The Contribution of Decent Work to a Culture of Peace
The culture of peace concept is premised on the assumption that “it is in the minds of men and women that wars and armed conflicts begin....
GDP: Failure to Measure Standard of Living
GDP measures everything “…except that which makes life worthwhile.” “Our Gross National Product…counts air pollution and cigarette...
'If and When' Contracts
Imagine going to bed on a Sunday night without knowing how many hours you will work that week, or how much money will hit your bank...
Realities of Race: Black vs. White
For the past few years, Americans have been engaged in two big public conversations about inequality. One is about economic insecurity...
The Inspiring Effects of Call Centers to Philippine Economy
Improvements in living standards The sheer size of the call center industry has had a significant impact on the Philippine economy. The...
Why does decent work in the green economy matter?
Recognizing the pivotal role of decent work for sustainable development The Rio+20 outcome document sets out a vision of sustainable...
Forgotten Workforce: Older People and Their Right to Decent Work
Society is failing to value and harness older people’s skills, knowledge and experience, a Guardian survey has revealed. Some 92% of the...
Creating More Decent Work For Women
Nowadays there is an intense debate concerning the ability of women to fill high-level positions in companies. A growing body of opinion...
The Economic Inequality Hit List
No one policy can single-handedly beat inequality: the roots of the problem extend into the very structure of our economy. The solution...
Philippine Economy Today
The Philippines faces many problems. Some are critical, like the Marawi rebellion; others are merely annoying, like the fact that when...