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New EU communication on civil society and social partners in development assistance

In a new communication on civil society in external relations, the European Commission announces its intention to support civil society organizations as independent development actors in development. The communication explicitly recognises trade...

European Committee of Social Rights says Greek labour reforms violate international law

The European Committee of Social Rights, the body within the Council of Europe responsible for monitoring compliance with the European Social Charter, decided that parts of the Greek labour market reforms induced by the Troika are in violation of...

Interview with David Edwards, Education International’s Deputy General Secretary

On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, the Deputy General Secretary of Education International, David Edwards highlighted the main challenges faced by workers in the education sector. In this interview, he explains also the role of social dialogue...

South Africa mines

Social dialogue needed to prevent further violence in SA mines, says ILO

The ILO calls for social dialogue and a review of labour market institutions to avoid further violence in the South African mining industry

Asia and Pacific: Unions call for greater focus on Collective Bargaining

ACFTU-ILO/ACTRAV Seminar on Emerging Trends in Collective Bargaining in the Asia and the Pacific Region: Opening Address by Dan Cunniah,...

Address by Dan Cunniah at the ACFTU-ILO ACTRAV Seminar on Emerging Trends in Collective Bargaining in the Asia and the Pacific Region: In Times of Crisis; 24-26 September 2012; Beijing, China.

Viet Nam’s new labour laws to improve labour market and industrial relations

A conference entitled “Introduction of the Labour Code and Trade Union Law: Opportunities and Challenges” was organised in Ha Noi today by the National Assembly’s Social Committee, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Vietnam General...

Trade Union Youth in India join hands to campaign ratification of ILO Conventions Nos.87 and 98

Pakistan must ensure Decent Work for its 55 million work force

The Government, and employers’ and workers’ organisations in Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting social justice through decent work today!

ILO concerned with continuing trade union rights restrictions in Korea

International seminar on Fundamental Workers' Rights in Korea and Further Ratification of ILO Conventions & Related Events: Address by Dan...

Address by Dan Cunniah at the International seminar on Fundamental Workers' Rights in Korea and Further Ratification of ILO Conventions & Related Events.

Social dialogue

Weakening collective bargaining hurts recovery

Some governments unilaterally reformed collective bargaining arrangements at the height of the economic crisis. Reversing those decisions and providing policy support for collective bargaining would be key to recovery, according to the ILO.

Thailand: 15 unions sign a petition for the ratification of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

The ILO hopes that Thailand will ratify Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

Trade unions call for ratification of ILO Conventions on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

A network of Thai labour unions will meet in Bangkok, 29-30 August, to push the Government to ratify ILO Conventions on the rights to organize and bargain collectively.

ILO holds seminar on trade unions’ human rights activities in Kazakhstan’s Mangistau region

Georgia to build system of mediation in labour disputes

On July 6-8 Georgia’s town of Kabuleti hosted a seminar entitled Establishing a System of Mediation and Conciliation of Labour Disputes – New Opportunities for Social Dialogue in Georgia for the leadership of the Georgian Trade Union Confederation.

‘Decent work’ in Indonesia: What do the indicators say?

An opinion-editorial by Peter van Rooij, Country Director of the ILO in Indonesia, highlighting decent work indicators of Indonesia ranging from the labor force participation rates of men and women, social protection, progress made in reducing child...

A new social contract for Europe?

Questions and answers with Vasco Pedrina, author of “The Eurocrisis and the European trade union movement.

ILO reports on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

The ILO has issued a report on the worldwide situation concerning its fundamental principles and rights of work – freedom of association and collective bargaining, forced and child labour and discrimination.