News on International Labour Standards

Maldives ratifies the eight ILO fundamental Conventions

The Maldives has ratified the eight ILO fundamental Conventions on 4 January 2013, dealing with four categories of fundamental principles and rights at work: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;...

Maldives ratifies the eight ILO fundamental Conventions

The Maldives has ratified the eight ILO fundamental Conventions on 4 January 2013, dealing with four categories of fundamental principles and rights at work: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;...

Survey

More than 1.3 million child labourers in Yemen

A survey shows that 17 per cent of Yemen’s 7.7 million children aged 5-17 are child labourers, most of them performing unpaid work.

Finland ratifies the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

Finland is the 33rd ILO member State and the 11th EU member State to ratify this landmark Convention

New survey

More than 52 million domestic workers worldwide

Millions of domestic workers around the world remain excluded from protection enjoyed by other workers, says a new ILO report.

Working conditions

Longest, most unpredictable hours – the plight of the domestic worker

Despite legislation limiting working time in most countries, domestic workers are amongst the least protected and suffer health issues as a result.

National consultations to improve ILS reporting

Pakistan is taking steps to streamline its reporting obligation on the ratified International Labour Conventions to the ILO’s Supervisory Bodies. In this regard, a joint action plan agreed by the four provincial Labour Departments in a workshop...

Belgian labour council urges government to ratify ILO Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers

The Belgian National Labour Council urged the Belgian government to promptly ratify ILO Convention No. 189 concerning decent work for domestic workers in a joint opinion published on 18 December 2012.

ILO, Russian Federation sign key agreements

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Russian Federation have launched a new and strategic era of cooperation with the signing of three key agreements.

ILO Maritime Labour Convention in Russia

On December 10 Moscow hosted the tripartite conference on the entry into force of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) in the Russian Federation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

The 'Frequently Asked Questions' provide answers to often asked questions concerning the scope, definitions and key provisions of Convention No. 188.

Decent Work in Myanmar - New ILO programme addresses the building of democracy

This brochure outlines the ILO framework for its technical cooperation programme in Myanmar over the next few years. An annex details the projects involved.

Handbook of procedures relating to international labour Conventions and Recommendations (Rev. 2012)

This Handbook describes the procedures operating within the International Labour Organization in relation to the adoption and implementation of Conventions and Recommendations.

The World Bank’s World Development Report 2013: Jobs – Interview with Peter Bakvis

The ILO welcomed the World Bank's World Development Report 2013: Jobs; a timely publication in the midst of the economic crisis. On this occasion, Peter Bakvis, Director of the Washington Office of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)...

Manual for training trainers of enterprises

This training manual is aimed at enterprises to implement HIV prevention programmes for their employees and their family members. This tool, of assistance to trainers to conduct programmes to educate their co- workers and also to train peer...

Gender equality

African judges’ labour of law

The ILO helps 25 African judges fight sex discrimination in the courts but cultural challenges remain the biggest obstacle for some.

ILO Convention No. 189

ILO Convention No. 189 (In Cebuano)

Ang pagpangatabang usa ka trabaho. Ang mga katabang usa usab ka trabahante nga titulado sa maligdong o matarung nga trabaho.

ILO Convention No. 189

ILO Convention No. 189 (In Ilonggo)

Ang pagpamugon sa puluy-an isa ka palangitan-an. Ang mga kabulig katulad sang iban nga mamumugon, may kinamatarong sa isa ka nagakabagay nga palangitan-an.

ILO Convention No. 189

ILO Convention No. 189 (In Ilocano)

Ti panagtagibalay ket maysa a panggedan. Kas kadagiti dadduma a mangmangged, dagiti agtagtagibalay ket rebbengda met a maaddan iti natakneng a panggedan.

Labour rights

Domestic workers in Europe falling through the loopholes

Many domestic workers in Europe do not enjoy as much legal protection as other workers. ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers – which will come into force in a year’s time – offers a chance to improve the lives of the millions of...