In this resolution, the 2nd ITUC-AP Regional Council recognises that despite clear statistical evidence, gender pay inequality is not recognized nor adequately addressed considering that gender wage disparity results in gross difference in lifetime savings between women and men, and the impoverishment of women. It underscores the impact of addressing gender wage disparity to women’s lives – their economic, social and political well-being and status in society.

In this resolution, the 2nd ITUC-AP Regional Council recognises that despite clear statistical evidence, gender pay inequality is not recognized nor adequately addressed considering that gender wage disparity results in gross difference in lifetime savings between women and men, and the impoverishment of women. It underscores the impact of addressing gender wage disparity to women’s lives – their economic, social and political well-being and status in society.

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The 2015 edition of the ITUC-Asia Pacific Gender Equality and Pay Equity Verification Manual is meant to serve as a supplementary resource that affiliates can use to complement existing tools in conducting gender audits at the workplace. The Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) is a self-assessment tool for identifying workers’ perceptions of the current status of gender equality. It is also used to identify opportunities, challenges, and key areas that need strengthening.

The 2015 edition of the ITUC-Asia Pacific Gender Equality and Pay Equity Verification Manual is meant to serve as a supplementary resource that affiliates can use to complement existing tools in conducting gender audits at the workplace. The Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) is a self-assessment tool for identifying workers’ perceptions of the current status of gender equality. It is also used to identify opportunities, challenges, and key areas that need strengthening.

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“We want a future of work where workers’ contribution to the society and the economy is fully recognised and rightfully compensated and where minimum living wages enable workers to meet their needs and live a life of dignity.” | Oct 06, 2023

“We want a future of work where workers’ contribution to the society and the economy is fully recognised and rightfully compensated and where minimum living wages enable workers to meet their needs and live a life of dignity.” | Oct 06, 2023

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In this resolution, the ITUC-AP expresses its concern for the weakening workers’ protection, governments’ lack of political will in upholding workers’ rights, and unprecedented attacks on workers and unions and a volatile economic environment making it difficult for workers to exercise and demand better terms and conditions at work. Many of the women workers in the informal and other precarious employment cases remain outside the scope and protection of the already under implemented labor laws.

In this resolution, the ITUC-AP expresses its concern for the weakening workers’ protection, governments’ lack of political will in upholding workers’ rights, and unprecedented attacks on workers and unions and a volatile economic environment making it difficult for workers to exercise and demand better terms and conditions at work. Many of the women workers in the informal and other precarious employment cases remain outside the scope and protection of the already under implemented labor laws.

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In this statement, the ITUC-AP expresses its full support to the Indonesia Working People, particularly, their Indonesian affiliates (KSPI and KSBSI) in their all-out struggles against the proposed “Omnibus Bill on Job Creation”. The ITUC-AP’s analysis shows that the proposed Bill would lead to a greater flexibility and lower workers’ welfare significantly by risking undermining minimum wages, by removing a critical provision with regard to severance pay, by removing limitations against the excessive use of temporary contracts for work of a permanent nature, by removing limitations to the outsourcing of workers and the coverage of health and pension schemes, by leading to significant health and safety risks, and by removing consultations with trade unions.

In this statement, the ITUC-AP expresses its full support to the Indonesia Working People, particularly, their Indonesian affiliates (KSPI and KSBSI) in their all-out struggles against the proposed “Omnibus Bill on Job Creation”. The ITUC-AP’s analysis shows that the proposed Bill would lead to a greater flexibility and lower workers’ welfare significantly by risking undermining minimum wages, by removing a critical provision with regard to severance pay, by removing limitations against the excessive use of temporary contracts for work of a permanent nature, by removing limitations to the outsourcing of workers and the coverage of health and pension schemes, by leading to significant health and safety risks, and by removing consultations with trade unions.

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The ITUC-AP notes with great concern the increasing number of reports by affiliates about the ILO’s programmes and activities of engaging with NGOs in the Asia and the Pacific Region, recalls the many cases of ILO engagement with NGOs despite unions’ requests not to do so and without consultations, reaffirms that the ILO’s engagement with NGOs was done without consultation with unions and thereby seriously undermined the ILO’s core values and respect of tripartism, and emphasises that social partners are open to dialogue with NGOs following appropriate consultations with the tripartite constituents.

