All news: Chile
Latin America and the Caribbean: Three decades of labour transformations, progress and persistent challenges
A new ILO report reviews key trends that have shaped labour market dynamics in Latin America over the past thirty years. It highlights significant progress in the regulation of decent work, improvements in labour institutions, and advances in social...
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Due diligence
Business and human rights: important advances in the application of the Guiding Principles in Chile
Building on equal terms: a pilot project for gender equality in Chile's construction sector
Inequalities Specialist at the ILO
Alessandro Batazzi: "Reducing inequalities is key to achieving social justice for All"
Director of the Conditions of Work and Equality Department at the ILO:
Sukti Dasgupta: "Quality work is key to protecting workers and boosting productivity"
Global Wage Report 2024-25
Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide since start of 21st century
Global real average wage growth has started to rise again as inflation progressively eases. Despite these positive outcomes, high levels of wage inequality remain, making it a pressing policy issue, ILO report finds.
Key issues affecting the world of work addressed by ILO Governing Body
The Governing Body endorsed the ILO’s 2026–29 Strategic Plan, recognized the progress of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and approved key messages for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development, among other topics.
Sukti Dasgupta in Chile
Promoting dialogue on inequality and the care economy
Latin America
Regional forum promotes dialogue on trade, responsible business conduct and decent work
In Santiago, Chile, representatives from governments, businesses, unions, and civil society engaged in dialogue on the role of trade in promoting decent work and sustainability. Organized by the ILO and ECLAC, the Forum highlighted the importance of...
RBCLAC project
Second phase of Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean project launched
The second phase of the Responsible Business Conduct project in Latin America and the Caribbean was launched to foster sustainable and inclusive growth across nine countries. Running through 2028, this phase will promote responsible business aligned...
ILO launches new AI and Digital Economy online knowledge hub
A new online knowledge resource on AI, the digital economy and the world of work, which is being launched by the ILO, aims to become the leading international source of knowledge and resources on the subject.
Global labour income share declines putting upward pressure on inequality, SDG targets not on track
The widening gap between labour and capital income and the challenges facing young people in the job market are worrying, according to the International Labour Organization.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges
Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.
Chile ratifies the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176)
Chile reaffirms its profound commitment to occupational health and safety for all workers.
World Day Against Child Labour
A decade against child labour: Latin American and Caribbean countries present a mural on the region's trajectory at the ILC
Mural co-created by 31 countries and employers' and workers' organizations, represents the ten-year history of the Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour.
In Cameroon, ILO Director-General stresses the importance of cooperation for achieving decent work and extending social protection
During his visit, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
ILO Director-General inaugurates ‘Social Dialogue’ meeting room in ILO building in Chile
On the occasion, the Director-General welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of the ILO actively supporting the exercise of social dialogue among its tripartite constituents.
Official Mission to Chile:
ILO Director-General: ‘At a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, advancing social justice is more important than ever’
During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General dialogue with ILO Chile about the role of the ILO in the United Nations system, and the significance of his mission to the country.