ILO in Asia and the Pacific

What's new

1. Wages in Asia outperform other regions - new ILO report
   

   Wages in Asia have outperformed those in most other parts of the world, including the Western economies, according to a new report from the ILO. Between 2000 and 2011 wages in Asia almost doubled. Globally real average monthly wages grew by just under a quarter in the same period, while in the developed word the increase was only around 5 per cent over the entire period.
   

   Video clips of ILO specialists' comments on implications on Asia
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   Feature article

   An interview with the Regional Director

   Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto took up his post as Regional Director for the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in mid October 2012.  He talks about his impressions of the region and his priorities.

3. News@ILO, December 2012/January 2013

   The December 2012/January 2012 e-newsletter of the ILO in Asia and the Pacific contains the latest news from the regional office, a feature article on HIV stigma, a selection of the latest publications, and forthcoming events and meetings.
   

4. Media advisory

   ILO to publish Global Wage Report 2012/13

   A new report on trends in wages worldwide will be released by the ILO.  The Global Wage Report analyses average real wages across the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends and relative purchasing power across the world and by region. The 2012/13 edition also looks at the consequences of the wage trends, the effect on economic recovery, and the links to equitable growth and development.
   
   

5. 

   Statement

   US President in Myanmar: ILO Director-General welcomes joint commitment to implementation of ILO plan to eliminate forced labour
   

   The ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has welcomed the commitment by the Presidents of the United States and Myanmar to the implementation of the ILO action plan for the elimination of forced labour in Myanmar. The commitment has been made during President Barack Obama’s visit to Myanmar.
   
   

6. Reform process in Myanmar is irreversible, says ILO expert
   

   As US President Barack Obama heads to Myanmar, the ILO’s liaison officer in Yangon discusses the various changes this Southeast Asian country has been going through.
   

7. Press release

   ILO names five countries for serious violations of freedom of association

   The ILO Committee on Freedom of Association has highlighted five out of 32 countries as the most serious and urgent cases concerning the right to organize, collective bargaining and social dialogue.

8. Governing Body

   Follow-up to the discussion on Myanmar: Implementation of the joint strategy for the elimination of forced labour, operation of the new labour legislation including freedom of association, impact of foreign investment on decent working conditions

   The Governing Body is invited to endorse the proposed interim programme framework for technical cooperation activities in Myanmar; request the Office to report on progress in its implementation at the 319th Session (November 2013); and call upon member States to provide voluntary contributions to the ILO programme in Myanmar

9. Press release

   ILO Thailand welcomes new regulation to improve conditions for domestic workers

   The ILO Country Office for Thailand welcomes the passing of a new Ministerial Regulation that will better protect domestic workers in the Kingdom of Thailand, approved on 30 October and to be implemented this year.

10. Asia Labour Market Update

    The latest Update provides a snapshot of recent economic and labour market trends for a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific, based on official data available as of October 2012.
    

    1. Asia-Pacific:quality and quantity of jobs dropping