ILO

International Labour Organization

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 ILO establish in 1919, on April 19 by Versailles

Peace Conference
 India become member of ILO in 1919
International Labour Organization
 The International Labour Organization was created in 1919 in order to
press for social reform in employment practices.

 In 1944 the ILO Conference re-stated and expanded its goals by

adopting the Declaration of Philadelphia.

 In 1969, on its 50th anniversary the ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace
Prize.

 In 1998 the ILO adopted the Declaration on Fundamental Principles

and Rights at Work and its Followup.
How the ILO Works
 The ILO has a tripartite structure in which the “social
partners” – governments, employers and unions – shape the
policies and programmes of the organization.

 The ILO promotes a “social dialogue” between the partners

on social and economic issues.

 263 countries are members of the ILO

How the ILO Works
 The ILO’s International Labour Conference meets
annually to set minimum international labour
standards and the Organization’s policies.

 Each member country can send 4 delegates to the

Conference: 2 government and 1 each representing
employers and workers.
How the ILO Works
 Between annual sessions of the Conference the ILO
is guided by the Governing Body.

 The Governing Body has:

 28 government members
 14 employer representatives
 14 worker representatives
How the ILO Works
 The International Labour Office in Geneva includes
the Organization’s operational headquarters,
research centre and publishing house.
 ILO branch offices are in more than 40
countries
 The Office is headed by a Director-General, Mr.
Juan Somavia
What the ILO Does
The ILO has four principal strategic objectives:

 Standards and fundamental principles and rights at work

 Decent employment

 Social protection for all

 Strengthen tripartism and social dialogue

The Declaration of Philadelphia
In 1944 the ILO adopted the Declaration of Philadelphia
which included the following principles:

 Labour is not a commodity

 Freedom of expression and association are essential for

sustained progress

 Poverty threatens prosperity everywhere and ...

The Declaration of Philadelphia

All human beings, irrespective of race, creed,or sex

have the right to pursue both their material well-
being and their spiritual development in conditions
of freedom and dignity, of economic security, and
of equal opportunity.
 ILO Conventions and
Recommendations
 The ILO Conference adopts Conventions and
Recommendations which set international standards.
 By ratifying these Conventions member states
create binding obligations to implement their
provisions.
 Recommendations provide guidance on policy,
legislation and practice.
The Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at
Work and its Followup

In 1998 the ILO adopted the Declaration on

Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its
Followup to take up the challenges of globalization.
The Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work and its Followup

The aim of the Declaration is to ensure that social

progress goes hand in hand with economic progress.
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Objective of ILO Structure of ILO

 Full employment and  The International

raising of standard of Conference
living  The governing body
 Adequate protection for  The international labor
the life and health of the office
workers
 The assurance of
educational and
vocational opportunity
 Stru
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 Conditions of work
 Child works
 Migrant workers
 Health, Safety and Welfare
 Social Security
 Manpower organization and Vocational Training