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ILO warns jobs figures worse than feared
The pandemic has taken a much heavier toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN says, warning the situation in the Americas…
Post-pandemic ‘green shift’ in transport could create up to 15 million jobs
Transforming the transport sector to be more environmentally-friendly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, could create up to 15 million new…
ILO urges protection of workers during and after lockdowns
Marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has urged States to take action to…
Millions more job losses loom – ILO
More than a billion workers are vulnerable to job losses or sharp wage cuts because of measures to lockdown economies and fight…
ILO warns nearly 25 million jobs could be lost because of coronavirus
Nearly 25 million people could become unemployed owing to the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the UN announced on Wednesday. Global…
Global Forum to tackle youth employment crisis
More than 200 young people from around the world will be attending the Global Youth Employment Forum in Abuja , Nigeria to…
Pay packet inequality growing worldwide, says new UN report
Top earners around the world have seen their share of national income rise in the last decade and a half, while everyone…
Heat stress spike predicted to cost global economy $2,400 billion a year
An increase in heat stress at work linked to climate change is set to have a massive impact on global productivity and…
UN Secretary General hails historic Convention banning violence and harassment at work
A landmark international agreement banning violence and harassment in the workplace has been applauded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, after it was…
Merkel calls for ‘comparable minimum wage’ across EU, appeal for equal working conditions within the EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the EU to look into ways to ensure countries have a "comparable" minimum wage. She…
The future of work ‘with social justice for all’ tops agenda of centenary UN Labour conference
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization said that with the possible adoption of a landmark declaration looking to the future, at…
The importance of Social Dialogue, Economic Performance and Governance stressed by Malta Employers’ Association Director General during the 107th session of the International Labour Conference
Malta is a good example of how strong tripartite social dialogue structures have contributed to economic growth. The social partners were key…