What's New

• Decision on the sixth item on the agenda: Developments concerning the question of the observance by the Government of Myanmar of the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29)
  
• Developments concerning the question of the observance by the Government of Myanmar of the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) - [GB.306/6 - pdf 287 KB]
  The November 2009 report on the situation in Myanmar, from the ILO's Liaison Officer in Yangon
• Thai trade unions press for ratification of ILO Conventions on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  Some 30 leaders of 12 Thai national trade unions expressed concern about restrictive labour rights and announced an advocacy campaign directed at ensuring the Thai Government ratifies core international labour standards covering freedom of association, the right to organize and collective bargaining.
• News@ILO, November 2009 - [pdf 65 KB]
  The November edition of the ILO's Asia Pacific e-newsletter contains the latest news from the regional office, a feature on migration policy in Thailand, a selection of the latest publications, and details of forthcoming events and meetings.
• Regional experts discuss impact of financial crisis on jobs and global production networks
  New research into the effects of the economic crisis on jobs in global production networks has been highlighted at an international meeting at Thammasat University. The meeting brought together experts and researchers from 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss their research findings and the impact of the crisis. ...
• Climate change and jobs - dealing with the myths
  Asia and the Pacific are very exposed to the impact of climate change. Therefore, progress towards a global climate deal is crucial for its development and its stability. ...
• Press Statement of the Philippines High-Level Mission on Freedom of Association and the Protection of the Right to Organize Convention
  The ILO High-Level Mission to the Philippines wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Government of the Philippines, its independent agencies and the workers’ and employers’ organizations of the country for the full cooperation and the extensive information provided to it. ...
• High Level ILO mission to the Philippines on Convention No. 87 Freedom of Association and Right to Organize
  A High Level Mission of the ILO will visit the Philippines from 22-29 September 2009 to review matters relating to the application in law and in practice of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention (No. 87), 1948, which the Philippines ratified in 1953.
• Domestic workers' labour standards to be discussed by Lao PDR Government, unions and employers
  Governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations in Lao PDR will take part in a formal consultation on the creation of a ground-breaking, international labour standard that would cover millions of domestic workers worldwide. The National Consultation on Decent Work for Domestic Workers will take place on Tuesday 15 September in Vientiane.
• Domestic workers’ labour standards to be discussed by Royal Thai Government, unions and employers
  Governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations in Thailand will take part in a formal consultation on the creation of a ground-breaking, international labour standard that would cover millions of domestic workers worldwide. The National Consultation on Decent Work for Domestic Workers will take place on Thursday 10 September.
• Employment challenges for rural youth to be discussed at regional meeting
  Delegates from seven Asian countries are expected to attend the meeting, “Addressing Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Youth Employment in Asia”, which will be held in Chiang Mai from 17 - 19 August. ...
• ILO says significant steps undertaken for the development of a new international human rights instrument on HIV/AIDS
  The first draft text of an international labour standard in the form of a Recommendation on HIV/AIDS and the world of work has been released by the ILO. Based on the discussions held at the International Labour Conference in Geneva this June, the draft text of the human rights instrument has been sent to member States for tripartite consultations.