COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide

A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries.

First person: COVID-19 stories from the world of work

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world in ways we could hardly have imagined. Everyone has been affected and everyone has a story to share. At the ILO, we wanted to hear first-hand from people in the world of work. See their stories here. Works best in Chrome or Firefox.

Regional events pave the way for global discussions on COVID-19 and the World of Work

Participants from five ILO regions, including Europe, discussed the challenges of recovery and building back better, and their conclusions will feed into discussions at a ILO virtual Global Summit.

Webinar: How COVID-19 affects Europeans and the EU labour market

A joint ILO-Eurofound webinar discussed how COVID-19 is affecting the European labour market, how Europeans are experiencing the crisis, as well as the policy responses of EU Member States and social partners. 

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