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Institute for Labour Studies (IET)

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    Edifici E1, Campus Universitari

    08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès)

    Spain

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

The Institute for Labour Studies was created with the aim of promoting, conducting and disseminating research in the field of work, including domestic work and caregiving, and labour relations.  

IET researchers are specialists from sociology, law, economics and other work-related disciplines. This eases the development of a multidisciplinary approach, essential to address the different realities, meanings, effects and challenges that work has in our societies. 

Directed by:

Óscar Molina Romo

Research lines

  • Research lines:
  • Labour market changes and new forms of employment
  • Labor relations and work organization
  • Time, work and everyday life
  • Gender and work
  • Local Policies, Development and Sustainability
  • Work policies and people’s working rights
  • Organization of work, psychosocial risks and health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  3. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  4. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  5. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  6. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  7. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  8. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  9. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  10. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  11. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  12. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  13. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  14. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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