Decent work for all newsletter: Decent work and social justice in times of crisis

The global economic crisis threatens advances made under United Nations-led Millennium Development Goals; it threatens to undermine progress towards reducing poverty. The core message of social justice and decent work is more significant than ever as we trace the history of the ILO 90 years ago.

CONTENTS:

Decent work and social justice in times of crisis
By Ms Minette Rimando, ILO

President Arroyo declares ILO Week

The global crisis: our response
By Mr Robert Ela, Employers Confederation of the Philippines

RP supports Global Jobs Pact
By Mr Aries Rufo, Newsbreak

Economic crisis seen to impact child labour
By Mr Melo Acuna, CBCP News

ILO: 90 years of working for social justice

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