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.
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
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100 years of fighting for Social Justice
02 January 2019
To welcome the beginning of the ILO’s century year, we look at the organization’s history and impact – and how it is preparing for its second century.
2018
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ILO report calls for urgent action to reach climate goals
22 October 2018
Only a proactive engagement of governments and the social partners can lead to a more sustainable development.
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Trade unions in Europe and Central Asia join forces to promote SDGs
15 October 2018
Organizations from Europe and Central Asia met on 12 October in Moldova to coordinate their approach to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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ILO to host high-level conference on the future of work we want
24 September 2018
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New online portal help Overseas Filipino Workers rate recruiters
25 July 2018
Workers organizations and trade unions in the Philippines will launch a new web platform, to help protect migrant workers from abusive employment practices through user reviews of recruitment agencies.
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ILO head urges renewed spirit of tripartism to tackle world of work challenges
28 May 2018
International Labour Conference to address a range of issues, including workplace violence, women at work, social dialogue, application of standards and development cooperation.
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Towards the ILO Centenary: Call for testimonies from Workers' Organizations
16 May 2018
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Decent Work pledge for Occupied Palestinian Territory
27 April 2018
First visit by an ILO Director-General to the Palestinian Territory in two decades aims to consolidate cooperation between the Organization and Palestinian partners.
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Reforming the migrant domestic work sector in the Arab region vital to welfare of both workers and employers – ILO report
08 March 2018
An ILO White Paper outlines policy recommendations to reform the migrant domestic work sector and establish a professionalized and high-quality care economy in the region.