{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fd1d0b2a8ff371ba608a151/68d289b91215b9b4f61ee283?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Force for Good: Trade Unions Fighting for Dignity and Democracy.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fd1d0b2a8ff371ba608a151/1758628119223-a4700a0b-5a3d-418f-a221-bfd4c04beff7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From the trenches of war in Ukraine, to strikes against austerity in the UK, and the struggle for migrant workers’ rights in South Korea, trade unions are demonstrating extraordinary <strong>resilience</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this EQUALS episode, three union leaders share how working people are standing strong against war, exploitation, and political repression:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Ivanna Khrapko </strong>from Federations of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) shares how unions provide solidarity and fighting for social protection under shelling and blackouts.</li><li><strong>Onay Kasab from Unite the Union in UK</strong> explains why Birmingham’s bin workers are striking against <em>fire and rehire</em> and resisting austerity.</li><li><strong>Mikyung Ryu from Korean Confederation of Trade Unions</strong> reveals how unions are organizing migrant workers and standing up to government repression.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Their stories show that even under the harshest conditions, war, austerity, and repression, trade unions remain a <strong>force for democracy, dignity, and hope</strong>.</p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please like, share, comment, and leave us a review. Follow us on X&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FEQUALSHope&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSimon.Maina%40oxfam.org%7C237e2403ffe74aaf42e008dd3949070a%7Cc42c6655bda0417590bab6e48cacd561%7C0%7C0%7C638729707990132084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5Tzq4msYWKJj9JHkmrtpfyVTAPB2ZOEyfEe5laX2lt0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@EQUALShope</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/equalshope.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>&nbsp;and on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fequals-reimagining-our-economy%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSimon.Maina%40oxfam.org%7C237e2403ffe74aaf42e008dd3949070a%7Cc42c6655bda0417590bab6e48cacd561%7C0%7C0%7C638729707990159108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XCq7BPJV9Fcj%2B69mWjXv8SKCvsrgRH09Ke%2FrzputAkE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also find&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@EQUALSpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EQUALS podcast on YouTube</a>. Subscribe and enjoy the show.</p>","author_name":"EQUALS"}