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India’s gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds

Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.

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More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency says

Global youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and fewer opportunities. The Arab States and North Africa experienced the highest youth unemployment rates. Middle-skilled jobs are declining, impacting young workers with secondary education. Artificial intelligence poses further risks to…

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How Jordan’s clothing industry exploits migrant workers: ‘we have nowhere to go with our complaints’

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued its first-ever “withhold release” orders on garments made in Jordan. These orders, issued on June 23 with immediate effect, bar shipments from two factories run by Jordan-based clothes manufacturer Needle Craft from entering the US market.

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Fifa’s failed equity plan and football’s growing welfare crisis

The plan by Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to invite equity investment into the World Cup didn’t last long. Announced on July 28, it immediately provoked hostility from across football.

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Asean's hidden human crisis

Southeast Asia is often celebrated as a region on the rise: expanding middle classes, booming digital economies, and deepening regional integration. In 2024, the region's 11 economies reached a combined GDP of nearly US$4 trillion (133.9 trillion baht), with growth projected to climb further in 2025. Foreign investment surged even…

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India's social protection coverage reaches over 100 crore citizens in 2026: Labour Minister Mandaviya

India's social protection coverage has now reached over one hundred crore citizens and this expansion was acknowledged by the International Labour Organisation, said Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The coverage grew from twenty-five crore in 2015 to over one hundred crore by 2026. This achievement reflects the government's…

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Social security coverage expanded from 19% in 2014 to 64% now, says Union Labour Minister Mandaviya, cites ILO report

Social security coverage in India has expanded from 19 percent to over 64 percent. This now encompasses 94 crore people, a significant increase from a decade ago. The Union Government's efforts have strengthened social security and labor frameworks. Four labor codes replaced 29 existing laws, simplifying worker-centric regulations.

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Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Delegates at the 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva have adopted Convention No. 193, the first international treaty to establish binding labour standards for workers in the platform economy. The delegate vote was 406 to eight, with 36 abstentions.

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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILO

A historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend labour protections to hundreds of millions of gig economy workers, working in areas like food delivery and car services etc., globally. The convention applies to all platform workers, regardless of their…

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Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks begin

Global talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is minimum wage and benefits for all workers. Transparency in how algorithms manage pay and performance is also being discussed. Nations are divided on the strength of these new…

The Economic Times

After a landmark international court case backed workers’ right to strike, here’s what could change

The International Court of Justice has just resolved a 14-year dispute over workers’ right to strike – giving trade unions worldwide a significant win.

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United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations' top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

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The United Nations' top court will issue an advisory opinion on the right to strike

The United Nations’ top court is set to issue a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike clarifying whether employees are lawfully allowed to walk off the job

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UN labour agency says Middle East war threatens millions of jobs

The Middle East war is impacting jobs and pay worldwide. Millions of jobs could be lost, and real wages may fall in 2026 and 2027. Migrant workers face significant risks. Higher energy costs and disrupted supply chains are key factors. The International Labour Organization warns this conflict is a long-lasting…

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Your job can actually kill you: More than 840,000 people die annually from health conditions linked to work stress, ILO report says

A new ILO report says long hours, job insecurity, bullying, and other psychosocial risks at work are tied to a total 1.37% loss of the global GDP.

Euronews

Work is killing 840,000 people a year, and stress is mainly the cause, UN report finds

Psychosocial risk factors –including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying and harassment– create harmful working environments that harm people’s physical and mental health, according to a new report.

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One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese fishing vessel

Damning testimony from the crew of one longline tuna-fishing boat has lifted the lid on the treatment of workers in the fleets supplying fish to the UK and EU

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European salary rankings: Which countries offer the highest average pay?

The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison.

Latin Times

Latin America's Unemployment Falls to 15-Year Low, but Structural Gaps Persist, International Labour Organization Reports

Informality continues to dominate labor markets in the region, affecting 46.7 percent of all workers—nearly one in two people employed

Euronews

Uzbekistan strengthens labour rights through union-led reforms

Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights.

Evening Standard

Billions of workers now suffering from heat stress, UN says

Experts say hotter conditions hinder long-term health and economic security as workers increasingly suffer from conditions such as heatstroke.

The Conversation

Climate change is profoundly affecting livelihoods across Canada

For years, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been sounding the alarm: climate change is having significant effects on the conditions, characteristics and availability of work.

Euronews

When is it too hot to work? Know the signs of heat stress, your working rights, and how to cool down

With intense heatwaves in Europe, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of heat stress, and to know your rights as a worker.

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France brings in new protective measures for outdoor workers in heatwaves

The heatwave that has hit Europe over the last week has seen temperatures in France top 40C, and the country is joining Spain and Italy in implementing new measures to protect those working outdoors from the effects of the heat, as deaths are reported across the continent.

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