Protect the Right to Organize!

Workers are able to improve their living and working conditions when they are able to organize and bargain collectively. That is why these rights are protected by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

However, workers around the world face systematic barriers to organizing, from being fired or blacklisted for union organizing to egregious acts of violence and intimidation. Corporations play a crucial role in violating the right of workers to organize unions. The International Labor Rights Forum, through our Freedom at Work campaign, protects the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. Our new Freedom at Work toolkit outlines the importance of worker organizing, how freedom of association is violated and what you can do about it.

Please tell the companies highlighted for violating the freedom of association in our toolkit that you support worker rights!

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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As a consumer, I am concerned about the rights of workers who produce the goods that I buy. I strongly support the rights of workers to organize democratic and independent trade unions around the world.  Unions are an important way for workers to have a voice on the job and improve the working and living conditions for themselves and their families. More than ever, unions have a critical role to play in protecting working families from the impacts of the global economic crisis.

I have recently learned from the International Labor Rights Forum that workers in your global supply chain have seen their right to organize violated. How do you ensure that the freedom of association of the workers who make your products is protected?

In the coming year, I would like to see you take stronger action to ensure that the rights of your workers are protected. I will be watching closely to see what improvements you make in recognizing your workers' right to organize. I am committed to showing my solidarity with your workers globally to ensure that their conditions improve and their rights are respected.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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