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February 2022
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News
ILO welcomes renewed EU focus on decent work worldwide for a just transition and a sustainable recovery
23 February 2022
The European Commission has adopted a Communication on decent work worldwide, which sets out how the EU will act upon the challenges linked to a just green and digital transition and a sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
February 2021
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News
EU and ILO reinforce cooperation for just recovery from crisis and promote decent work
04 February 2021
The International Labour Organization and the European Union have reinforced their cooperation to shape the future of work and promote decent work. This will help the EU and the ILO in their responses to the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on the world of work.
October 2019
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© Council of the EU 2022
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Council of the EU welcomes the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work
24 October 2019
The Council calls on the EU Member States to pursue a human-centred approach to the future of work.
October 2018
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© Paulo Alegria 2022
Op-Ed
An alternative path from crisis to recovery – growing through decent jobs
16 October 2018
Portugal has witnessed a remarkable economic and labour market recovery, resulting in substantial job creation. The country’s experience shows that there are alternatives paths to fiscal consolidation, other than the “austerity” policies that focus on reducing government deficits and the accumulation of debt. Policy makers elsewhere could learn from this.
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© Miguel M. Almeida 2022
ILO study
ILO: Portugal’s post-crisis policies boosted growth and employment
12 October 2018
Successful results were supported by social dialogue between government and the social partners.
November 2016
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© EU2016 2022
Future of work
European social partners and civil society to discuss the future of work
15 November 2016
EESC-ILO conference will focus on major changes in the world of work brought about by increased globalization, non-standard forms of employment and sweeping technological change.
November 2013
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Employment policies
ILO report says additional measures needed to tackle Portugal jobs crisis
04 November 2013
With unprecedented levels of unemployment and declining investment, a new ILO report describes the socio-economic situation of the country as “critical”.
October 2013
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Press release
ILO to launch a new report on the Portuguese job crisis
30 October 2013