The ILO Abolition of Forced Labor Convention of 1957 was adopted on June 25, 1957 by the General Conference of the International Labour Organisation and entered into force on January 17, 1959.

Peter Orszag examines recent U.S. trends in retirement to better understand how the weak economy is affecting older workers.

Michael Hodin urges U.S. presidential candidates to consider how women can be economically empowered in their senior years.

As the pace of illegal immigration ebbs, Edward Alden writes that politicians should turn their focus to reforming policies for legal immigration.

Peter Orszag predicts more companies will begin offering workers fixed contributions that they can use to purchase health insurance plans for themselves.

Robert D. Atkinson claims that Washington must prioritize understanding the reasons for poor job performance in order to reinvigorate the economy.

This report argues that despite calls for guest worker programs, U.S. tech companies are cutting wages by discriminating against qualified American workers.

Peter Orszag describes three major headwinds facing college-age Americans: rising inequality, higher tuition costs, and a weak labor market.

The International Labour Organization states,

"Adopted in 1998, the Declaration commits Member States to respect and promote principles and rights in four categories, whether or not they have ratified the relevant Conventions.

These categories are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced or compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation."

Peter Orszag traces the roots of the Occupy Wall Street movement to long-term declines in labor's share of national income.

Michael Spence presents three major employment challenges facing the global economy as it undergoes massive structural change.

The Constitution of the International Labour Organization was drafted between January and April, 1919.

Kendra Marr discusses Obama's plan to invest in infrastructure projects and create jobs.

Michael Spence writes that structural change and expansion in the tradable sector will be necessary to restore U.S. economic growth.

Matthew Slaughter, Ted Alden, Andrew Card, and Tom Daschle recommend the U.S. adopt a comprehensive trade policy to revitalize the American economy.

A CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force report encourages the Obama administration and Congress to adopt a "pro-America" trade policy that brings to more Americans the benefits of global engagement.

Using the personal stories of two trainees, Businessweek's Drake Bennett discusses the strengths and weaknesses of job training as a way to regain employment.

Amity Shlaes points to greater defense spending as a superior form of economic stimulus.

Jagdish Bhagwati punctures three myths about the outsourcing of services.

Peter Orszag urges policymakers to take measures that both create jobs now and reduce the deficit later.