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Women

Women have increasingly become part of the paid workforce and of trade unions, and there have been important achievements in organising, collective bargaining, and rights. Yet they remain overrepresented in precarious, low-skilled, low-paid jobs with little prospects for career advancement.

The ITUC and its affiliated organisations work together to advance women’s rights and gender equality. The ITUC actively promotes equality at the workplace and the full integration of women in trade unions including in their decision making bodies.

News Women

No rolling back on women’s rights!
02-03-2017
End violence against women, invest in the care economy, close the pay gap!
On International Women’s Day the ITUC and its affiliates join human rights defenders, women’s and feminist organisations in calling for the guarantee and respect of women’s rights at work, in the home and in our communities.
Investing in Care in Emerging Economies – Jobs and Inclusive Growth
18-01-2017
A new ITUC report released today shows the potential for jobs and economic growth of investing in care and physical infrastructure in emerging economies.
ITUC Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Five Years of Progress for Domestic Workers, But Much Still to be Done
16-06-2016
In the five years since the International Labour Organization adopted Convention 189 on Domestic Workers, governments in nearly 50 countries have updated their legislation to provide better employment protection for domestic workers, and 22 countries have already ratified the Convention.
Investing in the Care Economy: A Pathway to Growth
08-03-2016
A new study released today by the ITUC shows that investment into the care economy of 2% of GDP in just 7 countries would create over 21 million jobs and help countries overcome the twin challenges of ageing populations and economic stagnation.