Press releases
ACTRAV Info sheets are communiqués on positions taken by the International Labour Office affecting workers and on the positions of the Workers' Group within the organization's various forums.
2021
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Social Dialogue remains vital to build sustainable recovery from COVID-19
01 February 2021
A new report by the Bureau for Workers' Activities of the ILO highlights the need for global-scale responses based on effective social dialogue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
2020
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COVID-19 crisis, a wake-up call on social protection for workers
11 December 2020
Workers’ Organizations exchange experiences and discuss trade union advocacy strategies for strengthening social protection systems.
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Skills and lifelong learning critical for all workers
18 November 2020
A new guide addresses the challenges facing workers needing to update their skills and embark on lifelong learning.
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Workers’ organizations are essential to promote and put into practice ILO standards on Violence and Harassment
03 July 2020
Social dialogue including collective bargaining remains a vital instrument for workers’organizations to advocate for the ratification and implementation of these new ILO standards on violence and harassment in the world of work.
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Responses to COVID-19: International Labour Standards and tripartite cooperation needed, says the ILO
29 June 2020
ILO tools developed over 100 years help to address effectively the global crisis of COVID-19.
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In times of crisis, solidarity between workers and employers is paramount, says the ILO
09 April 2020
Past crises show that workers and employers need to work together to address the impact of COVID-19, says a new joint report from the International Labour Organization’s workers’ and employers’ groups.
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The world of work and COVID-19: How countries are responding
09 April 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll in many countries, the ILO is publishing a digest of the actions taken by its member States and their social partners, to lessen the impact on their economies and labour markets.
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ILO defers International Labour Conference until 2021 due to COVID-19
06 April 2020
In view of the severe restrictions on travel and personal interaction implemented worldwide and the need to ensure the well-being of delegates and staff, the 109th session of the International Labour Conference will take place next year.
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ILO Governing Body will not hold its March meeting due to Covid-19
04 March 2020
The decision follows a risk assessment and consultations with the Swiss authorities. It means that Governing Body business will be dealt with later in the year.
2019
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ILO launches new statistics portal
05 November 2019
A new ILO website provides a wealth of labour data for a range of users including labour researchers, journalists, experts who want to produce their own data, as well as the general public.
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ILO Commission of Inquiry issues report on complaint against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
03 October 2019
The Commission of Inquiry set up by the ILO Governing Body to examine a complaint against the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has adopted its report.
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Future of trade unions depends on organizing the informal economy
20 June 2019
A new report reveals that organizing workers in the informal economy may spark the renewal of the trade union movement. This can be done by expanding membership and collective bargaining coverage in the informal economy in order to protect labour rights, project a united voice and influence social and economic policies.
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ILO and All China Federation of Trade Unions join forces to implement decent work in Asia Pacific
15 June 2019
The International Labour Organization (ILO) signed today a cooperation agreement with All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) to enhance the institutional capacities of trade unions in Asia and the Pacific.
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Plamen Dimitrov, elected Vice-president of the Conference
10 June 2019
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Unions in Moldova and Azerbaijan sign a cooperation agreement
13 May 2019
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Towards ratification of ILO Conventions in Georgia
10 May 2019
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Terra Justa pays tribute to the ILO
15 April 2019
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Important role for trade unions in addressing gender pay gap
09 April 2019
By targeting overall gender discrimination, promoting inclusive wage setting, pursuing specific gender pay equality measures and enhancing women’s representation in decision-making, trade unions can contribute effectively to addressing the gender pay gap.
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The inclusion of workers with disabilities is crucial to achieving SDGs
20 March 2019
People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority but many face discrimination in the workplace and their rights are often denied.
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ILO to host high-level conference on the future of work we want
11 February 2019