Second WorkNet launch in the bag @sasemeeting.bsky.social with @ianithacagreer.bsky.social @decentworkcity.bsky.social

Thank you to all who were able to join us today at this mini-launch and for all questions posed.

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and to the ILO

They can see pertinent issues being researched and what could be brought into the ILO as policy changes

Uma finished by noting the significance of RDW as a starting place for connections

Artistea Koukiadaki (UoM/ILO) noted the natural fit with the International Labour Review

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Work-Net provides space to collectively work and foster collaborations for PGRs and ECRs by asking them what they want

Caroline Fredrickson (ILO) noted that the network is an incredible opportunity for future work and increased collaboration

Uma Rani (ILO) promoted the two-way benefit from

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Around the world the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector is in crisis.

Market solutions provide only a temporary fix...

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Since the January launch, we have worked on a funding application, a book proposal and developing PGR and ECR networks

Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau of @crimt.bsky.social noted our aim to raise the profile of work done collectively from members & to connect with centres in the a global north and south (3)

Work and employment is embedded in all systems which sets apart this network’s collective research from individual research

Institutes are vulnerable to change, so international support e.g. from the ILO/RDW and others is key

We aim to embed networks for future generations of PGRs/ECRs

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Today we introduced Work-Net at a special lunchtime session at the RDW Conference at @ilo.org

Jill Rubery gave an overview of recent activities and noted the importance of the network’s international comparative perspective across institutes based in different fields of research

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Just over an hour to go until we host this mini-launch of our network at the RDW Conference

🕐 1-2pm in the Library Room

All are welcome to come along to hear more about our exciting new international network!

📢 Tomorrow we are hosting a mini-launch of Work-Net International at a special session as part of the 9th RDW Conference at @ilo.org

The information session will outline the network members and current activities plus the growing PhD/ECR network

Follow for more updates tomorrow!

We need to strengthen institutions and reaffirm the commitment to decent work 💪 Jill Rubery on point as always at ILO RDW Geneva @workequalities.bsky.social

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Regulating platforms at local level is messy, but not impossible!

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Earlier this year (gosh, doesn't time fly) we celebrated the official launch of Work-Net International and we're pleased to announce that videos from the launch, including our 2 panel discussions, are now available: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/news/work-ne...

Earlier this week, @workequalities.bsky.social, alongside founding member institutes from around the world, proudly celebrated the launch of WorkNet International – a pioneering global network committed to advancing research on work and employment.

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Not easy to get so many people together for a photo, but we’re thrilled so many of our Work-Net representatives could be together for the official launch at the @workequalities.bsky.social Fairness at Work conference! A huge thank you to everyone who supported us and we can’t wait to get started!

Home after a great time at the @workequalities.bsky.social conference. So many interesting presentations & lovely to be around so many people who care about good work futures. And to be at the launch of @worknetint.bsky.social, a new international network for employment scholars & practitioners

We’re delighted that President and Vice-Chancellor of @official-uom.bsky.social Duncan Ivison joined us for the official launch of Work-Net International yesterday, emphasising the importance of global (and impactful) research networks that respond to the social and emotional complexities of work.

IT’S OFFICIAL! Chair of Work-Net International, Jill Rubery, opens our official launch with a welcome to the network, emphasising the importance of interdisciplinary research, her incredible personal journey with work and employment research and the future of the network

And now we welcome our second panel, discussing the impact of work and employment research on policy; how can our research impact policy, and what more needs to be done to meet emerging challenges?

Kicking off the launch of Work-Net International with our first panel discussion. We’re joined by 5 Work-Net representatives reflecting on their experiences (and the importance of) interdisciplinary and comparative research in work and employment

Work-Net International: A new era for work and employment research 🔎

An event celebrating the launch of @worknetint.bsky.social, a groundbreaking global network advancing research on work and employment, will take place on 21 January.

Learn more: ow.ly/EuEq50UHBah

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Want to know more about Work-Net International?

In preparation for our official launch next week at the @workequalities.bsky.social Fairness at Work Conference, we invite you to find out more about the aims of the network and see our global members: www.wei.manchester.ac.uk/research/net...