Switzerland Calls on ILO to Meet Challenges Relating to Future of Work
“The standards supervisory system must be adapted to the realities of the world of tomorrow, so that the ILO can fully discharge its mandate for social justice in the twenty-first century,” he stated, announcing that Switzerland intended to be fully involved in the commemoration of the ILO centenary in 2019 and the future of work initiative launched at the same time.
Mr Schneider-Ammann recalled the role Switzerland has played since the ILO was founded, and underscored the values shared by his country and the ILO, in particular with regard to social justice.
The future of work is jobs for the young."
Johann Schneider-Ammann, President of the Swiss Confederation
Speaking as the President of the Swiss Confederation and as the Swiss ‘Minister for Economic Affairs and Labour’, Mr. Schneider-Ammann stressed several values shared in Switzerland, which can promote the economic growth needed to generate decent jobs. He referred in particular to macroeconomic and institutional stability, effective social dialogue, economic freedom, training and innovation, inclusive social protection, and – the linchpin – the social partnership between those with a stake in the world of work.
Recalling that the “future of work is jobs for the young,” Mr. Schneider-Ammann reiterated the need to invest in basic education and in the occupational training able to facilitate, in his words, “access to qualified, productive and lasting employment.” For that, he explained, enterprises have to play an active part in enabling the rapid integration of young people into the labour market.
Switzerland and the ILO undeniably have much in common. We have shared principles of openness, dialogue and human dignity."
Johann Schneider-Ammann
In his message welcoming Mr. Schneider-Ammann, the ILO Director-General, Mr. Guy Ryder, commended Switzerland’s strong implication in the ILO.
“Switzerland and the ILO undeniably have much in common. We have shared principles of openness, dialogue and human dignity,” he stated.
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