New ILO code to tackle workplace violence in services sectors Millions of workers in industrialized and developing countries face the risk of violence in their place of work. Now, the ILO Governing Body has adopted a new Code of Practice on Workplace Violence in Services Sectors, in a bid to safeguard productivity and decent work ( Note 6).
A new era for South Korea A new partnership programme between Korea and the ILO represents a significant development. Until the late 1980s Korea was a recipient of ILO funding. Now the country is poised to make a significant contribution to the Decent Work Agenda in Asia and the Pacific.
Chemical industry: Strong job growth in East Asia Jobs in the chemical industry in East Asia have more than doubled over the last two decades, as the size of the workforce gradually declined throughout the sector in most regions of the world. A new ILO report ( Note 2) discussed at a recent tripartite meeting on the issue, says a number of factors are responsible.
A ray of hope? In Bangkok, tourism jobs remain question mark Government, employer and worker representatives from a total of 17 countries (Note 1) in Asia and the Pacific met at the ILO office in Bangkok on 15-17 September, to discuss the ongoing jobs crisis in the region's vital tourism sector, and to consider employment and social policies for the future. ...
A political issue - Jobs in Brazil: The route out of poverty Juan Somavia, ILO Director-General, took this message to Argentina and Brazil: New jobs must be created if poverty is to be reduced. To achieve this, major political decisions will be required.
Feeding the world, but… What is their fate? Today, the number of people working in agriculture is put at more than 1.3 billion - making up half of the world's active population. They feed the world, but what is their fate? Unenviable, according to Luc Demaret of the ILO Bureau for Workers' Activities, in this report on a recent symposium on decent work in agriculture.
September 2003
Youth employment: charting a "road map" for national action One billion youth – some the best educated and trained ever - are soon to enter the working age population. For some, globalization offers unprecedented opportunities. But millions of others remain disconnected from the global economy, with little prospect for employment. ...
Pensions in crisis: As the EU expands, so do pension concerns As the European Union (EU) expands, new members states are bringing with them long-term pension financing problems, similar to those faced by current members. The source – aging populations that are literally eating into the economic pie from which all pensions must be paid. Replacing public, pay-as-you-go systems with new commercially managed savings accounts is seen as a solution. ...
Narrowing the gender unemployment gap in Jordan Unemployment in Jordan is declining.Now, with a rapidly growing IT sector and greater national focus on gender equality, initiatives are being launched to help women have greater opportunities in the country.
New HIV/AIDS initiative: Growing solidarity in the world of work With an estimated 26 million or more workers infected with HIV, finding ways to help them and their employers deal with the consequences of the epidemic is a matter of urgency. Workers and employers have recently joined forces in a campaign aimed at tackling the challenges of HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
2003 International Labour Conference GENEVA - The 91st International Labour conference starts on 3 June and will discuss critical labour issues ranging from new strategies for alleviating poverty to improving safety and security on the job. Major players in this Conference are the ILOs tripartite social partners. World of Work takes a look at the background of some of the key figures.
Power, gas and water jobs still on the wane Employment in the public utilities has continued to decline in most countries. And yet, most of the worlds people still do not have proper access to basic supplies - including water. Workers, employers and governments met at the ILO this May to weigh the future of this vital sector
EU joiners assess social reforms Countries poised to join the European Union have had to undertake wide-ranging economic and social reforms. A recent conference in Malta highlighted advances many EU accession countries have made, and some of the problems that still must be resolved
Central Africa's migrant workers: New ILO action plan A better deal for migrant workers in the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa is the aim of a recently adopted ILO action plan. The migrant labour force there is expanding rapidly
Back on track at the ILO ILO Universitas Programme holds first workshop on "Sport for Development" Sport has a universal human appeal, creating champions and fuelling dreams. It is also a means to fight poverty. Representatives of workers' and employers' organizations, UN officials, and other key players, met recently at the ILO to address labour issues within the sports world and examine how it can promote global development
