WEC Reveals Recommendations of 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva

Mohamed El Derwy, member of the World Employment Confederation (WEC) praised the recommendations of the 112th International Labour Conference, held in Geneva from 3–14 June.

El Derwy stated that the ILO conference issued resolutions concerning decent work, care economy, fundamental principles and rights at work. A new resolution was introduced to establish standards regarding biological hazards, highlighting participants' keenness to offer new insights and strategies regarding global labour challenges.

The WEC member praised the recommendations of the ILO, which included defining the role of health and care in all other sectors to contribute effectively to achieving a healthier workforce in the present and future.

He disclosed that the employers' group recommendations also aimed to promote gender equality in health and care fields, where women constitute the majority of the workforce, whether in paid or unpaid labour.

Additionally, there was recognition of the rapid aging of society in some countries globally, exacerbating the gap between demand for care, its availability and accessibility (with an anticipated global shortage of 10 million workers by 2030).

The recommendations also included identifying public-private partnerships to help expand high-quality care services without placing a burden on any side, thus promoting a more sustainable care system. Furthermore, there was a recommendation to strengthen employment policies to create decent jobs in the care economy, including urgent recognition of skills and qualifications.

Finally, El Derwy emphasized that the World Employment Confederation will continue its role in engaging with international policymakers to create decent work environments in communities and achieve adaptation.