The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC)
@tuac.bsky.social
The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) is an international trade union organisation which has consultative status with the OECD and its various committees.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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🎧 Listen: TUAC General Secretary Veronica Nilsson on the Global Minimum Tax deal – what it is, why it matters, and where the loopholes remain.
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#GlobalMinimumTax
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#GlobalMinimumTax
January 19, 2026 at 11:27 AM
🎧 Listen: TUAC General Secretary Veronica Nilsson on the Global Minimum Tax deal – what it is, why it matters, and where the loopholes remain.
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#GlobalMinimumTax
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#GlobalMinimumTax
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📚 Teachers face administrative overload, lack of resources, and unsafe classrooms, causing burnout and threatening their health. 🤝 Collective solutions, better support, and agency at work are essential to retain teachers and protect their wellbeing.
👉 Read the article in HesaMag n.30: etui.org/4Z7
👉 Read the article in HesaMag n.30: etui.org/4Z7
January 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
📚 Teachers face administrative overload, lack of resources, and unsafe classrooms, causing burnout and threatening their health. 🤝 Collective solutions, better support, and agency at work are essential to retain teachers and protect their wellbeing.
👉 Read the article in HesaMag n.30: etui.org/4Z7
👉 Read the article in HesaMag n.30: etui.org/4Z7
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📢Giulia Bartoli from our Italian affiliate @Fillea Cgil :
More workers injured, more fatal accidents at work.
⏰ Time to Act!
Limit subcontracting ⛓️
#timetoact #limitsubcontracting
👉 bit.ly/45u1BCP
More workers injured, more fatal accidents at work.
⏰ Time to Act!
Limit subcontracting ⛓️
#timetoact #limitsubcontracting
👉 bit.ly/45u1BCP
January 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
📢Giulia Bartoli from our Italian affiliate @Fillea Cgil :
More workers injured, more fatal accidents at work.
⏰ Time to Act!
Limit subcontracting ⛓️
#timetoact #limitsubcontracting
👉 bit.ly/45u1BCP
More workers injured, more fatal accidents at work.
⏰ Time to Act!
Limit subcontracting ⛓️
#timetoact #limitsubcontracting
👉 bit.ly/45u1BCP
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When nurses are outside, something is wrong inside.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with the 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social on strike today fighting for safe staffing, workplace protections and health care.
Like all workers, nurses deserve to work in safe conditions!
America’s unions stand in solidarity with the 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social on strike today fighting for safe staffing, workplace protections and health care.
Like all workers, nurses deserve to work in safe conditions!
January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
When nurses are outside, something is wrong inside.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with the 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social on strike today fighting for safe staffing, workplace protections and health care.
Like all workers, nurses deserve to work in safe conditions!
America’s unions stand in solidarity with the 15,000 @nynurses.bsky.social on strike today fighting for safe staffing, workplace protections and health care.
Like all workers, nurses deserve to work in safe conditions!
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It’s unacceptable that a corporation can pay their CEO 6,666x what the average worker is paid, while those same workers need food assistance to make ends meet.
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas deserve better. We stand with them in their fight for a fair contract.
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas deserve better. We stand with them in their fight for a fair contract.
"Between low wages and insufficient hours, many baristas are barely getting by. Some are relying on SNAP or Medicaid to help make ends meet while a multibillion-dollar company profits off our labor."
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Opinion | Why Starbucks workers like myself went on strike
Sabina Aguirre: Our finances are on a knife’s edge, but Starbucks tells us to be grateful
www.ms.now
January 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
It’s unacceptable that a corporation can pay their CEO 6,666x what the average worker is paid, while those same workers need food assistance to make ends meet.
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas deserve better. We stand with them in their fight for a fair contract.
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas deserve better. We stand with them in their fight for a fair contract.
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"Workers on the ships described physical violence, including hitting or strangulation, wage deductions, intimidation and debt bondage – a system that in effect traps them at sea. Many reported working excessive hours with little rest."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Mad fishing’: the super-size fleet of squid catchers plundering the high seas
Every year a Chinese-dominated flotilla big enough to be seen from space pillages the rich marine life on Mile 201, a largely ungoverned part of the South Atlantic off Argentina
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January 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
"Workers on the ships described physical violence, including hitting or strangulation, wage deductions, intimidation and debt bondage – a system that in effect traps them at sea. Many reported working excessive hours with little rest."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The union card. HT @etuc-ces.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The union card. HT @etuc-ces.bsky.social
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New OECD Labour Market Review says Croatia must tackle low pay and precarious work, and address key labour market gaps.
