The unseen workforce behind wastewater management

In this article written for World Toilet Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) delves into the data to gain a better understanding of the workforce involved in wastewater management, shining a light on employment in the water collection, treatment and supply and sewerage industries in different country contexts.

ILO reveal an urgent need to develop strategies to support enterprises and workers in these crucial industries, to boost productivity, improve working conditions, and strengthen the impact of this small, often invisible, but indispensable workforce.