ICA & CICOPA JOINT STATEMENT ON INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING INFORMALITY AND PROMOTING THE TRANSITION TO FORMALITY FOR DECENT WORK
Many people work in informal, unstable jobs or without proper rights and protections. As the International Labour Organization (ILO) holds its 113th International Labour Conference, there is a strong call to find new and practical ways to help these workers move into safe, secure, and fair jobs.
This joint statement from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and CICOPA shows how cooperatives can be part of the solution. Cooperatives are people-centered businesses that help workers create decent jobs, improve working conditions, and gain legal protection. They are already making a difference in many sectors, especially where informal work is common. This statement explains why cooperatives should be supported and included in national and global plans to reduce informality and promote decent work for everyone.
The ICA and CICOPA issued a joint statement on the formalisation of work.
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ICA & CICOPA JOINT STATEMENT ON DECENT WORK IN THE PLATFORM ECONOMY FOR THE 113TH ILO’S INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE
The platform economy has changed how people work, offering new ways to earn income through digital apps and websites. But many workers in this economy face unfair conditions, such as low pay, lack of rights, and no social protection. As the 113th International Labour Conference focuses on decent work, it is important to highlight fair and sustainable alternatives.
This statement from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and CICOPA shows how platform cooperatives (digital businesses owned and run by workers) can help fix these problems. Unlike traditional platforms that put profit first, platform cooperatives put people first. They offer better working conditions, fair pay, and democratic decision-making. We call on governments and the ILO to support platform cooperatives as a key part of building a fairer and more just digital economy.
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