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19 June 2013
As the subject of the recurrent discussion at the 102nd International Labour Conference, delegates talked about the role social dialogue plays in addressing the economic downturn, ensuring a job-rich recovery and alleviating social tension.
Arab Labour Conference
15 April 2013
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, highlighted the need for strengthened social dialogue, social protection measures and efforts to tackle youth unemployment in Arab countries, at the opening of the Arab Labour Conference in Algeria.
Interviews
10 April 2013
Daniel Funes de Rioja and Luc Cortebeeck, respectively Employers' and Workers' spokespersons at the ILO's Governing Body, discuss the role of the ILO against the backdrop of a persisting global jobs crisis.
ILO supervisory body
15 November 2012
The ILO Committee on Freedom of Association has highlighted five out of 32 cases as the most serious and urgent concerning the right to organize, collective bargaining and social dialogue.
World Teachers Day
03 October 2012
The ILO Director-General calls for urgent action to make teaching an attractive career once again.
Video News Release
24 July 2012
Providing protection for the world's millions of domestic workers has taken a major step forward. In April 2012, Uruguay became the first country to ratify ILO Convention 189, the landmark treaty guaranteeing domestic workers get the same core labour protections as other workers. Uruguay has long been a leader in protecting the rights of domestic workers, but ratifying the convention demanded a unique approach; a group of Uruguayan housewives were called on to represent the employers of domestic workers at the bargaining table.
Article
09 July 2012
Agreements between workers, employers and governments can go a long way in speeding up the crisis-recovery process. As various European countries embark in the ever complex task of labour reform, revisiting past experiences with social dialogue could spark some ideas.
Video
04 April 2012
Today, all around the world, employers and trade unions are working together with governments to eradicate the worst forms of child labour, and to get child labourers out of work and into school. And they are finding out that through social dialogue, they can be effective in building the consensus to eradicate child labour around the world.
Video
04 December 2011
Throughout the region increasing numbers of collective and individual disputes are creating strain on dispute resolution mechanisms. Underpinning any solution must be a system that delivers more equitable growth. For this to happen, the region's future development must be based around adherence to international labour standards - including core and governance Conventions, respect for fundamental principles and rights at work, and effective mechanisms supporting dialogue, voice and organizational rights. Reducing informality of work, regulating the employment relationship and targeting persistent discrimination are ways forward. Improved productivity can be linked to better wages, using effective labour market institutions and social dialogue, and measures to ensure that workers have sufficient leverage in determining and protecting standards of living.
News
15 November 2011
Kuwait grants ILO half a million dollars to promote Palestinian job creation, social dialogue and social protection.