News
April 2018
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Decent work
ILO, Tokyo 2020 sign agreement to promote decent work in run-up to the Games
26 April 2018
The International Labour Organization and Tokyo 2020 sign an agreement to promote socially responsible labour practices in the run-up to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Japanese capital.
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International Labour Conference
Media accreditation information for the 107th ILO International Labour Conference
25 April 2018
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Press release
Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
23 April 2018
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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© Mary Chind/Des Moines Register 2018
Decent work
New ILO guidelines to ensure decent work in public emergency services
20 April 2018
Experts adopt new guidelines to promote decent work in public emergency services, from better protection against the hazards emergency workers face to benefits in case of illness and work-related injuries.
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Press release
More jobs and better infrastructure for Lebanon
18 April 2018
Lebanon’s first Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme (EIIP) is launched, to provide jobs in infrastructure projects for both Lebanese and Syrians.
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© CAIA / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY 2018
Inequalities at work
How to curb inequalities in Europe
17 April 2018
Much international debate has focused on increased income inequalities and their negative effects on the economy and societies. A new ILO publication addresses the root causes of inequality by looking at various labour market policies and industrial relations’ systems. ILO News spoke with Daniel Vaughan-Whitehead, ILO Senior Economist and co-author of the book.
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Blog: Digital labour platforms
On-demand … and organized!
16 April 2018
Pick up a magazine, access a blog or scroll through your Facebook feed, and you’re likely to see some reference to the gig economy. From Uber advertisements to advice on how to thrive – or avoid pitfalls – in the gig economy, digital labour platforms have made a bold entrance into the world of work.
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Arab Labour Conference, Cairo
Private sector holds key to future employment growth in the Arab region - ILO Regional Director
11 April 2018
At the 45th Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, ILO Regional Director for Arab States, Ruba Jaradat, addressed the one-week event during its opening session and met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the Director-General of the Arab Labour Organization and with ministers and social partners from the Arab world.
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Fair recruitment
New online ratings help migrant workers avoid unscrupulous recruiters
11 April 2018
A new web platform aimed at migrant workers lists user reviews of recruitment agencies. By helping migrants avoid falling for false promises, the website is an important tool to promote fair recruitment.
March 2018
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GB roundup
ILO Governing Body wraps up its 332nd session
26 March 2018
The March 2018 session of the ILO Governing Body ended on 22 March. ILO News discussed the highlights with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.