Estimate delegates, dear colleagues, This year marks my 25th presence at the international labour conference. Needless to say, I value this institution very much. It has a special place in my heart. 10 conferences ago, my speech in this plenary was about crossroads. Crossroads for humanity and for the ILO with challenging structural, methodological and… Read More
Estimate delegates, dear colleagues, The call for a new social contract must go hand in hand with addressing effective labour market governance and focusing on implementation and measurable impacts. Contracts are the foundational elements not just of every business, but of human cooperation and society. Contracts enable people, businesses, and society to come together and… Read More
100 jaar IAO – 108ste Internationale Arbeidsconferentie “Building a Future with Decent Work” Read More
What future for Decent Work in Europe and Central Asia – Opportunities and Challenges Plenary speech Kris De Meester, employer delegate Belgium The Employers have emphasised the need for a report to take a fresh look at the future and the opportunities that the future is able to bring to the economic and social situation… Read More
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION 106th International Labour Conference – Building a future with decent work 2016 Plenary meeting address Kris De Meester Employer delegate Belgium As every year, this conference brings around a variety of topics to discuss. As regards the discussion on labour migration, we want a meaningful global recognition of the positive role of… Read More
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