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- 1. International Labour Organisation Established in 1919 as a part of league of nations. Only international body that survived even after 2nd world war. Becomes specialized agency of U.N.’s in 1946. Aims at world peace through social justice. India became original signatory member in 1919. Draws attention on various problems like: working conditions, unemployment, industrial accidents, diseases, problem of women & young persons, children etc.
- 2. International Labour Organisation • It is tripartite body: representative of employer, labour & govt. • Till now 183 nations are member of ILO Fundamental principles: 1. Labour is not a commodity 2. Freedom of expression & association is essential 3. Poverty act as a danger for prosperity 4. War against want requires to be carried on. Workers & employers should enjoy equal status in free discussion
- 3. ROLE of ILO • Full employment & raising standard of living • Ensure employment, in which workers are in should get satisfaction • Facilities for training & transfer of labour-migration for employment & settlement • Policies with wages, hours & condition of work • Effective recognition of the right of collective bargaining • Protection of life & health of workers • Provision for child welfare & maternity protection • Provision for adequate nutrition, housing • Assurance of equality of education & vocational opportunity.
- 5. International Labour Conference (ILC) • • • • Policy making/ legislative wing of ILO Holds session once in a year ILC elect governing body Meetings/sessions are attended by 4 delegates - 2 from govt. (Generally Cabinet Ministers) - 1 representative of employee - 1 representative of employer • Each delegate is accompanied by advisor not exceeding 2 in number • Non- govt. delegates are chosen by govt.
- 6. International Labour Conference (ILC) Functions of ILC: 1. Formulate international standards (Conventions & recommendations) 2. Decide expenditure budget 3. To make amendments 4. Consider labour problems & assist solution 5. Select once in 3 years members of governing body 6. Elect president
- 7. Governing Body • It is executive wing of ILO • It is a political body • Implements decisions of ILC with the help of International labour office • It consist of 56 titular members - 28 govt. -14 employer -14 employee • Further, it consist of 66 deputy members -28 govt. -19 employer -19 employee
- 8. Governing Body • 10 of the titular govt. seats are permanently held by states of chief industrial importance (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, U.K.,U.S., The Russian Federation) • Generally it meets thrice in a year (March, June, November) • Members are elected by ILC every 3 years
- 9. Governing Body • • • • Elects director-general after every 5 year Decides agendas for ILC Scrutinize the budget Follow up recommendations & conventions of ILC
- 10. International Labour Office • It is a focal point for activities of International Labour Organization under the supervision of Governing Body • It is headed by Director-General • Its headquarter is at Geneva • Office employs 2700 officials from over 150 nations • Office also contains a research & documentation centre • It is responsible to collect & distribute information of labour & social problems
- 11. Functions of ILO • • • • • • • • Manpower organisation & Vocational training Migrant workers Women workers Child workers Social security Conditions of work Health, safety & welfare Other activities- Promotion of handicraft & small industries, worker’s education programes.