Overtime and Mental Stress Rule

Unpaid overtime and mental stress rule around the globe. This is the major outcome of an international study based on WageIndicator data. It compares Decent Work standards as perceived by almost 350,000 employees in 11 countries ranging from Europe, to Latin America and Africa. The findings are presented at the occasion of October 7th, World Day for Decent Work. Read more about Global Decent Work.

Decent Work Check

Since 1999 the ILO works according to the so called Decent Work Agenda. In the meantime the Decent Work Agenda has been widely accepted as an important strategy to fight poverty and foster development. The Agenda has been incorporated in the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations e.g: an income which allows the working individual a good life, no discrimination, equal chances to develop yourself, a safe working place, allowing trade unions. Read more on the website Decent Work Check.

 

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