Organized Labor’s Role in Democratic Transitions ArticleJun 20, 2011 Organized Labor’s Role in Democratic Transitions Jeff Becker outlines why the inclusion of civil society groups such as labor unions is crucial to building well-functioning democracies. Jun 20, 2011 Jeff Becker
Trade Unions Are Key to a Successful Transition in Egypt ArticleJun 6, 2011 Trade Unions Are Key to a Successful Transition in Egypt Sabina Dewan explains why strong trade unions are essential for “just jobs” in Egypt and for a smooth democratic transition. Jun 6, 2011 Sabina Dewan
‘Just Jobs’ Trump Everything Else ArticleMay 23, 2011 ‘Just Jobs’ Trump Everything Else Knut Panknin examines the critical role of employment in the democratic and social transformation of Middle East and North Africa. May 23, 2011 Knut Panknin
Sustaining Spring in Egypt ArticleMay 18, 2011 Sustaining Spring in Egypt Sabina Dewan announces the first annual meeting in Cairo of the global “Just Jobs Network,” which will explore ways to generate stable, equal, and sustainable growth through good jobs in Egypt and the Arab world. May 18, 2011 Sabina Dewan
Scandinavia’s Intriguing Welcome Mat ArticleApr 29, 2011 Scandinavia’s Intriguing Welcome Mat Åsmund Arup Seip of the Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research in Norway examines the balance struck in Northern Europe integrating foreign, European, and domestic workers. Apr 29, 2011 Åsmund Arup Seip
Using Trade to Create Good Jobs at Home and Abroad ArticleMar 8, 2011 Using Trade to Create Good Jobs at Home and Abroad CAP hosts U.S.T.R. Ambassador Ron Kirk for a discussion on how trade policy can generate opportunities for workers around the globe. Mar 8, 2011
Just Jobs to Prevent a Region of Bouazizis ArticleMar 7, 2011 Just Jobs to Prevent a Region of Bouazizis Many young workers in the Middle East lack opportunities for good, well-paying jobs and must rely on informal jobs to make ends meet, writes Laura Mitchell. Mar 7, 2011 Laura Mitchell
Just Jobs Depend on a Strong Labor Movement ArticleMar 2, 2011 World Economic Forum)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/03/burrow_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> World Economic Forum)"> Just Jobs Depend on a Strong Labor Movement Liv Torres discusses the challenges international labor is up against as it strives to create better working conditions worldwide. Mar 2, 2011 Liv Torres
Is Job Creation in Haiti an Obstacle to Reconstruction? ArticleFeb 22, 2011 Is Job Creation in Haiti an Obstacle to Reconstruction? Current job-creation efforts in Haiti after the earthquake are halting the reconstruction process and need to be re-examined, write Henriette Lunde and Amsale Temesgen. Feb 22, 2011 Henriette Lunde, Amsale Temesgen
Guiding Principles for Just Jobs ArticleFeb 18, 2011 United Nations Information Service - Geneva)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2011/02/ruggie_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> United Nations Information Service - Geneva)"> Guiding Principles for Just Jobs Ben Moxham from the Trades Union Congress in the United Kingdom applauds the U.N. effort to hold businesses accountable worldwide for their labor practices, but suggests further steps. Feb 18, 2011 Ben Moxham