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A new start for collective bargaining in Europe

International labour standards

ILO welcomes Viet Nam's vote to ratify ILO fundamental convention on collective bargaining

All of the deputies present at the National Assembly session on 14 June voted yes to the ratification of ILO Convention 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining.

Day 4: 108th International Labour Conference - Thematic Forum

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining are key foundations for decent work

Speakers from the world of work and from international organizations explored how two key fundamental Conventions advance decent work across the globe. The forum was held as part of the ILO’s annual conference, which this year marks the...

International Labour Standards

Madagascar takes a leading role in the “One for All” Centenary ratification campaign by ratifying six ILO Conventions

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Siôn Whellens: Incubating worker cooperatives in the changing world of work

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

Promoting career pathways for women in the Myanmar’s garment industry

The garment industry is an important engine for Myanmar’s sustainable development. The industry creates formal employment for almost half million people, more than 90% of whom are young women who migrated from their remote native states and regions...

Labour Relations

Montenegro ratifies the Labour Relations (Public Service) Convention, 1978 (No. 151)

Montenegro becomes the 56th member State of the ILO to ratify Convention No. 151

ILO, Armenia Sign New Decent Work Country Programme

The Programme aims to further develop mechanisms of regulating labour relations, improve employment policy and enhance employability of women and men, and to strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining at all levels.

International labour standards

Lawmakers agree Viet Nam should join ILO convention on collective bargaining

The dossier for the ratification of Convention 98 has been submitted by the State President to the National Assembly for its upcoming sitting this May.

Opening speech by ILO Viet Nam Director at consultation workshop on ratification of ILO Convention 98

ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, delivers the opening remarks at the consultation workshop entitled “Proposal for Submission of Ratification of ILO Convention 98” on 3 May 2019 in Ha Long City.

Decree paves way for election of worker representatives in enterprises

Worker voice to be boosted through elections to Joint Committees

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Centre for Co-operative Studies: Building a solid knowledge base on the cooperative business model

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

Jordan develops Occupational Standards for the Chemicals and Cosmetics Industry

The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) “Applying the G20 Training Strategy Project”: A Partnership of the ILO and the Russian Federation” funded by the Russian Federation, and the “Technical Assistance to the Skills for Employment and Social...

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Jordan (Phase 2)

ILO hosts the first-ever national social dialogue to strategize Jordan’s Sector Skills Councils’ knowledge sharing strategy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), under the umbrella of the “Applying the G20 Training Strategy: A Partnership of the ILO and the Russian Federation” (Phase 2) Project (the G20TS Project) in close collaboration with the European Bank for...

GSP+ trade and employment

Opening Address at the Stakeholders’ Forum on Presentation of Outputs of ILO-EU Collaboration on Freedom of Association and Collective...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Stakeholders’ Forum on Presentation of Outputs of ILO-EU collaboration on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining and on Trade and Employment, Manila,...

Future of work

Nordic countries an inspiration for the ILO

ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, praised the contribution of Nordic countries to the organization’s mandate and outlined the opportunities and challenges ahead at the Nordic Conference on the Future of Work, in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik.

Labour research

Winners named for labour research contest

The competition helps Viet Nam’s academic community improve research capacity on labour issues with a focus on industrial relations.

Employers Organizations

Improving Labour Services in the Garment Industry in Myanmar

The Bureau for Employers' Activities of the ILO (ACT/EMP) has supported the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) in setting up a Labour Department providing quality labour related services to company-members.

Industrial relations

ILO Viet Nam leader joins Politburo Member Truong Thi Mai on Hai Phong’s visit

This is one of Viet Nam’s localities with recorded progresses in establishing trade unions and improving industrial relations.

Gender equality and growth

ILO: Women’s empowerment and skills development are critical to ensure sustained growth in Myanmar’s garment sector

Myanmar’s garment workforce is projected to grow to one million workers by 2020, mostly women. A new ILO report assessing gender gaps in the sector underlines the need to address workplace culture in order to achieve decent work for the thousands of...