GENEVA (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.

Focus of the report:

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.

Embargoed electronic copies of the report, executive summary and associated media material will be made available to journalists upon request, starting on Monday, 18 May in the morning, by contacting newsroom@ilo.org or the Department of Communication and Public Information at +41 22 799 7912.

For UN correspondents in Geneva:

A press briefing by ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder and Raymond Torres, Head of the ILO Research department, will be held, under embargo, on Monday, 18 May at 9:30 a.m. in press room 3 at the Palais des Nations. Geneva correspondents will be sent embargoed documents automatically as soon as they become available.

Interview requests and broadcast coverage:

Interviews by print, web or broadcast media can be scheduled via the ILO Department of Communication: newsroom@ilo.org , +41 22 799 7912.

Broadcast coverage of the press conference will be made available for broadcasters upon request. The ILO TV studio and ISDN line may be booked for broadcasters wishing to interview the authors. Please contact the Department of Communication/Radio and TV Unit on +41 22 799 7935 or multimedia@ilo.org.