Org type Acronyms Head Status Established Nobel peace price Headquarters Website

UN agency ILO Juan Somava active 1919 1969 Geneva http://www.ilo.org/

The ILO was established as an agency of the League of Nations VanDaele, (2005) argues that in 1919 a pioneering generation of scholars, social policy experts, and politicians designed an unprecedented international organizational framework for labour politics. The founding fathers of the ILO had made great development in social thought and action before 1919

1919 ILO was formed

in order to press for social reform in employment practices.

1944 - adoption of the Declaration of Philadelphia

the ILO Conference re-stated and expanded its goals

1969 - ILO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 1998 - ILO adopted the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-up

Declaration of Philadelphia include the following principles:

 

Labour is not a commodity Freedom of expression and association are essential for sustained progress Poverty threatens prosperity everywhere

All human beings, irrespective of race, creed,or sex have the right to pursue both their material well-being and their spiritual development in conditions of freedom and dignity, of economic security, and of equal opportunity.

This guiding body is composed of : 28 government representatives 14 workers representatives 14 employers' representatives Ten of the government seats are held by member states that are nations of "chief industrial importance," as first considered by an "impartial committee." The terms of office are three years

Members include states that were members on 1 November 1945, when the organisation's new constitution came into effect after World War II. In addition, any original member of the United Nations and any state admitted to the U.N. thereafter may join. Other states can be admitted by a two-thirds vote of all delegates, including a two-thirds vote of government delegates, at any ILO General Conference CONTD

Unlike other United Nations specialised agencies, the International Labour Organization has a tripartite governing structure representing governments, employers and workers.

The ILO has a tripartite structure in which the social partners governments, employers and workers shape the policies and programmes of the organization The ILO promotes social dialogue between the partners on social and economic issues

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Full employment and raising of standards of living The extension of social security measures to provide a basic income to all in need of such protection and comprehensive medical care Adequate protection for the life and health of workers in all occupation Provision for child welfare and maternity protection CONTD

The provision of adequate nutrition, housing and facilities for creation and culture The assurance of quality of educational and vocational opportunity

International labour organisation 1)Examines social problems 2)Adopts conventions for ratification by government 3)It is electoral college of the conference that elects the governing body.

governing body Representatives of the 1)Governments 2)Employers 3)Workers in the ratio of 2:1:1 International labour office Research investigation technical corporation publications

International centre for advanced technical and vocational training

International institute of labour studies

Workmens compensation Sickness insurance Invalidity, old age and survivors insurance Unemployment provision

THE BUDGET IS PREPARED AND FIXED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND MEMBER STATES MAKE THEIR CONTRIBUTION.CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FIXED ON AN AD HOC BASIS FROM YEAR TO YEAR. INDIA CONTRIBUTES 2.77% OF ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE ILO.

Maternity protection Night work Employment in unhealthy processes Equal pay

Means adopted Creation of international standards of labour Employment promotion Collection & distribution of information and publication Research and studies Improvement of working conditions and working environment Development of social institutions Other activities

Hours of work Weekly rest Holidays with pay Wages