All news: France
Budapest hosts Europe and Central Asia Regional Consultation Workshop on achieving the SDG Target 8.7 with regard to Child and Forced Labour
Inequalities and the World of Work
Understanding and reducing inequalities in Europe
A new report by the ILO in cooperation with the European Commission looks at the key factors leading to rising inequalities in fourteen EU Member States.
Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators
Association of Individual and Organized Recovery in Local Economic Markets
“Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators” is a series of interviews with cooperative leaders from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work with cooperatives. For this issue, ILO interviewed Mr Samuel...
Future of work
European social partners and civil society to discuss the future of work
EESC-ILO conference will focus on major changes in the world of work brought about by increased globalization, non-standard forms of employment and sweeping technological change.
Future of work and entreprises
France and ILO organize international conference on the future of enterprises
Researchers, government representatives and social partners from France and other countries look at how enterprises and workers can best adapt to future of work challenges.
Forced labour
France joins the global movement against forced labour
Concerts against child labour
Musicians in tune for the 2016 World Day Against Child Labour
Musical concerts dedicated to eliminating child labour will be held around France in the lead-up to the World Day on 12 June.
Paris Agreement on climate change
Accelerated action on climate change receives overwhelming global support
The far-reaching Paris Agreement on climate change was signed at the United Nations by 175 countries ushering in an era of unprecedented action to protect the environment, slash greenhouse gas emissions and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon...
Inequalities and middle-income groups
Crisis has aggravated long-term erosion of European middle class
The financial crisis and changing employment relationships have caused the middle class in most EU countries to contract over the past decade.
France ratifies the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
Round table on the implementation of international labour standards in Uzbekistan
A round table on progress in the cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) was held in Tashkent on 5 – 6 August 2015.
International experts familiarize themselves with Uzbekistan’s trade union movement
On April 24, Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent hosted an international conference focusing on trade unions’ role in ensuring citizens’ guarantees to decent work and the republic’s experience.
Joint ILO MPI reports
Many immigrants in Europe struggling to move out of low-skilled jobs; European governments have opportunities to prioritize policies to...
Occupational Safety and Health
France ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)
Convention No. 187 is one of the ILO’s essential instruments in safety and health at the workplace
International agencies' meeting
Guy Ryder: Better jobs and higher wages can reverse slow-growth trap
ILO Director-General warns of “slow-growth trap” for global economy and urges leaders to reverse the trend through a renewed focus on higher wages and better jobs.
An overview of activities
INRS 2013-2014 studies and research report
The National Institute for Research and Security (INRS) in France has published the fifth issue of its "Studies & Research" scientific report. The document is made available for download.
Moscow hosts international seminar of public employment services
On September 17-18, Russia’s Federal Service for Labour and Employment (Rostrud) held an international seminar for members of the World Association of Public Employment Services focusing on models of public employment service (PES): centralized and...
320th Session of the Governing Body
Workers’ Group pays tribute to trade unionist Marc Blondel
International governance
Guy Ryder reiterates call for job-led growth at Elysée meeting
The ILO Director-General and other leaders of international organizations have met with the French president at the Elysée Palace.
France
INRS reveals 2012-2013 studies and research
INRS (Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases) has published the fourth issue of its annual report. It offers a panoramic view of the scientific and technical work carried out and ongoing studies.