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International Labour Conference takes first step towards ground-breaking international regulation of biological hazards

The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization’s Member States concluded with progress towards regulating biohazards, a review of work conditions in the care sector and the key role of fundamental principles and rights in a rapidly...

World leaders call for urgent action to advance social justice at the Inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The Presidents of Brazil and Nepal joined the Inaugural Forum, which was held during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.

ILO Director-General Houngbo warns that multiple crises could jeopardize recent advances in the world of work

The Director-General stressed the need for more social justice at the opening session of the 112th International Labour Conference.

World Employment and Social Outlook

ILO expects global unemployment to drop slightly in 2024, but slow progress to reduce inequalities is “worrying”

Unequal access to employment opportunities remains a problem worldwide, even as new projections from the ILO show an improvement in global joblessness this year.

OSH and climate change

Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions.

Overview of the key findings of the report

Report at a glance: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

ILO welcomes EU’s renewed commitment to a strong and resilient social Europe

At a high-level EU conference, participants signed a Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights, renewing their commitment to the European social model to continue making social and economic progress.

350th Session of the ILO Governing Body

ILO Governing Body closes with decisions on living wages, strengthening social justice

Living wages, the challenges and opportunities of digitization, and progress towards a new social contract, were among the wide range of world-of-work topics discussed by the ILO’s Governing Body at its 350th session.

Forced labour

Annual profits from forced labour amount to US$ 236 billion, ILO report finds

The new study on forced labour in the private sector reveals a 37 per cent rise in illegal profits from forced labour since 2014.

Wage policies

ILO reaches agreement on the issue of living wages

A decision by the ILO’s Governing Body opens the way for new work by the ILO on estimating and operationalizing living wages, and on engaging with living wage initiatives.

International Women's Day

Gender equality matters for all of us

In his message for International Women’s Day, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, says there is no social justice without gender equality.

Press release

Employer and business membership organizations make progress on gender equality but glass ceilings persist

The ILO’s Bureau for Employers´ Activities and the International Organisation of Employers assessed progress made by national employer and business membership organizations over six years.

Future of work

Algorithmic management practices in regular workplaces are already a reality

While it can improve productivity and service quality, algorithmic management also presents risks to workers’ surveillance and job quality, particularly if there aren’t robust legal safeguards.

Le priorità del lavoro nell’anno di Presidenza italiana del G7

L’agenda della Presidenza italiana del G7 del 2024 si focalizza sullo sviluppo di soluzioni innovative in risposta alle sfide globali che la comunità internazionale si trova ad affrontare. Tra i temi oggetto dei lavori si comprendono le sfide...

Migration

Shaping migration narratives: Insights from the ILO/OSCE E-MINDFUL project

The E-MINDFUL project, which closed in December 2023, developed evidence-based and action-oriented guidance, including innovative instruments, that can orientate future communication efforts on migration and migrants.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Global Coalition for Social Justice attracts first 100 partners

Governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international organizations, academic institutions and INGOs join Coalition to grow multilateral cooperation, and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Decent Work...

Occupational Safety and Health

OSH measures key to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work, says ILO report

A new ILO report emphasizes using Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) frameworks to address the root causes of violence and harassment and to encourage collective action for better work environments.

Executive Summary

Preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work through occupational safety and health measures

The report addresses the widespread issue of violence and harassment in the workplace and emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures, including international conventions and safety protocols, to combat these challenges globally.

Informal EPSCO

Promotion of social justice essential for sustainable and equitable recovery, ILO tells EU ministers

Speaking to EU ministers of employment and social affairs, the ILO Director-General underlined the need to put social justice back at the centre of policy-making, using concerted and decisive action.

Executive Summary

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024

Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects for greater social justice.