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Global employment crisis deepening, equivalent of 400 million jobs lost – U.N.
The International Labour Organization also says the coronavirus crisis has hit women harder, threatening decades of progress
Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.
Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training
Latin America jobless to increase by 11.5 million due to virus – U.N.
The United Nations also expects Latin America's economy to shrink by an estimated 5.3% in 2020 – the worst fall since 1930
Half of world's workers risk livelihoods being 'destroyed' – ILO
The International Labour Organization says around 1.6 billion workers out of the global workforce of 3.3 billion are most vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly those in the informal sector
Coronavirus crisis 'devastating' jobs, output – ILO
Tourism and car manufacturing are especially hard-hit, says the International Labour Organization
Workers facing worst crisis since WWII amid pandemic – U.N.
'The pandemic is having very serious consequences for the world of work,' says International Labour Organization chief Guy Ryder
U.N. warns of virus impact on swelling youth unemployment
The International Labour Organization warns there would be 'severe consequences for young people in terms of job opportunities' if the virus-related consumption squeeze continues
Gender diversity good for businesses and economies – U.N.
The survey says nearly three-quarters of companies that tracked gender diversity in their management reported profit hikes of between 5% and 20%
Qatar to abolish exit visa system by year's end
Qatar introduced a series of labor reforms since its selection to host the 2022 World Cup, which sets in motion a huge construction program employing foreign workers
Global unemployment down, but too many working poor – U.N.
Unemployment around the world fell in 2018 to 5.0% – from 5.1% in 2017 – for the first time dropping to the level seen before the global financial crisis hit in 2008
More jobs in a green economy – ILO report
'The green economy can enable millions more people to overcome poverty, and deliver improved livelihoods for this and future generations,' says International Labor Organization Deputy Director General Deborah Greenfield, citing the findings of the World Employment Social Output 2018 report
Qatar to scrap controversial exit system for workers – experts
(UPDATED) Critics slam the exit visa system as a prime example of the Gulf state's exploitation of its vast migrant workforce
UN body warns gender parity progress could grind to a halt
According to an International Labour Organization report, for every 10 men in a job globally, only 6 women are employed
Service sector will be main driver of global employment growth - ILO
But while the global unemployment rate is stabilizing, unemployment and decent work deficits will stay at persistently high levels
Employment growing, but poor quality of work still widespread in Asia-Pacific – ILO
Vulnerable employment affects about half or more than 900 million individuals in Asia-Pacific, data from the International Labour Organization shows
Rappler journalists win ILO global media awards
Rappler journalists Camille Elemia, Ana Santos, and Sofia Tomacruz win the International Labour Organization 2017 Global Media Competition on Labor Migration for coverage on fair recruitment of migrant workers
Global unemployment reaches over 200 million – ILO
The rise in global unemployment happens as small and medium enterprises face stagnation
40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery – ILO
7 in 10 victims are women and girls, while 25% are children
ASEAN countries urged to boost spending on social protection
A UNESCAP report says expanding coverage for social protection is among the schemes that could distribute economic growth and limit inequality
Gov’t workers hail Senate passage of ILO convention
ILO Convention 151 protects government workers rights to organize and negotiate employment conditions
Senate approves ILO treaty on government workers' protection
This makes the Philippines the first Asian country to ratify the Convention which guarantees public workers rights to organize and negotiate employment terms
ILO accepting entries to SafeYouth@Work media contest
To build a safety and health culture among young Filipino workers the ILO launches the Youth4OSH Project and invites young people to join the SafeYouth@Work Media Competition Winning entries for photo film song story poster drawing and the unique Surprise Us category will get the chance to travel to Singapore in September 2017 and to present their winning piece due on 30 June 2017
Unpaid wages leave Filipino workers stranded in Qatar
For the workers stranded in the labor camps, reforms and resolutions cannot come fast enough
4-day workweek bad for workers' health, productivity – labor group
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show there were more than 8 million overworked Filipinos in 2015
70% of work-related deaths worldwide occur in Asia Pacific – ILO
While this annual rate is already staggering the United Nations agency says the problem of occupational hazard may be worse raising the possibility of underreporting
More women prefer working than staying at home – ILO
80 of the respondents agree that it is acceptable for women to work at paid jobs outside the home
DOLE widens ban on child labor in agriculture
The agriculture sector which employs more than 85 000 children has the highest incidence of child labor in the country
Groups urge to legalize small-scale mining to stop child labor
Out of 350 000 workers in small scale gold mining 18 000 are women and children
Gov't, ILO vow to free 1 million kids from child labor
Their campaign 1MBatangMalaya aims to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goal to eliminate child labor by 2025
Female business execs rising in PH – Credit Suisse
The global financial giant s latest report on gender diversity in corporate boardrooms shows the Philippines is second worldwide in terms of having women in senior management roles
Inkonsistensi Jokowi dalam melindungi pekerja domestik
Jokowi justru menutup mata terhadap penegakkan hak di negeri sendiri kata Lita
Youth unemployment swelling worldwide – ILO
The International Labor Organization also warns that more than a third of young people who have a job are living in extreme or moderate poverty
PH to be test country for ILO's fair recruitment project
The United Nations labor agency selects the Philippines as a pilot country for its program on establishing a model against illegal recruitment
Pope appeals for end to 'slavery' of child labor
Millions of children are deprived of some of their fundamental rights and find themselves exposed to grave dangers says Pope Francis
ILO minta tak ada lagi pekerja anak di proses produksi
Masih ada 2 3 juta pekerja anak di Indonesia Bagaimana kisah mereka?
Poverty rising in Europe, amid global dearth of solid jobs – ILO
Poverty also remains stubbornly high in Africa and much of Asia says the International Labor Organization
Global unemployment set to rise through 2017 – ILO
The International Labour Organization is also alarmed over the increase in the number of unstable jobs
Many children ‘born as slaves,’ think it’s OK
Describing slaves in the 21st century an ILO official says: ‘There are no chains They are walking around freely But very often psychologically they re chained to someone or something ’
Farmers turn Typhoon Yolanda wastes into livelihood
Green charcoals are still black in color but are more friendly to the environment
What it takes to keep Tboli children in school
A teacher in Lake Sebu South Cotabato believes the whole community should be involved in the education of a child
Artists to rock against child labor, mark PH Independence Day
The concert organized by the ILO and RockEd Philippines will call for freedom from child labor on June 12
Baldoz: Valenzuela factory owners 'immoral'
They are not only illegal they are immoral This employer they don t have a sense of social responsibility says Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz
Half of world's rural populations cannot access health care – UN
In the first report of its kind the UN s International Labour Organization finds that the rural urban divide was omnipresent from the richest countries down to the poorest
DSWD, ILO partner for sustainable livelihood
Press Release: DSWD and ILO strengthen its partnership to support sustainable livelihood and community enterprise development in regions affected by Typhoon Yolanda
DOLE to endorse OFWs' exemption from placement fees
Under current state rules only select OFWs – including domestic workers caregivers seafarers and those bound to specified countries – are exempted from paying placement fees
Study: At least 1 in 5 PH households tolerates child labor
Worse child labor especially in plantations and mines provides no means by which the children and their families may escape the vicious cycle of generational poverty the study says
PH ranks 4th with highest number of women managers
The country also tops the number of women managers in Asia at 47 6 according to an International Labor Organization report
Typhoon Ruby cripples livelihood for 800,000 – ILO
The Department of Labor and Employment is also providing assistance to workers left jobless by closures and retrenchments of companies due to Typhoon Ruby
UAE rejects HRW report on abuse of foreign maids
The report drew hasty conclusions based on unrepresentative cases a UAE official says
