The argument for such redundancy for fired workers was a fear that privatization would lead to a large reduction of the labour force.

To increase participation of older women on the labour market, an expert of the ILO prepared a study aid for the reduction of age discrimination.

For Wal Mart, for example, the projected savings arising from labour savings in warehousing, reduction of stock, reduction of theft, better tracking of pallets and reduced inventory could amount to up to 80 per cent of its 2003 net income.

We commend the Secretary General for his initiative aimed at enabling young people to get a foothold in the labour market, thereby contributing to the reduction of social inequalities.

This is a clear positive adjustment to redistribute the reduced income available under the conditions of the last five years, at the cost, however, of a major reduction in labour productivity.

Development of the agricultural sector, which employs a significant portion of the labour force in the least developed countries of South East Asia, is essential for poverty reduction, especially in rural areas.

Bonilla Garcia, A. and J. V. Gruat (2003). Social Protection A Life Cycle Continuum Investment for Social Justice, Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development. Geneva International Labour Office.

6 A. Bonilla Garcia and J. V. Gruat, Social Protection A Life Cycle Continuum Investment for Social Justice, Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development (Geneva, International Labour Office, 2003).

Similarly, addressing major areas of concern within the child protection area, such as violence against children and harmful child labour, will support progress towards the Millennium Development Goals for child mortality reduction and education.

The Labour of Freedom

Measurement of labour input

Labour

Labour

Progressive elimination of child labour

(See sexual division of labour.

(e) Under Republic of Tajikistan labour law, all citizens have equal opportunities in the sphere of labour relations.

(iv) Consideration of the value of developing, in cooperation with the International Labour Organization, indicators for forced labour

Child labour

Labour employment

Labour Code

Recently adopted legislation included the new Labour Law, the Law on Labour Protection, a number of regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers on employment and labour protection and the Administrative Procedure Law.

These include the Women Labour Research Center under the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, which has been renamed as Women Labour and Gender Research Center.

Prohibition of slavery and forced labour.

Labour laws do not yet provide cover to the entire Pakistani labour force.

(a) Undertake studies to assess the incidence and nature of child labour, in particular the worst forms of child labour

Changes in other relevant legislation on the labour market occurred in autumn 2000, with adoption of the Law on Changes and Amendments of Labour Law in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Labour Law in Republika Srpska, which introduced modern labour legislation and rescinded lay off .

Reduction of military budgets

Reduction of military budgets

C. Reduction of hunger

Reduction of military budgets

Reduction of military budgets

Administrative Framework The administrative framework relating to labour issues is the Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis at the federal level and the Labour Departments at the provincial level.

FBiH Labour Law

RS Labour Law

International Labour Organization

Labour Justice Solidarity

Labour Inspectorate survey

International Labour Office

43. Welcomes the progress made by the International Labour Organization in the preparation of a consolidated maritime labour convention

(e) By adhering to internationally recognized labour standards and considering as a matter of priority joining the International Labour Organization and becoming a party to the International Labour Organization Convention concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour, 1930 (No. 29) and the Convention concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182)

As explained previously, review of labour legislation is one of the tasks of the Ministry of Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis.

(d) Promoting women's equal access to labour markets, sustainable employment and adequate labour protection

Labour movements are particularly strong in Austria and have large influence on labour politics.

a From labour force surveys, household surveys, population censuses or labour related establishment surveys.

Table 3.2 Gender structure of labour force