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Collective bargaining

Collective bargaining models in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

This comparative study brings together the legal frameworks, institutions and mechanisms that govern collective bargaining in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, providing a clear overview of their respective models and specific features.

Key research findings

Assessment of the drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health improvement and social protection of workers in the castor...

This publication summarizes the findings of the ILO’s 2024 assessment conducted under the project “Improving Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Access to Social Protection for Workers in the Agri-business Sectors.” It examines the...

Social protection

ILO Brief: Building an inclusive future: Social protection as a catalyst for disability empowerment in Viet Nam

Pathways to Market Inclusion for Urban Refugees and Host Communities

A Market System Analysis of the Beauty and Personal Care, Creative and Construction Sectors in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Productivity ecosystems for decent work in the BRICS

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in the BRICS presents a synthesis of national experiences from Brazil, China and South Africa on strengthening the links between productivity growth and decent work. Using the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for...

Value Chain of Natural Fibers in Guatemala: Towards Green Initiatives Driven by Women Artisans

“The production of handicrafts made with natural fibres can require between six and twelve hours of work per piece, not including prior activities such as harvesting, dyeing or spinning; an effort that reflects the dedication and ancestral knowledge...

Annotated summaries of court cases concerning court decisions in the field of labour relations using ILO Conventions and other UN and...

This publication provides annotated summaries of landmark Ukrainian court decisions that integrate international labour standards, particularly ILO Conventions, into national jurisprudence. Through cases addressing termination of employment, freedom...

Research Brief

Measuring the greenness of jobs in emerging economies: A big data text analysis approach

This brief presents a new big data and NLP-based approach to measure how green jobs are in emerging economies using a refined ILO green dictionary. It provides practical evidence on green skills, job quality and wages to inform labour market and...

VCT@WORK

Reducing the HIV testing gap in men: Voluntary counselling and HIV testing for workers

Launched on the World AIDS Day, a new ILO report shows how HIV testing at workplaces is closing HIV testing gaps among men. By leveraging ILO instruments, engaging ILO constituents and relevant partners, ILO’s VCT@WORK Initiative has reached...

Executive summary

Decent work and informality in the agricultural sector in Latin America (2019-2023) - Executive Summary

The executive summary highlights that the agricultural sector continues to be characterised by high levels of informality and structural gaps, despite its importance for rural employment and food security. It puts forward key recommendations to...

Toolkit for surveys on decent work in marine fishing

Counting rules for survey-based indicators on decent work in marine fishing

This document is part of the ILO Toolkit for surveys on decent work in marine fishing. It provides counting rules for coding survey responses into indicators, ensuring consistent, comparable data to monitor decent work and rights violations in one...

Report

South–South and triangular cooperation good practices in the World of Work in a changing multilateral environment: 2024–2025

Just Transition Policy Brief

What policy mix works for MSMEs

This brief reviews MSME policies from 20 countries to assess how well they incorporate climate change and just transition principles.

Worker's Rights Guide for Immigrants in São Paulo

This booklet provides clear and accessible guidance on labour rights in Brazil, including the hiring process, working hours, wages, benefits, and workplace safety. It also offers information on how to respond in situations of violence or...

Mayan textile value chain in Guatemala: towards green initiatives driven by women artisans

“In western Guatemala, more than 70 per cent of Mayan textile production is driven by women artisans, sustaining an economy of remarkable cultural richness. Progress towards greater formalisation offers a key opportunity to transform these...

Enhancing Labour Migration Governance in Kenya: Assessment of the role of employersin supporting migrant workers and the existing gaps

The document assesses the role of employers in supporting migrant workers in Kenya, identifying significant gaps in governance, legal frameworks, and enforcement. It emphasizes the need for enhanced employer participation in policy-making, fair...

Third edition

Combating forced labour - A handbook for employers and business

An ILO-IOE practical handbook to help companies and employer organizations prevent and address risks of forced labour. Grounded on international labour standards, it offers practical tools for due diligence based on the 11 indicators of forced...

Women’s employment

Decent Work for Turkish and Syrian Women in Türkiye’s Labour Market: A Focus Group Study

New ILO report explores the barriers and opportunities shaping women’s work in Türkiye.

Institutions for peak-level social dialogue in the Republic of San Marino

A background report

Assessing the impact of work permit fees on Syrian refugees and employers in Jordan

This report examines the anticipated impact of reinstating the full work permit fees for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Surveys, interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with the tripartite constituents by the research team. The report...