Employment update
22 October 2012
Slowing growth in many Asian countries has accentuated labour market challenges in a region that has the world’s largest youth population, and where precarious work is widespread.
Global jobs situation
11 October 2012
The ILO Director-General says G20 countries should stand by their commitment to take new, urgent measures in the face of deteriorating global economic conditions.
Youth jobs data
03 October 2012
Data presented at a G20 meeting in Geneva shows that youth unemployment rates remain alarming, ranging from about 8 per cent to over 50 per cent in 17 of the 20 member countries. The G20 Task Force on Employment agreed to promote quality apprenticeships.
Labour standards
01 October 2012
In his first interview as Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Guy Ryder gives an overview of the major challenges facing the world of work and the ILO.
Youth Conference
11 September 2012
The head of the ILO’s Employment sector outlines the ILO’s vision for investment in young people in order to tackle the world-wide youth unemployment crisis.
Global Employment Outlook
04 September 2012
An ILO paper shows that the impact of the euro crisis is spreading as far afield as East Asia and Latin America, worsening the situation for many young jobseekers.
News
12 July 2012
The cost of programmes designed to help young people get a job, education or training stands at less than 0.5 per cent of government spending in the Eurozone, according to an ILO report issued on Wednesday 11 July. The rewards, however, are a lot higher.
News
15 June 2012
The International Labour Conference adopts new international labour standard on social protection and calls for urgent action on youth employment
News
14 June 2012
The International Labour Conference calls for urgent action to tackle the jobs crisis that affects 75 million young men and women across the globe. Political commitment and innovative approaches are needed.
News
08 June 2012
Tackling high unemployment and making sure young people can find a job is a priority for Spain.