Publications and research

Labordoc

Labordoc contains references to a wide range of print and electronic publications, including journal articles, from countries around the world, on all aspects of work and sustainable livelihoods, and the work-related aspects of economic and social developments and human rights. Labordoc provides an ever increasing number of links to online publications available on the internet.

Information centers and depository libraries

A Global Information Network to disseminate and provide access to ILO knowledge.

See also

The International Labour Office publishes the results of research related to the changing nature of work and employment which is of importance to policy makers and others. Technical guides, Codes of Practice and training manuals are also produced. Topics covered include enterprise development, social security, gender issues, international migration, industrial relations, labour law, child labour, occupational safety and health, and workers’ rights. Employment in the globalized economy and in the information society is a primary focus. The problems confronting workers and employers in developing, transition and industrialized economies are addressed, the objective being to contribute to the ILO goal of “decent work” for all.

Just released

  • Global Wage Report: 2009 Update - [pdf 767 KB]
    02 November 2009 - The present report is an update of the Global Wages Report 2008/09 released in November 2008. While a comprehensive assessment will be provided in the next full Global Wage Report in 2010, the present update already provides some indications of wage trends up to the second quarter of 2009 in a number of countries around the world.
  • Edward Phelan and the ILO: Life and views of an international social actor - Buy now
    27 April 2009 - This book is a remarkable portrait of Edward J. Phelan (1888-1967), a man who dedicated his life to social justice and whose views and actions guided the work of the ILO for decades.
  • The International Labour Organization and the quest for social justice, 1919-2009 - Buy now
    16 March 2009 - The International Labour Organization was founded in 1919 in the belief that peace and social justice go hand in hand. This book explores key ideas that the ILO has championed and applied through the political and economic upheavals of the last 90 years. ...
  • The promotion of sustainable enterprises - Buy now
    13 March 2009 - Promoting sustainable enterprises is about strengthening the institutions and governance systems which nurture enterprises. This volume provides detailed guidance on what constitutes a conducive environment for sustainable enterprises. Sustainable enterprises need sustainable societies. Business tends to thrive where societies thrive and vice versa.

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