News and articles
January 2020
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© Chor Sokunthea / World Bank 2022
Insufficient paid work affects almost half a billion people, new ILO report shows
20 January 2020
A lack of decent work combined with rising unemployment and persisting inequality is making it increasingly difficult for people to build better lives through their work, according to the latest edition of the ILO’s global report on employment and social trends.
November 2015
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ILO to support Greece in boosting labour market policies and the social economy
26 November 2015
The ILO Director-General today met with Greek ministers, worker and employer representatives in Athens to discuss the country's response to economic and unemployment issues.
May 2015
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© Maria Fleischmann / World Bank 2022
Following decades of rapid increase, global supply chain jobs shrink
21 May 2015
How many jobs worldwide are linked to global supply chains?
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© Ray Witlin / World Bank 2022
ILO warns of widespread insecurity in the global labour market
19 May 2015
How is the world of work changing? Are permanent contracts the norm or the exception? Discover the new World Employment and Social Outlook 2015 (WESO).
April 2015
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Ryder: 'Economic slowdown in Latin America and the Caribbean is affecting employment'
10 April 2015
The ILO Director-General is in Panama where he is scheduled to attend the Seventh Summit of the Americas (10-11). He met leading workers’ and employers’ representatives from the region, as well as Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela.
January 2015
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Unemployment on the rise over next five years as inequality persists
20 January 2015
ILO report says sluggish jobs recovery and social instability are the result of greater inequality.