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Training for Judges in the Russian Federation

Fifteen judges came together on April 5 in Moscow to learn how international labour standards can be used in resolving labour disputes in domestic courts.

ILO Committee of Experts discusses forced labour and freedom of association in Myanmar

New conclusions on Myanmar were issued by the ILO Committee of Experts in February 2019 and are now available in Myanmar language.

ILO100

Together ILO and Viet Nam to celebrate proud history of fighting for social justice

By ILO Viet Nam Director Chang-Hee Lee

Industrial relations

Viet Nam ready to develop new industrial relations framework for market economy

The framework will help the country address its industrial relations challenges and comply with its labour commitments in free trade deals.

Sustainable Development Goals

Trade unions in Europe and Central Asia join forces to promote SDGs

Organizations from Europe and Central Asia met on 12 October in Moldova to coordinate their approach to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kazakhstan: Parliamentary Hearings on Labour Market and Youth Employment

On 28 September the Kazakhstan’s Parliament held hearings, titled “Problems and prospects of development of the employment sphere,” on 28th September. The participants discussed the current state of the labour market, employment, and formalization...

Opinion

EU-Viet Nam trade deal important to encourage Viet Nam to stay on course of labour reform

ILO Viet Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee, comments on the role of the EU- Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement to the country’s journey towards democratic governance in labour markets.

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining and effective negotiation skills for industrial harmony

The ILO Pakistan Office, under its flagship project, Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains (LSGSC), organized a four day training workshop on ‘Collective Bargaining and Negotiations Skills’ in Karachi from 15-18 August, 2018.

Commission of Inquiry

Commission of Inquiry for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela holds its first session

High-level investigation will ascertain facts and make recommendations to address the problems raised in the complaint.

International labour standards

Free trade deal with EU calls on Viet Nam to ratify remaining fundamental labour standards

ILO’s fundamental conventions provide for rights that should enable labour market actors in Viet Nam to decide on and support the adjustments to labour market governance necessitated by trade liberalization.

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,...

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 Standards and Trade

Message at the Labour Standards and Trade Forum of the ILO, European Union, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the...

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the Labour Standards and Trade Forum of the ILO, European Union, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the EU-Philippines Business Network, 5 June 2018, Makati,...

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.

Committee on Freedom of Association

Compilation of decisions of the Committee on Freedom of Association is now available on line

ILO, Flanders to promote decent work in Malawi’s tea plantations

The project focuses on empowering women and ending violence at work, promoting freedom of association and collective bargaining, as well as improving access to water and sanitation.

Commission of Inquiry

ILO Governing Body decides to appoint Commission of Inquiry for Venezuela

A Commission of Inquiry – the ILO’s highest-level investigative procedure – will examine allegations relating to the violation of international labour standards by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Freedom of Association

Opening Address at the Capacity Building Seminar of Selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR Representatives on Case Build-up and Documentation

By Ms Diane Lynn Respall, Programme Officer delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Capacity Building Seminar of selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR representatives on case build-up and...

ILO high level mission to Venezuela cancelled

News

Advancing human rights at work - A look back at 2017

2017 has been a significant year in advancing fundamental principles and rights at work. Working with governments, social partners and communities, the ILO FUNDAMENTALS Branch has helped those who cannot organize and bargain collectively, those...