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Decent work for sustainable development

Tripartite dialogue sets recommendations on skills development, social security and collective bargaining in Indonesia

A two day High Level Tripartite Dialogue on Employment, Industrial Relation and Social Protection concluded on 26 August with recommendations on strengthening social dialogue and tripartite involvement in skills development, social security...

Decent work for sustainable development

Indonesia to strengthen its social dialogue on Decent Work for Sustainable Development

Key Indonesian labour actors representing government agencies, employer as well as worker representatives will gather for two days at the High-Level Tripartite Dialogue in Jakarta from 24-25 August 2016, to further discuss employment policies,...

ILO promotes Enterprise Dialogue for Harmonious Industrial Relations

ILO trains social partners in enterprise dialogue in two regions of Ethiopia.

Trade and employment

Labour provisions in trade agreements don’t hurt business

ILO report looks at how the increasing number of labour provisions in trade agreements are impacting the world of work.

Western Balkans

ILO and RCC launch project for better labour market governance

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will work together to further regional cooperation in order to achieve more effective labour market governance in the Western Balkans.

Western Balkans

ILO and RCC to launch ‘Employment and Social Affairs Platform’ Project

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) are launching on Wednesday (29th of June) the “Employment and Social Affairs Platform” (ESAP) project at a one day Conference in Sarajevo. The ESAP project is...

Industrial relations

Viet Nam’s first collective agreement among FDI companies signed in Hai Phong

The agreement is a significant example of genuine industrial relations in Viet Nam after decades when industrial relations were restricted to State regulations and the trade union was a socio-political organization taking care of workers’ marginal...

Fundamentals of collective bargaining for primary trade union organizations: workshop in Armenia

From 10th to 12th of June, a workshop on Fundamentals of collective bargaining and the negotiation process for primary trade union organizations was held in the city of Tsakhkadzor, Armenia.

Trade unions add voice to labour inspection strategy development

Trade union representatives came together in Dhaka, 2 June 2016 to gain better understanding of labour inspection policies and strategies in Bangladesh.

Legal Guarantees of Collective Bargaining and Social Dialogue: A Conference in Tomsk

On 25 to 26 May, the ILO-FITUR Conference “Legal Guarantees of Collective Bargaining and Social Dialogue” was held in Tomsk for participants from the Siberian Federal District (SFO), attended by Sergey Nekrasov, FITUR First Deputy Chairman.

Social Dialogue

ILO and social partners discuss social dialogue and mutual gains bargaining

ILO facilitates knowledge sharing among social partners in social dialogue and collective bargaining to build sound industrial relations for sustainable development and competitiveness.

IT equipment to strengthen Department of Labour

Equipment to support the operation of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Institutes (IRIs) provided by ILO’s Norwegian-funded FRLR Project.

Zanzibar to adopt a Plan of Action to prevent labour dispute

The ILO trained senior experts in handling national labour laws to facilitate effective labour dispute resolutions in Zanzibar.

ILO to train constituents of Zanzibar on effective use of national labour laws in dispute resolution

Addressing key challenges hindering the overall performance of the juridical system in Zanzibar

Our impact, their voice

Direct hiring opens up new horizons in Colombia’s palm oil sector

Workers in Colombia’s palm oil agribusiness sector have reached agreements formalizing their jobs following complex tripartite negotiations. For José Guarín, this is a chance to make his dreams come true. For the ILO, while much remains to be done...

Bangladesh celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time

The Government of Bangladesh held a range of activities across the country to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work for first time on 28 April 2016.

Industrial Relations Forum

Viet Nam vows to reform industrial relations to fully reap integration benefits

The Government, trade unions and employers’ organizations issued a joint statement to affirm their commitment with ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Industrial Relations Forum

Tripartite Joint Statement on the renovation of Viet Nam’s industrial relations in the process of international integration

Joint Statement of Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs, Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, and Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Trade union rights

ILO Director-General expresses concern over freedom of association in Egypt

“I wish to stress that it is the responsibility of the Government to ensure the application of the international labour Conventions on freedom of association that it has freely ratified and which must be respected by all state authorities,” said Guy...

A new initiative

Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth through industrial relations in Indonesia

The InSIGHT Project aims to promote mechanisms and practical approaches that enable industries and workplaces to become drivers of sustainable and inclusive growth in the Asian region.