ILO to publish the world employment and social outlook 2015

The ILO is to launch its new annual flagship report “World Employment and Social Outlook 2015".

Media advisory | Bangkok, Thailand | 13 May 2015
BANGKOK (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to launch its new annual flagship report “World Employment and Social Outlook 2015" on Tuesday 19 May.

The 2015 edition focuses on the way in which changing forms of work and workplace organization are having an impact on enterprises, workers and the broader world of work.

It presents the latest statistics on wage and salaried employment, both globally and regionally, and captures the share of fixed-term and part-time contracts.

The report also looks at global supply chains and provides statistics on the number of workers involved.
Finally, it includes policy recommendations on how to reduce growing inequalities through social protection and labour regulation.

Embargo information:

The report and all associated material and information are under strict embargo until 22:01 GMT on Monday, 18 May (05:01 Bangkok time, Tuesday 19 May).

Embargoed electronic copies of the report, executive summary and associated media material can be made available to recognised media upon request.

For more information or to request interviews please contact:

Sophy Fisher
Senior Communications Officer
ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok
email
Tel.: +66 2 (0) 2288 2584

Jiraporn Wongpaithoon
Information Officer
ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok
email
Tel.: +662 288-1664

ILO Department of Communication, Geneva
newsroom@ilo.org
Tel.: +41 22 799 7912