TRANSCULTURAL

INTRODUCTION TO
DECENT WORK
EMPLOYMENT
GROUP 1


Adrias, Tiffany
Aguijon, Stephanie
Alguno, Angela Faith
Almedilla, Mary Jean
Aseron, Mariver

GROUP 1
Origin of Decent
Work Concept
 The concept of “decent work” was
launched in these terms in 1999, in the
Report of the Director-General to the
International Labour Conference meeting
in its 87th Session

The broad policies of the ILO are set by

the International Labour Conference,
which meets once a year in June, in
Geneva, Switzerland. This annual
Conference brings together
governments', workers' and employer's
delegates of the ILO member States.
Every delegate has the same rights, and
all can express themselves freely and
vote as they wish. Worker and employer
delegates may sometimes vote against
their government's representatives or
against each other. This diversity of
viewpoints, however, does not prevent
decisions being adopted by very large
majorities or in some cases even
unanimously.
Definition of
Decent Work
 Decent work is employment that
"respects the fundamental rights of the
human person as well as the rights of
workers in terms of conditions of work
safety and remuneration, respect for the
physical and mental integrity of the
worker in the exercise of his/her
employment."
 Historical
Background of ILO
(International Labour Organization)
The ILO was founded in 1919 by the Versailles Peace
Conference autonomous body associated with the
League of Nations, in the wake of a destructive war, to
pursue a vision based on the premise that universal,
lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon
the decent treatment of working people.
The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN
in 1964.
ILO is the only 'tripartite' UNs agency in that it brings
together reps of govts, employers, and workers to
jointly shape policies and programs.
Role of ILO
This unique arrangement gives the ILO an edge in
incorporating 'real world' knowledge about
employment and work.
The ILO is the global body responsible for drawing up
and overseeing international labour standards.
Working with its Member States, the ILO seeks to
ensure that labour standards are respected in practice
as well as principles.
Full employment and raising the standard of living.
Ensure employment, in which workers are in should get
satisfaction.
Facilities for training and transfer of labour migration
for employment and settlement.
Policies with wages, hours and conditions of work.
Effective recognition of the right of collective
bargaining.
Protection of life and health of workers.
Provision for child welfare and maternity protection.
Provision for adequate nutrition, housing.
Assurance of equality of education and vovational
oppurtunity.
 Four Objectives of ILO's
Decent Work
1.
To create jobs.
This first and foremost objective requires an
economy that is capable of generating investment
opportunities, gives impetus to entrepreneurship,
promotes skill development and provides sustainable
livelihoods.
 2.
To provide guarantee in worker's
rights and rights at work.

This is for the workers to be able to get recognition and

respect at work. It is particularly important that workers who
belong to the poor or disadvantaged category are able to
represent, participate and practice good laws which are in favor of
their interests and not against them.
 3.
To extend social protection to
workers of all categories.
Inherent to this objective is the concern that all workers
(men and women) are able to enjoy safe working conditions
and are allowed to take rest and get free time by promoting
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productivity and inclusion in the work ethics. Equally important
is to take into consideration the family and social values of the
workers and to have a mechanism that provides adequate
compensation to a worker whenever there is a loss or
reduction in income and lack to access to adequate health
care.
 To help workers in resolutions of
4..
conflicts and promotion of social
dialogue.
It is interesting to note that poor people are better aware
of the importance, benefits and need to negotiate and know
that dialogues can help in peacefully solving problems. Social
dialogue between workers and employer's organization helps
in increasing productivity and sense of belonging towards
workplace and may even help in identifying mutual problems
beforehand and thus avoid disputes at work.
Types of Employment
in the Philippines
1. Regular or Permanent Employment.
Regular or Permanent Employment is when an
employee performs activities that are usually necessary
or desirable in the usual business or trade of the
employer. They enjoy the benefit of security of tenure
provided by the Philippine Constitution and cannot be
terminated for causes other than those provided by law
and only after due process is given to them.

2.Term or Fixed Employment.

It is when the employee renders service for a definite
period of time and the employment contract must be
terminated after such period expires.
3.Project Employment.
Project Employment is defined when an employee is
hired for a specific project or undertaking and the
employment duration is specified by the scope of work
and/or length of the project. A project employee may
acquire the status of a regular employee when they are
continuously rehired after the completion of the project
or when the tasks, they perform are vital, necessary and
indispensable to the usual business or trade of the
employer.
4. Seasonal Employment.
Seasonal Employment is when the work to be
performed is only for a certain time or season of the
year and the employment is only for that duration. This
type is common practice to Retail, Food and Beverage,
Hospitality and other related industries as augmentation
to their workforce to cover for the demand during peak
seasons.
5. Casual Employment.
There is Casual Employment when an employee
performs work that is not usually necessary or primarily
related to the employer's business or trade. The definite
period of employment should be made known to the
employee at the time they started rendering service.
Thank you for listening!