News
August 2021
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Briefing note of the end of the mission
Conclusion of ILO observation mission in Silao, Guanajuato
19 August 2021
In response to a request from the government of Mexico the ILO carried out an observation mission of the process of the legitimization of the Collective Bargaining Agreement at the General Motors plant in Silao, Mexico.
October 2020
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Agreement ILO/IOM
ILO and IOM sign agreement to strengthen collaboration on migration governance
23 October 2020
To strengthen their work on migration and enable them to provide more policy and practical support to their members, the ILO and the IOM have signed an agreement on migration governance.
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Social dialogue
Social dialogue crucial to tackling impact of COVID-19
20 October 2020
Agreements between governments, employers and workers help protect workers, businesses and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
May 2020
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Blog
The construction sector can help lead the economic recovery – Here’s how
11 May 2020
The construction sector may hold the key to kick-starting economies ravaged by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Blog
COVID-19 shows why we need multilateralism more than ever
08 May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has re-emphasized the importance of a multilateral approach to sustainable development and has confirmed the reality of the interconnectedness of different national economies.
March 2017
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Media advisory
ILO to launch new book on social dialogue trends in the EU
27 March 2017
New ILO study highlights emerging trends and good practices in social dialogue based on case studies in eleven EU Member States.
October 2016
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Foreign investment
ILO and WAIPA sign agreement on FDI and decent jobs
14 October 2016
Agreement is expected to lead to the generation of decent jobs, sustainable businesses, more inclusive growth and better sharing of the benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI).
May 2016
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InfoStories
Can collective bargaining create a fairer economy?
12 May 2016
Collective bargaining allows employers, employers’ organizations and trade unions to address work-related issues together and negotiate a collective agreement. A collective agreement typically covers issues such as wages, working time and other working conditions, and outlines the rights and responsibilities of the workers and employers involved.
October 2013
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Labour standards
ILO Deputy Director General calls for faster implementation of the new labour law in Bangladesh
30 October 2013
Opening the conference “Bangladesh 2013: The Rising Demand for Labour Standards”, ILO Deputy Director General Gilbert Houngbo called for faster implementation of the new labour law to protect workers after the Rana Plaza building collapse which killed 1,130 workers in Bangladesh six months ago.