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Viet Nam’s wage reform should be fundamental: Deputy Prime Minister

The high-level Government official appreciated ILO’s advice for wage reform, including the better alignment between grade, position and salary in the public sector and the role of collective bargaining in wage setting in the private sector.

Opening Remarks at High Level Meeting on Sectoral Collective Bargaining in the Coal Mine Sector on Job-Based Wage System

By Mr Tim De Meyer, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

ILO and UNICEF join forces to tackle child labour in Syria

Both UN agencies stress the importance of integrating efforts against child labour in the early stages of rehabilitating livelihoods in communities that have suffered from conflict, displacement and other crisis situations.

International Conference on Key Aspects of Pay in Northern Territories: International and National Perspectives

On November 16-17, the city of Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District - Ugra, hosted the international conference 'Key Aspects of Pay in Northern Territories: International and National Perspectives', organised by the Russian Oil, Gas and...

Our impact, their voices

How worms and gold can help improve livelihoods in rural Zimbabwe

Thousands of people are set to benefit from a project in Zimbabwe aimed at creating jobs and improving livelihoods for women and youth in poor rural communities. The project focuses on the food production sector and gold ore processing.

Norway joins hands with ILO to support Employment Generation and Livelihoods through Reconciliation

H.E. Mr. Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, the Ambassador to Norway in Sri Lanka launched the Employment Generation and Livelihoods through Reconciliation (EGLR) project in Jaffna on 19th October 2017 in the presence of government officials, members of the...

Informality

Viet Nam’s 18 million non-agricultural workers are in informal employment

The country publishes its first informal employment figures.

ILO calls for tripartite dialogue on minimum wage legislation in Cambodia

ILO encourages Cambodian government, employers and workers to engage in tripartite dialogue while elaborating a minimum wage law complying with the adopted Decent Work Country Programme (2016-18) and relevant international labour standards.

Interview

Minimum wage, global supply chains and inclusive growth

ILO Viet Nam Country Director, Chang-Hee Lee, explains the impact minimum wage can have on the country's economy.

ILO supported SNRTP Project organizes Annual Progress Review and Planning Workshop

The International Labour Organization (ILO) supported Strengthening National Rural Transport Programme (SNRTP) organized its annual progress review and planning workshop for its 36 working districts.

ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis

Syrian refugees in Jordan welcome work permits, but challenges persist

New ILO study, prepared in collaboration with UNHCR, looks at the impact of work permits provided to Syrian refugees in Jordan that has resulted in thousands of them formally joining the Jordanian workforce.

Russian edition of the ILO Minimum Wage Policy Guide Released

In recent years, many countries have established or strengthened minimum wages to eliminate unduly low pay and promote decent work. In this context, governments from all parts of the world, as well as employers' and workers' organizations, have...

Our impact, their story

Promoting women’s economic empowerment in rural Nepal: Mina’s story

Breaking gender stereotypes and caste-barriers, Mina Bardewa not only started earning a means of livelihood, but also boosted her self-confidence after she got an opportunity to work as part of the Road Maintenance Group (RMG) in Nepal.

Garment sector in Cambodia: Declining employment despite rising exports

Despite strong export performance, Cambodia’s garment and footwear sector shows a decline in employment according to the latest Bulletin issued by the ILO.

Training seminar on Work Quota Setting in the Organization was held in Dushanbe

A training seminar on Work Quota Setting in the Organization, which also covered issues of wage system and professional standards, was held in Dushanbe.

ILO response to Syria refugee crisis

ILO online learning programme introduces Syrian refugees to their workplace rights in Jordan

The programme is part of on-going efforts by the ILO to help formalize the work of Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Sri Lankan employers, unions and government confirm social dialogue essential for national wage fixation

Their stories, our impact

Basmadi can laugh now, surviving the disaster with bike repair business

The eruption of Mt. Sinabung has changed the life of Basmadi Kapri Peranginangin. The disaster has ruined his village and livelihoods, but he has now risen with new hopes and dreams with his new business.

Launch of the Employment Generation and Livelihoods through Reconciliation (EGLR) Project in Northern Sri Lanka

The Project on Employment Generation and Livelihoods through Reconciliation funded by the Government of Norway was launched in Vavuniya on the 15th of March 2017

International Women's Day 2017

Close the gender pay gap – How far are we?

Gender inequality in the world of work has economic repercussions. Wage Specialist Xavier Estupinan decodes the wage gap issue in India and globally.