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💰 The gap between CEOs, billionaires and workers isn’t just growing — it’s accelerating. #MayDay New analysis by the ITUC and @Oxfam shows: 📈 CEO pay rose 20× faster than workers’ pay in 2025 📉 Workers’ real wages have fallen 12% since 2019 💸 Billionaires earned up to $2,500 per second in dividends ⚠️ This is not just inequality — it’s about power, democracy, and who the economy really works for. ✊ Workers create the wealth. This #MayDay26, it’s time to build a system that works for everyone. 🔗 Learn more: ituc-csi.org/may-day-2026 👉 Read the full ITUC–Oxfam briefing "Working for the Rich: The Growing Divide Between Workers and Fat Cats": ituc-csi.org/working-for-th… #WorkersRights #Inequality #FightForDemocracy #UnionStrong #PowerAtWork

✊🌍 ITUC May Newsletter 2026 🌍✊ This May, we raise our voices louder than ever: the global economy is being rigged in favour of the super-rich 💰 while workers’ wages stall and democracy is pushed aside. 📊 Our joint analysis with Oxfam reveals a stark reality—soaring CEO pay, growing inequality, and extreme wealth being used to weaken trade union rights and divide societies. 🚨 This is not just an economic issue. It’s a democratic crisis. Trade unions— the world’s largest social movement—are fighting back to reclaim power for working people. 🌐 People on the move, rights under attack At the International Migration Review Forum, we’re standing up for migrant workers. Every worker deserves a voice, protection, and representation—no exceptions. 📢 Coming soon: 2026 ITUC Global Rights Index (from 1 June) #RightsIndex26 🔎 Covering 169 countries ⚖️ Tracking the state of workers’ rights 💪 Highlighting how unions are mobilising for democracy 👉 What’s your country’s rating? Stay tuned. 💬 One message is clear: No democracy without strong trade unions. No economic justice without rights. 🔗 Read the full newsletter: EN: buff.ly/UrM5MDL FR: buff.ly/PjhnuIl ES: buff.ly/I6nVr80 #WorkersRights #FightForDemocracy #MayDay26 #GlobalJustice

During the week of the International Migration Review Forum, we’re putting migrant workers’ rights centre stage. At a time of growing political instability and increasing pressure on multilateral cooperation, our new report — “Centre Stage for Migrant Workers’ Rights at the IMRF 2026: Narrowing the Gap Between Commitments and Implementation” — calls for urgent action. While global commitments like the Global Compact for Migration set a strong foundation, the real challenge lies in implementation. This report highlights the need for a rights-based, worker-centred approach to migration governance that delivers in practice — not just on paper. 👉 Read the report: ituc-csi.org/centre-stage-f… #IMRF2026 #MigrantRights #GlobalCompact #DecentWork #MigrationGovernance

✊ This May Day, we #FightForDemocracy — because real democracy means having a voice at work. If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the time to know your rights. 🎙️ Collective Voices: 'Back to Basics' breaks down what every worker should understand — from organising and bargaining to safety, equality, and the right to strike. These rights weren’t given. They were won — and they’re worth defending. 🎧 Start listening: ituc-csi.org/back-to-basics… #MayDay26 #CollectiveVoices #BackToBasics #WorkersRights #UnionStrong #PowerAtWork

La CSI et @Oxfam appellent à une action urgente pour freiner l’explosion de l’extrême richesse, notamment par des impôts plus élevés et plus justes sur les plus riches et des limites contraignantes sur la rémunération des PDG. 📊 La dernière analyse révèle : 💰 Les PDG ont gagné en moyenne 8,4 millions de dollars en 2025 ⏳ Il faudrait 490 ans à un·e travailleur·euse pour gagner la même somme 💸 Près de 79 milliards de dollars ont été versés en dividendes aux milliardaires — soit environ 2 500 dollars par seconde 🗣️ « Cette analyse met en lumière le coup d’État des milliardaires contre la démocratie et ses conséquences pour les travailleurs. Les entreprises nous promettent un cercle vertueux, mais ce que nous observons, c’est un cercle vicieux mené par les grands groupes : elles sapent la négociation collective et le dialogue social tandis que les PDG milliardaires accaparent la richesse créée par les gains de productivité. Les super-riches utilisent ensuite d’énormes ressources pour financer des projets politiques antidémocratiques » Luc Triangle, Secrétaire général de la CSI. ✊ En ce #1erMai, les travailleurs et travailleuses réclament une économie plus juste — où la richesse est partagée, les droits sont protégés et personne n’est laissé de côté. 📎 En savoir plus : ituc-csi.org/Premier-mai-20…

