GENEVA (ILO News) ─ The International Institute for Labour Studies of the International Labour Office (ILO) is to launch a new study, entitled World of Work Report 2008 – Income Inequality in the Age of Financial Globalization on Thursday 16 October.
The study analyses the latest trends in income inequality, and its underlying factors, including financial globalisation, decent work deficits and the weakening role of redistribution policies.
Printed copies of the report (which is under embargo until Thursday 16 October, 13.00 GMT) will be available on request, along with a press release and executive summary. (The report will be posted on the ILO website in PDF format or can be emailed as of 16 October.)
A video interview with the author of the report is available by contacting the ILO Department of Communication, Radio & TV unit on +4122/799-6290/7935, or email TV_RADIO@ilo.org. Broadcast facilities (TV studio and ISDN line) are available for broadcasters wishing to interview the author by contacting the above.
Other interviews can be scheduled via the ILO Department of Communication. For more information, please contact the Department of Communication at +4122/799-7912, communication@ilo.org.