Labour news today

Here are some of the latest labour news from around the world:

Global

• The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed an additional 150 million people into extreme poverty, with the global unemployment rate expected to rise to 7.4% in 2022. (Source: ILO)
• The World Bank has announced a new initiative to support the recovery of the global economy, including a focus on creating jobs and promoting social protection. (Source: World Bank)

North America

• In the United States, the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.4%, but the labour market remains uneven, with many workers still struggling to find stable employment. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• In Canada, the unemployment rate has also fallen, to 5.7%, but the country is still facing a shortage of skilled workers in certain industries. (Source: Statistics Canada)

Europe

• In the UK, the government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which could lead to a reduction in the number of low-skilled workers entering the country. (Source: BBC)
• In Germany, the labour market is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the fields of technology and engineering. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• In China, the government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage in certain regions, in an effort to boost the purchasing power of low-income workers. (Source: Xinhua)
• In India, the labour ministry has launched a new initiative to promote job creation and improve working conditions in the informal sector. (Source: The Hindu)

South America

• In Brazil, the unemployment rate has fallen to 10.5%, but the country is still facing a high level of informality in the labour market. (Source: IBGE)
• In Argentina, the government has announced plans to introduce a new labour law, which could lead to improved working conditions and greater protections for workers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Africa

• In South Africa, the unemployment rate has risen to 29.1%, with the country facing a number of challenges in the labour market, including a high level of youth unemployment. (Source: Stats SA)
• In Nigeria, the government has launched a new initiative to promote job creation and improve working conditions in the informal sector. (Source: Vanguard)

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