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For over a century, the ILO has served as the world's only global forum where labor standards are negotiated, adopted, and monitored. Founded in 1919 with strong U.S. leadership, its tripartite structure unites governments, employers, and workers to ensure standards are practical and widely supported. The ILO promotes fair global competition, reduces supply chain exploitation, and fosters stability among key trading partners, helping ensure American businesses and workers aren't disadvantaged by unfair competition abroad.

As a permanent member of the ILO Governing Body, the United States shapes global priorities aligned with core American values—eliminating forced and child labor, strengthening freedom of association, and promoting transparent supply chains. U.S. support to the ILO has delivered tangible results across sectors critical to American economic interests.

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Labour Standards and Economic Resilience: A Tripartite Perspective

Labour Standards and Economic Resilience: A Tripartite Perspective

This high-level tripartite dialogue unites Canadian government, employer, and worker representatives, with the ILO Director-General, to reinforce labor standards for resilient, competitive supply chains.

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Q&A on Critical Minerals and the Work of the ILO
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Interview

Q&A on Critical Minerals and the Work of the ILO

How labour governance is key to securing critical mineral supply chains
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How labour governance is key to securing critical mineral supply chains

Events

Labour Standards and Economic Resilience: A Tripartite Perspective

Informal Dialogue

Labour Standards and Economic Resilience: A Tripartite Perspective

Publications

The impact of GenAI on jobs, productivity and work organization: a review of the empirical evidence

Research brief

The impact of GenAI on jobs, productivity and work organization: a review of the empirical evidence

The potential of import bans to address forced labour

Research brief

The potential of import bans to address forced labour

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