Decent Work and Labor Reforms

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to examine whether the labour reforms that have been carried out by countries such as Spain to tackle globalization and to fight against the financial and economic crisis are in line with the ethical-legal concept of decent work, promoted by the ILO and an integrated framework for the strategic objectives of the organization: promoting employment, protecting rights at work, extending social protection and promoting social dialogue, as well as respect for equal opportunities and equal treatment for all women and men. The paper concludes that these reforms raise problems of compliance with the instruments of international labour law, either because of the violation of the ILO Conventions, or because of the deviation from the recommendations and good practices suggested by this organization for achieving a fair globalization and seeking the best way to overcome the economic crisis without violating workers’ rights.