The Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) decided yesterday to include the item “Decent Work for Domestic Workers” on the agenda of the 99th session (2010) of the International Labour Conference. Continue reading ‘Domestic workers: Step towards an ILO international convention’
Archive for March 22nd, 2008
Domestic workers: Step towards an ILO international convention
Published March 22, 2008 global , governments , workers 0 CommentsTags: domestic workers, ILO international convention, International Labour Conference
US: More people out of work
Published March 22, 2008 america , governments , workers 0 CommentsTags: jobless, laid off workers, unemployment benefits, unemployment rate
This just out via the Associated Press: The number of newly laid off workers filing for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in nearly two months, providing more evidence that the weak economy is having an adverse impact on the labor market. Continue reading ‘US: More people out of work’
Malaysia should stop caning illegal workers
Published March 22, 2008 asia , governments , workers 0 CommentsTags: illegal workers, immigration detention centres, International Federation for Human Rights, malaysia, migrant workers
Malaysia should stop caning illegal immigrants because corporal punishment is prohibited under international human rights law, a global rights group said in a report released on Friday. Continue reading ‘Malaysia should stop caning illegal workers’