New OECD Labour Market Review says Croatia must tackle low pay and precarious work, and address key labour market gaps.
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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New OECD Labour Market Review says Croatia must tackle low pay and precarious work, and address key labour market gaps.
New OECD Labour Market Review says Croatia must tackle low pay and precarious work, and address key labour market gaps.
Excellent news! Delighted to see this historic achievement for workers' rights in the UK. Congratulations to @tuc.org.uk and all who fought for this. ✊
🚨BREAKING: Employment Rights Bill passes in the House of Lords and will become law.
This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them.
This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them.
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Excellent news! Delighted to see this historic achievement for workers' rights in the UK. Congratulations to @tuc.org.uk and all who fought for this. ✊
PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are already present in many workplaces.
Today’s TUAC webinar set out what real protection requires: prevention, substitution, exposure controls, and worker consultation.
Thank you to our speakers, Eeva Leinala (OECD), Halshka Graczyk (ILO), and Frédéric Souillot (FO).
Today’s TUAC webinar set out what real protection requires: prevention, substitution, exposure controls, and worker consultation.
Thank you to our speakers, Eeva Leinala (OECD), Halshka Graczyk (ILO), and Frédéric Souillot (FO).
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are already present in many workplaces.
Today’s TUAC webinar set out what real protection requires: prevention, substitution, exposure controls, and worker consultation.
Thank you to our speakers, Eeva Leinala (OECD), Halshka Graczyk (ILO), and Frédéric Souillot (FO).
Today’s TUAC webinar set out what real protection requires: prevention, substitution, exposure controls, and worker consultation.
Thank you to our speakers, Eeva Leinala (OECD), Halshka Graczyk (ILO), and Frédéric Souillot (FO).
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New commentary in NORDSÜD NEWS by TUAC’s Andrea Fromm sets out how unions can use the OECD Guidelines for MNEs as a critical tool to defend workers’ rights as EU and German plans aim to simplify and weaken corporate due diligence obligations.
New commentary in NORDSÜD NEWS by TUAC’s Andrea Fromm sets out how unions can use the OECD Guidelines for MNEs as a critical tool to defend workers’ rights as EU and German plans aim to simplify and weaken corporate due diligence obligations.
December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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New commentary in NORDSÜD NEWS by TUAC’s Andrea Fromm sets out how unions can use the OECD Guidelines for MNEs as a critical tool to defend workers’ rights as EU and German plans aim to simplify and weaken corporate due diligence obligations.
New commentary in NORDSÜD NEWS by TUAC’s Andrea Fromm sets out how unions can use the OECD Guidelines for MNEs as a critical tool to defend workers’ rights as EU and German plans aim to simplify and weaken corporate due diligence obligations.
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Trade union leaders from across the globe brought workers' priorities to the highest political level of the OECD at this year's Liaison Committee Meeting.
Trade union leaders from across the globe brought workers' priorities to the highest political level of the OECD at this year's Liaison Committee Meeting.
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Trade union leaders from across the globe brought workers' priorities to the highest political level of the OECD at this year's Liaison Committee Meeting.
Trade union leaders from across the globe brought workers' priorities to the highest political level of the OECD at this year's Liaison Committee Meeting.
Today on #HumanRightsDay we stand with @sbworkersunited.org baristas on ULP strike for a fair collective agreement.
🚨Trade union rights are human rights.🚨
Starbucks *must* end union-busting and bargain in good faith. #NoContractNoCoffee
🚨Trade union rights are human rights.🚨
Starbucks *must* end union-busting and bargain in good faith. #NoContractNoCoffee
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today on #HumanRightsDay we stand with @sbworkersunited.org baristas on ULP strike for a fair collective agreement.
🚨Trade union rights are human rights.🚨
Starbucks *must* end union-busting and bargain in good faith. #NoContractNoCoffee
🚨Trade union rights are human rights.🚨
Starbucks *must* end union-busting and bargain in good faith. #NoContractNoCoffee
🧵 The annual Liaison Committee Meeting brings together TUAC, our affiliates from across the globe, OECD leadership & government delegations.
TUAC President @lizshuler.bsky.social opening now.
TUAC President @lizshuler.bsky.social opening now.
