Global pact to fight workplace violence and harassment nears agreement
International Labour Organisation chief says the inclusion of LGBTi people in treaty is aimed at protecting workers
29 May 2019 - 17:43
Geneva — A global treaty aimed at protecting workers from violence and harassment is expected to be agreed in June, though some “tricky” issues remain, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.
The unresolved issues are focused on the extent to which employers should be held responsible for such behaviour and on whether to include specific reference to protecting LGBTi (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people, ILO director-general Guy Ryder said...
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