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February 2017
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Feature article
With Millions Displaced by Climate Change or Extreme Weather, Is There a Role for Labor Migration Pathways?
03 February 2017
Even as huge attention in the past two years has been focused on the movement of people fleeing their homes due to war or political instability, far less attention has been given to the millions displaced by the effects of climate change or extreme-weather events. Few opportunities for legal migration exist for these populations, however. This article explores the potential of regular labor mobility pathways to serve as a safe outlet for displaced populations in the areas most susceptible to the effects of climate change.
July 2015
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Regulating for Decent Work
Ruth Milkman on alternative labour groups
09 July 2015
Ruth Milkman, Professor of sociology at UCLA, United States, explores innovative approaches to a better protection of vulnerable workers.
April 2006
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News
Nepalese workers leader thanks ILO for support
25 April 2006
The worker representative of Nepal on the Governing Body of the International Labour Office (ILO), Laxman Basnet, discussed the recent developments in Nepal with ILO Director-General Juan Somavia today.