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🧵 The annual Liaison Committee Meeting brings together TUAC, our affiliates from across the globe, OECD leadership & government delegations.
TUAC President @lizshuler.bsky.social opening now.
TUAC President @lizshuler.bsky.social opening now.
Delighted to welcome @gabrielzucman.bsky.social to the OECD this morning for #TUAC157.
Looking forward to his insights on fairer tax systems, taxing extreme wealth and tackling inequality – and what they mean for workers and collective bargaining. #TaxJustice #Inequality
Looking forward to his insights on fairer tax systems, taxing extreme wealth and tackling inequality – and what they mean for workers and collective bargaining. #TaxJustice #Inequality
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Delighted to welcome @gabrielzucman.bsky.social to the OECD this morning for #TUAC157.
Looking forward to his insights on fairer tax systems, taxing extreme wealth and tackling inequality – and what they mean for workers and collective bargaining. #TaxJustice #Inequality
Looking forward to his insights on fairer tax systems, taxing extreme wealth and tackling inequality – and what they mean for workers and collective bargaining. #TaxJustice #Inequality
157th TUAC Plenary meeting kicking off today at the OECD in Paris 🎤
Excited to welcome our affiliates for crucial discussions on advancing workers’ rights and economic justice across the OECD and beyond.
Excited to welcome our affiliates for crucial discussions on advancing workers’ rights and economic justice across the OECD and beyond.
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
157th TUAC Plenary meeting kicking off today at the OECD in Paris 🎤
Excited to welcome our affiliates for crucial discussions on advancing workers’ rights and economic justice across the OECD and beyond.
Excited to welcome our affiliates for crucial discussions on advancing workers’ rights and economic justice across the OECD and beyond.
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As Thailand submits its Initial Memorandum to the OECD today, trade unions are clear: membership must be conditional on urgent labour rights reforms – including ratifying ILO Conventions 87 & 98 and extending union rights to all workers.
Full assessment 🔽
As Thailand submits its Initial Memorandum to the OECD today, trade unions are clear: membership must be conditional on urgent labour rights reforms – including ratifying ILO Conventions 87 & 98 and extending union rights to all workers.
Full assessment 🔽
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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As Thailand submits its Initial Memorandum to the OECD today, trade unions are clear: membership must be conditional on urgent labour rights reforms – including ratifying ILO Conventions 87 & 98 and extending union rights to all workers.
Full assessment 🔽
As Thailand submits its Initial Memorandum to the OECD today, trade unions are clear: membership must be conditional on urgent labour rights reforms – including ratifying ILO Conventions 87 & 98 and extending union rights to all workers.
Full assessment 🔽
“Charging a union leader for criticising corporate behaviour is a deliberate strategy to silence workers,” says TUAC President
@lizshuler.bsky.social.
TUAC affiliates stand with @sophie.binet.cgt.fr and @cgt.fr against far-right attacks on trade unions and democracy. #SoutienSophieBinet
@lizshuler.bsky.social.
TUAC affiliates stand with @sophie.binet.cgt.fr and @cgt.fr against far-right attacks on trade unions and democracy. #SoutienSophieBinet
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
“Charging a union leader for criticising corporate behaviour is a deliberate strategy to silence workers,” says TUAC President
@lizshuler.bsky.social.
TUAC affiliates stand with @sophie.binet.cgt.fr and @cgt.fr against far-right attacks on trade unions and democracy. #SoutienSophieBinet
@lizshuler.bsky.social.
TUAC affiliates stand with @sophie.binet.cgt.fr and @cgt.fr against far-right attacks on trade unions and democracy. #SoutienSophieBinet
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Swedish media pick-up on our report on active labour market policies.
📰 arbetsvarlden.se covers how Sweden has cut spending on training for unemployed workers from nearly 1% of GDP in the early 1990s to 0.06% – the biggest fall in the OECD (article in Swedish).
Swedish media pick-up on our report on active labour market policies.
📰 arbetsvarlden.se covers how Sweden has cut spending on training for unemployed workers from nearly 1% of GDP in the early 1990s to 0.06% – the biggest fall in the OECD (article in Swedish).
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Swedish media pick-up on our report on active labour market policies.
📰 arbetsvarlden.se covers how Sweden has cut spending on training for unemployed workers from nearly 1% of GDP in the early 1990s to 0.06% – the biggest fall in the OECD (article in Swedish).
Swedish media pick-up on our report on active labour market policies.
