Press releases

May 2013

1. 

   © Tang Chhin Sothy / AFP 2013

   ILO statement on the Wing Star shoe factory building collapse

   17 May 2013

   The ILO is saddened by the deaths and injuries resulting from the building collapse at the Wing Star shoe factory on Thursday (May 16th) in Cambodia. The ILO would like to express its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to wish the injured workers a speedy recovery.

2. 

   © Hou Jiansen / XINHUA 2013

   ILO global forum to discuss decent work in the fishing industry

   15 May 2013

   Government, employer and worker delegates will share ideas on how the Work in fishing convention (n°188) can address major challenges in the industry, including safety and health and forced labour.

3. 

   The impact of agricultural trade on labour markets

   14 May 2013

   A new ILO/UNCTAD book highlights the role of agricultural trade in creating jobs and alleviating poverty around the world.

4. 

   The link between good workplace practices and small enterprise performance

   13 May 2013

   The ILO brought together international experts, researchers and field practitioners to explore the impact of improvements in workplace practices in small and medium enterprises on SME performance in developing and transition economies.

5. 

   The true potential of the social and solidarity economy

   06 May 2013

   Cooperatives and social enterprises can help expand decent work and job opportunities, says ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

6. 

   International Nurses’ Day: EU and ILO Manila promote decent work agenda for Filipino health professionals

   06 May 2013

   Thousands of Filipino health professionals migrate every year for work raising important questions related to the global shortage and inequitable distribution of health professionals in and between many countries.

7. 

   © Munir Uz Zaman / AFP 2013

   The ILO and the government of Bangladesh to hold a press conference on Rana Plaza disaster

   03 May 2013

8. 

   ILO to publish the 2013 edition of its Global Employment Trends for Youth

   03 May 2013

9. 

   Eliminating seasonal child labour in Turkey

   02 May 2013

   The ILO teams up with European private industry to help prevent children from working in seasonal hazelnut harvesting in Turkey.

April 2013

1. 

   First conference of labour organizations in Myanmar since freedom of association law

   30 April 2013

   Hundreds of workers come together to mark first anniversary of Labour Organization Law.