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European Parliament hearing

The GSP+ mechanism after two years

Corinne Vargha, Director of the ILO Standards department, presented the views of the ILO on the GSP+ mechanism at a hearing organized by the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade and its Sub-committee on Human Rights.

European Parliament meeting

ILO Deputy Director-General reflects on trade, decent work and global supply chains

ILO Deputy Director-General for Policy Sandra Polaski appeared before the Committee on International Trade (INTA) of the European Parliament to present recent research and initiatives by the ILO that address the link between trade and labour rights,...

The role of migration in the health care sector

On 28 January, the European Commission held its first European Dialogue on Skills and Migration. Christiane Kuptsch, Senior Specialist in Migration Policy at the ILO, took part in a panel discussion on the health sector.

Bangladesh

Compact partners discuss further steps to improve situation of Bangladeshi textile workers

Partners of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact met in Dhaka to take stock of the progress achieved in improving safety and labour rights in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry.

World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2016

Global unemployment projected to rise in both 2016 and 2017

Despite falling unemployment levels in some developed economies, new ILO analysis - World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) - shows the global job crisis is not likely to end, especially in emerging economies.

World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2016

ILO: Global unemployment projected to rise in both 2016 and 2017

Despite falling unemployment levels in some developed economies, new analysis shows the global job crisis is not likely to end, especially in emerging economies.

Social protection

ILO Director-General endorses Belgian campaign on social protection for all

In his keynote speech at the Belgian Federal Parliament, the ILO Director-General underlined that social protection is an investment that makes good sense, both from an economic and social perspective.

Active labour market policies in the EU

At a public hearing in the European Parliament, Steven Tobin discussed some key considerations for implementing effective active labour market policies (ALMPs) in the EU.

Completing Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union

Completing the Economic and Monetary Union: what it means for Belgium

On December 1, the Representation of the European Commission (EC) in Belgium organized a high-level conference on "Completing the Economic and Monetary Union: challenges and opportunities for Belgium".

ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 12th High-Level Meeting

On 30 September and 1 October 2015, the ILO and the European Commission (EC) held their 12th annual high-level meeting.

Early integration of refugees in EU labour markets highly desirable, says the ILO

Safety and Health in Agriculture

Belgium ratifies the Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention, 2001 (No. 184)

Improving labour market performance in EU accession countries

At a seminar on Employment and Social Reform Programmes for enlargement countries, the ILO Director for Central and Eastern Europe highlighted that even in times of fiscal constraints, social dialogue can greatly improve labour market performance.

Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015

Youth employment crisis easing but far from over

Despite a mild recovery in the 2012-2014 period, the youth unemployment rate remains well above its pre-crisis level. For millions of young people around the world finding a decent job is still a drawn-out uphill struggle.

Re-shoring

Re-shoring in Europe: impact on labour markets

At a public hearing in the European Parliament, Mr Raymond Torres discussed the implications of re-shoring on labour markets in Europe.

Bangladesh Sustainability Compact

European Parliament discusses progress of Bangladesh Sustainability Compact

In an address to the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament, the ILO welcomed the progress resulting from the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact, and encouraged the government of Bangladesh to ensure conformity of its labour laws...

Trade

EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement committed to boost growth and jobs

Adoption of the new European social partners' work programme

On 14 July 2015, the European social partners, Business Europe, UEAPME, CEEP and ETUC, agreed on their 5th work programme covering the period 2015-2017.

Trade and Employment

Leveraging globalization for decent jobs

At an Infopoint organized by the European Commission about "Making trade work for inclusive growth: the role of skills development", Claire Courteille, Director ILO-Brussels, stressed that trade opening must be complemented by properly designed...

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) and Domestic workers

Belgium ratifies the Conventions on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) and Domestic Workers

With the registration of the ratification of Conventions Nos. 159 and 189, Belgium will have ratified 105 international labour Conventions in addition to one Protocol. This ranks Belgium 7th among the list of countries with the highest number of...