📰 arbetsvarlden.se covers how Sweden has cut spending on training for unemployed workers from nearly 1% of GDP in the early 1990s to 0.06% – the biggest fall in the OECD (article in Swedish).
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L7 warns the G7 is sidelining its labour & employment agenda. 🚨
Trade unions call on leaders to:
• Restore a strong Labour & Employment track in 2026
• Adopt a G7 Zero In-Work Poverty target
• Extend collective bargaining coverage
L7 warns the G7 is sidelining its labour & employment agenda. 🚨
Trade unions call on leaders to:
• Restore a strong Labour & Employment track in 2026
• Adopt a G7 Zero In-Work Poverty target
• Extend collective bargaining coverage
L7 demands G7 restore labour agenda amid concerns over future of employment track - TUAC
The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is the interface for trade unions with the Organisation and its members.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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L7 warns the G7 is sidelining its labour & employment agenda. 🚨
Trade unions call on leaders to:
• Restore a strong Labour & Employment track in 2026
• Adopt a G7 Zero In-Work Poverty target
• Extend collective bargaining coverage
L7 warns the G7 is sidelining its labour & employment agenda. 🚨
Trade unions call on leaders to:
• Restore a strong Labour & Employment track in 2026
• Adopt a G7 Zero In-Work Poverty target
• Extend collective bargaining coverage
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TUAC reaction to the new OECD Economic Outlook: deregulation is not the answer. Weakening worker protections won’t drive innovation – it will deepen inequality.
TUAC reaction to the new OECD Economic Outlook: deregulation is not the answer. Weakening worker protections won’t drive innovation – it will deepen inequality.
December 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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TUAC reaction to the new OECD Economic Outlook: deregulation is not the answer. Weakening worker protections won’t drive innovation – it will deepen inequality.
TUAC reaction to the new OECD Economic Outlook: deregulation is not the answer. Weakening worker protections won’t drive innovation – it will deepen inequality.
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BREAKING: We have filed an OECD complaint against Amazon for the conditions of their third-party suppliers and the retail giant's lack of due diligence
www.ecotextile.com/202511256087...
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Amazon faces OECD complaint on due diligence in Pakistan
Campaigners say online retail giant fails to check pay and conditions of workers in the supply chains of its third-party marketplace sellers
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November 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
BREAKING: We have filed an OECD complaint against Amazon for the conditions of their third-party suppliers and the retail giant's lack of due diligence
www.ecotextile.com/202511256087...
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New TUAC policy brief warns governments are failing workers as spending on active labour market policies hits a 20-year low.
OECD data: just 0.41% of GDP in 2023 and training down 30% since 2010.
Time to activate labour market policies 👇
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New TUAC policy brief warns governments are failing workers as spending on active labour market policies hits a 20-year low.
OECD data: just 0.41% of GDP in 2023 and training down 30% since 2010.
Time to activate labour market policies 👇
tuac.org/news/governm...
Governments must reverse collapse in training programmes, new TUAC policy brief warns - TUAC
The Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is the interface for trade unions with the Organisation and its members.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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New TUAC policy brief warns governments are failing workers as spending on active labour market policies hits a 20-year low.
OECD data: just 0.41% of GDP in 2023 and training down 30% since 2010.
Time to activate labour market policies 👇
tuac.org/news/governm...
New TUAC policy brief warns governments are failing workers as spending on active labour market policies hits a 20-year low.
OECD data: just 0.41% of GDP in 2023 and training down 30% since 2010.
Time to activate labour market policies 👇
tuac.org/news/governm...
Our affiliate JTUC-RENGO is collecting 10 million signatures in support of abolishing nuclear weapons.
Trade unions are calling for a safer, nuclear-free world.
Add your voice here 👉 www.jtuc-rengo.or.jp/activity/kiz...
#NuclearBan #TPNW
Trade unions are calling for a safer, nuclear-free world.
Add your voice here 👉 www.jtuc-rengo.or.jp/activity/kiz...
#NuclearBan #TPNW
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our affiliate JTUC-RENGO is collecting 10 million signatures in support of abolishing nuclear weapons.
Trade unions are calling for a safer, nuclear-free world.
Add your voice here 👉 www.jtuc-rengo.or.jp/activity/kiz...
#NuclearBan #TPNW
Trade unions are calling for a safer, nuclear-free world.
Add your voice here 👉 www.jtuc-rengo.or.jp/activity/kiz...
#NuclearBan #TPNW