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September 2022
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Mental health at work
WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work
28 September 2022
New global WHO guidelines on mental health at work are reinforced by practical strategies outlined in a joint WHO/ILO policy brief.
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International Journal of Labour Research
Unions must work together and find ways to organize new forms of work
26 September 2022
Trade unions need to strengthen their unity, attract more young people and organize workers in the digital economy, according to a new report.
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Rights of football players
ILO welcomes first global agreement on working conditions and rights of professional football players
26 September 2022
The Global Labour Agreement recognizes the importance of social dialogue in improving the rights and working conditions for professional male and female football players.
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Platform work and gender inequalities - A case study from India
26 September 2022
Over the past decade, the world has witnessed a rise in platforms and the growing platformization of work. These trends are also pervasive in India. While these developments have resulted in increased access to work for women, they are also characterized by a number of challenges. This episode examines these issues and offers some policy considerations for overcoming these challenges.
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Ukraine crisis
ILO scales up its assistance to Ukraine
22 September 2022
The additional funds will cover new services by Ukrainian Employers organizations, crisis support offered by trade unions and an e-Learning platform for Technical and Vocational Training and Education (TVET).
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Renewable Energy and Jobs
Renewable energy jobs hit 12.7 million globally
22 September 2022
New report confirms growth in renewable jobs despite multiple crises and calls for targeted industrial strategies to create stable supply chains and decent jobs.
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ILO InfoStory
Collective bargaining for an inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery
21 September 2022
The COVID-19 crisis starkly underlined the importance of collective bargaining. Discover how collective agreements negotiated during the pandemic protected workers, safeguarded business continuity, and paved the way for a future with decent digital work.
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News
Trade can generate more and better jobs in Southern Mediterranean countries
20 September 2022
An ILO report assesses the impact of trade growth and economic development of Southern Mediterranean countries on the quality of jobs in the region, with a particular focus on women and youth, and on SMEs in the region.
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© M. Crozet / ILO 2022
The Future of Work Podcast
Modern slavery is unseen because its convenient
20 September 2022
Sophie Otiende, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, and Grace Forrest, Founding Director of Walk Free, join the ILO's Future of Work podcast to explore the many reasons for the continued existence of modern slavery and the role we can all play in finally putting an end to it.
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Labour migration
ILO launches the 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
20 September 2022
Journalists are invited to submit articles showing exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment.