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COMMENTS ON THE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL PANEL ON SOCIAL PROGRESS, CHAPTER 7: THE FUTURE OF WORK, GOOD JOBS FOR ALL

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 September 2018

Diana Alarcón*
Affiliation:
El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Carretera Escénica Tijuana-Ensenada Km. 18.5, México. Email: dalarcon@colef.mx

Extract

The authors of Chapter 7, The Future of Work, have made a thorough review of recent labour market trends. In telling a global story, the authors provide a vision of the future of work that should guide policy initiatives for the creation of desirable jobs for all. This vision is one where economic growth is consistent with ecological sustainability; with full and fair employment and no discrimination; where workers control their time and tasks; and where there are inclusive labour market institutions. The policies that the authors put forward to advance this vision include flexibility in the rules related to employment protection to avoid deeper segmentation of the labour market; the creation of social protection systems to cover all workers; the provision of broad access to education and skill formation at different stages of life; the guarantee of equal opportunities and non-discrimination; and respect for collective bargaining.

Type
Review Symposium on the Report of the International Panel on Social Progress 2018
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2018 

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