FES and GLU launch ‘Trade Unions in Transformation’ Online Course

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and the Global Labour University (GLU) are launching an online course combining the knowledge of trade unionists, labour activists and academics. This online course provides concise knowledge on how trade unions are using power resources to improve working conditions and transform themselves in the process. The course provides also possibilities to discuss … Continue reading “FES and GLU launch ‘Trade Unions in Transformation’ Online Course”

TUED Working Paper #13: Transition in Trouble? The Rise and Fall of “Community Energy” in Europe

Trade Unions for Energy Democracy (TUED) has published its thirteenth working paper: Transition in Trouble? The Rise and Fall of “Community Energy” in Europe This working paper aims to help reframe discussions among unions and others fighting for energy democracy on how to cultivate meaningful and broad-based community engagement in the transition to a more … Continue reading “TUED Working Paper #13: Transition in Trouble? The Rise and Fall of “Community Energy” in Europe”

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): A Trade Union Negotiating Guide

GLI Manchester announces that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the Formalisation of Informal Transport Trade Union Negotiating Guide is now available to view and download. This negotiating guide was commissioned for GLI Manchester by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) as a contribution to the ITF Our Public Transport (OPT) programme. This negotiating guide … Continue reading “Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): A Trade Union Negotiating Guide”

TUED Bulletin 93: Conference Report on “The Green New Deal, Net-Zero Carbon, and the Crucial Role of Public Ownership”

On September 28, 2019, more than 150 trade union representatives, activists and policy allies from more than a dozen countries came together in New York City for a one-day international conference on “The Green New Deal, Net-Zero Carbon, and the Crucial Role of Public Ownership.” The conference report is now available for download here. The … Continue reading “TUED Bulletin 93: Conference Report on “The Green New Deal, Net-Zero Carbon, and the Crucial Role of Public Ownership””