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
Meeting of experts to adopt policy guidelines for the promotion of decent work in recycling
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 World of Sport
News
Renewable Energy and Jobs
Renewable energy jobs hit 12.7 million globally
Free advisory package helps electronics factories enhance social dialogue and working conditions
Waste management
Urgent action needed to better manage e-waste: ILO
All publications
The future of work in the electronics industry – Advancing decent work in more inclusive, sustainable and resilient electronics supply...
Tripartism and social dialogue
Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector
Challenges and opportunities to advance decent work in five countries and supply chains: A synthesis report
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
Related supply chains projects
Decent work in global supply chains
Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future of Work
Decent work in global supply chains
Sustainable supply chains to build forward better