Video interviews

Voices from the 100th International Labour Conference

10 June 2011

A selection of comments filmed in the first few days at the 100th Anniversary of the International Labour Conference, held at the United Nations building in Geneva. These highlights include delegate's views on the issue of domestic labour, the International Labour Conference (ILC) as an invaluable and unique forum for tripartite dialogue between workers, employers and government representatives, as well as the importance of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the 21st Century.
Young voices in search of Decent Work

09 June 2011

Young people from Argentina, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, South Africa and Spain share their hopes and aspirations for finding Decent Work. Shown at the 100th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, this film kicked off a high-level panel discussion with youth leaders on the employment challenges facing young people today.

Labour Inspection: An Interview with the ILO's Giuseppe Casale

31 May 2011

ILO TV interviews Giuseppe Casale, Director of the ILO's Department of Labour Administration, about the general discussion on labour administration and inspection that will take place at the International Labour Conference from June 1 to 13, 2011.
A Window of Opportunity for Social Protection

31 May 2011

ILO TV interviews Michael Cichon, Director of the ILO's Social Security Department, about the committee discussion to take place at the 100th International Labour Conference on the ILO's strategic objective of social protection. The committee will run from June 1 to 13, 2011 and will focus on social security and how it can contribute to social justice and a fair globalization.

Interview with Mr. Abdessalem Jerad, General Secretary of the Tunisian General Labour Union UGTT (in Arabic)

22 March 2011

ILO TV interviewed Mr. Abdessalem Jerad, General Secretary of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) about the current economic and social situation in Tunisia, the role that trade unions can play and how they see the future of the region.
Interview with H.E. Dr Ahmed El-Borai, Minister of Manpower and Migration of Egypt

22 March 2011

ILO TV interviewed H.E. Dr Ahmed El-Borai, Minister of Manpower and Migration of Egypt about the recent declaration guaranteeing the rights of all Egyptian trade unions to be registered and freely pursue their legitimate activities. He expressed his interest in looking at how social protection measures, skills training and the development of a minimum wage could help tackle unemployment and fight poverty in Egypt. (in French)
Interview with Habib Yousfi, President of the General Confederation of Algerian Enterprises (CGEA)

22 March 2011

ILO TV interviewed Mr. Habib Yousfi, President of the General Confederation of Algerian Enterprises (CGEA) on the eve of a high-level discussion on "Challenges and Change in the Arab World" held by the ILO Governing Body. Discussing the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia, he said that "if the Algerian experience can be of help to these countries which have undergone so much change, we would be happy to cooperate with them". (in French)

As Economies Recover What About Jobs in the Developing World? An Interview with Theodoor Sparreboom

25 January 2011

In its annual employment trends survey the ILO reports that the world's working poor grew by 40 million because of the economic crisis. At the same time several economies in the developing world have seen their unemployment rates fall below pre-crisis levels. With signs of economic recovery, ILO TV interviews ILO economist Theodoor Sparreboom on the outlook for labour markets across the developing world in 2011.
The Outlook for Jobs in Developed Economies in 2011 - An Interview with Steven Kapsos

25 January 2011

With global unemployment at record highs for the third straight year since the start of the economic crisis, the International Labour Office (ILO) warned in its annual employment trends survey that weak recovery in jobs is likely to continue in 2011, especially in developed economies. ILO TV interviews ILO economist Steven Kapsos to find out more.