The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) evaluated Zimbabwe in its recent review found: “The Committee is concerned that legislation to protect labor rights and prevent discrimination …
Tripartite working group agrees on a way forward for ILO work in supply chains
The core elements of an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on decent work in supply chains have been agreed by a tripartite working group – representing governments, employers and workers – of …
Fair pay complaint to ILO crashes and burns
Business New Zealand’s attempt to derail the Government’s controversial Fair Pay Agreements legislation at the International Labour Organisation has flopped. Instead of issuing the grave condemnation sought by the business …
ILO Flagship Social Dialogue Report 2022: Collective bargaining for an inclusive sustainable and resilient recovery
“Concerns have been growing over rising in- equality in earnings and widening gaps in labour market opportunities. This is mirrored by sluggish productivity growth on the one hand, and a …
UN’s labour agency suspends cooperation with Russia
ILO suspends cooperation with Russia, except when related to humanitarian assistance, until it halts its war on Ukraine. The UN’s International Labour Organization has said it will halt all technical …
Bangladesh ratifies the Minimum Age Convention
Bangladesh has now ratified all ILO Fundamental instruments. On 22 March 2022, the Government of Bangladesh deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of the Minimum Age Convention, …
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