Chapter 1 - ILO formed
ILO was formed in 1919
the ILO was established as an agency of the League of Nations following World War I-- it is now a UN agency
Convention #1 involved the 8 hour work day
In 1998 the Declaration on Fundamental Principles of Rights at Work was created
It had 4 pillars. these are just the minimum standards however
- No forced labor
- No child Labor
- No discrimination
- Freedom of Association and rights to Collective Bargaining
other ideals should include:
living wages, health and safety standards and security for social well being
ILO Preamble:
- Moral commitment to Justice and Humanity
- Lasting peace requires social justice
- Prevent a competitive race to the bottom
ILO created as WWI ended
ILO unique as am intl organization w non-gov members incl trade unions and employers
Governing Body Makeup
Gov- 28 members
Union- 14
Employer- 14
10 nations w/ high GDP and population have permanent positions
Aim of ILO tri-partism is to regulate the world of work
Needs for true Tri-partism to work:
1. Independent Worker organizations
2. recognize legitimacy of trade unions as well as employers
3. Gov that offers standards and regulatory frameworks for labor and employers to cooperate