Woman worker on an electronic machinary

Mechanical and electrical engineering sector

© ILO

The electronics industry has become one of the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing industries, powering the fourth industrial revolution. More than 26 million women and men work in manufacturing and assembly of electronics hardware alone.

Technological advances, climate change and other megatrends are greatly affecting the number and types of jobs. The ups and downs in the electronics industry furthermore affect working conditions and the use of temporary employment. 

As e-waste has become one of fastest growing global waste streams, the ILO is promoting innovative approach to advance decent work in the management of electrical and electronic waste.

Publications

Circular Economy Action Agenda for Electronics

Pace Report

Circular Economy Action Agenda for Electronics

E-waste and employment in Argentina - Executive Summary (Abstract)

National report

E-waste and employment in Argentina - Executive Summary (Abstract)

The impact of procurement practices in the electronics sector on labour rights and temporary and other forms of employment

Working paper

The impact of procurement practices in the electronics sector on labour rights and temporary and other forms of employment

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