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Social Dialogue and Tripartism

Department of Labour officials gain skills in investigating Unfair Labour Practices

A group of 30 officials from the Bangladesh Department of Labour have been trained on principles and techniques of investigation of unfair labour practices. The training will contribute to efforts to protect workers against anti-union discrimination...

Social dialogue

ILO Lab opens up to promote sound industrial relations in the Myanmar garment sector

A group of Myanmar practitioners of labour relations representing the government, workers’ and employers’ organizations, participated in the first session of the ILO’s Industrial Relations Lab (MIR Lab) which focusses on strengthening knowledge and...

OSH Campaign

Reinvigorating Indonesian OSH programmes by keeping young workers safe

Indonesia continues to reinvigorate its occupational safety and health (OSH). Indonesian representatives participated in the ILO’s regional training course to strengthen the implementation of its OSH programmes by providing more OSH protection to...

Indonesia intensified efforts to combat labour exploitation and trafficking at sea

The ILO hosted a national consultation to strengthen regional coordination in combating labour exploitation and trafficking of fishers. The join collaboration is crucial considering the high number of migrant fishers that need to be addressed by...

Visit of Trade Union Federation of Uzbekistan to ILO Headquarters in Geneva

Cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization is progressing. This opinion was voiced as a delegation of Uzbekistan’s Trade Union Federation visited the ILO Headquarters in Geneva.

Labour rights

Opening Address at the “Empowering Workers for Labour Rights Compliance by All: Paralegal Training on Labour Rights and Labour Laws, Case...

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the “Empowering Workers for Labour Rights Compliance by All: Paralegal Training on Labour Rights and Labour Laws, Case Build-up, Documentation and Monitoring”, 6 to 8 July 2018,...

Trade union movement

United action and voice of the Indonesian unions to promote decent work for all

Trade unions have a crucial role in promoting decent work agenda and its priorities in Indonesia. The four major Indonesian union confederations gathered together to be united in their action and voice.

News

A New Report Published Under Social Dialogue Project

Report on ‘Contribution of Social Dialogue to Economic Development and Growth’ has been published.

Labour and human rights

Opening Address at the Writeshop on Freedom of Association for the Commission on Human Rights

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the Writeshop on Freedom of Association for the Commission on Human Rights, 28 June 2018, Quezon City, Philippines

Labour Laws

Sindh labour department completes the consultation process of drafting rules of business for implementation of labour laws

The Government of Sindh with the technical support of ILO’s German funded project on Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains and the EU funded International Labour and Environmental Standards in Pakistan’s SME’s organised its’ second tripartite...

World of Work Summit 2018

High-level panel discusses Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience

ILO facilitated National Dialogue on the Future of Work in the Tea Sector in Sri Lanka

The International Labour Organization Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives facilitated a National Dialogue on the Future of Work in the Tea Sector in Sri Lanka on the 14th June 2018.

Peru reinforces commitment to SME development with SCORE Training partnership

The Peruvian Ministry of Production and ILO continue to promote productivity, quality and working conditions in SMEs through the SCORE Training methodology

Industrial relations

Historic resolution guides Viet Nam’s wage reform

Party Resolution 27-NQ/TW, one of the two important documents issued as the result of the Central Party meeting on 7-12 May 2018, takes into account ILO Viet Nam’s suggestions in reforming the country’s wage policies.

Mongolia celebrates 50th anniversary as ILO member State

Today marks 50 years since Mongolia became a member of the International Labour Organization.

OpEd

Ho Chi Minh, labour rights and ILO

By ILO Viet Nam Director Chang-Hee Lee

Global Deal

Social dialogue key to decent work: Global Deal report

Flagship report highlights the critical role of social dialogue in creating decent work and inclusive growth. But it also notes that much more needs to be done to promote the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Tripartism

Myanmar Government and social partners discuss national plans and reforms

The 10th National Tripartite Dialogue Forum took place, reaffirming its role as primary platform for social dialogue on national issues.

Tripartism and social dialogue in Bangladesh

Building better industrial relations through conciliation

Media Advisory

New report on industrial relations and convergence in Europe to be presented at a joint ILO-EU Conference in Paris