Resources on tripartism and social dialogue

  1. © Wael Liddawi 2022

    Voices

    I am a champion for migrant workers

    26 January 2022

    Maya Aktar left her home in Bangladesh to work as a receptionist at a garment factory in Jordan. She is now a union organizer and advocates for the rights of other migrant garment workers.

  2. Discussing the key issues of the world of work

    107th International Labour Conference concludes

    08 June 2018

    The 107th International Labour Conference wrapped up after two weeks of deliberations on key issues affecting the world of work, ranging from social dialogue to child labour. Delegates also paved the way for what would be a groundbreaking Convention on Violence and Harassment in the world of Work.

  3. Audio interview

    Economic and Social Councils must emphasize the importance of workplace compliance

    28 October 2015

    Youcef Ghellab, Head of the Social Dialogue and Tripartism Unit says that relying on labour law enforcement is not enough to deliver safe and productive work environments. National tripartite organizations have a key role to play in delivering on workplace compliance, including in global supply chains.

  4. 4th Conference on Regulating for Decent Work

    Session on Labour Policies, Practices, and Strategies in Global Supply Chains: ILO Better Work Programme in Indonesia

    10 July 2015

    Laura Chirot (MIT), Colin Fenwick (ILO) and Ockert Dupper (ILO) discuss the interaction of private and public labour regulation at global and local levels looking at Better Work programme in Indonesia. Jennifer Bair (U Colorado Boulder) discussed transnational governance mechanisms in global supply chains.

  5. 4th Conference on Regulating for Decent Work

    Session on Labour Policies, Practices, and Strategies in Global Supply Chains: ILO Better Work Programme

    10 July 2015

    Presenting evidence from Better Work programme in Vietnam, Drusilla Brown & Laura Babbitt (Tufts U) analyse non-compliance on wages and hours, and Mark Anner (Penn State U) explores the link between wildcat strikes and social dialogue. Kelly Pike (York U) and Shane Godfrey (UCT) look at the impact of Better Work programme in Lesotho.

  6. Income Inequality

    The profound impact of income inequality

    10 December 2013

    The ILO’s Bureau for Workers Activities is hosting a seminar on Income Inequalities, Market Institutions and Workers’ Power. Delegates have stressed that income inequalities threaten economic and social stability.

  7. Audio

    12th African Regional Meeting: Views of Mr. Japhet Moyo, General Secretary of Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)

    14 October 2011

    Following the 12th African Regional Meeting, Mr. Moyo gives his views to the challenges for Africa on Decent work for all and youth employment, priority objectives of the ILO.