All publications: social dialogue + tripartism + labour relations + collective bargaining + collective agreements

Social dialogue for sustainable trade and investment, the case of South Africa

When social dialogue functions well, it can connect economic and social policy objectives and strengthens cooperation among government, business, and workers' organisations. Helping align trade and foreign direct investment policies with sustainable...

ILO Working Paper 177

Why social dialogue is necessary for sustainable economic development: Exploring peak-level social dialogue in alternative scenarios

This paper argues that social dialogue is a necessary instrument for delivering sustainable economic development and social progress for all. It played a key role in shaping countries’ responses to the financial crisis of 2008–09 and the COVID-19...

Joint ITCILO-INTEFP publication

Summer school on social dialogue: Industrial relations and due diligence

This volume presents selected papers and reflections from the first edition of the Summer School on Social Dialogue, dedicated to industrial relations and human rights due diligence.

Just transition

Enabling a just transition for Japanese automotive parts SMEs

This report examines how Japanese automotive parts SMEs are adapting to electrification and other industry transformations, and identifies the support needed to enable a just transition for workers and enterprises.

Social dialogue and tripartism

Institutionalizing social dialogue for green and digital transitions in Europe and Central Asia

This regional brief examines how social dialogue can help countries in Europe and Central Asia manage the green and digital transitions in a fair, inclusive and employment-centred way.

Research brief

Productivity and decent work: Achieving synergies between social and economic dimensions at the enterprise level

This research brief explores how productivity and decent work can be mutually reinforcing at the enterprise level, focusing on the relationship between human resource management and corporate social responsibility. It reviews emerging research and...

ILC.114/Report IV/Points for discussion

Recurrent discussion on social dialogue and tripartism: Points for discussion

ILO Working Paper 171

The role of national social dialogue institutions in shaping investment policies

This paper examines how national social dialogue institutions can help align foreign direct investment with decent work and sustainable development. Drawing on eleven case studies, it highlights emerging practices, institutional challenges and...

ILO Brief

Main features of national social dialogue institutions in selected countries of Anglophone Africa

This brief describes the institutional landscape of national social dialogue institutions (NSDIs) in 18 countries of Anglophone Africa, including their legal frameworks, structures, and mandates. It analyses their functionality and effectiveness in...

Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining in Montenegro: A Rapid Assessment

The rapid assessment provides a summary overview of the legal framework, institutional arrangements and performance, and practical functioning of social dialogue and collective bargaining in Montenegro. By highlighting strengths, structural...

ILC.114/Report IV

Navigating change through inclusive social dialogue

IRDS Briefing note

Regional tripartite social dialogue: The road to the Punta Cana Declaration

This note highlights the tripartite social dialogue process that led to the adoption of the Punta Cana Declaration during the 20th American Regional Meeting. It presents a regional experience that strengthens cooperation, democracy and decent work...

Social Dialogue

Negotiation as a mechanism for conflict prevention and resolution: positional negotiation and interest-based negotiation

This brief examines negotiation as a key mechanism for preventing and resolving workplace disputes, distinguishing between positional bargaining and interest-based negotiation. Understanding their characteristics and stages can help strengthen...

ILO Brief

Main features of national social dialogue institutions in selected countries with focus on francophone Africa

This brief aims to provide concise, authoritative and up-to-date information on the basic features of national social dialogue institutions (NSDIs) in Francophone Africa. It presents key institutional characteristics, including legal foundations,...

Background paper prepared by the International Labour Office

Fair employment for social justice

Institutional capacity building

Strengthening expertise in labour relations and employment policies: A guide for employer and business membership organizations

This guide offers a comprehensive road map for establishing and strengthening a labour function within an employer and business membership organization (EBMOs). It is tailored to addressing the needs of chambers of commerce and similar organizations...

Policy Dialogue Series Report

Towards an inclusive, integrated, and sustainable social protection system in Lebanon

With support from the European Union and the United Kingdom, this joint International Labour Organization–Arab Reform Initiative publication explores reform pathways across core pillars of the National Social Protection Strategy – social assistance,...

Understanding rights at work

A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains

Collective bargaining and collective agreements in Serbia's private sector

The International Labour Organization’s first comprehensive report on collective bargaining in Serbia’s private sector reveals significant potential for growth and improvement. While only 13 percent of private companies currently have collective...

Collective bargaining

Collective bargaining models in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

This comparative study brings together the legal frameworks, institutions and mechanisms that govern collective bargaining in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, providing a clear overview of their respective models and specific features.