Commission launches new initiative to improve health and safety of workers
Europa (12.01.2017) Today the European Commission is taking action to promote Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the EU.
Europa (12.01.2017) Today the European Commission is taking action to promote Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the EU.
www.worldbank.org (10.01.2017) Southern Africa has been hit by its worst drought in 35 years. An estimated 32 million people are food insecure. Poverty is expected to rise, jeopardizing decades of hard-won developmental gains in the region. Cash transfers have become the primary response to support the recovery of disaster-affected population.
lemonde.fr (02.01.20117) L’ex-« congé de soutien familial » a été modifié pour mieux répondre aux besoins des salariés. Un actif sur six est concerné.
Abidjan.net (02.01.2017) Le Ministre de la Promotion de la Jeunesse, de l’Emploi des Jeunes et du Service Civique Sidi Tiémoko Touré a reçu en audience le Ministre guinéen du Travail, de l’Enseignement Technique et de la Formation Professionnelle, Damantang Albert Camara. C’était à son cabinet à la cité administrative, Tour B au Plateau. Le ministre Sidi Touré a annoncé au sortir de l’audience des actions plus volontaristes de la part du gouvernement ivoirien pour cette nouvelle année 2017.
Reuters (04.01.2017) Shaanxi is set to be one of the first Chinese provinces to participate in a pension investment scheme that allows them to invest in financial markets for the first time, Shaanxi Daily, a newspaper in the northwestern province, reported on Wednesday. With many provinces under severe pressure to meet pension repayments, Beijing has promised to push forward an investment plan for idle local pension funds, holding an estimated $290 billion, that will seek higher returns through alternative investment channels for higher returns.
The Guardian (12.01.2017) UN agency records rising discontent in all regions and calls on policymakers to tackle unemployment and inequality urgently
RTBF (05.01.2017) Donald Trump et ses alliés républicains ont promis d'abroger la réforme de la couverture-maladie de Barack Obama, dite Obamacare. Explications sur le fonctionnement de cette loi de 2010 et son impact sur le système de santé américain. L'"Affordable Care Act" contient une myriade de volets qui, combinés, visaient à réduire le nombre de personnes non assurées et à maîtriser la croissance des dépenses de
www.philstar.com (11.01.2017) Beginning this month, retired members of the Social Security System (SSS) will have P1,000 more in monthly pension.
EurActiv (06.01.2017) Le Fonds social européen a concerné un travailleur européen sur deux et aidé 10 millions d’Européens à trouver un emploi. Contrairement à une idée reçue, la situation sociale des Européens s’améliore.
China.org (09.01.2017) Those suffering from occupational diseases will receive more welfare benefits following a newly issued plan urging local governments and companies to strengthen preventive measures. The plan, under the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), released by the State Council on Jan 4, will improve welfare for those working in harsh conditions and highlights those suffering from ailments such as pneumoconiosis or black-lung disease, exposure to radioactivity and chemical intoxication