The countdown has begun to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Labour Organization. With multiple events and commemorations planned, 2019 will be a year of global celebrations to mark the ILO’s vision of universal peace based on social (...)
Online registration for this year’s Public Forum needs to be completed no later than 16 September 2018. Last minute and onsite registrations will not be accepted for the event, which takes place from 2 to 4 October. Participation at the Forum is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs are (...)
The United States has requested WTO dispute consultations with the Russian Federation concerning additional duties applied by Russia on certain imports of US goods. The request was circulated to WTO members on 29 August.
China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning additional duties applied by the United States on imports of Chinese goods. The request was circulated to WTO members on 27 August.
The United States filed an appeal on 27 August concerning the WTO panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Supercalendered Paper from Canada” (DS505). The panel circulated its report on 5 July (...)
Ukraine filed an appeal on 27 August concerning the WTO panel report in the case brought by Ukraine in “Russia — Measures Affecting the Importation of Railway Equipment and Parts thereof” (DS499). The panel circulated its report on 30 July (...)
At a meeting of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 27 August, WTO members agreed to a request from the European Union for the establishment of a panel to determine whether the EU has complied with the most recent WTO ruling in the Airbus aircraft subsidy dispute. The DSB also addressed (...)
The Dominican Republic filed an appeal on 23 August against a WTO panel report in the case brought by Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Indonesia in “Australia — Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco (...)
Ukraine filed an appeal on 23 August against a WTO panel report in the case brought by the Russian Federation in “Ukraine — Anti-Dumping Measures on Ammonium Nitrate” (DS493). The panel circulated its report on 20 July 2018.
Leading quick-service restaurant brand joins 43 partners who have pledged to reduce barriers to decent employment for youth while boosting access to decent work around the globe.