THE United Nations (UN) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented jobs crisis across the world; while almost all workers and businesses have been affected by lockdown measures.
The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, therefore, called for immediate support for at-risk workers, enterprises, jobs and incomes to avoid closures, job losses and income decline.
He also called for a greater focus on both health and economic activity after lockdowns ease, with workplaces that are safe, and rights for all.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world of work upside down. Every worker, every business and every corner of the globe has been affected,” the UN…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
