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Tripartism and social dialogue

ILO Study: Lebanon requires a new paradigm for trade unions to prosper

A study released by the ILO and the the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation has stated that past and current structures in the Lebanese economy and workers’ organizations have resulted in a need for unions to rethink their role and internal structures to...

Industrial relations

Enhancing industrial relations in Indonesia through sustainable and responsible business enterprise

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will organize an Industrial Relations Forum titled “Sustainable and Responsible Business Enterprises within Enterprises: Pathways to Enhancing Industrial Relations in Indonesia” on Wednesday, 16 November...

Future of work

European social partners and civil society to discuss the future of work

EESC-ILO conference will focus on major changes in the world of work brought about by increased globalization, non-standard forms of employment and sweeping technological change.

Forty (40) Negotiators from Government and Public Service Workers' Unions complete ILO training on Mutual Gains negotiation Skills

About forty (40) government and trade union negotiators have been trained on mutual gains negotiation skills. They were drawn from the National Joint Negotiation Council (NJNC) and the Health Service Bipartite Negotiating Panel (HSBNP). The NJNC and...

Global South-South Development Expo 2016

South-South Cooperation: ILO Solution Forum to focus on governance of work

ILO Forum during the Global South-South Expo in Dubai will showcase good governance practices in the world of work.

133 factory workers and managers benefit from OSH training in Ethiopia

ILO provided training in occupational safety and health (OSH) to industries that don’t have a functional OSH system.

ILO: Dialogue between social partners vital to shaping the Future of Work in Jordan

ILO constituents call for the creation of a committee to further the work of the national dialogue on the Future of Work.

ILO Regional Office for Arab States lauds Saudi Arabia’s National Efforts to Prepare for the Future of Work

A social dialogue forum to discuss developing the private sector’s contribution to the national economy demonstrates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to preparing for the future of work, and to providing young Saudis with the competitive...

Social dialogue

Improving social dialogue, productivity and working conditions is key to Viet Nam’s integration success

The agenda of social dialogue, productivity and working conditions is becoming more important than ever as Viet Nam is entering a new era of deeper global integration.

Future of work and entreprises

France and ILO organize international conference on the future of enterprises

Researchers, government representatives and social partners from France and other countries look at how enterprises and workers can best adapt to future of work challenges.

Foreign investment

ILO and WAIPA sign agreement on FDI and decent jobs

Agreement is expected to lead to the generation of decent jobs, sustainable businesses, more inclusive growth and better sharing of the benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI).

UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association to present 2016 Report to the UN General Assembly

On Thursday 20 October 2016, Mr. Maina Kiai, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association will present his report "The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the workplace" to the UN...

Industrial relations sighted as critical to develop socially sustainable textile industry in Africa

Productivity, worker’s right, decent working condition aren’t mutually exclusive, says Director of ILO Country Office for Addis Ababa.

Social protection for all

Extending social protection coverage in Indonesia

Strengthening national social security institutions in order to achieve universal coverage and explore customized solutions for specific vulnerable groups (workers from the informal economy, migrant workers) was among the key points listed as top...

Meeting of the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers

Guy Ryder welcomes BRICS countries’ will to boost growth and decent work

Guy Ryder highlights the major contribution BRICS countries can make to foster strong, sustainable and inclusive growth.

ILO Team to facilitate a new tripartite Decent Work Country Programme in Guyana

This is the second step following a scoping mission last June and preparatory analytical work shared with the constituents for their assessment.

ILO Director and Decent Work Team for the Caribbean participate in CARICOM tripartite consultations on Social Protection, Social Dialogue...

The advancement of the Decent Work Agenda in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also on the agenda.

Better Work Indonesia Business Forum 2016

More than 20 buyers and vendors participated in the Forum. This year annual forum was open to wider participation by upstream players such as vendors to support innovative solutions to labour standards challenges in their global supply chains.

Social Dialogue Grant Scheme Information Meetings

“Improving Social Dialogue in Working Life” Grant Scheme Information Meetings

Call for proposals announcement for “Improving Social Dialogue in Working Life” which is co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey where the main Beneficiary is Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has been published by Central...

Decent work for people of Timor-Leste

Established, DWCP Steering Committee of Timor-Leste

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) Steering Committee of Timor-Leste was established, consisting of key tripartite representatives. The Steering Committee has developed an implementation plan to realize decent work for all people of...