News Release - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

27 April 2018 - On 18 May 2018, the first Global Deal Flagship Report will be launched. The Global Deal Flagship Report aims to provide an international portrait of the state of social dialogue and industrial relations. It will identify challenges and opportunities connected to sound industrial relations and social dialogue, illustrate commitments undertaken by partners in the framework of the Global Deal, and discuss the way forward. This first edition will also have a specific chapter focusing on the link between collective bargaining and inclusive growth. The report is co-authored by the OECD and the ILO and coordinated by the Global Deal support unit.

The launch event will take place in Paris, from 3 pm to 4 pm, at the OECD headquarters. The event is open for those interested but the number of seats is limited. If you can’t make it in person, watch the launch live here. You can also view the invitation here.

Speakers include:

H.E. Ms. Margot Wallström, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Ms. Muriel Pénicaud, French Minister of Labour
Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
Mr. Moussa Oumarou, Deputy Director-General for Field Operations & Partnerships, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Ms. Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and Senior Advisor to the Global Deal
Ms. Emmanuelle Wargon, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Business Sustainability Integration, Danone, and Senior Advisor to the Global Deal
Moderator: Ms. Liz Alderman, Chief European Business Correspondent, The New York Times

Launch of the Global Deal Flagship Report