News on International Labour Standards

High-Level Seminar on Eight Fundamental International Labour Conventions Male, Republic of Maldives 8 – 10 March 2010

By Ms Tine Staermose, Director, ILO Office in Sri Lanka

A dozen countries from Asia and the Pacific say ‘yes’ to international labour standards for domestic workers: International Labour...

Governments, worker and employer organizations in Asia and the Pacific have indicated their general support – in principle – of setting a new international labour standard which could offer better social protection to millions of domestic workers –...

International Women's Day: A dozen countries in Asia-Pacific say 'yes' in principle to international labour standard for domestic workers -...

(Bangkok) Governments, worker and employer organizations in Asia and the Pacific have indicated their general support – in principle – of setting a new international labour standard which could offer better social protection to millions of domestic...

Update: March 2010 - International labour standard on HIV/AIDS and the world of work

ILO Convention 185

Russia ratifies ILO’s Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention

The Russian Federation has ratified the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185) of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Representative of the Russian Federation, Mr. Dmitry Gonchar, delivered Russia’s...

National Domestic Workers Day: Recognizing domestic work as work

In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Domestic Workers Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with Jaringan Kerja Layak Pekerja Rumah Tangga (Jakerla PRT) will organize a one-day rally on 14 February 2010.

Maritime Labour Convention

EU Presidency holder Spain becomes first EU state to ratify key ILO Maritime Labour Convention

Spain, which currently holds the European Union Presidency, has become the first EU member state to ratify the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, in a major step toward bringing into force a new,...

Examining international standards-setting for Indonesian domestic workers in Surabaya

Domestic work is considered undervalued and poorly regulated, and many domestic workers remain overworked, underpaid and unprotected. Accounts of maltreatment and abuse, especially of live-in and migrant domestic workers, are regularly reported in...

Examining international standards-setting for Indonesian domestic workers in Yogyakarta

Domestic work is considered undervalued and poorly regulated, and many domestic workers remain overworked, underpaid and unprotected. Accounts of maltreatment and abuse, especially of live-in and migrant domestic workers, are regularly reported in...

Belarusian Parliament Adopted Laws to Ratify Two ILO Conventions

On November 27, 2019 the House of Representatives of the Belarusian National Assembly adopted the draft laws “On Ratifying the Safety and Health in Mines Convention (No. 176)” and “On Ratifying the Holidays with Pay Convention (Revised), 1970”.

Examining international standards-setting for Indonesian domestic workers in Makassar

Domestic work is considered undervalued and poorly regulated, and many domestic workers remain overworked, underpaid and unprotected. Accounts of maltreatment and abuse, especially of live-in and migrant domestic workers, are regularly reported in...

Labour market faces protracted recovery despite economic growth, says new ILO report

Analyses the impact of the global financial, economic and jobs crisis on Indonesia’s labour market and draws attention to some key policy challenges posed by the crisis.

Examining international standards-setting for Indonesian domestic workers in Semarang

Domestic work is considered undervalued and poorly regulated, and many domestic workers remain overworked, underpaid and unprotected.

Questions & answers - domestic workers in Indonesia

Addressing the urgent protection needs of Indonesian domestic workers.

Work conditions and profile of the domestic workers (in Bahasa Indonesia)

Brief presentation of a mapping survey result of the domestic workers in Bekasi, Depok, Pamulang, Pasar Minggu.

Factsheet on domestic workers in Indonesia

Domestic work constitutes an increasingly important part of the Indonesian economy. Up to 2,593,000 domestic workers are estimated to be orking in Indonesia.

International standard setting for domestic workers

The development of international labour standards for domestic workers will fill a significant gap in the promotion of decent work for all.

Examining international standards-setting for Indonesian domestic workers in Samarinda

Domestic work is considered undervalued and poorly regulated, and many domestic workers remain overworked, underpaid and unprotected. Accounts of maltreatment and abuse, especially of live-in and migrant domestic workers, are regularly reported in...

ILO Executive Director visits Belarus

Thai trade unions press for ratification of ILO Conventions on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Some 30 leaders of 12 Thai national trade unions expressed concern about restrictive labour rights and announced an advocacy campaign directed at ensuring the Thai Government ratifies core international labour standards covering freedom of...