Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Global joblessness to hit 200mln this year – ILO (4:51)



May 29 - Global unemployment will hit 200mln this year, and declarations of intent to tackle the problem will mean nothing without action, says International Labour Organisation director general Guy Ryder

Europe looks for answers to youth unemployment (2:18)



May 29 - Tackling youth unemployment will be high on the agenda at the European Council in June, with 64 per cent youth unemployment in Greece, and 57 per cent in Spain. As Kirsty Basset reports, French President Francois Hollande is calling for urgent action to address the growing problem

U.S. also fighting youth unemployment war - Hormats (4:24)



May 29 - Bob Hormats, U.S. Under Secretary of State, says it's not just Europe which is fighting youth unemployment, but the U.S. focus on training and skills is working