Unions are critical institutions that make it possible for everyday people to shape the societies they live in. When workers organize, they’re not just bargaining for better wages and benefits—they’re building democracy from the ground up.
#InternationalDayofDemocracy
The economic and personal gains workers win through their unions are, for many, how democracy feels real. The changes workers make when they use their collective power go far beyond their workplace. (1/3)
By turning shared concerns into shared action, workers build democratic unions and institutions that represent their interests at work and in society, ones that can outlast any one campaign or leader. (2/3)
Delivery drivers in Thailand are taking the next step toward making decent work in the platform economy a reality. Swipe to learn how the Freedom Riders Union is pushing for progress on the road to ratify ILO Convention 193 🚗
We don’t just support worker rights — we help workers turn those rights into reality.
Because when workers have the power to improve their own lives, democracy is stronger, economies grow and society becomes more just for everyone.
#Solidarity#WorkerRights
Every worker deserves the right to make their voice heard—without fear of retaliation. See what workers are up against in the @ituc's 2026 Global Rights Index here ➡️ https://t.co/qxKH73085C
When workers win, everyone benefits. Fairer wages, safer workplaces and stronger protections are just some of the benefits that ripple outward to families, communities and local economies ✅🌍💪🏽
With a heavy heart, we mourn the passing of Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labor Congress, a tireless union leader deeply committed to justice and fairness for all workers and to achieving a country where every citizen can live and work with dignity.
By organizing, bargaining, & campaigning together, working people have the power to reverse the erosion of rights & freedoms—& to build a more just, inclusive, & democratic future for all. See what workers are up against in @ituc's Global Rights Index 📇 https://t.co/qxKH73085C
How can #DecentWork keep pace with the platform economy?
The new @ilo Convention marks a landmark step towards ensuring innovation goes hand in hand with workers’ rights, fair competition and sustainable growth.
📲Learn more: https://t.co/BZOiwHpiDr
We are part of a global movement grounded in solidarity & led by workers themselves, the toughest and most resilient force in any society. Working people know how to fight for what is right, how to build power together & how to win progress even in the most difficult moments 💪🏽
Democracy 🤝 Unions.
While democracy is essential for workers to secure and exercise their rights, organized labor is also crucial to a thriving democracy, creating a positive feedback loop.
At the Solidarity Center's Global Labor Leadership Initiative, young worker leaders don't just gain the skills to build a stronger global labor movement, they also create a new union family 💙
Democracy is not abstract. It’s whether workers have a real say in the decisions that affect their jobs. It’s the difference between being pushed around and having the power to stand up for yourself and your future. We exist to stand with working people as they build that power.
Unions are democratic organizations formed and led by workers that use solidarity and collective power to make workplaces better. Leave a ✊🏾 if you agree: All working people should have the freedom to join and form unions.
#WorkerRights#Solidarity#1u
We asked our amazing cohort of young labor leaders in Africa who participated in our Global Labor Leadership Initiative (GLLI) what solidarity means to them. Now it's your turn! Let us know in the replies what solidarity means to you 👇🏽
🌍✊ This International Youth Day, 12 August, the ITUC celebrates the power of young people to shape a more just and sustainable world.
🗣️ “Young workers are not just the future of the world of work - they are its present. Ratifying and implementing ILO Convention 193 is essential to ensure they have the democratic right to organise, bargain collectively and shape their own future. When young workers have a voice at work, democracy is stronger for everyone.” @luc_triangle
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/OQShPBJoVZ
#InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay2026 #YoungWorkers #DecentWork #TradeUnions #Solidarity #FutureOfWork #FightForDemocracy