Mechanical and electrical engineering sector
The electronics industry has become one of the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing industries, powering the fourth industrial revolution. More than 26 million women and men work in manufacturing and assembly of electronics hardware alone.
Technological advances, climate change and other megatrends are greatly affecting the number and types of jobs. The ups and downs in the electronics industry furthermore affect working conditions and the use of temporary employment.
As e-waste has become one of fastest growing global waste streams, the ILO is promoting innovative approach to advance decent work in the management of electrical and electronic waste.
Events
Circular economy
Advancing a just transition to a circular economy: Scaling up individual action to collectively driving systemic change
Global Dialogue Forum on Decent Work in the Management of Electrical and Electronic Waste (E-waste)
Global Dialogue Forum on the Adaptability of Companies to Deal with Fluctuating Demands and the Incidence of Temporary and Other Forms of...
News
All publications
Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report
National workshop: "Towards a brighter future of work in the Indian digital economy"
National Workshop: Lack of skilled ICT personnel in Indonesia: can we still compete?
Publications
Pace Report
Circular Economy Action Agenda for Electronics
National report
E-waste and employment in Argentina - Executive Summary (Abstract)
Working paper
The impact of procurement practices in the electronics sector on labour rights and temporary and other forms of employment
Tripartism and social dialogue
Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector
Contact information
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