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Present Your Research at the 2nd International Conference on Work, Wages and Workforce 2026
Join researchers, policymakers, practitioners and industry leaders from around the world in Pune, India.
Date: 30 November – 1 December 2026
Location: FLAME University, Pune
Abstract deadline: 31 July 2026
Latest News and Topics
Jun 24, 2026
Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation on AI, Collective Bargaining, and Worker PowerInsights and next steps for the project examining collective bargaining practices for AI and algorithmic management within the European services sector. With Birte Dedden (UNI Europa) and Oliver Philipp (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung)
Jun 23, 2026
The Beginning of Sustainability: How Indonesian Trade Unions Are Carrying a Data-Driven Approach Forward on Their OwnWhen the Makin Terang project officially ended in 2025, Indonesia's garment and textile unions didn't stop. They took ownership and kept going. Read about their strategies and success stories
Jun 22, 2026
A Historic Milestone for Platform Workers Worldwide: ILO Adopts Convention 193History was made in Geneva on 12 June 2026 when the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted Convention 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy.
Jun 19, 2026
As food and housing prices rise across Mexico, could the World Cup push them up even further?Mexico reported easing inflation into Q2 but WageIndicator’s Cost of Living database reveals a notable increase in food costs – with rental prices telling a similar story.
Jun 16, 2026
Argentina: The Secretariat of Transportation will regulate mobility and delivery appsDrivers and delivery workers are independent contractors rather than employees, and the Labour Secretariat will only have authority over collective agreements.
Jun 5, 2026
Life After Meta: What a New Survey Reveals About the Conditions of Data Workers in KenyaDuring Meta's withdrawal from the country, WageIndicator and the Data Labelers Association conducted a survey examining the working conditions and pay of Kenyan workers in the global AI supply chain. What do the preliminary results tell us,…
Featured Events
July 21 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT+2
Workforce Nutrition in Collective Bargaining Agreements - 2026Join our session to engage with research on Workforce Nutrition and Collective Bargaining Agreements
August 28 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT+2
Living Wages: The Questions You've Never Dared to Ask - 2026When working on Living Wages, what types of questions do small and large companies ask first? Join the session to find out - and to ask yours!
September 24 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+2
Mental Health, Income, and the Living Wage: Evidence from 91 Countries - 2026Join our session to engage with research on mental health and Living Wages across countries
Our Latest Projects
Mar 1, 2026
Pay survey for data workers in KenyaThe output of this research is an online dashboard and a research report by WageIndicator. The Data Labelers Association will use the empirical insights to fuel a better-informed debate in their mission for decent conditions for data worker…
Jan 12, 2026
Research on Wages in Palm Oil Plantations in Indonesia, Colombia, and Ghana (IPOWU)This research generates credible, actionable evidence on wage levels, wage-setting practices, and labour rights risks in the palm oil sector across Indonesia, Colombia, and Ghana to support unions and partners in strengthening wage negotiat…
Jan 12, 2026
Statistical Services for Data on Education, Skills, and Employment (ETF)The project supports the European Training Foundation (ETF) in strengthening evidence-based policymaking through harmonized data collection, statistical analysis and capacity building across education, skills and employment systems in ETF p…
Check the Living Wage in your Country
WageIndicator provides Living Wage estimates for nearly 4,000 regions across 184 countries, presented in local languages and currencies. Our Living Wage data is updated every year in October. By publishing these Living Wage estimates, WageIndicator aims to support transparent, evidence-based wage discussions worldwide.
Living Wage Company Case Studies
Living Wages Company Case Studies
Jun 29, 2026
H&M Group: “Low wages are an operational risk”The WageIndicator team spoke with Johan Genneby, Global Sustainability Area Lead at H&M Group. The global fashion design company has been working with WageIndicator since 2021, so we had a deep conversation to learn more about the group…
May 26, 2026
Zeeman: Leading the Way with Living WagesZeeman, the Dutch retail chain known for competitively priced textiles and accessories across 1300+ stores in eight European countries, is taking a pioneering stance on Living Wages. The WageIndicator team spoke with Simone de Vos, CSR Assi…
May 5, 2026
How IKEA Implements Living Wages - A Case Study in Fair Pay PracticeThe WageIndicator team Paulien Osse and Irina Raiu recently spoke with Marjolein Scheerders, Lead Integration of Responsible Wage Practices (RWP) at IKEA. This global company with Swedish roots piloted Living wages since 2010 and has been w…
Mar 5, 2026
Orkla: A Case Study in Adequate WagesThe WageIndicator team recently spoke with Anita Househam, Vice President of Social Responsibility at Orkla. This Norwegian industrial investment company has been working with WageIndicator since 2024, so we asked about their insights and b…
Mar 5, 2026
From Commitment to Change: Unilever's Living Wage JourneyWageIndicator recently spoke with Karin van den Houten-Bogaers, Head of Livelihoods and Human Rights at Unilever. The leader in consumer goods has been working on Living Wage for a decade and closed its gap globally in 2020.
Jan 27, 2026
5 Insights From Companies That Implement Living WagesDiscover the insights from Schijvens Corporate Fashion, Electrolux, Siemens, Canva and Invest International on successfully implementing Living Wages.
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About WageIndicator
Over the years, we have been collecting and providing clear information about Minimum Wages, Living Wages, jobs and Salaries, Labour Laws, Collective Agreements and working conditions. We take pride in sharing information that is accurate and complete, easy to understand and accessible to everyone. Whoever you are and wherever you live, we aim to give you information in your own language and relevant to your context.