The growth in the platform economy and platform work represents an opportunity for job creation and more flexible organization of production processes, but also a challenge in terms of fair …
TUC reports government to UN body over attacks on right to strike
The UK’s main union body has reported the government to the UN’s labour standards organisation for alleged attacks on workers’ right to strike. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) said ministers …
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Concluding Observations on Zimbabwe
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) evaluated Zimbabwe in its recent review found: “The Committee is concerned that legislation to protect labor rights and prevent discrimination …
Tripartite working group agrees on a way forward for ILO work in supply chains
The core elements of an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on decent work in supply chains have been agreed by a tripartite working group – representing governments, employers and workers – of …
Fair pay complaint to ILO crashes and burns
Business New Zealand’s attempt to derail the Government’s controversial Fair Pay Agreements legislation at the International Labour Organisation has flopped. Instead of issuing the grave condemnation sought by the business …
ILO Flagship Social Dialogue Report 2022: Collective bargaining for an inclusive sustainable and resilient recovery
“Concerns have been growing over rising in- equality in earnings and widening gaps in labour market opportunities. This is mirrored by sluggish productivity growth on the one hand, and a …
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Heading in the Wrong Direction: ‘Global Britain’ and ILO Standards on Industrial Action
Global Britain’ is the ambitious term used by the UK Government for describing Britain’s place in the world after Brexit. Attempts at definition have focused on its critical role as a defender of …