Target 8

Protect labor rights and safe, secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, and those in precarious employment.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Labor Unions: Local chapters or branches of larger labor unions often work to protect the rights and interests of workers in specific industries or regions.
Workers' Centers: Focus on providing support and advocacy for workers, especially those in low-wage and precarious employment situations.
Occupational Safety and Health Committees: Promote and ensure workplace safety and health standards within specific industries or communities.
Community-Based NGOs: Focus on labor rights and workplace safety, providing education, advocacy, and support to workers.
Legal Aid and Worker Rights Clinics: Offer legal assistance and advice to workers facing labor rights violations, helping them navigate legal processes and seek justice.
Women's and Minority Rights Organizations: Address the unique challenges faced by women and minority workers, advocating for equal rights and fair treatment in the workplace.
Community Development Associations: Improve overall community well-being, including advocating for decent working conditions and fair labor practices.
Environmental Justice Groups: Where environmental factors impact labor conditions, these organizations work to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
Local Human Rights Advocacy Groups: Focus on a broad range of human rights issues, including labor rights, within a specific local or regional context.
Youth and Student Activist Groups: Focus on labor rights and safe working environments, especially in industries that employ a significant number of young workers.

Training

Labor Law and Regulations Training: Provides a comprehensive understanding of local and international labor laws, regulations, and standards.
Occupational Health and Safety Certification: Focuses on identifying workplace hazards, implementing safety protocols, and understanding occupational health principles.
Labor Rights Advocacy and Campaigning: Teach effective advocacy strategies, grassroots organizing, and campaigning techniques to promote labor rights.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training: Training on resolving workplace disputes, negotiating fair labor practices, and mediating conflicts between employers and employees.
Human Resources Management Certification: Covers the principles of fair employment practices, employee relations, and strategies for fostering a positive work environment.
Community Organizing and Mobilization: Equips individuals with skills in community organizing, mobilizing workers, and building collective power to address labor issues.
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: Cover establishing and maintaining effective occupational health and safety management systems within organizations.
Labor Market Research and Analysis: Teaches skills in researching labor market trends, analyzing workforce conditions, and identifying areas for improvement.
Effective Communication and Public Relations: Training in communication strategies, public relations, and media engagement to effectively communicate labor rights issues to various stakeholders.
Social Work and Employee Assistance Programs: Training for professionals who provide support to workers facing challenges such as harassment, discrimination, or unsafe working conditions.

Occupations

Labor Rights Advocates: Specialize in advocating for workers' rights, negotiating with employers, and raising awareness about labor issues.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Assess workplace conditions, identify potential hazards, and develop strategies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Legal Experts and Labor Lawyers: Attorneys specializing in labor law who provide legal advice, represent workers in disputes, and ensure compliance with labor regulations.
Human Resources Specialists: Ensure fair employment practices, handle workplace grievances, and promote positive employer-employee relationships.
Community Organizers: Mobilize communities and workers, facilitating collective action and organizing campaigns to address labor rights and safety concerns.
Educators and Trainers: Develop and deliver training programs to educate workers about their rights, safety protocols, and relevant regulations.
Research Analysts: Conduct research on labor trends, workplace conditions, and industry practices to inform advocacy efforts and policy recommendations.
Communications and Public Relations Specialists: Manage public relations, disseminate information about labor issues, and engage with the media to raise awareness.
Social Workers: Support and assist workers facing challenges such as discrimination, harassment, or unsafe working conditions.
Policy Analysts and Advocacy Strategists: Analyze labor policies, propose reforms, and develop advocacy strategies to influence legislative changes that support workers' rights and safety.

Back to Goal 8 Targets

Protect labor rights and safe, secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, and those in precarious employment.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.