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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.
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© Timur Emek / AFP 2013
Ask an ILO expert on Twitter
Where are the jobs coming from?
In light of the latest ILO report assessing the state of the world of work, Raymond Torres, Senior ILO economist, will hold a Q&A session on twitter on the changes affecting labour markets and solutions to the jobs crisis.
@ilonews - Hashtag#WOW2013 from 14:30 to 15:30 (GMT) on Wednesday 19 June.
  1. Glance the "World of Work Report: Repairing the economic and social fabric"
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© AFP/ Pal PILLAI 2013 2013
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.

  1. Work Sharing during the Great Recession: New Developments and Beyond (Summary) - [pdf 300KB]
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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.
  1. Read the report on Myanmar in the World of Work special 2013 issue
  2. Change in the wind: Back to Myanmar after 18 years (From the ILO's blog)
  3. ILO lifts remaining restrictions on Myanmar
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