A New Global Approach to Pursue Global Justice and Development

The liberalization of economy and global economy formation have fundamentally changed the mode of interaction between government, employers and employees; have greatl y affected the employment structure, labor markets and socio-labor relations. Uncontrolled world capital markets, and as a consequence, risen instability, uncertainty and inequality in society have led to a weakened sense of common purpose of social partners in labor sphere.

At the same time, understanding that stability and considerable culture in socio-labor relations guarantee social and economic well-being, determined the need in a new base for consensus between tripartite partners in global scale. This role is performed by Decent Work (DW) concept, presented by Director General of The International labor organization (ILO) in 1999.  In accordance with definition, DW involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men. 

Decent Work has become leading course of international and national policies, which is proved to be effective programmatic approach allowing to solve simultaneously a series of socio-economic problems and responding challenges of contemporary world. Nowadays DC programs are being realized in more than 40 countries.  In Russia it is implemented through the cooperation program between ILO and Russian Federation. The timeliness and urgency of DC idea is proved also by The European Union’s Post Lisbon Strategy.  The European network of  53 NGOs “SOLIDAR”, working to advance social justice in Europe and worldwide wrote: «We would like to see the quality jobs and decent work agenda translated into European legislation, policies and programs, with its key components and objectives reflected in the Post-Lisbon Strategy».