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Decent work: An aim for all made by all

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  • Tania Ferraro

    (University of Coimbra)

  • Leonor Pais

    (University of Coimbra)

  • Nuno Rebelo dos Santos

    (University of Évora)

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The aim of this article is to analyse the 11 substantive elements of the Decent Work concept developed by the International Labour Organization. We identify 4 main aspects regarding the pursuit of decent work, which are challenges for the different agents who operate in society: (1) the responsibility shared among the various social agents; (2) cultural differentiation in expressing Decent Work; (3) its evolving character arising from the advancement of scientific knowledge; and finally, (4) the global interdependence in the scenario in which social agents operate. Four propositions aligned with those aspects are formulated, and consequences for research and intervention are proposed.

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  • Tania Ferraro & Leonor Pais & Nuno Rebelo dos Santos, 2015. "Decent work: An aim for all made by all," International Journal of Social Sciences, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, vol. 4(3), pages 30-42, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sek:jijoss:v:4:y:2015:i:3:p:30-42
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    Keywords

    Decent work; Decent Work Agenda; Ethics; Human rights; Labour relations;
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