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ILO stresses need for robust social dialogue to address labour market challenges

The ILO addressed a high-level International conference which discussed ways to shape sustainable and future-proof industrial relations.

Global Social Partners’ Academy

Employers’ organizations prepare to navigate emerging labour market trends through collective bargaining 

Representatives from Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia participated in the Global Social Partners’ Academy from November 25 to 29, 2024 at the ITCILO in Turin, Italy. The Academy focused on...

Industrial relations

Indonesian National Police establishes Employment Desk to resolve labour disputes

The ILO praises Indonesia’s National Police for their initiative to improve labour relations and legal certainty by establishing the Employment Desk.

Video interview

Why Peak-Level Social Dialogue is key to advance decent work?

The ILO launched recently a flagship report on peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress. In this interview, Vera Paquete-Perdigao shares the key findings of this report and explains how can trade unions use effectively...

Our impact, their voices

A palm oil company partners with its trade union to improve the local community

The collaboration between company, trade union, and communities can create significant changes in workplace safety and the welfare of those living around palm oil plantations. One such success story comes from the efforts of Syahriani (Ani) and her...

ILO and Enabel promote social dialogue and safety and health at work in Morocco

DIASSOSEC is the first project signed as part of the ILO-Enabel comprehensive agreement. It builds on the ILO's ongoing support for strengthening and institutionalizing social dialogue and collective conventions in Morocco.

Advancing Decent Work and inclusive industrialization

Ethiopia’s ONE ILO Siraye Programme marks milestones in decent work and industrial development

Improved wages, safer workplaces, and gender equality—Ethiopia’s garment sector is changing for the better. The ONE ILO Siraye Programme has united workers, employers, and government for a shared vision of decent work. As Phase I concludes,...

Social dialogue

Harnessing social dialogue for Viet Nam’s sustainable future

How can social dialogue pave the way for inclusive growth and sustainable development? An event in Hanoi brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss and share the ILO’s latest report and relevance to Viet Nam’s context.

Social Dialogue Report 2024

Social dialogue key to economic and social development, enabling inclusive transitions

The new ILO Social Dialogue Report 2024 shows the potential of peak-level social dialogue in promoting decent work in an era of unprecedented change.

Video

How the ILO supports digital transformation of Uganda's Industrial Court

Worker-driven social responsibility: Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

ILO works with Malaysian trade unions to advance workers’ rights and sustainable labour practices

Workshop in Kuala Lumpur equips trade unions with tools to advance collective bargaining, tackle forced labour and promote worker rights in global supply chains.

Social Dialogue

ILO launches initiative for a Just Transition in Cambodia's construction industry

New ILO project supported by the Republic of Korea tackles sector-specific challenges in partnership with government, employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Social Dialogue

ILO launches initiative to strengthen labour dispute resolution in Cambodia

New ILO-Korea Partnership initiative to support Cambodia's capacity for fair labour dispute resolution.

Indonesia Business Forum 2024 promotes collaborative efforts for Indonesia’s garment industry

Better Work Indonesia, a joint programme of ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), showcases collaborative efforts and good practices in promoting labour law compliance and mitigation of industrial relations disputes in the garment...

Armenia advances decent work for care workers supporting people with disabilities

National tripartite constituents in Armenia discuss decent work for care workers providing quality care services to people with disabilities.

Lesotho strengthens labour relations and workplace protections with new milestones

Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean

Initiative marks substantial advancement in national commitment to green job growth.

Sint Maarten and ILO Caribbean partner to deepen tripartite understanding of freedom of association and social dialogue

Mission included workshop and series of strategic engagements to reestablish presence in country.

ILO signals gaps in effectiveness of social dialogue in EU and EU accession candidate countries

At a High-level forum on EU enlargement, the ILO discussed trends in social dialogue, and pointed to some of the challenges EU Member States and EU candidate countries face.

CLEAR Supply Chains project in Uganda

Collective bargaining in Uganda’s coffee supply chain

The CLEAR Supply Chains project trained employers and workers in the coffee sector on collective bargaining.