Mirko Herberg
@mirkofes
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Coordinator of Global Trade Union Programme of @fesonline . Private account
Joined May 2014
Q&A | ITUC campaigns director Todd Brogan on the global trend of rerouting social spending to defence: “You cannot protect a way of life by defunding it” https://t.co/iUSwFFHtni 🖋️@ArthurNeslen
equaltimes.org
The Corporate Underminers of Democracy 2025 report analyses the growing threat to our rights and freedoms posed by seven deadly corporations (Amazon, Meta, Palantir, Anduril, Northrop Grumman,...
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An international call for action just got louder: Today, 7 Nobel Laureates have issued a powerful call for a minimum tax on the ultra-wealthy in Le Monde Here’s a quick breakdown of the debate—and where things stand globally https://t.co/kJKbMhPj5R 🧵
lemonde.fr
OP-ED. As public deficits balloon and extreme wealth explode, creating a minimum tax on the assets of billionaires should be a priority, argue seven Nobel Prize-winning economists in an op-ed for Le...
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🌍✊🏳️🌈 Join us on July 14 at 14:00 CEST for a powerful webinar: “Fighting Back Builds Union Power: How Trade Unions are responding to the anti-LGBTI agenda of the Far Right across the world.” Hosted by the International Anti-Fascist Trade Unions Network & the Council of Global
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🔥Today in Seville: Spain and Brazil launch Platform for Action on Taxing the Super Rich. Now we need more leaders to step up, sign on, and act. Whose side are you on? The side of billionaires and corporate tax dodgers - or workers and public services? #TaxTheSuperRich
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Fighter against precarious work and for trade union unity. Decisive figure in struggle for minimum wage in Germany. I bow my head in respect.
We mourn the passing of Michael Sommer, former Vice President of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, former President of @dgb_news & @ituc . We will honour his legacy and remember him for what he was: a dedicated internationalist and a genuine leader of the working class.
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The G7 is exempting American multinationals from the global minimum tax. It’s pathetic and scandalous.
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Amazon just ghosted the European Parliament AGAIN. No-shows at official hearings. Secret lobbying behind closed doors. Worker rights ignored. Enough is enough. It’s time to demand accountability. It’s time to #MakeAmazonPay. https://t.co/RKZZqZi9IG
euronews.com
Amazon was not represented at a hearing of the European Parliament after a row with the employment committee over which personnel should appear before it.
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2025 sollte das Ende der #Kinderarbeit bedeuten. Doch heute sind weltweit🌍 immer noch rund 140 Millionen #Kinder davon betroffen. Um Kinderarbeit weltweit zu beenden, braucht es ein starkes #EU-#Lieferkettengesetz ! 1/3 #CSDDD #WelttagGegenKinderarbeit
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Precarious work isn't inevitable—it was constructed by dismantling labour protections. The EU's #PlatformWork Directive and the ongoing #ILO talks offer a chance to reshape the #GigEconomy. ✊#FairWork is possible, says our colleague @mirkofes . @ituc
https://t.co/g3z8fWyhrp
ips-journal.eu
Insecure or precarious work is not inevitable. It was created intentionally, by dismantling or circumventing employment law regulations
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🗣️"The #RightsIndex25 reveals the devastating consequences of betraying the post-World War II system built on democracy, trade union rights and justice. Together, through strong, independent unions and a democracy that works for all, we can reclaim power, rebuild economies for
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📢 Today at #ILC2025, 33 organizations—including @hrw @ituc @privacyint—released a joint declaration urging @ilo member states & employers to support binding standards on decent work in the platform economy. https://t.co/9jDfphKiNP
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🚨 Join the Conversation on Global Tax Justice!🚨 South Africa, centre stage in the fight for fair taxation! Don’t miss the International Tax Reform Summit. 📍 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Sandton 📅 Date: May 27, 2025 Hosted by: @IEJ_SA, @iacl_aidc, @ICRICT, @Oxfam & @FESonline
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👷♀️👷#WorldDayforSafetyandHealthatWork a global moment to spotlight how social dialogue between trade unions and workers builds a culture of prevention. We tell stories to ensure it happens; every voice is heard, and every right is protected. 📑🎞️👉 https://t.co/3p2oZLThd8
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#Democracy must deliver for ALL workers: ✊ Peace & collective power 🌐 Just digital transformation 🏭 Social justice & prosperity This is about real people and real struggles. Learn more: https://t.co/bIT5GYVJzq
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🌐 Join us Apr 24 for a groundbreaking workshop on digital tech, public services and procurement! We're tackling strategies for protecting workers' rights in the digital age. 1400 CET/0800 EST #DigitalFuture #PublicServices #UnionStrong
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Trade Unions at #CSW69: AI & Workers' Rights 🤖⚖️ Technology must serve workers—not exploit them. We demand fair AI policies that protect jobs, wages, and human rights! 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/j020GEIi1t
#AIethics #WorkersRights #FutureOfWork
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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿, we stand united to fight racism in all its forms. Everyone deserves dignity, equality, and justice — in the workplace and beyond. 👉 https://t.co/qCg1N8hwN3
#FightRacism
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Unity for aviation workers is strength! ✈️ @FlyingWithSara, ITF Civil Aviation Section Chair & @afa_cwa International President, sends a message from aviation workers worldwide.
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Fighting for #humanrights in global supply chains! As of today, this is possible with the new Trade Union Competence Centre on #HRDD. Looking forward to implementing German Due Diligence Law and #CSDDD with @IndustriALL_GU, @uniglobalunion & @dgb_news. https://t.co/vBGgyXBPUa
industriall-union.org
On 20 March 2025, global trade unions and representatives of the German government will formally announce the creation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre, set to open later this...
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#Menschenrechte in globalen #Lieferketten erkämpfen! ✊ Seit heute geht das mit dem neuen gewerkschaftlichen Kompetenzzentrum #Sorgfaltspflichten . Wir freuen uns auf die weitere Zusammenarbeit mit @IndustriALL_GU , @uniglobalunion & @dgb_news #LksG #CSDDD
https://t.co/aGwtYqP93K
dgb.de
Heute verkünden internationale Gewerkschaften gemeinsam mit Vertreter*innen der deutschen Regierung die Gründung eines Kompetenzzentrums für menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflichten. Das Zentrum soll...
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