News on International Labour Standards

Committee on Freedom of Association

Compilation of decisions of the Committee on Freedom of Association is now available on line

Strategic Action and Strong Social Policy: International Practices and Uzbekistan’s Experience

The international conference on this subject has become a major venue for constructive discussions and study of the best practices between the ILO’s tripartite constituents in Uzbekistan and international partners.

The ILO Emphasizes Social Dialogue in Legislative Amendment of Labour Bills in Nigeria.

Arising from the need to make laws that are germane and productive, the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity requested the participation of the ILO and its constituents in a public hearing and to make submissions and presentations...

President of Georgia assures ILO representatives of his full support to improving work safety and labour rights

Today H.E. Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of Georgia, discussed labour safety issues with representatives of trade unions and the Inernational Labour Organization (ILO). The meeting focused on the recent tragic workplace incidents in coalmines in...

First Roundtable to Discuss Strengthening of Public Employment Service Held in Tashkent

On 6 April 2018, the first ever round table devoted to the issue of strengthening the Public Employment Service in Uzbekistan was conducted in Tashkent with support of the ILO Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Representatives of the...

Head of ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities: Meetings in Moscow

In late March, a delegation of the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) headed by Maria Helena Andre, ACTRAV Director, visited the Russian Federation. The programme of the visit included participation in international trade union fora,...

Better jobs and entrepreneurship for Georgia

Denmark and the ILO work together in Georgia to promote better jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities

The Government of Denmark signed a 5-year development agreement with the International Labour Organization to strengthen labour law reform and compliance, promote youth entrepreneurship, formalize businesses and strengthen responsible business...

Training on International Labour Standards and Equality in Baku

On 29-30 March 2018 the ILO rendered a technical support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Azerbaijan in organizing the training on International Labour Standards and Equality.

National Consultation

ILO instruments pending for submission to Pakistan’s Competent Authority

On 28th March, 2018, the MOPHRD, with technical support from the ILES project, convened a one day workshop in Islamabad with key stakeholders to discuss the 39 On 28th March, 2018, the MOPHRD, with technical support from the ILES project, convened a...

GB roundup

ILO Governing Body wraps up its 332nd session

The March 2018 session of the ILO Governing Body ended on 22 March. ILO News discussed the highlights with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.

Indonesia urges ASEAN to strengthen cooperation on human trafficking in the maritime sector

Indonesia continue to encourage member States of ASEAN to strengthen a regional collaboration to address issues related to human trafficking and labour exploitation against migrant fishers in fishing industry.

Opening Remarks at the Tripartite Consultation on National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Profile

By Michiko Miyamoto, Director of ILO for Indonesia and Timor-Leste at the Tripartite Consultation on National OSH Profile

Aline Adita supports gender equality at work

Aline Adita, an Indonesian TV personality, model and entrepreneur, supported the promotion of gender equality at work.

Partnering in Asia

Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia

A new joint action by the European Union, the ILO and the OECD on responsible supply chains will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)/responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to decent work, environmental sustainability and respect...

Collective bargaining agreements benefited both workers and employers

Six companies signed a commitment to improve and strengthen the companies’ labour relations through renegotiating and reformulating the collective bargaining agreements at the company level. These six companies were part of the ILO’s programme...

Commission of Inquiry

ILO Governing Body decides to appoint Commission of Inquiry for Venezuela

A Commission of Inquiry – the ILO’s highest-level investigative procedure – will examine allegations relating to the violation of international labour standards by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Factsheet no. 5 - Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Grievance handling

Workers have rights and entitlements that are established in laws, employment contracts, collective agreements and workplace rules, as well as in custom and practice (the way things are normally done – and have been done for a long time – in a...

Time for women to be equal at work through collective agreements

In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Women’s Day on 8 March 2018, five working women representing the government, practitioner, trade union, women’s worker and the ILO interactively discussed discrimination and violence against...

Freedom of Association

Opening Address at the Capacity Building Seminar of Selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR Representatives on Case Build-up and Documentation

By Ms Diane Lynn Respall, Programme Officer delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Capacity Building Seminar of selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR representatives on case build-up and...

International Women’s Day 2018: Mainstreaming gender equality at work through collective bargaining agreement

Collective bargaining is a key means that provides the basis for sound and harmonious labour relations. Through effective and equal collective bargaining, both employers and workers can arrive at a collective agreement addressing rights and...