Worker representation: A foundation for responsible workplaces

Freedom of association and collective bargaining are internationally recognised human rights. They are enshrined in the ILO's core conventions and form the foundation of decent work.

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Algorithmic systems must include worker voice, argues Christina Colclough in this guest blog

Across the world, a new wave of audits and/or impact assessments for digital technologies are popping up. None include workers in the process. This must change, argues Christina Colclough of the WhyNotLab

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Industrial relations in Turkey: solving workplace disputes by social dialogue

How ETI and its members reached out to all parties in a factory dispute in Turkey to build cooperation and trust.

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ETI publishes first annual impact report

ETI has published its first annual impact report, funded by DFID RATE, providing a snapshot of the impacts of our activities working with members, partners and other key stakeholders around the World.

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How collective bargaining in Brazil’s fruit sector has reduced the vulnerability of seasonal workers, and improved industrial relations

Empowering workers and employers to partner with unions has improved working conditions and industrial relations in Northeast Brazil’s fruit farms

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ETI joins seafood sector in call for Thai Prime Minister to intervene over fisheries regulations

Ethical Trading Initiative is one of 34 signatories of a letter calling on the Prime Minister of Thailand to take action to protect recent reforms to the country’s fisheries regulations.

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Trade unions, structure

Infographic giving an overview of how trade unions work and how they are structured globally.

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Entry points to worker representation

Entry points: what they mean, look like and what their indicators are

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