21 July 2021
Comments on the Employment Outlook 2021 – More descriptive than prospective / Commentaires sur les Perspectives d’emploi 2021 – Plus
Executive Summary The OECD Employment Outlook 2021 manages to fulfil one purpose: it shows the effects of the crisis on employment, jobs and vulnerable groups, as well as highlights government responses. It also opens up new issue areas: domestic outsourcing and the regulation of working time. ...
11 July 2021
OECD Government at a Glance 2021 – Right on target; resilience and trust are key – but missing the link on public services and social dialogue
(Version française ci-dessous) The OECD flagship report “Government at a Glance” published on 9 July, looks post-COVID-19 stressing the importance for governments of building resilience to crises and regaining citizen’s trust. While the OECD’s focus on resilience and trust in government is ...
06 July 2021
Workers in the On-location Platform Economy – Global Unions’ Policy Demands
On-location platform workers are treated abysmally as app-based employers use underhanded definitions and loopholes in the law to duck their responsibilities. The platform economy is a challenge to the working conditions and labour rights of all workers. A new paper with a set of demands from ...
05 July 2021
Job opening at the TUAC (Policy Advisor) / Offre d’emploi au TUAC (Conseiller politique)
The TUAC Secretariat is looking for a Policy Adviser. The Job Description and Terms of Reference are posted here. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2021 (midnight, CET). ...
02 July 2021
Global Tax Reform Process Kept Alive / Le processus de réforme de la fiscalité internationale, toujours en vie
On 1 July 2021, the OECD-hosted and G20-mandated “Inclusive Framework” on Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) adopted a historic roadmap for a substantial reform of corporate tax rules, to address the undertaxation of large businesses and curb the global tax competition race to the bottom. ...
02 July 2021
Reaction to the OECD Economic Survey of Spain 2021 / Comentarios al Estudio Económico de España 2021 de la OCDE
Key findings On 27 May 2021, the OECD published the Economic Survey of Spain, which is a country-specific economic assessment conducted every two years, evaluating the state of the economy and recommending most urgent structural reforms for boosting growth. Therein, the OECD also suggests and ...
29 June 2021
G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ declaration welcomed
The declaration closely reflects the priorities of the L20, with the exception of investment in job creation. The L20 urges the G20 leaders to prioritise full employment and just transition measures for tackling both the climate and the jobs crisis. Comprehensive plans are required, along with ...
23 June 2021
TUAC Working Group on Education and Skills addresses impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (ENG/FR)
(Version française ci-dessous) On 11, 21-22 June 2021, the TUAC Working Group on Education and Skills gathered virtually to discuss current topics of education and skills policy, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, this has been done by bringing in OECD and external experts ...
23 June 2021
Trade Union Messages at the 2021 OECD Forum on Responsible Business
The 2021 OECD Forum on Responsible Business Conduct launched a public consultation on the stocktaking of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The OECD consultation focusses on achievements, challenges and opportunities for improved implementation of the OECD Guidelines for real ...
17 June 2021
OECD Skills Outlook 2021 rings alarm bells on adult learning uptake
The OECD’s Skills Outlook 2021 discusion on ‘Learning for life’ could not have been timelier (https://www.oecd.org/education/oecd-skills-outlook-e11c1c2d-en.htm). Not only is participation in lifelong learning insufficient due to a varying set of reasons, but the pandemic made it even more ...
10 June 2021
BUILD BACK BETTER: INCLUSIVE RECOVERY AND LABOUR MARKETS FIT FOR 2030 – Joint B7-L7 statement
On the eve of the G7 Summit in Cornwall (UK), the L7 and B7 released a joint statement. The social partners call on Leaders to make strong statements on an inclusive recovery and commit to actions to promote job opportunities, decent work, skills and entrepreneurship. The full statement can be ...
09 June 2021
L7 releases Statement ahead of Cornwall Summit – Le L7 publie une déclaration avant le sommet de Cornouailles
On the eve of the G7 Summit in Cornwall (UK), the L7 and B7 released a joint statement. The social partners call on Leaders to make strong statements on an inclusive recovery and commit to actions to promote job opportunities, decent work, skills and entrepreneurship. The full statement can be ...
