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International Labour Org
International Labour Org
ILO
ILO is
is the
the only
only UN
UN agency
agency which
which has
has
the
the “tripartite
“tripartite system”
system” imbedded
imbedded in
in its
its root.
root.
• “Tripartism” is :
– The active interactions among the
government, workers and employers as
representative, equal and independent social
partners.
To
To seek
seek mutually
mutually agreeable
agreeable solutions
solutions for
for issues
issues of
of
common concerns.
Tripartism in Shape
Governments
ILO Workers
Employers
Tripartism: How it works?
Active
Active Interaction
Interaction in
in
order
order to
to seek
seek joint
joint
solutions
solutions
Partners
Partners must
must be
be willing
willing Partners
Partners must
must be
be
to
to reach,
reach, and
and respect,
respect, committed,
committed, competent
competent
agreements
agreements and
and active
active
Objectives of ILO
• During 2nd world war in April 1944 a conference was
convened where the objectives of ILO were
redefined, known as the declaration of Philadelphia.
• 1. full employment and raising the standard of living.
• 2.employment of workers in a occupation in which
they can have satisfaction of giving the fullest
measure of their skill
• 3. as a means to the attainment of this end facilities
for training and the transfer of labour
Objectives of ILO contd.
• 4. policies in regard to wages and earnings, bonus,
calculated to ensure a just share of fruits of progress
• 5.the effective recognition of right of collective
bargaining, collaboration in social, eco, measures
• 6.extension of social security to include medical care
• 7. protection of life and health of workers.
• 8. provision for child welfare and maternity
protection
• 9.provision of adequate nutrition, housing and
facilities for recreation and culture.
10. Assurance of equality of education and vocational
opportunity. And Now,
• Promote and realize standards and fundamental
principles and rights at work
• Create greater opportunities for women and men to
secure decent employment and income
• Enhance the coverage and effectiveness of social
protection for all
• Strengthen tripartism and social dialogue
Major Components of ILO Structure
Governing Body