104th Session of the International Labour Conference
General guidelines for constituents using social media
During the 104th session of the International Labour Conference the ILO will tweet from @ILO (English), @OITNoticias (Spanish), @OITinfo (French). The official hashtag for this years's International Labour Conference is #ILC2015.
ILO official tweets will also be displayed on the ILO's Facebook page and on the ILO's Linkedin account.
Note: The use of online services to publicize ILO information does not entail an endorsement of service providers nor of the terms and conditions these may set out for users.
ILO official tweets will also be displayed on the ILO's Facebook page and on the ILO's Linkedin account.
General guidelines:
If delegates plan to use their personal Twitter account, here are a few suggestions:- Ensure that the information you are about to share on social media can be made public.
- Ensure all tweets contain hashtag #ILC2015 and when possible direct tweets to @ILO.
- Focus on content that will contribute to a conversation and avoid general statements.
Getting ready:
- Before the event, it is helpful to announce your participation at the conference – for example: “Getting ready for the start of the #ILC2015 with @ILO”. Alternatively, if you know which session you will be attending, you can provide the specific name.
- If you know names of speakers/panelists, it is beneficial to check if they are on Twitter and keep their usernames handy. For instance: “Getting ready to hear ILO’s DG @GuyRyder speak at #ILC2015”.
- You can search tweets including #ILC2015 to see what others are saying prior to the event, and to get a better idea of who is attending and to even engage in conversations.
Tweeting live:
- Make sure the session is open to the public before tweeting on proceedings.
- Be selective, don’t overload your followers with a commentary on the session.
- If someone says something interesting, share with your followers, but quote accurately and cite your sources. Again, check the hashtag #ILC2015 at the event to see what others are saying. This is also a good way to connect in ‘real life’.
Wrapping-up:
- If you choose to tweet after the event, ensure tweets are in past tense.
- Offer a reflection of your day, what you learned, and what you thought was the most interesting.
Note: The use of online services to publicize ILO information does not entail an endorsement of service providers nor of the terms and conditions these may set out for users.