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GCTU News
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Joint Statement in Defense of Historical Truth about the Great Victory Adopted by the Secretaries-General of the CSTO, CIS, and SCO
An objective reflection of the historical truth about the war is an essential condition for preventing the recurrence of such tragedies and for strengthening international peace. This was affirmed in a joint statement adopted by the Secretaries-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
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ILO Experts Clarify the Classification of the Self-Employed and the Term “Dependent Contractors”
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has published clarifications regarding the use of the term “dependent contractors”, providing a precise definition of this employment category.
“Dependent contractors are workers who maintain contractual relationships of a commercial nature (but not an employment contract) to provide goods or services to another economic unit, or through it. They are not employees of that economic unit, but they depend on it for the organization and performance of their work, for their income, or for access to the market. These are workers engaged with the aim of generating profit, but who rely on another organization that controls their productive activities and directly benefits from the work they perform,” the ILO experts explained. -
GCTU Developing Policy Recommendations on Social Protection for Older Workers
The General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU) is developing a set of recommendations aimed at promoting active working longevity and providing additional social protection for older workers. These goals are outlined in the draft document “Key Directions of Social Policy Concerning Older Workers.”