Young workers

In the streets of London, Glasgow and Belfast hundreds of thousands of people took part in the march for A Future that Works on October 20.

Many countries suffering from huge youth unemployment levels are also experiencing population ageing. Isn’t it time to start thinking of older workers as a category that deserves specific attention?

What is the work forecast for young people in your country? A new website gives you the answer, and also the possibility to take action.

Major protests against austerity measures are taking place in many European countries.We give you the list of upcoming events:

The spillover of the euro crisis spreads. Jobless rates among young people get worse globally, according to a report from ILO.

The financial crisis has severe effects on the younger generations. One out of three young Italians are unemployed, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics.

Internships can provide valuable work experience to young people. But during economic downturns there is also a risk of abuse.

What are the challenges and opportunities facing trade unions when they try and organise young workers?

3.4 million workers in the Philippines will have improved conditions as the Philippine senate approved the convention on decent work for domestic workers this week.

Jean Gocotano, spokeswoman for au pairs in Denmark, has a job for Danish union FOA at hand. But the immigration authorities asks her to leave the country before 23 august.