Bangladesh have formally come together to establish the Bangladesh Confederation of Trade Unions (BCTU), marking a major milestone for the country’s labour movement and opening a new chapter of unity, solidarity, and collective strength for workers nationwide.
International Migrants Day: ITUC–Asia Pacific calls for fair recruitment, rights and decent work for migrant workers
On International Migrants Day, the ITUC-Asia Pacific calls for fair recruitment, decent work, and a New Social Contract that guarantees rights, protection, and dignity for all migrant workers.
Free Lee Cheuk-yan: Human rights must be defended, not criminalised!
On International Human Rights Day, the ITUC-Asia Pacific joins the international trade union movement in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Lee Cheuk-yan, former Chair of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) and a respected trade union leader and lifelong defender of democracy in Hong Kong.
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