COVID-19 and the world of work in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

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COVID-19: How to end violence and harassment in the world of work?
12 November 2020 г.

Some of the necessary emergency measures adopted to suppress the transmission of covid-19 have exposed and exacerbated various forms of violence and harassment in the world of work. How can unions eradicate violence and harassment in the workplace during and after the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's a video to get you started...
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar: "Public Employment Services Role in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, and the Future of Work"
7 October 2020 г.

Module II “Supporting sustainable enterprises: services to employers”
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar: "Public Employment Services Role in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, and the Future of Work"

18 September 2020 г.

Module 1 “Supporting people to fulfil their potential: services to jobseekers”
 
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COVID-19 pandemic and Migrant workers: What role for Trade Unions?

30 July 2020 г.

There are 164 millions migrant workers around the world and they have been very impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. How can trade unions protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 crisis? Learn more here..
 
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COVID-19 pandemic: Why youth employment must be a priority for Unions?

30 July 2020 г.

Young workers are over represented in sectors that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth employment must be a priority on the agenda of trade unions. Here is why...
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar: "PES Role in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, and the Future of Work"
23 July 2020 г.

Introductory Module
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 5: "From the immediate crisis response to COVID-19 pandemic towards economic recovery – decent work in focus"
13 July 2020 г.

Part V : "Role of social dialogue in supporting employment and advancing towards economic recovery”
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 4: "From the immediate crisis response to COVID-19 pandemic towards economic recovery – decent work in focus"
30 June 2020 г.

Part IV : "Securing fiscal space for expanded social protection programmes”
 
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Public TV of Russia (OTR), interview with Mikhail Pouchkin, Snr Employment Specialist DWT/CO Moscow, 18 June 2020 (IN RUSSIAN)
18 June 2020 г.

 
 
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COVID 19 Pandemic: Stimulating the Economy Recovery and Jobs
18 June 2020 г.

The ILO policy framework is hinged on four key pillars in tackling the COVID-19 crisis on the basis of International Labour Standards. What can trade unions do to implement the pillar on stimulating the economy and jobs?Learn more here...
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 3: "From the immediate crisis response to COVID-19 pandemic towards economic recovery – decent work in focus"
18 June 2020 г.

Part III : "Supporting enterprises for rapid economic recovery”
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 3: "Rapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Workers in the Informal Economy"
16 June 2020 г.
 
 
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Covid-19 Prevention mitigation measures: Ten Action Points for Trade Unions
10 June 2020 г.

Across the globe, Governments are now confronted with the major challenge of putting in place appropriate exit strategies to come out of COVID-19 pandemic.What is the role of trade unions during lockdowns, shutdowns and re-opening? Learn more here...
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 2: "Extending Social Security Coverage to Workers in Informal Economy"
4 June 2020 г.
 
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 2: "Employment and labour market affected by COVID-19 pandemic, global overview, regional context and crisis mitigation measures"
1 June 2020 г.

Part II : "Role of institutions, including PES, in protecting jobs and delivering services to vulnerable groups”
 
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Youth and Trade unions in digital work
26 May 2020 г.

Since 2000, the development of technologies has seen an increase in the number of digital work and digital labour platforms in both developing and developed countries. At the same, with the onset of Covid-19 pandemic and the numerous restrictive lockdown measures, many organizations have resorted to teleworking, which is a form of digital work.
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 1: "Employment and labour market affected by COVID-19 pandemic, global overview, regional context and crisis mitigation measures"
22 May 2020 г.
 
 
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Recorded video of the Webinar 1: "Employment and labour market affected by COVID-19 pandemic, global overview, regional context and crisis mitigation measures"
20 May 2020 г.
 
 
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COVID-19 and the ILO Recommendation 205
19 May 2020 г.

The ILO Recommendation No 205 on Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience, adopted in 2017 (R205) deals with crises arising from both conflicts and disasters and it is very topical as it gives guidance for situation such as the one we are facing now with COVID-19.
 
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Protecting Workers in the Informal Economy during COVID-19 Pandemic
30 April 2020 г.
 
The global Coronavirus pandemic is profoundly affecting the world of work.What do workers in the informal need and how can policy makers protect their lives and livelihoods? Learn more here...
 
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In face of pandemic: Ensuring Safety and Health at Work
24 April 2020 г.

Addressing Safety and Health at Work in Eastern Europe and Central Asia while Facing Pandemic" Brief description: ILO continues to offer support to its constituents and proposes solutions to face pandemic and its consequences on labour market, OSH and working conditions and access to social protection floor. The key pillars in responding to the COVID-19 proposed by ILO are: stimulating the economy and employment, supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes, protecting workers in the workplaces and relying on social dialogue for solutions.
 
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COVID-19 and Worker's organisations
20 April 2020 г.

The global virus pandemic of COVID-19 is the most severe crisis facing the world since the Second World War. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods and wellbeing of millions. What can trade unions do?
 
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COVID-19: What role for Workers' Organizations?
17 April 2020 г.

The COVID-19 outbreak is the most severe crisis facing the world since the Second World War. It is not just a public health issue, but causing massive disruptions in the world of work. Workers’ organizations have a crucial role in combating the outbreak. Discover how...​
 
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Occupational safety and health tips for workplaces
2 April 2020 г.

Adequate safety and health measures at work can play a crucial role in containing the spread of the disease, while protecting workers and society at large. Governments, employers and workers all have a role to play in tackling COVID-19 crisis, and their collaboration is key.