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March 2020
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Convention 190
More action needed to end violence and harassment in the world of work
06 March 2020
The ILO calls on all countries to ratify ILO Convention 190 to end violence and harassment in the world of work once and for all.
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Violence and harassment
ILO welcomes commitments to ratify Convention on violence and harassment
03 March 2020
Argentina, Finland, Spain and Uruguay have all formally committed to ratify the ILO’s Convention that provides an international framework to end violence and harassment in the world of work.
November 2016
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Non-standard employment
How permanent contracts can mean higher productivity
14 November 2016
Around the world, companies are increasingly using temporary employment for permanent tasks. According to a new report from the ILO, many workers in "non-standard employment" earn less, have less social protection and often cycle between temporary employment and unemployment. But some companies are finding that giving workers security through permanent contracts can also deliver a strong competitive advantage.
September 2014
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Employment
Spain’s challenge: Growing with quality jobs
29 September 2014
A new ILO report presents a series of measures to stimulate much needed job creation and cut mass unemployment in Spain amid some signs of economic recovery.
October 2012
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Interview with The Times
ILO Chief warns of austerity’s ‘toxic’ impact
03 October 2012
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.
September 2012
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Analysis
Crisis in Spain highlights an increasing ‘employment divide’
17 September 2012
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.
August 2012
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News
Spain to gain from growth in green jobs
17 August 2012
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.
June 2012
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News
Halt jobs drain, give youth a chance says Spain’s Prince Felipe
08 June 2012
Tackling high unemployment and making sure young people can find a job is a priority for Spain.
April 2012
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Video News Release
Spanish youth: Facing the job crisis
25 April 2012
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.
March 2011
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News
Spain awards the Medal of Merit in Work to the ILO
23 March 2011
The Government of Spain has awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in Work to the International Labour Organization, in recognition of its efforts in labour issues.