International Labour organisation - Structure and Functions
- 2. Origin & History of ILO The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nation’s agency dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, Social protection, and work opportunities for all The ILO was established as an agency for the League of Nations following World War I. Established in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles Became the first affiliated specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946. Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Founding Mission: Social justice is essential to Universal and lasting peace.
- 3. The organization has played key role in early days • Decolonization process • The creation of Solidarność ( Trade union) in Poland • The victory over apartheid in South Africa Milestone Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969. • For improving peace among classes • Pursuing decent work and justice for workers • Providing technical assistance to other developing nations
- 4. Early Days First International Labour conference held in Washington D.C and adopted 6 international conventions in the directorship of France’s Albert Thomus in 1919 which dealt with – 1. Hours of work in industry, 2. Unemployment 3. Maternity protection , 4. Night work for women 5. Minimum age 6. Night work for young persons in industry.
- 5. Structure of ILO o International Labour Conference: o Governing Body o International Labour Office:
- 6. Structure of ILO International Labour Conference: o It sets the International labour standards and the broad policies of the ILO. o It meets annually in Geneva. o It is often referred to as an International Parliament of Labour. Governing Body o It is the executive council of the ILO. o It meets three times a year in Geneva. o It takes policy decisions of ILO and establishes the programme and the budget, which it then submits to the Conference for adoption. o It is supported by committees of experts on such matters as vocational training, management development, occupational safety and health, industrial relations, workers’ education, and special problems of women and young workers. International Labour Office: o It is the permanent secretariat of the ILO. o It is the focal point for ILO’s overall activities, which it prepares under the scrutiny of the Governing Body and under the leadership of the Director- General. o Regional meetings of the ILO member States are held periodically to examine matters of special interest to the regions concerned.
- 7. How ILO works Tripartism - Cooperation between governments and employers’ and workers’ in fostering social and economic progress. The ILO aims to ensure that it serves the needs of working man and women by bringing together governments, employers and workers to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes. Social Dialogue - All types of negotiation, consultation or simply exchange of information between, representatives of governments, employers and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy.
- 8. The Functions of the ILO • Adoption of international labour standards in the form of conventions and recommendations and control over their implementation. • Promotion of handicraft & small industries, worker’s education programmes • Protection of Human rights. • Providing technical assistance to other developing nations • Research and publication of works on social and labour issues.
- 9. ILO deals with issues ILO Fight against o Forced labour o Migrant workers o Fight for Equal wage o Child labour
- 10. The area of improvement listed in preamble remain relevant today • Regulations of hours of work. • Regulation of labour supply and provision of adequate living wage; • Protection of workers against sickness, disease, and injury. • Protection of childrens, young workers and women; • Recognition of the principle of equal value;
- 11. ILO and India •India is a founding member of the ILO and it has been a permanent member of the ILO Governing Body since 1922. •India has ratified six out of the eight-core/fundamental ILO conventions. These conventions are: • Forced Labour Convention (No. 29) • Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (No.105) • Equal Remuneration Convention (No.100) • Discrimination Convention (No.111) • Minimum Age Convention (No.138) • Worst forms of Child Labour Convention (No.182) India has not ratified the two core/fundamental conventions, namely Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) and Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98).
- 12. Conclusion: 1. A strategy for reducing poverty. 2. A safety net in times of economic crisis. 3. A means of improving economic performance. 4. An international legal framework for fair and stable globalization.
- 13. References www.ilo.org India & ILO | Ministry of Labour & Employment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Labour_Organization
- 14. Thanks! Sumit 3RD Sem CBCS Roll No- 2050 Public Administration MD University Rohtak Sumit_undefined 90-50-70-10-59