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102nd International Labor Conference
Ryder calls for forward-looking examination of the place of work “in our lives and societies”
21 June 2013As the International Labor Organization approaches its centenary in 2019, the ILO Director-General says it must continue to become more useful and relevant.
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Closing remarks by the ILO Director-General to the 102nd International Labor Conference
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102nd International Labor Conference
No sustainable development without environmental sustainability and decent work
19 June 2013The 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.
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102nd International Labor Conference
ILO approves new framework of action on social dialogue
19 June 2013The 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.
News from ILO Washington
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UN: Decent and productive work critical to achieve sustainable development
20 June 2013
The Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals concluded its fourth session on 19 June with a strong message on the need to consider the creation of decent and productive jobs as a core element of the future development framework.
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ILO Director-General Guy Ryder Meets with U.S. Government and World Leaders in First Official Visit to Washington, D.C.
26 April 2013
In his first official visit to Washington, D.C. as the Director-General of the ILO, Guy Ryder participated in meetings with the heads of the World Bank, the IMF, and the IDB, as well as with U.S. government and union (AFL-CIO) leaders, and top academics.
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© S.D. McCourtie / World Bank 2013Ryder warns that prospects for jobs recovery are receding
20 April 2013
In a statement to the IMFC in Washington, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says international policy response efforts are not matching growing global concern over growth, job creation and poverty reduction.
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© IMF Photo/Michael Spilotro 2013Putting jobs at the centre of recovery and sustainable development
20 April 2013
Statement by the ILO's Director-General, Guy Ryder, to the International Monetary and Financial Committee and Development Committee.
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ILO calls on G20 to live up to its promise to tackle the crisis
11 October 2012
The ILO Director-General says G20 countries should stand by their commitment to take new, urgent measures in the face of deteriorating global economic conditions.
