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Press Release

Collective agreements contribute to fighting inequality, says ILO

Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work.

Social dialogue

Worker-management Joint Committees in Qatar celebrate International Workers’ Day

Workers’ and management representatives in Qatar celebrated Labour Day by sharing the positive experience and impact of Joint Committees in their enterprise, and their commitment to social dialogue and workplace cooperation.

Media advisory

ILO to release a report on the role of collective bargaining in fighting inequality

Freedom of association rights

ILO Director-General calls for the release of Belarusian trade union leaders

More than a dozen Belarusian trade union leaders have been arrested and their homes and offices searched.

Bangladesh

European Parliament discusses implementation by Bangladesh of labour reforms

In an address to the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament, the ILO welcomed the progress made regarding the implementation of a labour rights roadmap and national action plan, and encouraged the government of Bangladesh to...

GB roundup

Highlights of the 344th session of the ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization concluded on 25 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Dimitrina Dimitrova, Deputy Director of the ILO’s Official Meetings, Documentation and Relations Department.

Telework

ILO: Social dialogue key to shape telework regulation

The rise in telework has exposed several challenges for both workers and employers. At a conference which followed up on a European Parliament’s Resolution on the right to disconnect, the ILO explained why social dialogue is crucial to deal with...

An online interactive report of the 12th Edition of the 12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy is launched

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Elective 4: SSE and South-South and triangular cooperation

Employers’ and workers’ organizations of Timor-Leste sign a joint declaration for equality and inclusivity

Workers’ and employers’ organizations, with support from the ILO, signed a joint Declaration to recognize the diversity of individuals in the workplace and to promote equal employment opportunities as well as ensure workplace inclusivity.

The delicate balance of roles at home and work

Estefania Villadiego – Disney World theme park worker, and member of Local 362 Unite Here! Union, Orlando, Florida

Opening address at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Virtual launch of the ILO-CHR Module on Labour and Human Rights and International Labour Standards, 7 December 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Mediators play a key role in promoting bipartite cooperation in the new normal era

Over the coming months and years, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely to continue to have dramatic impact on all aspects of life and business, including disputes and their resolution. In the face of economic uncertainty, the roles of mediation and...

Press Release

ILO launches new tool on social dialogue

The new ILO tool, which outlines steps to create effective and inclusive social dialogue, will assist with the achievement of several UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Labour-management cooperation

Turn the conflicts into productivity for strengthened industrial relations

The ILO’s workshop on bipartite dispute settlement has supported both employers and workers to strengthen their bipartite relations by turning the conflicts into productivity.

Message at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Trust-building dialogue between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the security sector, 3 November 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

IGAD Ministers signed a Declaration on Labour, Employment, and Labour Migration

ILO-CEC Workshop on “Belt and Road” International Cooperation and International Labour Standards

Media Advisory

Ship to Shore Rights Programme gets underway in the Philippines

The European Union-funded Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia Programme is set to commence its field activities in the Philippines aimed at promoting regular and safe labour migration in the fishing and seafood processing sectors.