ILO and MLC in Bangladesh

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PREPARED BY
GROUP-3
SUKANTA SEN
MAHMUDUL HASAN TOPU
MD.MOSTOFA AZIZ SHAHEEN
JAKIR HOSSAIN
JYOTI HALDAR

3. ILO at a glance
Objective of ILO
Origin and History
How ILO Works
MLC
ILO in Bangladesh
Success story
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4. ILO(International Labor Organization)
Founded on 1919 (to protect and uphold the
rights of working people)
In 1946 became the first specialized agency
under the United Nations( following World
War II)
Members: 187 states
Noble Prize in peace : 1969
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5.  Promote rights at work
 Encourage decent
employment opportunities
 Enhance social opportunities
 Protection for the life and
health of workers in all
occupation.
 Provision for child welfare and
maternity protection.
 Assurance of quality
education.
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6.  Agriculture, food and
forestry
 Manufacturing
 Infrastructure,
construction and related
sectors
 Public service, utilities and
health
 Education and research
 Energy and mining
 Private services sectors
 Maritime and transport
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9. 1944
 Delegates to the ILC adopt the Declaration of
Philadelphia , redefining the ILO aims, goals and
agenda for human rights and social justice in the
post-World War II global economy.
1946
In December 1946, the ILO becomes the first
UN specialized agency.
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10. 1969
The ILO is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
as it commemorates its 50th anniversary.
1998
The ILO Declaration on Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work is adopted
by the ILC.
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11. 1999
President Bill Clinton addresses the ILC,
the first time a US president speaks to the
ILC in Geneva. The Worst Forms of Child
Labor Convention, 1999 is adopted.
2006
ILO adopted MLC to set standard right for
the seafarer.
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12. 2009
ILO marks its 90th anniversary. The Global
Jobs Pact is adopted in June.
2011
US-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding
to promote Decent Work through South-
South and Trilateral Cooperation is
signed.
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13. ILO does it works through 3 main bodies
for comprising
 Government ,
 Employer and
 Worker representative
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15. Four delegates per member State
 One representing workers
 Two representing Government
 One representing employers
Objective of the conference
 Develop and adopt international labor standards
 Monitor the implementation of conventions
 Recommendations at the national level
 Review studies and general reports.
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16. Functions
• Sets the agenda for the ILO
• Takes decisions on ILO policy
• Discusses and adopts the program
• Prepare budget
• Elects the Director-General
 Governing body’s structure:
• Fourteen workers’ representatives
• Twenty eight government representatives
• Fourteen employer representatives
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17. Permanent secretariat ILO
 Responsible for overall activities of the ILO
 Office structure of ILO:
 1,900 staff member ,110 nationalities
 40 field offices around the world
 600 experts
 A R&D centre
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19.  MLC is an International Labour
Organization convention established in 2006 as
the fourth pillar.
 The treaties applies to all ships entering the
harbours of port states, as well as to all states
flying the flag of state party.
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20. MLC also acts as the Seafarers' Bill of
Rights – sets out the international
minimum standards rights for more than
1.5 million seafarers around the world .
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21. MLC will help to provide a level playing
field for quality ship- owners operating
under the flag of countries that have
ratified the MLC, 2006.
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22.  A safe and secure workplace that complies with safety
standards
 Fair terms of employment
 Decent working and living conditions on board ship
 Health protection, medical care, welfare measures and
other forms of social protection
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23.  Drafted: 7 February 2006
 Signed :23 February 2006
 Location: Geneva
 Effective:20 August 2013
 Condition:30 ratifications; representing 33% of GT of
ships.
 Parties: Up to November 2016, the convention has
been ratified by 80 states representing over 87 per cent
of global shipping.
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24.  The convention consists of the 16 articles containing
general provisions & five Titles in which specific
provisions.
 For Each Title, there are general Standards.
