The Centenary Declaration: a Compass for a Better Future of Work
This article summarizes and analyzes the discussion presented by the Social and Labor Research Journal on the provisions of the ILO report "Work for a Brighter Future," which was prepared for the organization's 100th anniversary. The ILO's Centenary Initiatives were launched in 2013 with the intent to reflect and celebrate its history and cooperation with member states. They included the Future of Work Initiative, which examined the impact of technological, demographic, climate, globalizing and other ongoing changes on the world of work. In recognizing the active support provided by Russian constituents for the ILO's Centenary Initiatives, particularly the contribution of a concept of the humanization of labor by Russian experts, this article introduces the latest developments in global discussions on the future of work. This was highlighted in conjunction with the June 2019 adoption of the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work during the 108th International Labour Conference. The three reviewed articles brought a Russian regional perspective to discussions on the future of work and contributed to creating a momentum for developing policies and measures with which to ensure decent work in the changing world of work. Further discussions are encouraged, particularly at the technical level, on specific policies, programmes and other initiatives.