News and events on the future of work
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Thinking the labour market for a job-rich economic recovery in the Commonwealth of Independent States
WEBINAR V "Economic growth and employment: pro employment policies boosting the labour demand”
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Global shifts in the employment structure
This workshop will bring together the research teams from the JRC and Eurofound, colleagues from the European Commission, the ILO and external experts to discuss the conceptual framework of the research and the methodologies to analyse recent changes in the employment structure for a selection of EU and non-EU countries.
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The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 37th regular meeting
22 October 2021
The 37th UNTFSSE meeting was virtually held on 21 October 2021 and brought together almost 50 participants from seven UN member organizations (ILO, UNRISD, UNDESA, UNDP, UNCTAD, ESCAP) and OECD, thirteen observer organizations (CIRIEC, EURICSE, Catalyst2030, EMES, DIESIS, GSEF, Euclid Network, Social Economy Europe, SSE International Forum, RIPESS, CSEND, EESC and ICA) and two resource persons.
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Renewable energy jobs have reached 12 million globally
21 October 2021
Ahead of COP26, a report by IRENA and ILO underscores the jobs potential of an ambitious climate strategy and calls for comprehensive policies in support of a just transition to a greener future.
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IRENA and ILO work together for a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable energy future
18 October 2021
The organizations step up their efforts to work for a sustainable energy future that promotes decent work for all.
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Implementing the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169: Towards an inclusive, sustainable and just future
Over thirty years have passed since the adoption of Convention No. 169. There have been some positive outcomes of indigenous and tribal peoples in many countries, ranging from their increased visibility in policy discussions, improved statistical data collection on their situation, to a decline in poverty rates. However, such progress has been limited in several countries, with indigenous and tribal peoples facing continued invisibility.
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Designing His Future - Josaia Matewai – Entrepreneur’s Journey (FIJI)
15 October 2021
Josaia Matewai explains his role in the rapidly evolving visual arts sector in Fiji.
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How “post-emergency” social dialogue is shaping socio-economic recovery
01 October 2021
ILO research shows that as countries are shifting attention to national recovery, social dialogue is now called on to promote long-term reconstruction and resilience of the socio-economic fabric.
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ILO and Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET) sign an agreement to promote skills and lifelong learning
23 September 2021
The Letter of Understanding between the two organizations aims to promote skills and lifelong learning for all workers throughout their working lives.
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Building Partnerships on the Future of Work
20 September 2021
A brochure about the EU-ILO project “Building Partnerships on the Future of Work”.