All resources: Spain

International Migration Papers No. 114

Promoting integration for migrant domestic workers in Spain

This case study of the Spanish situation is part of a wider international project, ‘Promoting Integration of Migrant Domestic Workers in Europe’, led and promoted by the ILO, funded by the European Commission and with research carried out by four...

Beyond the contract type segmentation in Spain: Country case study on labour market segmentation

Employment Working Paper No. 143

Assessment of the effectiveness of VET workplace learning: VET-WL factors model. A study in the Barcelona area

World of Work 2013: Country Brief on Spain

Spain’s employment level is roughly the same as a decade ago and unemployment has reached a historical record decreasing household incomes and increasing social tension and macro policies have heavily affected employment and growth. The challenge is...

Policy guide

Strengthening the role of employment injury schemes to help prevent occupational accidents and diseases

The aim of this guide is to provide policy recommendations for future direction in the area of employment injury schemes. The guide is targeted at national authorities dealing with occupational safety and health (OSH).

Interview with The Times

ILO Chief warns of austerity’s ‘toxic’ impact

In an interview with The Times newspaper, the head of ILO warned that austerity measures in southern European countries risk having “quite harmful consequences”. He was more positive about the outlook in Britain.

Analysis

Crisis in Spain highlights an increasing ‘employment divide’

The wave of social unrest that has recently hit Spain is a reflection of the growing rural/urban and north/south divide in the country.

Spain to gain from growth in green jobs

An ILO-sponsored report shows that the green economy can help Spain beat the jobs crisis. The challenge is putting in place the right types of policies.

Events Report: 2012 World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The document outlines the activities that took place around the world on the occasion of the 2012 SafeDay.

Halt jobs drain, give youth a chance says Spain’s Prince Felipe

Tackling high unemployment and making sure young people can find a job is a priority for Spain.

World of Work 2012: Country Brief on the United States

Employment growth has weakened and remains well below crisis levels while corporate profits have gone back to pre-crisis levels while business investment remains low. The path to recovery lies in moving to a comprehensive job plan.

World of Work 2012: Country Brief on Spain

Spain’s unemployment has continued to increase and fiscal austerity measures have delayed labour market recovery. So the challenge is to reduce the medium-term deficit without endangering the labour market recovery.

Video News Release

Spanish youth: Facing the job crisis

The global jobs crisis is hitting the younger generation hard. According to the ILO, worldwide over 75 million young people are out of work and the problem is especially acute in countries like Spain that have been hard hit by the Euro crisis.

Governing Body: Workers' group statements on Guinea, Mali, and Spain

The Workers' group of the ILO Governing Body adopted statements on the current situations in Guinea, Mali, and Spain.

Working paper

The political economy of pension reforms in times of global crisis: State unilateralism or social dialogue?

This paper examines the political economy of pension reforms in times of economic crisis and its impact on social dialogue and tripartite institutions in ten countries.

Country profile: domestic work legislation in Spain

The Government of Spain recently promulgated Royal Decree 1620/2011 of 14 November, regulating the special relationship that characterizes service within the family household.

Responsible contracting: An approach aimed at improving social and labour practices in the property services sector

Research paper on the property services sector, and in particular on the provision of cleaning and security services, prepared as background for an ILO meeting on Private employment agencies in private services sectors, 18–19 October 2011.

The Employment Crisis in Spain - Expert Group Meeting: The Challenge of Building Employment for a Sustainable Recovery

Event

MADRID: Symposium on Decent Work for Young Precarious Workers in UE 27

The politics of economic adjustment in Europe : State unilateralism or social dialogue?

This article depicts the process of design and implementation of austerity policies aimed at reducing public deficits and debt in eight European countries and the role of social dialogue in this context. It is argued that, as governments are...