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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.

Director of the Conditions of Work and Equality Department at the ILO:

Sukti Dasgupta: "Quality work is key to protecting workers and boosting productivity"

Jamaica launches Just Transition Project, a landmark initiative to build more inclusive and climate-resilient labour markets

Two-year project developed with support from the International Labour Organization acknowledges Jamaica's leadership role in the Caribbean.

ILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress

Ministry, employers and trade unions are collaborating to initiate phased process.

Antigua and Barbuda taking major steps towards strengthening labour relations in public sector

Tripartite partners develop C151 action plan and complete ILO-led training on ILS reporting

ILO Director-General hails G20 support for social justice, the eradication of poverty, and reduction of inequality

The Director-General highlighted the centrality of universal social protection to promoting decent work and advancing social justice and welcomed the G20 leaders’ commitments to Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and gender equality in care...

"Employment in focus" Blog

Reflecting on Brazil’s G20 Presidency: Tackling poverty, inequality and financing challenges

Kee Beom Kim, ILO Macro-Economic and Employment Policies Specialist, reflects on the G20 Brazilian Presidency’s initiatives to tackle the challenges of poverty, employment, inequality and financing.

G20 Social Summit

G20 Social Summit: Shaping the Future of Work Through Decent Work

Youth Employment Policy for Trinidad and Tobago being prepared with technical support from ILO Caribbean

ILO at COP29

Just transition policies must prioritize labour rights and decent work

The International Labour Organization will highlight the critical role of social dialogue and labour protection in fostering an inclusive green transition at the UN Climate Change Conference.

Multilateral system

Brazil hands over the G20 Employment Working Group to South Africa during ILO-hosted event

ILO Director-General oversaw the session during which the current Brazilian chairpersonship is passed to South Africa for the next year.

Business resilience in the Pacific and Caribbean

ILO research explores private sector perspectives on business resilience in small island developing states

Businesses across the Pacific and Caribbean need to deal with adversity, withstand shocks and continuously adapt to disruption and crises caused by multiple risks, ranging across economic, social, political, health and environmental hazards.

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...

Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean

Initiative marks substantial advancement in national commitment to green job growth.

The World Chocolate Fair: an opportune showcase to exhibit and promote Haiti’s exquisite cocoa

From October 30 to November 3, 2024, Haitian cocoa will be proudly represented at the 29th edition of the Salon Mondial du Chocolat to be held in Paris, Porte de Versailles, the world’s largest event dedicated to chocolate and cocoa

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...

Guyana tripartite partners complete Decent Work Country Diagnostic and advance towards finalization of next DWCP

Activities focused on comprehensive analysis national of labour landscape.

Op-Ed

The Care Economy: A Pillar for Decent Work and Social Justice

On the International Day of Care and Support, ILO Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ana Virginia Moreira Gomes, reflects on the importance of the care economy as a pillar of social justice and analyzes how investment in this...

New ILO-backed AI tool to support Colombia's coffee producers

A new AI chatbot will provide personalized advice to help improve working conditions and competitiveness for Colombia's coffee producers.

Gender equality

ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America

The ILO held the 1st Gender and Inclusion Academy in Latin America, bringing together over 130 agents of change from 17 countries. Participants addressed key issues, including gender equality in employment, care policies, gender-responsive climate...