Introduction To Decent Work Flashcards
It refers to work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace, in social protection for families
Decent work
Basic rights of employees
Secure employment
Fair wages
Safe working conditions
Social protection
Social dialogue
Labor rights in standards
The pillars of decent work
Employment creation
Rights at work
Social protection
Social dialogue
Focuses on generating enough job opportunities for everyone who seeks work
Employment creation
Recognizes that productive employment is essential for economic growth in personal well-being
Employment creation
Ensures that workers rights are protected and upheld including safe working conditions freedom from discrimination and the right to organize and bargain collectively
Rights at work
Promotes the establishment of a legal framework that enforces these rights
Rights at work
Employees should be well recognized
Rights at work
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
Occupational safety and health
Focus of osh
People
Environment
Equipment
Materials
Involves creating systems that protect people from risk like unemployment, illness, and old age
Social protection
Ensures that workers have accessed essential services such as healthcare and income support during difficult times
Social protection
Encourages open communication in negotiation between employers, workers, and governments
Social dialogue
Aims to resolve conflicts, promote consensus, and improve workplace conditions through collective bargaining
Social dialogue
Is the process in which working people, through the reunions, negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of employment
Collective bargaining
Is a united nations agency founded in 1919. It’s primary mission is to promote social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights
International labour organization (ILO)
Key functions of ILO
Standard setting
Technical assistance
Research and advocacy
The ILO sets international labor standards through conventions and recommendations. The standards are guidelines that countries can adopt to ensure decent working conditions
Standard setting
The ILO provide support to countries in implementing labor standards, offering expertise, training, and resources to help improve working conditions
Technical assistance
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
Research and advocacy
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
SDG 8
Sustainable development goals
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- Reduce inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
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
Economic growth
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
Social stability
Decent work promote sustainable practices that protect the environment, encouraging industries to adopt methods that minimize environmental impact while maintaining productivity and economic viability
Environmental sustainability
Significant contributor to job creation in recent years
Business process outsourcing (BPO)
Is the most common measure for the size of the economy; composed of goods and services produced for sale in the market
Gross domestic product (GDP)
Challenges in employment
Under employment
Job quality
youth unemployment
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
Underemployment
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
Job quality
The youth population faces higher unemployment rates due to factors like lack of experience, skills mismatch, and economic barriers
Youth unemployment
Key government programs
- Build, build, build program
- Technical educational and skills development authority ( TESDA)
- BALIK PROBINSYA, BAGONG PAG-ASA PROGRAM
A major infrastructure initiative aimed at creating millions of jobs in construction and related industries
Build build build program
Offers training programs to equip workers with skills that match industry demands thereby enhancing employability
TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
Encourages urban workers to return to their home provinces by providing livelihood opportunities and support for rural development
Balik probinsya, bagong pag-asa program
Labor market policies
Minimum wage laws
Employment protection legislation
Job matching and placement services
Ensures that workers receive fair wages that meet their basic needs
Minimum wage laws
Protects workers from unfair dismissal and ensures that they have access to social security benefits
Employment protection legislation
Facilitated by the department of labor and employment (DOLE), these services help match job seekers with appropriate job opportunities
Job matching and placement services
Includes all economic activities by workers and economic units that are not covered by formal arrangements like labor laws and social protection
Informal economy
Examples of informal workforce
Street vendors
Small scale farmers
Freelance workers
Domestic workers
Home based workers
Street banders
Way speakers
Challenges in the informal economy
Lack of social protection
Poor working conditions
Limited access to training and resources
Informal workers typically do not have access to social security, health insurance, or unemployment benefits, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks
Lack of social protection
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
Poor working conditions
Informal workers often lag access to skills development programs, financial services, in other resources that could help them improve their lives
Limited access to training and resources
Strategies to integrate informal workers into the formal economy
Formalization programs
Social protection extension
Capacity building and training
Initiatives to bring informal businesses into the formal economy by simplifying business registration processes and providing incentives for compliance with labor laws
Formalization programs
Expanding social security coverage to include informal workers through programs like pantawid pamilyang filipino program and micro insurance schemes
Social protection extension
Providing informal workers with access to training programs that enhance their skills and improve their job prospects
Capacity building and training
Challenges in the philippine work environment for nurses
Underemployment and unemployment
Brain drain and labor migration
Workplace violence and and harassment
Lack of professional development
Opportunities and initiatives for improvement
Government reforms
Professional organizations
Public-private partnerships
Continuing education and training
Advocate for the rights and welfare of nurses, including lobbying for better working conditions and professional development opportunities
Philippine nurses association (PNA)
