The ITUC-AP published a statement extending its sincere condolence to the families of the victims that have lost their lives by industrial accident at a construction site in Ichoen, Korea, on 29 April 2020, killing 38 workers and injured 10 other workers; and calling for the Korean governments to ensure a thorough investigation and severe punishment of those who are involved in the industrial action, and to provide full supports for the victims’ families.

The International Trade Union Confederation - Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP), effectively representing 60 million workers in 34 countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific, expresses our solidarity with workers at all the corners of the globe to wage war against COVID-19 pandemic. We reaffirm our utmost priority to protect the lives and livelihoods of worker and their families and communities facing a global health and economic crisis.

ITUC - Asia Pacific Statement on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) “Correct the Path of Negotiations towards an Open, Inclusive and Rules-based Trading System to Work for ALL”