International Labour Organisation

Under lockdown SA’s working poor is just poor

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Mar 2020

Last week, the International Labour Organisation warned that the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak would have a devastating effect on global working poverty

Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects

Article Shahra Razavi - 23 Mar 2020

The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits

‘Worker safety nets inadequate’

Article Sarah Smit - 19 Mar 2020

With large-scale job losses on the horizon here and around the world, the Covid- 19 pandemic has put the vulnerability of workers in sharp focus

UN agency adopts convention on harrassment at work

Article Charlene May - 29 Jun 2019

The convention is critical in terms of promoting and protecting the rights of working women

Hope for domestic workers

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 24 Jan 2019

Proposed new legislation would make it possible for domestic workers to claim compensation for injury, illness or death on the job

ILO: SA labour laws aren’t fuelling unemployment

Article Sapa - 6 Aug 2012

The International Labour Organisation believes labour market regulations are not too rigid in South Africa and cannot be blamed for high unemployment.

An ode to odious Fred the Shred

Article Kevin Davie - 3 Feb 2012

FormerRoyal Bank of Scotland boss stripped of his knighthood after its collapse under his stewardship.

One in three workers live in poverty

Article Larry Elliott - 27 Jan 2012

World needs to create almost 600-million jobs in order to tackle unemployment caused by recession.

SA trapped in apartheid economy

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Dec 2011

Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi says SA's economic structure still remains trapped in colonialism because of overdependence on raw material exports.

Zuma calls for decent work policies in Africa

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Oct 2011

Africa needs appropriate development policies to create decent work and put an end to poverty, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

Swazi festival boycott call

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 May 2011

Swazi democracy activists are calling for artists and fans to boycott the country's world-renowned Bushfire Festival later this month.

Tobacco poisons Malawi’s children

Africa Kristin Palitza - 6 May 2011

Despite the poverty-stricken country's avowed intentions, it is dependent on the crop and those who must pick it.

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