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[OPINION] New normal? Better normal!
'This pandemic has laid bare in the cruelest way, the extraordinary precariousness and injustices of our world of work'
[ANALYSIS] Why a social dialogue must happen now
This pandemic has mercilessly exposed the deep fault lines in our labor markets. In a world where only one in 5 people are eligible for unemployment benefits, layoffs spell catastrophe for millions of families.
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
Gender parity at work only possible if men do more at home – U.N.
The UN's International Labor Organization says there were a number of factors blocking equality in employment – the biggest being the heavy caregiving burden borne by women
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
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
PH lags in providing pension amid increasing life expectancy – ILO
The International Labor Organization says that from 2000 to 2015, life expectancy in the Philippines grew by 5 years – the fastest increase observed since the 1960s
The silent struggle of returning OFWs
After years of living alone abroad, how do OFWs adjust to family life in the Philippines?
ASEAN urged to protect 'invisible' domestic workers
There are 10 million domestic workers, making up 20% of the total migrant workforce in the region
Global unemployment reaches over 200 million – ILO
The rise in global unemployment happens as small and medium enterprises face stagnation
152 million children worldwide still engaged in labor – ILO
Half of these child laborers are exposed to hazardous work
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
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
The bleak future of undocumented migrant workers in ASEAN
PART 2: ASEAN countries view the issue of undocumented migrant workers differently Singapore and Malaysia view it as a security threat while the Philippines and Indonesia as a matter of human rights
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
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
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
Senate bill wants 150 days of maternity leave in PH
The current law is below the international labor standard on maternal protection that recommends 14 weeks or 98 days of maternity leave says Senator Francis Pangilinan
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
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
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
Among all workers, who spend the most time at work?
Statistics show that across gender and industries from 2006 to 2013 women executives do
Stranded Filipino seafarers in New South Wales now safe
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is told to notify Araw Manning Agency which deployed the seafarers
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
ILO gives PH $1M grant to improve labor laws compliance
This is a welcome gift to the Philippines and will boost the implementation of the DOLE’s new labor laws compliance system says Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma
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
Filipino victims of abuse in UAE back in PH to help OFWs
They vow to warn would be OFWs of the dangers of not fighting for one s rights
Philippines fails to implement pro-OFW law – watchdog
OFWs who have been abused in the UAE slam the Philippine government for slow progress of labor cases and laxity in monitoring proper implementation of labor contracts
Migrant domestic workers in UAE treated like 'animals'
The UAE should reform its kafala system so domestic workers can change employers without their consent and without losing valid immigration status says Human Rights Watch
ASEAN integration to create 3.1M jobs in PH
The country needs to boost skills training and social protection now to make the most of the ASEAN integration or else risk worsening poverty a study says
P10,000 for OFWs in Libya: The price of dignity
It s a shame that even after 40 years the Philippines remains unable to keep Filipino talent at home and a greater crime that most of those who choose to stay are not as well paid as their counterparts abroad
Bangladesh factory victims get money ahead of anniversary
The payments were made as a Geneva based international labor group blasted Western retailers for their woefully inadequate contributions to the fund set up by the International Labor Organization ILO
ILO: Norway aid helps livelihood programs in Yolanda-hit areas
Norway increases its aid to a total of USD 42 million allocating USD 3 2 million to the ILO’s livelihood recovery program
ILO: Emergency work programs to ‘speed up’ Haiyan recovery
This strategy had been used in countries like Cambodia Indonesia Sri Lanka and East Timor to help disaster victims
Post-Yolanda: Protect workers from risks
ILO is currently working with private organizations Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation Ace Hardware and SM Cares to provide workers masks hats gloves boots and long sleeved shirts
Ethiopia's colossal human airlift from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopian and international agencies are straining to support one of the largest human airlift operations in recent history
Decent service jobs 'priority' in Yolanda areas
ILO says decent and sustainable work will speed up the recovery process because of the so called multiplier effect
Rappler Newscast | June 12, 2013
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