Press releases
October 2020
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Labour Overview in Latin America and the Caribbean
34 million jobs lost by the COVID-19 crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean
01 October 2020
The pandemic has led to a drastic contraction in employment and income in the region, but signs of an early recovery suggests the situation could begin to improve in the coming weeks.
September 2020
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Ratification of ILO Conventions
Zero tolerance to violence and harassment in the world of work: unanimous vote of the Chamber of Deputies for the ratification of the ILO Convention
24 September 2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide
23 September 2020
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.
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Press release
Malawi’s Tripartite Labour Advisory Council deliberates on child labour
21 September 2020
Lilongwe, 21 September 2020 – The Honourable Ken Kandodo, M.P. Malawi’s Minister of Labour, opened a meeting of the country’s Tripartite Labour Advisory Council (TLAC) on Thursday 17 September 2020 stating that: “The role of the Tripartite Labour Advisory Council is perhaps more important now than ever before, given its linkage to decent work and the 2030 Agenda. In the context of COVID-19, the Council can guide our recovery plans with inclusive, informed solutions for the benefit of our country”.
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Equal pay
Prioritize pay equity in COVID-19 recovery
18 September 2020
The Equal Pay International Coalition says governments need to take action to close the pay gap between women and men.
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First International Equal Pay Day
The gender pay gap is one of the biggest injustices in today's labour market
18 September 2020
On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) draws attention to the need to accelerate action to achieve equal pay for women and men.
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Gender equality and COVID-19
Gender diversity is good for business says new ILO survey in the Philippines
18 September 2020
A country survey jointly conducted in the Philippines by the ILO and Australian initiative “Investing in Women” recognizes the benefits of gender diversity on business and provides recommendations to better integrate and leverage the female talent pipeline.
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Media advisory
ILO to release new analysis of effects of COVID-19 on labour income and markets
16 September 2020
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Labour migration
ILO launches sixth Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment
15 September 2020
This year, the participants are encouraged to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers and their families.
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G20 Labour and Employment Ministers
ILO welcomes G20 commitment to inclusive, employment-focused recovery from COVID-19 crisis
10 September 2020
G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting Declaration puts the focus on decent work, women and youth.