The Global Rights Index is the only comprehensive annual report on workers’ rights violations, compiled by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The 2025 report reveals that violations of workers’ and trade union rights are deepening across many countries, creating a global crisis.
This year, the report examined 151 countries, and only seven of them received the highest rating of 1. According to the ITUC, this figure is alarming and reflects the rise of authoritarian governments around the world. The report also identified the 10 worst countries for workers’ rights violations, including Belarus and Turkey.
In his statement, Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the ITUC, emphasized that the ongoing deterioration of workers’ rights is evident on a global scale. He noted that this trend represents an attack on both democracy and workers’ rights and is particularly linked to the growing influence of authoritarian governments.
The Republic of Armenia received a rating of 3 this year, indicating shortcomings both in legislation and in practical implementation. The report specifically highlighted restrictions on the exercise of the right to strike.
Ruben Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, addressed the report, while Elen Manaseryan, President of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia, shared her position and emphasized the complex procedures involved in exercising the right to strike in Armenia.