Workers in the waste management and recycling industry play a crucial role in keeping our communities clean and promoting sustainability. However, many of these workers face unsafe conditions, low pay, and limited access to social protections and rights. The International Labour Organization's latest blog highlights the significant decent work deficits in this sector and calls for urgent action to improve the situation. Key areas of focus include ensuring safe and healthy working environments, providing fair wages, and enhancing workers' rights. Find out more about the steps needed to address these challenges and promote decent work for all in the waste management and recycling industry. 📑Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/iz7z50T6gCL
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The International Labour Organization is the United Nations agency for the world of work. We bring together governments, employers and workers to drive a human-centred approach to the future of work through employment creation, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue.
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Feeling the heat? You are not alone. Over 70% of workers face climate-induced health threats. Measures on heat stress at work should be implemented as a matter of urgency. More from the International Labour Organization: https://ow.ly/mgoW50SK1vk
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🔴Climate change is widening inequalities while damaging the planet, putting workers at greater risk of hazards like excessive heat. 🟢 A better future for people and planet depends on a just transition to environmentally sustainable economies. 1.2 billion jobs (40% of the global workforce) depend on a stable environment, and by implementing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, 25 million additional green jobs could be created by 2030. To ensure a just transition for all, people must be supported and equipped with the skills needed for a carbon neutral future.
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In Jalisco, Mexico, workers in the chili, pepper, and tomato value chains face extreme heat daily. 🌡️ Through the Vision Zero Fund Project, the International Labour Organization is taking action to improve occupational safety and health standards. In this video, the project's coordinator, Yéssica Calvario, explains how they are measuring the impact of heat stress on greenhouse workers, to inform a protocol to help improve conditions. U.S. Department of Labor
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📝Think about young people that are not employed, in education or in training. Who is more affected? Men or women? Find out on our new Instagram Reels series: https://lnkd.in/dA7NNA2P
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Skills systems are catalysts for skilling, upskilling, and reskilling workers of all ages. Ensuring these systems are free from violence and harassment is crucial for the future of work. Our infographic shows a list of cases that can constitute violence and harassment in learning and training, or at work. To promote a safe and inclusive training environment, download our guidelines on preventing and eliminating violence and harassment: https://lnkd.in/dpi93ShG
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Key updates on the global labour market outlook for young people: 1- It has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more. 2- However, the number of 15- to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is concerning. 3- The post-COVID 19 pandemic employment recovery has not been universal. 4- Young people in certain regions and many young women are not seeing the benefits of the economic recovery. Understand the latest trends, read more findings from our new report here: https://lnkd.in/dFMhUA75