On 1st December 2020, Italy took over the G20 Presidency
This highly challenging period will require a lot of efforts from all G20 members to deliver an inclusive and resilient recovery
The IOE, together with 13 international business and labour organisations, have signed a joint letter to G20 governments calling to ensure that “building back better” is not just a mantra but materialises into concrete positive outcomes
G20 Ministries of Labour and Employment provided unconditional support to prioritising decent jobs for all and a robust and adaptive social protection system.
The B20 released its recommendations on the Future of Work and Education.
The Committee was established on the top of the existing social dialogue institutions with the objective to deal with issues specific to Covid-19 crisis.
One of the topics for reflection is a new legislation on remote working.
Employers’ representatives presented 10 key messages articulating the private sector needs and perspectives for a fast, sustainable and inclusive recovery.
Private sector led economic growth, a conducive environment for businesses development and resilience; tackling informality with innovative approaches; investment in skills and the role of the private sector within the multilateral system were highlighted as particularly relevant.
Workers’ representatives expressed their 4 priorities, mainly focusing on extended health and safety and social protection.
Governments stressed on the value of the Centenary Declaration as the framework for the recovery.