The ITUC-AP notes with great concern the increasing number of reports by affiliates about the ILO’s programmes and activities of engaging with NGOs in the Asia and the Pacific Region, recalls the many cases of ILO engagement with NGOs despite unions’ requests not to do so and without consultations, reaffirms that the ILO’s engagement with NGOs was done without consultation with unions and thereby seriously undermined the ILO’s core values and respect of tripartism, and emphasises that social partners are open to dialogue with NGOs following appropriate consultations with the tripartite constituents.

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In this resolution, the Second Regional General Council of the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific notes with deep concern the growing inequality and inequity in the region and globally that is mainly due to the weak redistribution mechanisms of national wealth and income including inadequate social safety nets and inefficient fiscal policy and taxation. The Council reaffirms that social safety nets are mechanisms reflecting universal minimum floor for decent work and decent standard of living and are essential parts of government policy on social development where national revenue from taxes and other sources should be extensively used.

In this resolution, the Second Regional General Council of the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific notes with deep concern the growing inequality and inequity in the region and globally that is mainly due to the weak redistribution mechanisms of national wealth and income including inadequate social safety nets and inefficient fiscal policy and taxation. The Council reaffirms that social safety nets are mechanisms reflecting universal minimum floor for decent work and decent standard of living and are essential parts of government policy on social development where national revenue from taxes and other sources should be extensively used.

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In this resolution, ITUC-AP points out that the wage crises, preceding the economic crisis from 2007, is a result of failures of over 3 decades of neoliberal dominance while inequality between capital and labor as well as among workers rise.

In this resolution, ITUC-AP points out that the wage crises, preceding the economic crisis from 2007, is a result of failures of over 3 decades of neoliberal dominance while inequality between capital and labor as well as among workers rise.

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In this council meeting, the targets of the ITUC Count Us In! Campaign was recalled and ITUC-AP recognized the increasing involvement and participation of women in trade union programs at various levels and concrete improvement in their representation in the ITUC-AP governing bodies. This progress, however, has yet to be translated into more women taking up positions at a national level.

In this council meeting, the targets of the ITUC Count Us In! Campaign was recalled and ITUC-AP recognized the increasing involvement and participation of women in trade union programs at various levels and concrete improvement in their representation in the ITUC-AP governing bodies. This progress, however, has yet to be translated into more women taking up positions at a national level.

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On 29 October 2023, unions across Asia and the Pacific join in solidarity to celebrate a momentous milestone—the official recognition of this day as the International Day for Care by the United Nations General Assembly.

On 29 October 2023, unions across Asia and the Pacific join in solidarity to celebrate a momentous milestone—the official recognition of this day as the International Day for Care by the United Nations General Assembly.

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Today, on May Day 2025, we come together to honour the collective strength of workers and the legacy of trade union solidarity. This year, our message is guided by an urgent question: Can trade unions unite a society divided by populism?

Today, on May Day 2025, we come together to honour the collective strength of workers and the legacy of trade union solidarity. This year, our message is guided by an urgent question: Can trade unions unite a society divided by populism?

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Thirty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious blueprint for gender equality. It was a call for transformative change—a world where women’s rights are recognised as human rights, where work is dignified, where equality is not just promised, but delivered. But three decades on, where do we stand? Have we moved closer to this vision, or are we seeing it unravel?

Thirty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious blueprint for gender equality. It was a call for transformative change—a world where women’s rights are recognised as human rights, where work is dignified, where equality is not just promised, but delivered. But three decades on, where do we stand? Have we moved closer to this vision, or are we seeing it unravel?

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The International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific (ITUC-Asia Pacific), representing millions of workers across the region, expresses its serious concern over the ongoing negotiations of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which continue to proceed with limited transparency and without the meaningful participation of trade unions and affected stakeholders.

The International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific (ITUC-Asia Pacific), representing millions of workers across the region, expresses its serious concern over the ongoing negotiations of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), which continue to proceed with limited transparency and without the meaningful participation of trade unions and affected stakeholders.

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Sing along with us as we launch 'Equality for You and Me', a song that would inspire us to take action for a world of work free from violence and harassment, for decent work and employment, and for equality for all. | Dec 10, 2021

Sing along with us as we launch 'Equality for You and Me', a song that would inspire us to take action for a world of work free from violence and harassment, for decent work and employment, and for equality for all. | Dec 10, 2021

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Trade unions participated in the 9th Asia Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) on 28-31 March 2022 and added the workers’ voices to the collective call for development justice by civil society organisations across the region. | May 05, 2022

Trade unions participated in the 9th Asia Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) on 28-31 March 2022 and added the workers’ voices to the collective call for development justice by civil society organisations across the region. | May 05, 2022

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