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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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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
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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.
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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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📆 This week at the @ilo
A technical meeting discusses occupational safety and health in the retail sector, with particular attention to the evolving world of work and the growing use of technologies.
ℹ️Meeting resources: ow.ly/pqy850ZQrV4
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An interactive event was held at the @ilo as part of the process to appoint the Organization’s next Director-General.
The dialogues provided an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates
🔄Watch the replay of the event here: ow.ly/s7Hh50ZRmGs
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Running a business takes more than technical skills.
Through ILO business training in Egypt, Alhassan Ali strengthened the way he manages his mobile phone repair shop — helping him build greater stability for his family.
Read his story: ow.ly/B6h350ZP44c
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Equal pay for work of equal value is a matter of rights, fairness and economic sense.
Yet globally, women in wage employment still earn on average 18% less than men.
New estimates: ow.ly/9JBy50ZRn9q
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International Labour Organization retweeted
@ILO thanks our panelists from @AlMissionUN, @UNESCO, @ituc and @ioevoice for a thoughtful #UNGA81 discussion. As the #platformeconomy grows, the challenge is to turn innovation into quality jobs, with skills, social protection and rights at work for all.
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International Labour Organization retweeted
The #platformeconomy is changing how people work, but its future is a matter of choice. Today’s #UNGA81 discussion highlighted the value of social dialogue, strong national policies and international cooperation in putting #decentwork at the centre of that change. #C193
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International Labour Organization retweeted
At #UNGA81, @ilo & co-Chairs of Group of Friends 4 #DecentWork @BelgiumUN @Morocco_UN w/ @EUatUN @FinlandUN & @UNESCO brought govts, workers & employers to discuss the #platformeconomy. Convention No. 193 offers a path to make decent work a reality for platform workers everywhere
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An interactive event was held at the @ilo as part of the process to appoint the Organization’s next Director-General.
The dialogues provided an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates
🔄Watch the replay of the event here: ow.ly/s7Hh50ZRmGs
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International Labour Organization retweeted
At #WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the ILO is highlighting how inclusive, responsive skills systems can advance decent work and social justice, while helping workers and enterprises navigate digital, green and economic transformation. shorturl.at/Y1dWd
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Global Coalition for #SocialJustice partners step up action to turn international commitments into results.
The Forum emphasized the Coalition partners’ activities, particularly their contribution to the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration ➡️ ow.ly/JHHi50ZQsG3
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In space, every resource counts.
Water, air and equipment must be recovered, reused and repaired wherever possible.
What can this teach us about the circular economy on Earth, and the future of work?
Listen to the new ILO Future of Work podcast: ow.ly/xPUt50ZP3wS
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“I am starting over, one repair at a time.”
After seeking safety in Egypt, Alhassan Ali used his mobile phone repair skills to rebuild his life and support his family.
Read his story: ow.ly/B6h350ZP44c
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