Introduction To Decent Work

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It refers to work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace, in social protection for families

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Decent work

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Basic rights of employees

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Secure employment
Fair wages
Safe working conditions
Social protection
Social dialogue
Labor rights in standards

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The pillars of decent work

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Employment creation
Rights at work
Social protection
Social dialogue

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Focuses on generating enough job opportunities for everyone who seeks work

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Employment creation

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Recognizes that productive employment is essential for economic growth in personal well-being

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Employment creation

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Ensures that workers rights are protected and upheld including safe working conditions freedom from discrimination and the right to organize and bargain collectively

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Rights at work

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Promotes the establishment of a legal framework that enforces these rights

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Rights at work

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Employees should be well recognized

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Rights at work

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Is devoted to the recognition and control of factors (hazards) in the workplace, which may cause death, disability, injury, sickness, for great discomfort and inefficiency among the workers

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Occupational safety and health

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Focus of osh

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People
Environment
Equipment
Materials

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Involves creating systems that protect people from risk like unemployment, illness, and old age

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Social protection

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Ensures that workers have accessed essential services such as healthcare and income support during difficult times

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Social protection

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Encourages open communication in negotiation between employers, workers, and governments

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Social dialogue

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Aims to resolve conflicts, promote consensus, and improve workplace conditions through collective bargaining

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Social dialogue

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Is the process in which working people, through the reunions, negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of employment

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Collective bargaining

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Is a united nations agency founded in 1919. It’s primary mission is to promote social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights

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International labour organization (ILO)

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Key functions of ILO

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Standard setting
Technical assistance
Research and advocacy

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The ILO sets international labor standards through conventions and recommendations. The standards are guidelines that countries can adopt to ensure decent working conditions

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Standard setting

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The ILO provide support to countries in implementing labor standards, offering expertise, training, and resources to help improve working conditions

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Technical assistance

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The ILO conducts research on labor issues in advocates for the rights of workers worldwide, promoting awareness and encouraging governments and businesses to adopt fair practices

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Research and advocacy

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Decent work is integral to achieving the sustainable developmental goals particularly _____: “promote sustained, inclusive, in sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, indecent work for all

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SDG 8

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Sustainable development goals

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1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
10. Reduce inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals

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Decent work fasters economic growth by increasing productivity, reducing poverty, and promoting innovation. It ensures that the benefits of economic progress are shared equitably among all workers

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Economic growth

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By ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, in social protection, decent work helps reduce inequality and foster social stability. It ensures that workers can support their families and contribute to their communities

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Social stability

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Decent work promote sustainable practices that protect the environment, encouraging industries to adopt methods that minimize environmental impact while maintaining productivity and economic viability

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Environmental sustainability

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Significant contributor to job creation in recent years

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Business process outsourcing (BPO)

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Is the most common measure for the size of the economy; composed of goods and services produced for sale in the market

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Challenges in employment

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Under employment Job quality youth unemployment

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A significant challenge where workers are employed but are seeking additional work or higher paying jobs. This is often due to a mismatch between skills and available job opportunities

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Underemployment

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While job creation is crucial, the quality of jobs- measured by wages, job security, and working conditions- remains a concern. Many jobs, especially in the informal sector, do not meet the standards of decent work

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Job quality

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The youth population faces higher unemployment rates due to factors like lack of experience, skills mismatch, and economic barriers

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Youth unemployment

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Key government programs

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- Build, build, build program - Technical educational and skills development authority ( TESDA) - BALIK PROBINSYA, BAGONG PAG-ASA PROGRAM

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A major infrastructure initiative aimed at creating millions of jobs in construction and related industries

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Build build build program

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Offers training programs to equip workers with skills that match industry demands thereby enhancing employability

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TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)

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Encourages urban workers to return to their home provinces by providing livelihood opportunities and support for rural development

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Balik probinsya, bagong pag-asa program

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Labor market policies

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Minimum wage laws Employment protection legislation Job matching and placement services

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Ensures that workers receive fair wages that meet their basic needs

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Minimum wage laws

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Protects workers from unfair dismissal and ensures that they have access to social security benefits

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Employment protection legislation

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Facilitated by the department of labor and employment (DOLE), these services help match job seekers with appropriate job opportunities

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Job matching and placement services

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Includes all economic activities by workers and economic units that are not covered by formal arrangements like labor laws and social protection

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Informal economy

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Examples of informal workforce

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Street vendors Small scale farmers Freelance workers Domestic workers Home based workers Street banders Way speakers

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Challenges in the informal economy

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Lack of social protection Poor working conditions Limited access to training and resources

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Informal workers typically do not have access to social security, health insurance, or unemployment benefits, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks

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Lack of social protection

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Many informal jobs are characterized by low wages, long hours, and unsafe working environments. Workers often have little to no job security or legal protection

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Poor working conditions

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Informal workers often lag access to skills development programs, financial services, in other resources that could help them improve their lives

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Limited access to training and resources

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Strategies to integrate informal workers into the formal economy

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Formalization programs Social protection extension Capacity building and training

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Initiatives to bring informal businesses into the formal economy by simplifying business registration processes and providing incentives for compliance with labor laws

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Formalization programs

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Expanding social security coverage to include informal workers through programs like pantawid pamilyang filipino program and micro insurance schemes

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Social protection extension

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Providing informal workers with access to training programs that enhance their skills and improve their job prospects

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Capacity building and training

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Challenges in the philippine work environment for nurses

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Underemployment and unemployment Brain drain and labor migration Workplace violence and and harassment Lack of professional development

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Opportunities and initiatives for improvement

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Government reforms Professional organizations Public-private partnerships Continuing education and training

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Advocate for the rights and welfare of nurses, including lobbying for better working conditions and professional development opportunities

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Philippine nurses association (PNA)