The Istanbul EdUnion Forum, organized by Eğitim-Bir-Sen, an affiliate of Memur-Sen, a member confederation of the ILC, was held in Istanbul on 16–17 June 2026 under the theme “Education and Labour in an Age of Global Uncertainty: Common Challenges, Common Solutions.” The Forum brought together 67 education unions from 55 countries.

The International Labour Confederation (ILC) welcomes the adoption of the Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention, 2026 at the ILO 114th Session of the International Labour Conference.

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Confederation (ILC) once again strongly affirms that child labour is a grave violation of human dignity, fundamental rights, and social justice. It must be eliminated in all its forms, without delay and without exception.

The International Labour Confederation reaffirms its solidarity with its affiliated organisations in Nepal and calls for the protection of fundamental labour rights, social dialogue, and freedom of association.

Hamza Öksüz, Secretary-General of the International Labour Confederation (ILC), participated in the meeting of the Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU), held within the framework of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Ali Yalçın, President of the International Labour Confederation (ILC), and Hamza Öksüz, Secretary General of the ILC, held numerous bilateral and inter-delegation meetings with representatives of trade union confederations from different countries and international labour organizations within the framework of the 114th International Labour Conference held in Geneva.