Fair treatment, without having to gamble with their future or even their physical safety, is what every migrant worker wants. We want to see labor migration create a “triple win” for workers, employers and governments, especially as this region moves towards the introduction of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of 2015.
800,000 workers affected by TY Hagupit, need emergency employment
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates 800,000 workers from eight regions in the country have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, with their source of livelihood damaged or disrupted overnight. About 370,000 of these workers were in vulnerable employment, living in poverty and accepting whatever work is available to them.
Media release: ILO and BDA ink partnership to support peace building in Mindanao
Cotabato City – The International Labour Organization and the Bangsamoro Development Agency today signed an agreement that will contribute to peace building efforts through local economic development, decent work and … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: ILO Global Employment Trends 2013 report
Five years after the outbreak of the global financial crisis, labour markets remain deeply depressed. Unemployment has started to rise again as the economic outlook worsens.
Call for applications for Young Journalists/Bloggers
The selected journalists/bloggers will be invited to attend the ILO Youth Employment Forum, providing them with a unique opportunity to hear individual stories from over 100 young women and men from around the world.