A human rights-based approach to climate action is imperative to ensure a just transition for workers and communities. In order to effectively [...]Read the full article
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“A just transition towards a low carbon economy is not only possible, but an urgent necessity. Climate change will continue to impact workers [...]Read the full article
“What this cat and mouse game with Uber highlights more broadly is the ever-widening imbalance between capital and [...]Read the full article
The failure of many firms to clearly demonstrate their respect for human rights during the Covid-19 pandemic not only highlights the limitations [...]Read the full article
Will fundamental workers’ rights also fall victim to COVID-19?
Jeff Vogt:
The right to strike is perhaps more important during this emergency, in order to be recognised as a worker, to hold employers to account over [...]Read the full article
Jeff Vogt:
The right to strike is perhaps more important during this emergency, in order to be recognised as a worker, to hold employers to account over [...]Read the full article
Without the right to strike workers will not be able to effectively demand investment in new green jobs, training, income protection and other [...]Read the full article
Let’s seize the opportunity to ensure a strong, international binding treaty on business and human rights
Ruwan Subasinghe:
“It is high time for governments, business, trade unions and civil society to collectively engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue to [...]Read the full article
Ruwan Subasinghe:
“It is high time for governments, business, trade unions and civil society to collectively engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue to [...]Read the full article
Now that time’s up on the gender pay gap in Iceland, here’s how other countries can follow suit
Ruwan Subasinghe:
Although primarily a socio-economic policy issue, the Icelandic example shows that the law can play a huge part in the fight against gender pay [...]Read the full article
Ruwan Subasinghe:
Although primarily a socio-economic policy issue, the Icelandic example shows that the law can play a huge part in the fight against gender pay [...]Read the full article
“The time has come to close this major gap in international human rights law and to end the impunity for corporate human rights [...]Read the full article
“Heightened legal accountability means that leads firms and buyers can no longer afford to have a blind spot in their transport and logistics [...]Read the full article
It is clear that global supply chains cannot and will not be sustainable unless they are based on the principles of decent [...]Read the full article
The employment status of gig economy workers matters
Ruwan Subasinghe:
We must reject techno-determinism and take back the narrative on workers rightsRead the full article
Ruwan Subasinghe:
We must reject techno-determinism and take back the narrative on workers rightsRead the full article
