The future of work in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear

Working Paper No. 326

The future of work in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear

Sectoral Policies Department

WP 326

The future of work in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear

International Labour Office Geneva

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Working Paper : No. 326

ISBN: 978-92-2-132930-5 (web pdf)

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Contents

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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ iv 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 2. Megatrends and drivers ......................................................................................................... 2

2.1. Technological advances .............................................................................................. 2 2.1.1. Robotics and automation .................................................................................. 2 2.1.2. Digitalization .................................................................................................... 3 2.1.3. New materials ................................................................................................... 5

2.2. Globalization............................................................................................................... 7 2.3. Climate change ........................................................................................................... 9 2.4. Demographics ........................................................................................................... 11 3. Challenges and opportunities for decent work .................................................................... 15 3.1. Employment.............................................................................................................. 15

3.1.1. Job creation, job losses and job transformation.............................................. 15 3.1.2. Small and medium-sized enterprises .............................................................. 16 3.1.3. Skills and human resource development ........................................................ 17 3.2. Fundamental principles and rights at work ............................................................... 18 3.3. Social protection ....................................................................................................... 20 3.3.1. Social security ................................................................................................ 20 3.3.2. Working conditions and occupational safety and health ................................ 20 3.4. Social dialogue.......................................................................................................... 22 4. The future of work in three different country contexts ....................................................... 24 4.1. Least-developed countries: A rocky road ahead ...................................................... 24 4.2. Middle income countries: The challenge of restructuring ........................................ 25 4.3. High-income countries: Ready for the digital revolution?........................................ 25 5. Shaping a future that works for all ...................................................................................... 27

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