Reconsideration of Decent Work

Abstract

It was twenty years ago, at the 87th ILO General Meeting in 1999, that realizing Decent Work was designated to be the ILO’s primary goal. But during that time, has Japan taken sufficient measures in this regard ? The policy trends of the past 20 years indicate that Japan’s main objective has been to accelerate economic growth while relying on diversified working methods and Work Style Reform （hatarakikata kaikaku）, so it cannot be said policymaking has sought to protect people’s dignity.

It is essential to once again think about how we can make promotion of decent work a true objective in order to promote the social participation and lifestyle security of diverse people.