Guy Ryder re-elected as ILO Director-General for a second term

Nov 08, 2016, at 02:04 am

Geneva, Nov 7 (IBNS): The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has re-elected Guy Ryder as Director-General for a second five year-term to start in October 2017.

At Geneva jobs summit, UN labour chief urges a global debate on the future of work

Jun 02, 2015, at 08:17 pm

New York, Jun 2 (IBNS): Addressing some 4,000 government, worker and employer representatives, the head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) called for a global debate on the future of work at the 104th International Labour Conference in Geneva today.

UN urges eradication of forced labour once and for all

May 21, 2014, at 05:47 pm

New York, May 21 (IBNS): Millions of people suffering under the yoke of modern slavery - more than half are women and girls primarily in commercial sex trade or domestic work - are generating some USD 150 billion a year in illegal profits for the people who are exploiting them, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO).

UN urges control of harmful chemicals in workplace

Apr 29, 2014, at 05:40 pm

New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): While chemicals can be useful, necessary steps should be taken to prevent and control potential risks for workers, workplaces, communities and the environment, the United Nations labour agency reported, marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.