The Effect of Labor Unions
Most labor union contracts -- also called collective bargaining agreements -- contain a step-by-step process for addressing and resolving employee grievances. The effect that...
Employment is not Servitude
An employment relationship is not that of servitude or one of life-employment, but a contractual relationship between an employer and employee to execute agreed...
The important forces that make workers join a union
Greater Bargaining Power
The individual employee possesses very little bargaining power as compared to that of his employer. If he is not satisfied with...
What causes gender gaps in the labour market?
By Steven Tobin, ILO Senior Economist.
Despite the considerable progress that has been made towards achieving gender equality in the world of work, certain factors...
How to Find Your Best Worker and Keep Them Around
Don't trust your intuition when it comes to rating employees.
We are often quick to judge someone's job performance.
It's so terribly easy to say...
The importance of healthy Industrial Relations
Industrial relations simply refers to the relationships that exist within the industry between the employer and his workmen, and it is key for the...
New York’s anti-pay history law supports workers
By Joan FarrellNew York City is the most recent addition to the list of jurisdictions that prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their...
Salary is not the game changer!
By Daniel Agyen-Tweneboah
Spanning 1994 and 2013, a study was conducted by the University of Utah on pay at the upper echelons of corporate organizations....
What does the future of work hold in store for the auto industry?
Aug 29,2017
The automotive industry is a sector of prime importance for the ILO, not only because of its economic weight but also because of...
How to avoid Recruitment Scam
By Debbie Hilary Quaye
It often sounds genuine and good, and all you do is to start thanking your stars for landing a new job....
