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

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.

Institutions for peak-level social dialogue in the Republic of San Marino

A background report

ILO Brief - IRDS

The Superior Labour Council of Chile

The Superior Labour Council is Chile's main tripartite social dialogue body, created to strengthen and modernise labour relations. It has influenced key reforms such as the 40-hour working week, pension reform and the implementation of international...

Report

The New Social Contract: Towards the Second Summit for Social Development

ILO Working Paper 153

The return of the visible hand: Social dialogue and the making of 21st-century industrial policy

Industrial policy has returned amid geopolitical rivalry, supply-chain fragility, and contemporary grand transitions, but its performance hinges less on ideology than on governance and design. By examining three comparative cases (Germany, Republic...

Second (revised) edition

Guide to private employment agencies

Private employment agencies are increasingly shaping the world of work — connecting job seekers to opportunities, helping employers meet skills needs, and supporting more dynamic labour markets. Yet with this growing influence comes responsibility:...

The Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries

Regional Tripartite Forum Statement: Framework for Regional Dialogue

This document captures the key discussions and shared perspectives emerging from the Regional Tripartite Forum on the Impact of Socio-Economic Developments on Labour Markets in Syria and Neighbouring Countries, convened by the International Labour...

Fact Sheet – IRDS

The Social Partnership of Barbados

The Barbados Social Partnership is a tripartite agreement between the government, employers and workers which, through dialogue and cooperation, has sustained the country's economic and social stability for more than three decades.

Social Dialogue and Labour Relations in Latin America and the Caribbean

The report is an analytical and reference tool for understanding the state of social dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean and guiding its strengthening in the coming years.

Towards an effective, influential and inclusive social dialogue in Ukraine: The path to recovery and reconstruction 2025. Update of the...

This 2025 Update of the 2019 original Green Paper outlines the current state of affairs of social dialogue in Ukraine, considers the differences between social dialogue and civil dialogue, and provides comparative information from three EU member...

Origin, Functioning, and Impact

The Economic and Social Council (SER) of Curaçao

The SER of Curaçao is a tripartite, independent body that advises the government on socio-economic issues. It promotes social dialogue and sustainable development, with rulings that have influenced political, judicial and legislative decisions,...

WSSD2 Brief

Peak-level social dialogue: An essential force for economic development and social progress

This brief highlights the role of peak-level social dialogue in fostering inclusive, legitimate policymaking and advancing the UN 2030 Agenda. It examines current challenges and gaps in participation, resources, and fundamental rights that affect...

ILO Working paper 145

The role of collective bargaining in promoting just transitions

This working paper explores the role of collective bargaining in achieving a just transition, drawing on recent literature and a sample of 512 collective agreements. An in-depth study of six country case studies from various regions highlights key...

ILO Working Paper 144

Global case studies of social dialogue on AI and algorithmic management

This working paper explores how social dialogue is shaping the use of AI and algorithmic tools in workplaces across five continents. Through case studies, it highlights how worker representatives are influencing AI-related decisions in areas like...

ILO Working Paper 143

Collective bargaining and collective action in the platform economy

This working paper was prepared in 2024 and reviews developments internationally since 2021 relating to the exercise of the right to bargain collectively and the existence of collective agreements among workers in the platform economy. The paper...

Brief

Achievement of the Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia (SIRI) Project

A summary of the SIRI Project's achievements and results in Indonesia.

ILO Working Paper 142

Developing effective digital case management systems for labour dispute prevention and resolution institutions

Lessons learned from the ILO 2025 South-South and Triangular Cooperation workshop on digital case management systems

Report

A methodology to estimate the needs of workers and their families for the purpose of wage setting, including living wages

This report outlines the ILO’s methodology for estimating the needs of workers and their families to support evidence-based wage setting, including living wages. It provides practical guidance for using household income and expenditure surveys and...

The Brazilian Experience with the Mediator Platform

Registry of Collective Labour Instruments

The "Mediador" Collective Bargaining System was created to facilitate the drafting, registration and public consultation of collective bargaining instruments in Brazil.

Collective bargaining models in Argentina Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay

The study compares collective bargaining systems in the Southern Cone, examining their legal bases and practical functioning, with the aim of identifying good practices that contribute to strengthening labour rights in the region.