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ILO Takes Part in Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition

From 8 to 11 December 2015 the national exhibi¬tion centre in Moscow (VDNKh) was the venue of the XIX International Exhibition “Occupation¬al Safety and Health – 2015.” The exhibition is a leading forum to showcase the latest achievements in the...

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

Dushanbe hosts training for trainers on ILO’s SYIB Programme

On 16-24 November 2015 the Tajikistan’s capital hosted a training for trainers (ToT) on the ILO’s programme "Start and Improve Your Business "(SIYB).

Cooperatives and refugees

How workers' cooperatives can help tackle the refugee crisis

On 8-10 November, an international conference in Turkey discussed, among other issues, ways in which cooperatives can help the growing number of refugees and migrants in today’s world. ILO News spoke with Simel Esim, head of the ILO’s Cooperatives...

Regional Employment Forum:

Promoting Job Rich and Sustainable Growth in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

TBILISI. October 28, 2015 – The regional conference on jobs and employment had a prominent start in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 28 October 2015. The two-day forum which will look into the ways to boost employment in the region ensuring inclusive and ...

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.

Cooperatives

Cooperatives moving into the care economy

An interview with Lenore Matthew from the ILO’s Cooperatives Unit (COOP) and the Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch (GED), who presented new research showing how cooperatives are increasingly providing care for the elderly, people with...

Results of the third round of peer review of youth employment policies summed up in Sochi

On 12 – 17 October, southern Russian city of Sochi hosted a conference of the Youth Employment Network members. The Network is part of the project "Partnerships for youth employment in the CIS countries," which is being implemented by the ILO Moscow...

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.

Rail unions focus on organising and promoting ILO conventions

Around 40 leaders from railway unions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia met with ILO experts and senior ITF representatives in Baku, Azerbaijan from 30 September to 1 October to discuss organising and the promotion of ILO conventions throughout the...

Youth employment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to be discussed in Sochi, Russian Federation

The 5th Regional Network meeting will take place in Sochi, Russian Federation between 13 and 17 October 2015.

European Trade Union Confederation - 13th Congress

Speech by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder to ETUC Congress

Eurasian Women’s Forum: Towards Peace, Harmony and Social Well-Being

“At a time when the global economy is still struggling to regain its footing after the massive financial crisis and other economic shocks, and with a new generation of wars and unrest and flows of desperate people around the world, the need for a...

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...

Fighting world of work insecurity: High-level conference discusses ways to formalize the informal economy

High-level representatives from Europe and Central Asia have gathered under the banner of the ILO to exchange experiences and formulate coherent policies and programmes to boost the fight against informality.