The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder, visits Thailand 13-16 December and the Philippines 16-18 December.
Twitter with Guy RyderWages 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.
Feature article
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.
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.
Media advisory
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.
Statement
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.
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.
Press release
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.
Governing Body
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
Press release
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.
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.
The ILO's latest Global Employment Trends 2012 report warns that the world faces the “urgent challenge” of creating 600 million productive jobs over the next decade in order to generate sustainable growth and maintain social cohesion.
A database of labour statistics and methodologies covering the economically active population, employment, unemployment, wages and related variables.
The effects of the economic crisis were felt more slowly in Asia and the Pacific than some other regions.
This global policy instrument addresses the social and employment impact of the international financial and economic crisis. It promotes a productive recovery centred on investments, employment and social protection.
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