The 2025 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation reveals a significant decline in workers' rights worldwide, influenced by authoritarian political movements and billionaire interests. Notably, the index criticizes the actions of the Trump administration, which has undermined collective labor rights and weakened protections for federal workers. Luc Triangle, the federation's general secretary, highlights a worrying trend where elected leaders erode democratic values, beginning with attacks on labor rights, positioning unions as crucial defenders of democracy amidst global challenges.
The index noted workers' rights and democracy around the world are often under attack by far-right politicians and their unelected billionaire backers.
Luc Triangle stated, 'In more and more countries, we have elected leaders that once they are elected democratically, they are taking action against democratic values.'
The Trump administration has taken a wrecking ball to the collective labour rights of workers and brought anti-union billionaires into policymaking.
The report indicates that three out of five global regions saw conditions deteriorate, emphasizing a worldwide crisis in workers' rights.
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