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Ensuring decent work in the health sector

Health workers face important decent work deficits. During a Workshop organized by the European Commission, the ILO explained how this affects the quality of care, and how decision makers can ensure decent work in the health sector.

ILO Centenary Celebration

ILO 24-hour Global Tour of centenary celebrations to stop in Brussels

On 11 April 1919, ILO’s constitution was adopted in Paris. 100 years later, the diversity and reach of ILO’s work will be showcased in a global live show, webcast from 24 locations in 24 hours, as part of the organisation’s centenary celebrations....

What is a worker nowadays?

To mark the ILO’s Centenary, the University of Liège hosted a seminar entitled: “What is a worker nowadays?”. Valérie Van Goethem from the ILO Labour Law Unit discussed the changing employment relationship.

Benefits of artificial intelligence need to be shared more broadly

At a panel discussion in the European Parliament, the ILO discussed artificial intelligence and the opportunities and challenges it brings.

ILO and Enabel strengthen their collaboration

The ILO and Enabel, the Belgian development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding, which will further strengthen their collaboration.

International Women’s Day

Work-related gender gaps persist but solutions are clear – new ILO report

Work-related gender gaps have not seen any meaningful improvement for 20 years, but a new ILO report says that the path to progress is clear.

“Work for a brighter future” - The report’s implications for the EU

Key stakeholders discussed the report of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work and its implications for the EU.

Addressing environmental sustainability and social deficits must go hand-in-hand

At a debate in the European Parliament, the ILO stressed that environmental sustainability, job creation and income generation can go hand-in-hand.

World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2019

Poor working conditions are main global employment challenge

Progress in reducing unemployment globally is not being matched by improvements in the quality of work, says the International Labour Organization’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2019 report.

The Netherlands celebrates 100 years ILO

At a conference in the Netherlands on the occasion of “100 years ILO”, the ILO Director-General praised the special role the country has played as a founding member and constant supporter of the ILO mandate.

EU-Asia connectivity - Enhancing labour standards through trade

At a public hearing on EU-Asia connectivity in the European Parliament, the ILO stressed the importance of promoting labour standards compliance through trade and recalled the long-term benefits of labour provisions in trade agreements.

Global Commission on the Future of Work

A human-centred agenda needed for a decent future of work

A Universal Labour Guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning are among ten recommendations made in a landmark report by the ILO’s Global Commission on the Future of Work.

Global Commission on the Future of Work

A human-centred agenda needed for a decent future of work

A universal labour guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning are among ten recommendations made in a landmark report by the International Labour Organization’s Global Commission on the Future of Work.

ILO joins debate on the platformisation of work

The ILO participated in a panel discussion on the “Platformis ation of Work” at the European Parliament. Speakers indicated a clear need for action to improve working conditions on the platforms.

Global Education Meeting sets course for education for the next 4 years

The ILO contributed to the Brussels Declaration, which was adopted at the UNESCO convened Global Education Meeting. It calls for strengthened collective action to ensure quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Labour migration

New ILO figures show 164 million people are migrant workers

Some countries of origin are losing the most productive part of their workforce, the study says.

What Parliamentarians can do to promote the elimination of child labour

At a Global Meeting of Parliamentarians Without Borders for Children’s Rights, the ILO provided information on specific actions Parliamentarians can take to eliminate child labour.

Project launch

Clear Cotton project seeks halt to child labour in West Africa and Pakistan

Four-year project co-funded by the EU kicks off with workshop participants vowing to make cotton production sustainable.

Media advisory

Workshop to discuss innovative approaches to eliminate child and forced labour in the cotton industry

ILO-EU Relations

ILO and European Commission reaffirm mutual partnership at 14th high-level meeting

The European Commission and the ILO held their 14th annual high-level meeting in Brussels.