✊🌍 This #MayDay26, unions stand in solidarity with activists who #FightForDemocracy —like Lee Cheuk-Yan. Across the world, workers are raising their voices 📣 to demand #FreeLeeCheukYan and all those jailed for defending rights and freedoms. Lee has spent his life fighting for workers’ rights, democracy, and dignity. Today, we stand with him—and with all activists continuing that struggle 🤝 📢 Take action: buff.ly/frWDmdx 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/xNGPLQO @itucasiapacific

La CSI y @Oxfam piden medidas urgentes para frenar la riqueza extrema, incluyendo impuestos más altos y justos para los más ricos y límites vinculantes a la remuneración de los directores generales. 📊 El último análisis revela: 💰 El director general promedio ganó 8,4 millones de dólares en 2025 ⏳ Una persona trabajadora tardaría 490 años en ganar lo mismo 💸 Casi 79.000 millones de dólares se pagaron en dividendos a milmillonarios — unos 2.500 dólares por segundo 🗣️ "Este análisis pone al descubierto el golpe de Estado de los milmillonarios contra la democracia y sus costes para la clase trabajadora. Las empresas nos prometen un círculo virtuoso, pero lo que vemos es un círculo vicioso liderado por las megacorporaciones: socavan la negociación colectiva y el diálogo social, mientras que los directores generales milmillonarios se apropian de la riqueza generada por las mejoras en la productividad. A continuación, los superricos utilizan enormes recursos para financiar proyectos políticos antidemocráticos" Luc Triangle, Secretario general de la CSI. ✊ Este #PrimeroDeMayo, las personas trabajadoras exigen una economía más justa — donde la riqueza se comparta, los derechos se protejan y nadie quede atrás. 📎 Más información: ituc-csi.org/Primero-de-May…

The ITUC and Oxfam are calling for urgent action to rein in extreme wealth, including higher, fairer taxes on the richest and binding limits on CEO pay. 📊 The latest analysis reveals: 💰 The average CEO earned $8.4 million in 2025 ⏳ It would take a worker 490 years to earn the same 💸 Nearly $79 billion was paid to billionaires in dividends — around $2,500 per second 🗣️ "This analysis exposes the billionaire coup against democracy, and its costs for working people. Companies promise us a virtuous cycle, but what we see is a vicious cycle led by mega corporations - they undermine collective bargaining and social dialogue while billionaire CEOs capture the wealth created by productivity gains. The super-rich then use enormous resources to fund anti-democratic political projects.” @luc_triangle ITUC General Secretary. ✊ This #MayDay26, workers are calling for a fairer economy — where wealth is shared, rights are protected, and no one is left behind.📣 #FightForDemocracy 📎 Read more: ituc-csi.org/working-for-th…

✊#MayDay2026 🗣️"This May Day, we face a hard truth: our economies and democracies are being rigged against us. A handful of billionaires now hold more wealth than billions of people combined. This is not progress - this has to stop. And we know the answer: organise, unite, and #FightForDemocracy!" @luc_triangle ITUC General Secretary 🔗 ituc-csi.org/may-day-2026

🚨 The ITUC strongly condemns the ban on International Workers’ Day commemorations in #Eswatini. Workers were set to gather on 1 May to mark this global day of solidarity ✊ — yet authorities have blocked the event organized by @tucoswa. We call for the immediate lifting of this ban! Workers must be free to assemble, organize, and have their voices heard. Eswatini must respect fundamental rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly, in line with its Constitution and ILO Conventions 87 & 98 📜 Let workers stand with the world this #MayDay26 🌍 📣 #FightForDemocracy @ituc_africa

The ITUC stands in solidarity with all humanitarian activists intercepted in the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete. The use of force against civilians delivering aid to Gaza is unacceptable and a violation of international law ⚖️ Fatma Zengin, Deputy General Secretary and Chair of Women Committee @hakiskonf, is among those showing courage aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. The international trade union movement is calling to: ✊ Condemn the interception and use of force ✊ Demand the immediate release of detained activists ✊ Ensure safe passage for remaining vessels ✊ Push for an immediate ceasefire 📢#FightForDemocracy!

