ILO

Henry Lipkis in front of his monumental mural depicting a traditional parade in New Orleans.
ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: An artist’s ‘obsession’ with New Orleans tradition

9 January 2020
Culture and Education

The International Labour Organization (ILO) marked its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience”, to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.

Dana Cormier has worked for 24 years at the Best Stop Supermarket which is owned by her family.
ILO Photo/John Isaac

FIRST PERSON: Cajun cuisine feeds expanding business

4 January 2020
Economic Development

The International Labour Organization (ILO) marked its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.

Mardi Gras Big Chief Demond Melancon is interviewed by the ILO's Kevin Cassidy (right) and UN News' Daniel Dickinson (centre) for an ILO photography project on the world of work in the United States.
ILO Photo/John Isaac

THE LID IS ON: The dignity of work, Louisiana style 

1 January 2020
The Lid is On

A photography project to document the ‘humanity, and quiet dignity’ of workers in the United States has been launched by the UN’s specialized agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

The aim of the project, which comes as ILO celebrates its 100th birthday, is to look at the working lives of Americans across the country and listen to their hopes and fears for the future. 

For this edition of our flagship podcast show, The Lid is On, Daniel Dickinson joined ILO on the road as it reached the southern US state of Louisiana.   

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