All ILO Newsroom content
December 2020
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Labour migration
Who are the women on the move? A portrait of female migrant workers
18 December 2020
The international migration of women, either together with their family or on their own, is an increasingly important and complex phenomenon but remains insufficiently documented owing to a lack of data. New ILOSTAT data offer some insights on the profile of women looking for work and better opportunities abroad.
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Statement
Statement of the Officers of the STC on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) regarding increased collaboration between shipowners and charterers to facilitate crew changes - 15 December 2020
18 December 2020
Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended
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International Migrants Day 2020 - Joint statement
Stronger Together: Including Migrants in the COVID-19 Response and Recovery
18 December 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the critical role migrants play as essential workers, including in healthcare, food supply and other key sectors. It has also exposed their vulnerability to the devastating health, economic and social impacts of the pandemic. A statement by the heads of all UN agencies, says the needs of migrant workers must be included in the COVID-19 response.
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© Santiago Sito 2021
Labour Overview 2020
COVID-19 leaves a trail of high unemployment, inactivity and precarious employment in Latin America and the Caribbean
17 December 2020
Some 30 million people are unemployed and 23 million will have left the workforce due to the lack of opportunities. In 2021, employment will be in intensive care and the indicators could worsen, says ILO annual Labour Overview for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Video
Syrian garment worker in Jordan continues to support her family during pandemic
17 December 2020
A year ago, Batoul, Syrian refugee in Jordan found work at a garment factory through an ILO-supported employment centre. The factory was forced to close temporarily during the pandemic. Even so, Batoul continued to receive a salary which she uses to provide for her young daughter, who has a spinal condition.
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Video
Video: Impact of COVID-19 on youth in Lebanon
17 December 2020
In 2019, the ILO supported a group of Syrian refugee and Lebanese youth to establish income generating activities to promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance among vulnerable groups. COVID-19 has created economic challenges to these youth, many of whom are now trying to find ways to adapt to the new ways of work.
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© Steve Evans 2021
Labour migration
Migrant pay gap widens in many high-income countries
14 December 2020
Migrants earn nearly 13 per cent less than national workers, an ILO study shows. In some countries, the gap is as much as 42 per cent.
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Video
How labour law applies to small enterprises
11 December 2020
Self-employed and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises account for two thirds of jobs worldwide. To ensure that all workers are equally protected, governments are implementing policies that extend the application, compliance, and enforcement of labour law to all enterprises regardless of their size, including those the informal economy and in self-employment.
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COVID-19: Stimulating employment and incomes
Jumpstart a healthier and greener recovery
11 December 2020
As governments respond to the #COVID-19 pandemic, the multiple links between public health and the environment have become evident. Sustaining environmental and health gains can therefore help prevent future pandemics and climate-related crises.
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Video
First training of OECD National Contact Points (NCP) for Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)
10 December 2020