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Global Wage Report

Rising inflation brings striking fall in real wages, ILO report finds

Well-designed policy measures are needed urgently to prevent the deepening of existing levels of poverty, inequality and social unrest, according to the latest ILO report on global wages.

Capacity building

ILO and China held an international summit in Humen to promote green jobs and just transition in textile and garment sector

Under UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in China, ILO has been partnering with China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) to promote green jobs and a just transition in the textile and garment sector in China.

17th APRM

17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization to take place 6-9 December in Singapore

The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO will be held 6 to 9 December 2022 in Singapore, to discuss concrete steps to drive job-rich growth that is inclusive and transformative.

New challenges: Resolution of labour disputes arising from new types of employment

ILO and the tripartite constituents in China explore good practices of labour disputes resolution between workers and labour platforms

Promote disability-inclusive employment: "Road to Success” Phase III and Digital in Demand China Project launched

Labour migration

Climate Change and Labour Mobility in Pacific Island Countries Policy Brief published

The International Labour Organization and the International Organization for Migration have jointly prepared a policy brief on ‘Climate Change and Labour Mobility in Pacific Island Countries.’

Forced labour Conventions

China ratifies the two ILO Fundamental Conventions on forced labour

In a ceremony at the ILO, China presented the ratification documents for two additional ILO Fundamental Conventions, covering forced labour; the Conventions will enter into force one year after the signing.

Media advisory

ILO to release new report on youth employment

The ILO supports the young generation in China for a brighter future

Social protection

The ILO supports China to promote common prosperity in partnership with Zhejiang University

On Thursday, 7 July 2022, the ILO and Zhejiang University (ZJU) launched a joint research on labour and social protection policy innovation for common prosperity in Zhejiang province.

ILO supports inclusion of musculoskeletal disorders into the list of occupational diseases in China

ILO and its Chinese partners join hands to address key issues and obstacles of expansion of the national list of occupational diseases.

ILO Monitor on the World of Work

ILO: Labour market recovery goes into reverse

Recovery in the global labour market is threatened by multiple and interlinked global crises, as well as increasing inequalities, according to the latest ILO report on the world of work.

Ukraine crisis

Nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression, says ILO

Amid the humanitarian crisis sparked by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, labour markets are being disrupted both in the country and in neighbouring states.

Press Release

Collective agreements contribute to fighting inequality, says ILO

Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work.

Occupational Safety and Health

Social dialogue, key to strengthening safety and health at work

Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown the importance of an effective collaboration between social partners in preventing occupational accidents and diseases, says a new report from the ILO on World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Chinese celebrity actor, in collaboration with the ILO, campaigns for the prevention of pneumoconiosis

The ILO has collaborated with Wang Baoqiang, an A-lister actor in Chinese movies and TV series, in producing a series of video clips to raise the attention of workers, employers and the society to workplace dust hazards and prevention of...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Social dialogue for a positive safety and health culture

In a message to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization, outlines the importance of workers, employers and governments working together to reduce deaths and injuries in the...

International labour standards

ILO welcomes China’s move towards the ratification of two forced labour Conventions

Once these ratifications take place, the total number of ILO Conventions ratified by China will rise to 28, including six of the eight Fundamental Conventions.

Media advisory

International Labour Organization’s Governing Body to elect new Director-General

Final evaluation of the Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia Project

The final evaluation report summarizes key findings, conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations from the “Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia” project.