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ILO, FICCI sign pact with eye on MSME productivity

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 18:39

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and FICCI Wednesday took their partnership to the next level by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to impart training to MSMEs to make them competitive and boost productivity.

India committed to achieve inclusive growth: Dattatreya

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 17:39

He assured that the government is committed to protect and safeguard the interests of workers and uphold the dignity of labour.

EU investment plan could create 2.1 million jobs: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 20:44

An ambitious European investment plan could create 2.1 million jobs by 2018 if properly implemented, the ILO said Wednesday.

Unemployment levels rising in India: Experts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 17:09

Unemployment rate in India is showing an increasing trend since 2011 when it was 3.5 percent. The same rose to 3.6 percent in 2012 and climbed to 3.7 percent last year.

86,000 kids working in mines in Madagascar: ILO

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 11:54

As many as 86,000 children are working in mines in Madagascar, an International Labour Organisation (ILO) official has revealed, adding some of them work to help parents in sapphires or gold careers.

Advanced economies face high or rising unemployment: UN

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 13:54

The International Labor Organization (ILO) made the statement in a report released Monday, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters here.

Women’s labour force participation dropping

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 15:27

Women in India are far less likely than men to have a job or to be looking for one.

Consultation begins on ILO convention on right to organise

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 20:18

A series of consultation on ratifying a key ILO convention concerning workers` rights to organise and collectively bargain has been initiated.

Consultations on for ratifying two key ILO conventions: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 17:27

The govt said it is holding consultation process to ratify two key ILO conventions concerning workers` rights.

IBSA proposes tripartite group to promote 'Decent Work'

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 23:37

The declaration was signed on the sidelines of the 15-day long International Labour Conference here. Union Labour Minister Mallikarjun Kharge is representing India in the conference.

75 million youths to be unemployed in 2012: ILO

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 16:31

It said the rate would even be higher if one takes into account the 6.4 million youth worldwide who have either given up searching for a job or have decided to prolong their studies due to the extremely adverse conditions in the labour market.

France seeks India's support for its candidate for ILO DG

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 21:21

France has sought India's support for its candidate for the post of Director General of the International Labour Organisation, elections for which are scheduled in May.