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102nd Session of the International Labour Conference

Americas: Challenges and opportunities for unions

At the 102nd Session of the International Labour Conference, Victor Baez, General Secretary of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA-CSA) - an affiliate of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), replies to ACTRAV Info. In...

For a brighter future we must have social justice

International Workers’ Day may trace its origin to the late nineteenth century but the values and ideals that underpin it are as relevant in 2013 as they have ever been. While the day originated to mark the labour traditions of Western Europe and...

Labour rights

Myanmar celebrates May Day

Government, worker and employer representatives gather in Yangon one year after the adoption of the Organization of Labour Law.

Labour rights

Myanmar celebrates May Day

Government, worker and employer representatives gather in Yangon one year after the adoption of the Organization of Labour Law.

Freedom of association

First conference of labour organizations in Myanmar since freedom of association law

Hundreds of workers come together to mark first anniversary of Labour Organization Law.

Opening address at the training on promoting and applying international labour standards

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the training on promoting and applying international labour standards, Quezon City, Philippines, 22 April 2013

Presentation on sustainable and inclusive growth at the PROTECT: Doing business amidst new threats VIII

By Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the PROTECT: Doing business amidst new threats VIII, Makati City, Philippines, 18 April 2013

Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association: interview with Yves Veyrier, workers’ spokesperson

The 317th session of the Governing Body adopted the latest report of the Committee on Freedom of Association. Yves Veyrier, the workers’ spokesperson on this Committee, fills in some details of the results obtained by the unions, on the issue of the...

Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association: interview with Yves Veyrier, workers’ spokesperson

The 317th session of the Governing Body adopted the latest report of the Committee on Freedom of Association. Yves Veyrier, the workers’ spokesperson on this Committee, fills in some details of the results obtained by the unions, on the issue of the...

India: Workers detained in violation of their rights

International labour standards

Training for Police Officers on Workers' Rights and Government Officials on International Labour Standards

Police and government officials were trained on workers’ rights and international labour standards in relation to handling disputes and adopting a more human rights approach.

Labour rights

ILO Director-General expresses concern over the situation in Tunisia

US President in Myanmar

US President in Myanmar: ILO Director-General welcomes joint commitment to implementation of ILO plan to eliminate forced labour

Rights in Myanmar

Reform process in Myanmar is irreversible, says ILO expert

As US President Barack Obama heads to Myanmar, the ILO’s liaison officer in Yangon discusses the various changes this Southeast Asian country has been going through.

ILO supervisory body

ILO names five countries for serious violations of freedom of association

The ILO Committee on Freedom of Association has highlighted five out of 32 cases as the most serious and urgent concerning the right to organize, collective bargaining and social dialogue.

Report of the Committee on Freedom of Association: interview with Yves Veyrier, workers’ spokesperson

At its 316th session, the ILO Governing Body adopted the report of the Committee on Freedom of Association. In all, 32 cases of rights violations relating to freedom of association and collective bargaining are examined in the report. Yves Veyrier,...

ILO calls on Greece to bring its labour relations system back to fundamental rights

In this year’s November session, the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association – the supervisory body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) that examines cases concerning employers’ and trade unions’ rights to organize, collective bargaining...

Message of solidarity from the Workers' Group of the ILO Governing Body in support of Kenyan Union Leader Atwoli

Kenya: Interview with Francis Atwoli

Questions and answers with Francis Atwoli, General Secretary Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-Kenya) and member of ILO Governing Body.

Norway: Interview with Trine Lise Sundnes

Questions and answers with Trine Lise Sundnes, President of the Norwegian Trade Union of Office and Commerce Employees and member of ILO Governing Body.