Decent work for all newsletter: Amending the Philippine Labor Code

This issue includes messages and stories on eliminating child labour, challenges in ratifying ILO Convention 187 on occupational safety and health and the 2008 National Conference of Employers.

CONTENTS:

Amending the Philippine Labor Code
By Ms Minette Rimando, ILO

Challenges in ratifying ILO Convention 187
By Ms Mirma Mae Tica, Miriam College

Education: the right response to child labour
By Ms Keiko Niimi, ILO

World day against child labour in the Philippines
By Mr Julius Cainglet, Federation of Free Workers

The empowered workplace - National Conference of Employers
By Ms Mirma Mae Tica, Miriam College

Must reads
- Toolkit for mainstreaming employment and decent work
- Consolidated good practices in education and child labour
- Skills for improved productivity, employment growth and development
- Decent work some strategic challenges ahead