All publications: labour relations + collective bargaining + collective agreements + workers participation + workers representation

Complaint concerning non-observance by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela of Conventions Nos 87 and 98

Other financial questions - Financial arrangements for a Commission of Inquiry concerning the non-observance by the Government of the...

Report: Training needs assessment for industrial relations court judges

ILO and the Education and Training Center for Technical Law and Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia (Technical Training Unit) are collaborating to strengthen the technical capacity of judges of the Industrial Relations Court...

Gender Equality and Social Dialogue in South Africa

This paper is a part of a comparative research project whose objective is to demonstrate that gender equality and social dialogue are mutually beneficial and their promotion should go hand-in-hand. This study provides valuable information on legal...

Working Paper No. 99 - Measuring progress towards the application of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights: A tabular...

Gender Equality and Social Dialogue in India

This paper is a part of a comparative research project whose objective is to demonstrate that gender equality and social dialogue are mutually beneficial and their promotion should go hand-in-hand. This study provides valuable information on...

The current state of industrial relations in Tamil Nadu

A discussion paper on current status and evolution of industrial relations in Tamil Nadu

Working Paper 18: "Tripartite institutions, collective bargaining and employment relations in the Mauritian labour market"

The Joint WHO-ILO-UNAIDS policy guidelines on improving health workers’ access to HIV and TB prevention, treatment, care and support...

Health workers often lack adequate access to preventive measures such as personal protective supplies or equipments as well as treatment access. The Joint WHO-ILO-UNAIDS 14-point policy guidelines have been developed to respond to this need and...

Growing up protected: a Handbook for the Protection of Adolescent Workers

Export processing sector

Philippines: Freedom of association and collective bargaining rights in the export processing sector

The export processing sector (EPS) plays a major role in the Philippine economy. It accounts for the bulk of Philippine industrial exports. In recent years, EPS has expanded tremendously with the birth of the fast-growing ICT-enabled service...

Working Paper 14: "Labour Relations and collective bargaining in Morocco"

This paper is part of a comparative study examining industrial relations and collective bargaining trends in Africa. It examines how industrial relations institutions and practices have evolved and are adapting to meet contemporary labour market...

Working Paper 13: "Collective Bargaining and Employment Relations in Kenya"

This paper provides an account of the development of the employment relationship in Kenya, noting the role of public policy and the environment that nurtures social dialogue and collective bargaining in the country. The paper takes the view that,...

Fiji Decent Work Country Programme Document

This DWCP details the policies, strategies and results required to realise progress in Fiji towards decent work for all. It also reflects the final stages of Fiji Government’s Labour Reform programme, and the strategic planning of ILO cooperation...

Solomon Islands Decent Work Country Programme

This DWCP details the policies, strategies and results required to realise progress in Solomon Islands towards decent work for all. Reflecting the constituents’ as well as the ILO experts’ assessment of past cooperation, the programme aims at...

Kiribati Decent Work Country Programme document

This DWCP details the policies, strategies and results required to realise progress towards decent work for all. It reflects the strategic planning of ILO cooperation activities with Kiribati for the period 2009 – 2012, in alignment with the UNDAF....

Trade Union Pluralism and Proliferation in French-Speaking Africa

Collective bargaining is the key weapon in trade union action and, in order to negotiate, workers need organizations which are free, strong, democratic and independent. However, as the ILO’s celebrations of the 60th anniversary of these two...

The growth and decline of political unionism in India: The need for a paradigm shift

This publication analyzes the weaknesses of political unionism in India through various dimensions. It proposes a new paradigm shift towards “service-based unionism”, suitable for the new working environment shaped by changing employment patterns...

Mitigating a Jobs Crisis: Innovations in Public Employment Programmes (IPEP)

Employment Sector - Employment Report No. 6

Leaflet on the Support to Industrial Relations and Labour Code Reform in Viet Nam Project

Provides a brief summary about the project funded by the One UN Fund.