Decent work and digitalization in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries

November 27, 2018

The chemical and pharmaceutical industries are important to the economic development of all ILO member States and are key to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Providing decent and productive work for workers in the industries relates, in particular, to Sustainable Development Goal 8, to “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”.

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McCall Oil & Chemical Corporation is a fuel and asphalt distribution company based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1936, we are owned and operated by the McCall family and conduct our business primarily in Oregon and Washington.

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