other case studies

Question 2

Example of Trade Union having a significant impact

Answer 2

Production of a yearly global rights index that ranks countries in relation to how well they treat their workers. Inter-American Development Bank stated that Mexico had to improve its ITUC rankings in order to receive a development loan. In response to this, in 2020 Mexico adopted reforms to end protection contracts

Question 3

Example of Trade Union having a limited impact

Answer 3

In April 2022, the ITUC criticised the national security police in Hong Kong for raiding the offices of the disbanded Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU). Three former trade union activities have been detained for past union activities. The HKCTU was disbanded following the enactment of the national security law that was introduced in July 2020