International Labour Organization

102nd International Labour Conference

No sustainable development without environmental sustainability and decent work

The contribution of the world of work to the greening of the economy is critical – and presents a real opportunity – to realize the ILO’s social goals, concludes the ILC Committee on Sustainable Development, Decent Work and Green Jobs.

102nd International Labour Conference

102nd International Labour Conference

ILO approves new framework of action on social dialogue

The conclusions of the ILC Committee for the Recurrent Discussion on Social Dialogue stress that social dialogue is at the heart of democracy and is essential for social and economic development.

102nd International Labour Conference

102nd International Labour Conference

Action needed to provide jobs and social protection for growing and ageing populations

Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations must take action to ensure decent job opportunities and social protection for growing and ageing populations, concludes the International Labour Conference Committee on Employment and Social Protection in the New Demographic Context.

102nd International Labour Conference

ILO-EU collaboration

ILO and EU presidency welcome moves to ensure decent work for domestic workers

Labour and social affair ministers from ten countries, the President of the EU Council, Richard Bruton, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, László Andor, and ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, discuss ways to support ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers.

New ILO book

Work sharing can save jobs in times of crisis

Reducing hours of work can have positive effects on employment levels during a severe economic downturn, preserve skills and sustain enterprises.

Work Sharing during the Great Recession: New Developments and Beyond (Summary) - [pdf 300KB]

Special report

Myanmar turns a corner

The ILO's World of Work magazine presents a first-hand account on Myanmar's progress – and the challenges that remain – as the country turns a corner on the road towards democratization.