“Statistics on Wages” (ILO)

Summary: 

The ILO article on wage statistics explores how working conditions and wages significantly impact workers’ quality of life. It emphasizes that employment alone does not guarantee a decent living without adequate working conditions and fair remuneration. Monitoring wage trends provides crucial insights into whether workers benefit from productivity gains.

Key Points:

  1. Introduction: Access to employment must be paired with quality working conditions, including sufficient wages to ensure a decent standard of living.
  2. Importance of Equal Pay: Disaggregated data is essential to assess adherence to the principle of equal pay for work of equal value.
  3. Available Resources:
    • Indicators on wages by gender, age, education, and other factors.
    • Databases such as COND and ILOSDG.
  4. Relevant Publications: Methodological documents and practical guides for measuring and analyzing labor statistics related to SDGs.
  5. Methodology: Tools and methods to collect and analyze wage and working condition data, based on international standards.

Relevance: These statistics are vital for policymakers aiming to promote decent work, reduce inequalities, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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