 Title 1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a
ship
 Title 2: Conditions of employment
 Title 3: Accommodation, recreational facilities, food &
catering
 Title 4: Health protection, medical care, welfare and
social security protection
 Title 5: Compliance and enforcement
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25.  Minimum age requirements:16 years (18 for night work
and work in hazardous areas).
 Medical fitness: workers should be medically fit for the
performing duties. Countries should issue medical
certificates as defined in STCW (or similar standard).
 Training: Seafarers should be trained for their duties as
well as personal safety training.
 Recruitment services located in member states or for
ships flying the flag of member states should have proper
placement procedures, registration, complaint
procedures and compensation if the recruitment fails.
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26.  Contracts: the contract should be clear, legally enforceable and
incorporate collective bargaining agreements.
 Payments: Wages should be paid at least every month & transferrable
regularly to family if so desired.
 Rest hours: Max. Working hours should not exceed 14 hours in any 24-
hour period and 72 hours in any seven-day period, or: at least ten rest hours
in any 24-hour period and 77 hours (rest) in any seven-day period.
Furthermore, the daily rest hours may not be divided into more than two
periods and at least 6 rest hours should be given any period.
 Leave: right to annual leave as well as shore leave.
 Repatriation: Returning to their country of residence should be free.
 Loss: If a ship is lost or foundered, the seafarers have a right to an
unemployment payments.
 Manning: Every ship should have a sufficient manning level
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27.  Accommodation: living and/or working should be
"promoting the seafarers' health and well-being".
Detailed provisions give min. requirements for
various types of rooms (mess rooms,
recreational rooms, dorms etc.).
 Food and Catering: Both food quality and
quantity, including water should be regulated in
the flag state. Furthermore, cooks should have
proper training.
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28.  Medical care on board ship and ashore: Seafarers should have access
to medical care while on board; in principle at no cost and of a quality
comparable to the standards of health care on shore.
 Ship owners' liability: Seafarers should be protected from the financial
effects of "sickness, injury or death occurring in connection with their
employment". This includes at least 16 weeks of payment of wages after
start of sickness.
 Health and safety protection and accident prevention: A safe and
hygienic environment should be provided to seafarers all times.
 Access to shore-based welfare facilities: Port states should provide easy
access "welfare, cultural, recreational and information facilities and
services“
 Social security: Social security coverage should be available to
seafarers .
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29.  Flag states: Flag states are responsible for ensuring implementation
of the rules on the ships that fly its flag. Detailed inspections result in
the issue of a "Certificate of Maritime Compliance", which should
always be present (and valid) on a ship. Ships are required to have
decent complaints procedures in place for its crew and should
institute investigations in case of casualties.
 Port States: The inspection in ports depends on whether a Certificate
of Maritime Compliance is present . further investigations only take
place if the certificate is not in order or there are indications of non-
compliance.
 Labor agencies: Agencies supplying on maritime workers to ships
should also be inspected to ensure that they apply the convention.
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30.  Provide a financial security system that Seafarers and
their families ensured of protection in cases of
 Abandonment,
 Death, and
 Long-term disability
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32.  Worker provided with PPE (Hand tools, Safety
helmets, Eye Shields, Hard Hats, Globes, Apron,
Overall protective equipments) through their
contractors.
 The yard management has taken initiatives ot
builds safety consciousness among workers by
arranging training workshops.
 All recycling facilities provide accommodation
sanitation, washing and canteen facilities for
their workers as far as practicable.
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33.  A 5 stored modern hospital with 250 beds are
built along with Bangladesh ship breakers
association
 Upon completion and commissioning of the
hospital will provide free medical check up and
treatment to workers, families and the local
community.
 First aid medical facilities are provide in most of
the yards.
 A qualified doctor is provided for the every three
yards.
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34. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Labo
ur_Convention
http://www.ilo.org/global/standards/maritim
e-labour-convention/what-it-
does/WCMS_219665/lang--en/index.htm
www.mlc2006.com
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35. THANK
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