In a grim analysis issued on the eve of the G20 leaders summit, the International Labour Organization (ILO) says the global economy is on the verge of a new and deeper jobs recession that will further delay the global economic recovery and may ignite more social unrest in scores of countries.
World of Work Report 2011- ILO says world heading for a new and deeper jobs recession, ... - 2 views
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The new “World of Work Report 2011: Making markets work for jobs” says a stalled global economic recovery has begun to dramatically affect labour markets. On current trends, it will take at least five years to return employment in advanced economies to pre-crisis levels, one year later than projected in last year’s report.
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The report also features a new “social unrest” index that shows levels of discontent over the lack of jobs and anger over perceptions that the burden of the crisis is not being shared fairly. It notes that in over 45 of the 119 countries examined, the risk of social unrest is rising.
Global Compact Labour Principles: a guide for business - 2 views
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Published by the Global Compact and the ILO, the Guide aims at helping companies understand and put the four labour principles into practice. In a question and answer format, the Guide provides a brief description of each labour principle, and provides practical guidance on what companies can do to respect, promote, and realize them.
Combating Child Labour EU Staff Working Doc Feb 2010 - 1 views
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Commission working document covering EU policy and xisting measures in the context of MDGs, trade, procurement, bilateral development assistance etc
Trade and Employment: From Myths to Facts: joint EC-ILO study - 1 views
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Trade negotiations -bilateral, regional or multilateral - routinely lead to debates on the implications for employment. Factual assessments of the employment and distributional impacts of trade agreements are, however, too often missing. This book tries to address this disconnect between the prominence of trade and employment linkages in the public debate and the relative absence of factual assessments of the employment implications of trade by taking stock of the most recent evidence, and by providing guidance on the design of tools to assess the employment impacts of trade.
The Equator Principles III adopted - 1 views
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Draft new Equator Principles for 60 day public consultation, including changes following new IFC Performance Standards and incorporation of UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Brazil: from decent consumption to decent work - 1 views
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Alastair Usher blogs on decent work in Brazil
Aung San Suu Kyi signals change in Burma, but investors should proceed with caution - C... - 1 views
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John Ruggie on foreign investment in Myanmar, June 2012.
Jobs, Justice and Equity: Africa Progress Report 2012 - 1 views
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New report published by the Africa Progress Panel
Ergon Update August 2011 - 1 views
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Latest Update includes pieces on new IFC Performance Standards, freedom of association and development and the review of the Equator Principles.
BSCI publishes its 2010 annual report - 1 views
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Annual report from BSCI highlights improvements in audit results (28% audited factories and farms were rated "good" in the initial audit, followed by 51% in the re-audit) as well as capacity-building programmes. a focus on the agricultural sector is particularly highlighted.
China's main union is yet to earn its job - 1 views
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Han Dongfang from the China Labour Bulletin looks at new directions for the ACFTU
Pro poor maternity benefit schemes for rural women in Tamil Nadu - 1 views
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EPW article, June 2012 Describes a programme to provide women living below the poverty line with maternity benefits.
Foxconn closes China factory after brawl - 1 views
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A brawl involving as many as 2,000 workers forced Foxconn to close its Taiyuan plant in northern China late on Sunday, and left a number of people needing hospital treatment.
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The Taiyuan plant, which employs about 79,000 workers, makes parts for automotive electronics and assembles various electronic devices, according to Woo. Other staff sources said it makes parts for and assembles Apple's new iPhone 5, released last week.
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24 September 2012
UN working-group on business and human rights report - 1 views
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Update report on dissemination of the UN Principles and proposed work to promote it over the next year, including projects and case studies
Are Current Approaches to Responsible Supply Chain Management Working? - Regional Advis... - 1 views
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Blog arguing for a Responsible Supply Chain Management model that creates 'CSR risk free sourcing and investment zones' through collaboration with governments and suporting enforcement, rather than pushing for improved standards through private initiatives and auditing
Cannes G20 Leaders' Final Declaration - 1 views
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Employment and social protection are both foregrounded in the opening paragraphs. Announcement of new Employment Taskforce, to be convened under the Mexican presidency, with an initial focus on youth unemployment. Several international organisations, including ILO, IMF, World Bank, to report to the G20 Finance ministers on best approaches to growth and job creation.
Private Sector Voluntary Initiatives, background report for WDR 2012 - 1 views
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Kirsten Newitt surveys the scope and impact of private sector labour standards initiatives, in a background paper commissioned by the World Bank for its 2012 World Development Report on Jobs
China 2030: new World Bank research report on China - 0 views
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Major new research report that provides an assessment of the Chinese economy and recommendations for its medium term development strategy.
Indonesian agreement could be the start of a 'sweat-free' London Olympics says TUC - 0 views
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TUC welcomes the agreement between Indonesian unions and major sportswear brands
