2020

  1. Increasing importance of constructive industrial relations in supply chains in Asia

    28 January 2020

    The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions (JCM) conducted a training seminar to promote constructive labour-management relationship in supply chains in Asia

  2. Stakeholders' Common Request presented at an event co-organized by Working Group members for development of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights

    24 January 2020

    Stakeholders’ Common Request presented at an event co-organized by Working Group members for development of Japan's National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights held on 23 January 2020.

  3. ILO-JCM Seminar for Workers and Employers: Building Constructive Labor-Management Relations Overseas (28th Jan.)

2019

  1. Public attitudes towards migrant workers remain unfavourable in ASEAN destination countries

    18 December 2019

    Despite their positive contribution, public attitudes towards migrant workers remain unfavourable in ASEAN destination countries, new ILO and UN Women study reveals.

  2. ILO attends TICAD 7 and the Special Conference on Peace and Stability in the Sahel Region

    03 December 2019

    Summary of ILO's participation in the Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) 7 Plenary Meeting in Yokohama, Japan.

  3. Summary of Outcomes: Roundtable on Advancing international collaboration on Responsible Business Conduct for sustainable supply chains in Asia

    30 November 2019

    A multistakeholder meeting in Tokyo discussed RBC expectations in supply chains.

  4. Japan: Responsible labour practices as part of core business operations in supply chains in Asia contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    25 November 2019

    The ILO and APIR (Asia Pacific Institute of Research) co-host a symposium for Japanese businesses in the Kansai region hear research findings from Japanese and Chinese electronics sectors and share ideas on how the SDG goals can be achieved through core business operations.

  5. Japan: Support for SMEs should be a key focus for multinational businesses looking to strengthen CSR in supply chains

    19 November 2019

    The ILO and OECD co-host a roundtable for Japanese businesses to discuss and share ideas concerning Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) and Responsible Business Conducts (RBC) in supply chains in Asia

  6. The Symposium commemorating the ILO’s centenary: The 32nd International Symposium on Labour Issues

  7. Japan: Research shows businesses recognize benefits of decent work policies in electronics supply chains

    11 November 2019

    The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) share expertise to promote CSR in global supply chains