🚨From promises to progress: it’s time to deliver! 🌍At the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development, global leaders came together to build momentum on the Sevilla commitments. But with shrinking aid and growing reliance on private finance, critical gaps remain. 👷‍♀️Decent jobs, workers’ rights, gender equality, and responsible business conduct must not be sidelined. Development should serve people—not just profits. ✅There are some encouraging steps forward, from new debt cooperation tools 🤝 to stronger national follow-up. But ambition now needs to turn into real action. 📢 We need urgency, accountability, and meaningful investment in social protection and fair economies. The time to deliver is now! #TimeFor8 🔗 ituc-csi.org/ITUC-statement…

Le 28 avril, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de commémorations des travailleurs morts ou blessés au travail, la CSI appelle à une action urgente visant à lutter contre la crise mondiale des risques psychosociaux au travail, désormais l’une des principales causes de décès, de maladie et de souffrance pour les travailleurs et les travailleuses à travers le monde. #IWMD26 🗣️ « Les emplois de mauvaise qualité peuvent briser n’importe qui. Lorsque les travailleurs subissent des pressions au-delà des limites supportables, à cause de l’insécurité de l’emploi, de charges de travail excessives et d’un manque de contrôle, les conséquences peuvent être fatales. Cette situation n’est pas inévitable : elle résulte de décisions prises dans des salles de réunions et par les gouvernements. » Luc Triangle, secrétaire général de la CSI. 🔗 ituc-csi.org/journee-intern…

📢 Join the conversation on migrant workers’ rights! Be part of an important in-person event at the IMRF 2026 Official Side Event: “Social Justice for Migrant Workers, Social Justice for All: Centering Labour Rights and Social Dialogue in Migration Governance.” 🗓 Date: 4 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 13:15–14:30 EDT 📍 Venue: ILO New York Office, One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza (885 2nd Ave, 30th floor) 🤝 Co-hosted by @ituc, @ilo & @govbr This in-person event brings together key stakeholders to advance fair labour standards and inclusive migration policies that benefit everyone. ⚠️ Seats are limited! 👉 Make sure to register by 29 April to secure your spot: buff.ly/iCrsucB

🌍✊ At #ARFSD12 in Addis Ababa, ITUC & @ituc_africa delegates have issued a strong call to action! With limited time left to achieve the SDGs, governments and stakeholders must accelerate progress by: 📌 Institutionalizing social dialogue 🏭 Advancing progressive industrial policies to tackle inequality & kleptocracy 💰 Closing Africa’s financing gap through domestic revenue mobilization 🛣️ Rapidly developing urban & rural infrastructure 🌱 Strengthening climate resilience & disaster management 🔐 Enhancing governance, data protection & innovation ⏳ The time to act is NOW! #SDGs #TimeFor8

🕯️✊ 28 de abril – Jornada Internacional de Conmemoración de los Trabajadores y Trabajadoras Fallecidos y Lesionados La CSI alerta 🚨: los riesgos psicosociales —estrés, ansiedad, agotamiento— son ya una de las principales causas de muerte, enfermedad y sufrimiento laboral en el mundo 🌍 📊 Cada año: • 745.000 muertes por largas jornadas • 70.000 suicidios relacionados con el trabajo • 12.000 millones de días perdidos por depresión y ansiedad • 1 de cada 5 trabajadores sufre agotamiento 🗣️ "Los malos empleos pueden destrozar a cualquiera. Cuando la inseguridad laboral, las cargas de trabajo excesivas y la falta de control sobre el trabajo llevan a las personas trabajadoras más allá de sus límites, las consecuencias pueden ser fatales. No es algo inevitable: es el resultado de decisiones tomadas en las salas de juntas y por los gobiernos”. Luc Triangle, secretario general de la CSI #IWMD26 🔗 ituc-csi.org/Jornada-Intern…

Public money should fund people, not war. 📚🏥 Join this important webinar on the public costs of rising military expenditure and what it means for education and public services. Hear from global union voices and experts shaping the debate. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/GDAMS-educatio… #GDAMS #FundPeopleNotWar #PublicServices #EducationForAll ✊