Press releases | 306th Session of the Governing Body

ILO Governing Body calls for comprehensive crisis response, long-term sustainable development based on Global Jobs Pact

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office called for an “employment oriented” response to the global economic crisis based on policy measures set out in the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact. “A more balanced economic growth pattern must not lose sight of the need to urgently address large-scale unemployment, underemployment and rising income inequality. These issues deserve the same high level political priority that has been given to the rescue of financial institutions” said Governing Body members.

I-news | Better Work Programme

U.S. Garment Buyers Team Up to Support Better Work

The US Council for International Business (USCIB) has announced support for Better Work by five of the biggest U.S. apparel companies--Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Nike, Walmart and the Walt Disney Company—which will contribute over USD $1 million to Better Work through the USCIB’s foundation.

Press releases | Disability and work

Marlee Matlin urges that people with disabilities be “counted in” economic recovery efforts

Expressing concern that people with disabilities may face rising exclusion from the world of work due to the global economic crisis, Academy Award winning actress, television star and activist Marlee Matlin urged that they be “counted in” efforts to stimulate and support economic recovery.

• Actress Marlee Matlin Headlines Panel Discussion on People with Disabilities in Times of Economic Crisis -

Slideshows | ILO 90th anniversary

ILO Exhibit opens at U.N. in New York

An exhibition celebrating the world of work and marking the 90th anniversary of the ILO has opened at the United Nations in New York. It shows how people around the world are aspiring to a better life for themselves and their families through the Decent Work.