Videos
2020
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COVID 19 Pandemic: Stimulating the Economy Recovery and Jobs
18 June 2020
The ILO policy framework is hinged on four key pillars in tackling the COVID-19 crisis on the basis of International Labour Standards. What can trade unions do to implement the pillar on stimulating the economy and jobs?Learn more here...
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Covid-19 Prevention mitigation measures: Ten Action Points for Trade Unions
10 June 2020
Across the globe, Governments are now confronted with the major challenge of putting in place appropriate exit strategies to come out of COVID-19 pandemic.What is the role of trade unions during lockdowns, shutdowns and re-opening? Learn more here...
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Youth and Trade unions in digital work
26 May 2020
Since 2000, the development of technologies has seen an increase in the number of digital work and digital labour platforms in both developing and developed countries. At the same, with the onset of Covid-19 pandemic and the numerous restrictive lockdown measures, many organizations have resorted to teleworking, which is a form of digital work.
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COVID-19 and the ILO Recommendation 205
19 May 2020
The ILO Recommendation No 205 on Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience, adopted in 2017 (R205) deals with crises arising from both conflicts and disasters and it is very topical as it gives guidance for situation such as the one we are facing now with COVID-19.
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Protecting Workers in the Informal Economy during COVID-19 Pandemic
30 April 2020
The global Coronavirus pandemic is profoundly affecting the world of work.What do workers in the informal need and how can policy makers protect their lives and livelihoods? Learn more here...
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Prevention and Mitigation of COVID 19 at workplace
27 April 2020
How can workers'organizations contribute to the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 at the workplace? On the occasion of the celebration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020, 28 April, find out here some steps to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at the workplace...
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COVID-19: What role for Workers' Organizations?
17 April 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is the most severe crisis facing the world since the Second World War. It is not just a public health issue, but causing massive disruptions in the world of work. Workers’ organizations have a crucial role in combating the outbreak. Discover how...
2019
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Future of Trade Unions: Jelle Visser, University of Amsterdam
22 October 2019
The world of work is undergoing a major process of changes in particular driven by technological development, climate change, demographic shifts and Globalization. In this context, what could be the future of trade unions? Professor Jelle Visser who is the author of the new ILO Publication “Trade Unions in the Balance”, shares his views on this challenge during the Symposium on the Future of Work organised in Geneva from 8 to 9 October 2019.
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Future of Trade Unions: the experience from South Africa
22 October 2019
The world of work is undergoing a major process of changes in particular driven by technological development, climate change, demographic shifts and Globalization. In this context, what could be the future of trade unions? Bheki Ntshalitshali, General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) shares his views on this challenge during the Symposium on the Future of Work organised in Geneva from 7 to 8 October 2019.
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Akua O Britwum – University of Cape Coast (Ghana)
22 October 2019
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John Buchanan, University of Sidney Business School
22 October 2019
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Christina J. Colclough, UNI Global Union
22 October 2019
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Marion Jansen, International Trade Center
22 October 2019
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Luc Cortebeeck – Workers’Group of the ILO Governing Body
22 October 2019
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Pravin Sinha, Investment Innovation & Research Alliance
22 October 2019
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Kari Tapiola, Former Deputy Director General of the ILO
22 October 2019
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Ayuba Wabba, Nigeria Labour Congress
22 October 2019
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Freedom of Association to the Working Youth
31 August 2019
The ILO EU GSP+ Project asked a young working student on freedom of association. The project has contributed towards better understanding of the right to organize, freedom of association and collective bargaining.
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Freedom of Association to the Working Youth (Extended version)
31 August 2019
The ILO EU GSP+ Project asked a young working student on freedom of association. The project has contributed towards better understanding of the right to organize, freedom of association and collective bargaining.
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International Labour Conference Centenary Session as it happened
05 July 2019
The Centenary Conference of the International Labour Organization was attended by over 6000 delegates, representing Governments, workers and employers from around the world, including world leaders celebrating 100 years of the ILO. It ended with the adoption of a groundbreaking Convention to combat violence and harassment in the world of work, as well as a Declaration charting the way towards a human-centred future of work.