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How can retail work be made safer and healthier in a changing world of work?
This week at the @ilo, representatives of governments, employers and workers discussed occupational safety and health risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies in the retail sector.👇
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The post-pandemic recovery in youth labour markets has stalled.
Slowing economic growth and weak job creation are making it harder for young people to access decent work.
Learn more: ilo.org/getyouth2026
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Social protection is key to social justice.
Yet 3.8 billion people remain entirely unprotected.
The @ilo works with countries to build universal social protection systems that help protect people from poverty and vulnerability. #SocialJustice
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"More jobs now, better jobs later" is a false choice. Low-quality work weakens skills, productivity and resilience, which are the things economies need to grow. ILO Chief Economist Sangheon Lee explains in the Financial Times. ft.com/content/9ed39214-1735…
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One in three working migrant women worldwide is a care worker.
As demand for care grows, how can migration into the care economy support decent work and stronger care systems?
➡️Join this webinar on the future of decent work for migrant workers in care: ow.ly/aUXH50ZRv0B
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How can #DecentWork keep pace with the platform economy?
The new @ilo Convention marks a landmark step towards ensuring innovation goes hand in hand with workers’ rights, fair competition and sustainable growth.
📲Learn more: ow.ly/yMAF50ZfQZ1
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On #OlderPersonsDay, we highlight the need for social protection systems that keep pace with demographic change.
Pension schemes that ensure income security in old age & access to quality health and long-term care are essential for older persons. @soc_protection
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In Viet Nam, 1.6 million more #OlderPersons can access non-contributory pensions under a revised Social Insurance Law adopted with @ilo support in 2025.
For those who spent their lives working in the informal economy, a pension is now within reach.
👉 bit.ly/4w1MTBI
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A new @ilo study finds that across the enterprises studied, #AI is mainly being integrated into hybrid workflows, where people continue to play an important role in how the technology is used.
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How can retail work be made safer and healthier in a changing world of work?
This week at the @ilo, representatives of governments, employers and workers discuss occupational safety and health risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies in the retail sector.👇
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“A mine doesn’t forgive mistakes.”
After 19 years as a miner, Ivan Katolik knows why safety and health must come first.
In Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, ILO training is strengthening his role in promoting workers’ voices and safer mining.
👉 ow.ly/aLLx50ZGpAR
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Retail work is changing, and so are occupational safety and health risks.
This week at the @ilo a technical meeting is discussing OSH in the retail sector, with a focus on risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies.
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Just transition policies need knowledge, practical experience and social dialogue.
The ILO’s Just Transition Policy Gateway brings together policies, strategies and action plans from around the world in one searchable platform.
Explore the Gateway: justtransitionpolicygateway.…
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International Labour Organization retweeted
At #UNGA81 High-level breakfast on Global Action on Autism, ILO Special Representative to the UN @ColonjuwonILO underscores that ensuring the labour rights of persons with disabilities is fundamental to building resilient, equitable and inclusive labour markets. #decentwork
ALT Photo: Qatar Mission to the UN
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A new @ILO study finds that across the enterprises studied, #AI is mainly being integrated into hybrid workflows, where people continue to play an important role in how the technology is used.
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ALT A new @ILO study finds that across the enterprises studied, #AI is mainly being integrated into hybrid workflows, where people continue to play an important role in how the technology is used. Read more ⬇️ https://ilo.org/resource/news/
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A new @ilo study finds that across the enterprises studied, #AI is mainly being integrated into hybrid workflows, where people continue to play an important role in how the technology is used.
Read more ilo.org/resource/news/ai-ado… ⬇️
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International Labour Organization retweeted
Strong cooperation among UN entities supports Geneva’s role as a centre for multilateral diplomacy.
It was a pleasure to meet @ilo and @ITU colleagues at #UNGeneva to explore how UN entities in Geneva can make greater use of conference facilities as part of the #UN80 Initiative.
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Dialogue is powerful, but action changes lives.
The ILO works to ensure dialogue transforms into real-world solutions, so that #SocialJustice reaches every workplace.
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