Ruta Focus on Labour Summer 2009

ImageThe latest edition of Focus on Labour is now available to be downloaded. Simply click here and get the PDF version of the regular review of emerging issues in international labour standards.

Produced by specialist consultancy Ergon Associates, this edition of Focus on Labour contains a number of articles looking at issues arising from the economic downturn. These include a review of the steps towards responsible restructuring and a look at sectoral initiatives related to restructuring in a socially responsible manner.

Articles are also included on the influence of the principle of decent work on the broader international agenda and on the application of labour-rights standards to public procurement in the USA. There is also an Ergon Country Profile on labour standards in Kazakhstan and a thorough review of the last couple of months labour rights news.

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