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

Factsheet

Protection against acts of anti-union discrimination: Evidence from the updated IRLex database

Anti-union discrimination is one of the most serious violations of freedom of association, as it may jeopardize the very existence of trade unions. This IRLex factsheet provides a summary of the International Labour Standards protecting workers...

70 Years of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association: A Reliable Compass in Any Weather

Women migrant workers

Rebels, victims, agents of change: The singular histories of women migrant workers

The purpose of this ethnographic study is to shed light on how women view their migration and work abroad. The findings challenge conventional narratives on labour migration of women and bring out important perspectives that invaluably inform...

Guidelines

Conducting and contributing to Evaluations of National Action Plans on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work: A step-by-step guide

These guidelines attempt to highlight the key stages in which we can appropriate integrate all Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work along the evaluation process of National Action Plans (NAPs) on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW).

Industrial relations in the ready-made garment sector in Jordan

The report aims to shed light on the status of industrial relations in Jordan’s garment manufacturing sector. It also seeks to inform forward-looking efforts led by ILO constituents and other stakeholders towards the continued establishment of a...

ILO Working paper 80

Realizing the opportunities of the platform economy through freedom of association and collective bargaining

This study provides empirical evidence from different regions of the world to identify avenues for platform economy workers to access freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Public services

Building a high quality public service in Sri Lanka through workplace reform

The public service is a major employer in Sri Lanka, engaging some 1.4 million people. This Report recommends fundamental changes to the status quo: a new approach to workplace relations; a new human resource capability; new structures, processes...

Labour relations

Good employee relation practices in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learnt: India

This research report, done with EFI and AIOE illustrates the value of good labour relations practices, based on strong cooperation between management and trade unions, in effectively responding to crises.

ILO Working Paper 74

Collective bargaining in seven European countries throughout the pandemic

This Working Paper investigates developments in social dialogue and collective bargaining during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic in a selection of European countries.

Factsheet

Extension of collective agreements: Evidence from the updated IRLex database

Collective agreements are the result of collective bargaining between one or more workers' organisations, on the one hand, and one or more employers or employers' organisations, on the other hand, to determine the terms and conditions of employment...

Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia

Employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector: Taking stock of recent trends

The report takes stock of employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector by exploring data and policy insights to highlight trends, patterns and ways forward for a better future of work. By utilising updated data insights, the report...

Equal pay for work of equal value

Pay transparency legislation: Implications for employers' and workers' organizations

Report

Gender Pay Gap in Portugal

Flagship Report

Social Dialogue Report 2022: Collective bargaining for an inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery

This first edition of this new ILO flagship report focuses on collective bargaining.

Labour administration

Decent work: The road to lasting peace. Labour administration and inspection needs assessment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim...

Conducting a labour administration and inspection needs assessment is an intervention that can help identify gaps in the capacity and coverage of labour administration systems and promote actions to address them. A needs assessment is only a first...

Publication

Collective bargaining outcomes on gender equality in France

Governance and Tripartism Department

Access to labour justice: Judicial institutions and procedures in selected South American countries

Overview of procedural elements for access to labour justice in judicial dispute resolution institutions

Governance and Tripartism Department

Access to labour justice: Judicial institutions and procedures in selected Asian & Pacific countries

Overview of procedural elements for access to labour justice in judicial dispute resolution institutions

Governance and Tripartism Department

Access to labour justice: Judicial institutions and procedures in selected Arab countries

Overview of structure and procedural elements for in judicial dispute resolution institutions

Governance and Tripartism Department

Access to labour justice: Judicial institutions and procedures in selected European countries

Overview of procedural elements for access to labour justice in judicial dispute resolution institutions