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South-South Cooperation

Brazil and ILO sign a new agreement to promote labour rights and decent work

The agreement was signed during the XI Annual Evaluation Meeting of the Brazil-ILO Trilateral South-South Cooperation Programme

30 labour officials gather for ILO Symposium on Labour Dispute Resolution and Prevention in the Caribbean

Event closed with the adoption of conclusions to serve as a roadmap for reducing barriers to labour justice.

Social dialogue key to addressing the profound changes transforming the world of work

Balancing a competitive and agile labour market with fairness and inclusivity for all will be key to addressing new labour market challenges, says ILO Deputy Regional Director for Arab States Peter Rademaker at an event to promote social dialogue in...

Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium

The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward

Statement

Improving industrial relations: The importance of social dialogue in Bangladesh

The International Labour Organization (ILO) identifies five key areas requiring attention in order that harmonious industrial relations between employers and workers may be achieved.

One ILO Apparel and Textile Programme in Ethiopia (Siraye)

Unions in Hawassa Industrial Park gearing for collective bargaining agreements

Worker representative at TAL Garment in Hawassa Industrial Park believes signing collective bargaining agreements not only protects the workers but also benefits the company as it improves staff motivation and increases productivity.

Press release

Malaysia and ILO strengthen commitment to industrial harmony at landmark conference

National Showcase of Industrial Harmony 2024 brings together over 200 stakeholders to discuss labour law reforms and promote harmonious workplace relations in Malaysia.

WISC Consultation highlights achievements, creates roadmap for future of worker support

The WISC initiative from the COVID-19 pandemic has proved beneficial in advocating for worker-centric policies and strengthening the trade union movement.

Two union federations empower their grievance personnels to effectively handle sexual harassment cases

ILO’s training programmes assist two union federations improving the services of their grievance application with the new knowledge and skills on sexual harassment related issues.

National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) partnership

Nedlac and ILO Champion Social Dialogue Across Africa

Social protection

Coffee and tea farmers benefit from improved access to labour rights as SOLAR project concludes

Three-year project that has resulted in expanding social security and labour rights for coffee and tea farmers in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic comes to an end.

Just transition

The International Labour Organization launches a new project on just transition and formal economy in Timor-Leste

ILO supports Timor-Leste’s economic transitions caused by climate change and other global trends that align with local reality and expectation.

Rights at work

ILO, Canada partner to address child labour, workers’ rights in the Philippines

A new five-year ILO and Canada project through the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada will strengthen freedom of association and rights at work, as well as support actions to end child labour in the Philippines.

Social protection

Lao coffee and tea producers strengthen their collective bargaining skills

ILO and Oxfam jointly organized a workshop on social dialogue and collective bargaining for formalisation of employment and compliance with the labour and social security laws.

African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA Forum)

AGOA Reauthorization 2025: Policies to Promote Fair Trade and Sustainable Economic Development

Gender equality

Enhancing gender equality within Indonesian trade union organizations with Participatory Gender Audit

The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) project supports the enhancement of gender equality and equity within the National Trade Union (SPN).

The book "Los acuerdos del diálogo social durante la pandemia por COVID-19" promoted by the ILO Office for Spain has been published

The book, written by Professor Ana de la Puebla, has been promoted by the ILO Office for Spain and published by the Spanish Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, and seeks to promote the role of tripartite social dialogue and social partners through...

News

Malaysia trade unions gain collective bargaining and wage negotiation skills

Training builds capacity of trade union members in a number of key industrial sectors on fundamental principles and rights at work.

Violence and harassment

Safe and respectful workplaces in the Philippines

The ILO brings together stakeholders and partners in the Philippines to address workplace violence and harassment by increasing awareness and strengthening implementation of C190.

Tea and Textile Sectors

Implementation of ILO Code of Practice in the Tea and Textile Sectors