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Welcome to the 16 June, 2022 edition of SafetyNet.

After years of campaigning by workers globally, the annual conference of the ILO last Friday enshrined the right to a safe and healthy working environment as one of its Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, commiting member states to respect and promote the right.

This is a key step forward in raising standards for workers around the world. It enshrines the principle that all workers should enjoy a safe and healthy working environment.

You can find more information about the decision here and an ITUC report on it here.

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