International Labour Organisation
Contents
History 2
Location and Structure 2
International Labour Conference 2
International Labour Standards 2
Obligation of Members after Adoption of International Labor Standards 5
Supervision of Application of Ratified Conventions 5
ILO and Mauritius 6
Conclusion 6
References: 7
History
Founded in 1919, after the World War I, the International Labour Organisation is an international institution responsible for formulating and overseeing international labour standard. It became the first specialized United Nation’s agency to bring together government, workers and employers to draw and shape up policy and programmes promoting decent work for all.
ILO has encouraged standards and fundamental principles at work, providing social protection, strengthening tripartism, understanding between government, workers and employees and providing opportunities for men and women to earn decent living, as well as a sense of freedom, equity, security and dignity in the work environment. Since 2006 ILO conveyed 186 conventions and discussed various issue with member states.
Location and Structure
The International Labour Office is located in Geneva, Switzerland and is headed under the supervision of a Director-General, the permanent secretariat, professional staff, international civil servants and technical-assistance experts working in countries throughout the world to handle the day to day business of the organisation. ILO has a tripartite governing structure representing the government, employers and workers.
International Labour Conference
An International Labour Conference is held yearly in Geneva. Member countries send a national delegation of four delegates, two from the government, one from the country 's employers, and one that represents the country 's workers.
International Labour Standards
The ILO has formulated an extensive international labour code through the drafting and adoption of various standard-setting conventions and
History 2
Location and Structure 2
International Labour Conference 2
International Labour Standards 2
Obligation of Members after Adoption of International Labor Standards 5
Supervision of Application of Ratified Conventions 5
ILO and Mauritius 6
Conclusion 6
References: 7
History
Founded in 1919, after the World War I, the International Labour Organisation is an international institution responsible for formulating and overseeing international labour standard. It became the first specialized United Nation’s agency to bring together government, workers and employers to draw and shape up policy and programmes promoting decent work for all.
ILO has encouraged standards and fundamental principles at work, providing social protection, strengthening tripartism, understanding between government, workers and employees and providing opportunities for men and women to earn decent living, as well as a sense of freedom, equity, security and dignity in the work environment. Since 2006 ILO conveyed 186 conventions and discussed various issue with member states.
Location and Structure
The International Labour Office is located in Geneva, Switzerland and is headed under the supervision of a Director-General, the permanent secretariat, professional staff, international civil servants and technical-assistance experts working in countries throughout the world to handle the day to day business of the organisation. ILO has a tripartite governing structure representing the government, employers and workers.
International Labour Conference
An International Labour Conference is held yearly in Geneva. Member countries send a national delegation of four delegates, two from the government, one from the country 's employers, and one that represents the country 's workers.
International Labour Standards
The ILO has formulated an extensive international labour code through the drafting and adoption of various standard-setting conventions and
References: Books: W.J Brown …………………………………………………………………………………………….GSCE LAW 6th ed. Blackstone …………………………………………………………………………………………..Employment Law and International Laws Hart Publishing ……………………………………………………………………………………Regulating Labour in the wake of Globalisation Website: