International Labour Organization (ILO)
11th Edition of the World of Work Report
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its 11th edition of the World of Work report, providing insights into the projected global unemployment rates and the need for social protection. As the world recovers from the impact of the pandemic, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Proposal to Shift from “Minimum” to “Living” Wages
The Union Labour Ministry is currently mulling to shift from the “minimum wages” to “living wages” in a bid to bring more people from poverty in the country. What is a living wage? The term “living wage” is the theoretical ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs
ILO Singapore Declaration
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (APRM of ILO) concluded with the adoption of the “Singapore Declaration”. What is the Singapore Declaration? The Singapore Declaration aims to ensure social dialogue to address challenges ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Global Wage Report 2022-2023
The report titled the “Global Wage Report 2022-2023: The Impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power” was released recently by the International Labour Organization (ILO). What are the key findings of the report? Global wages declined in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
WHO, ILO global guidelines on mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have jointly issued guidelines to address mental health issues faced by global workforce. Key facts The guidelines called for addressing the threat to mental health issues among the workforce ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • International / World Current Affairs
ILO Report on Domestic Workers
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently released its report on Domestic Workers. According to the report, only 6 % of domestic workers across the world have access to comprehensive social protection. Key Findings Report notes that, 94 per cent of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs