ILO report asks nations to uphold freedom of association at work

Sub : IR

Sec: Int Org

Context:

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its Social Dialogue Report in Geneva, emphasizing the importance of upholding fundamental principles and rights at work, particularly freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
The report highlights that between 2015 and 2022, compliance with these rights deteriorated by 7%, primarily due to increased violations of civil liberties and bargaining rights.

Key Recommendations of the Report:

The report recommends that governments must actively uphold the fundamental principles and rights at work. These include ensuring the freedom of association and guaranteeing the right to collective bargaining
The report advocates for strengthening peak-level social dialogue (PLSD), which involves collaboration between governments, employers’ organizations, and workers’ organizations at national and sectoral levels.
PLSD processes, including both bipartite (employer-employee) and tripartite (government involvement) negotiations, are crucial for addressing labour, economic, and social policy issues.
The report also calls for equipping labour administrations and social partners with the necessary resources and capacities to engage effectively in these dialogues.

About ILO:

The ILO was created in 1919 by the Versailles Peace Treaty.
After the demise of the League of Nations, it became the first specialized agency of the UN.
Its secretariat is in Geneva, Switzerland.
It has 187 member states, including 186 of the 193 UN member states and the Cook Islands,
It is responsible for drawing up and over seeing international labour standards.
It has a tripartite governing structure – representing governments, employers, and workers

Reports released by ILO: