Full Coverage: Labour

08.05.2008 Innovative local initiatives are strengthening rural regions throughout Mexico, which have been losing both people and their competitive edge in agriculture since Mexico opened its markets to free trade.

06.05.2008 Zimbabween aseita kuljettava laiva on ollut kuun vaihteesta valmiina rantautumaan Luandan satamaan Angolaan. Satamatyöläiset kieltäytyvät purkamasta lastia.

06.05.2008 India's National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has increased the bargaining power of the poor, felt participants at a recent consultation by Indian anti-poverty network WNTA in the capital. They also called for increased investment by the government for effective monitoring of the scheme.

01.05.2008 As May 1st commemorates the late 19th century workers’ protests for rights, it becomes vital to take a look at occupational safety and health of workers today, vital to the dignity of work. More than 2 million people die every year from work-related accidents, deaths or diseases globally, says the latest ILO report.