International labour organisation

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 186 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
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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.
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4. Structure of ILO
ILO
International
Labour
Conference
(ILC)
Governing
Body
International
Labour
office

5. International Labour Conference
(ILC)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
• Elects director-general after every 5 year Decides.
• Decides agendas for ILC.
• Scrutinize the budget.
• Follow up recommendations & conventions of ILC
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9. Governing Body
Fundamental rights given by ILO’s Governing body
1. The right to establish free and independent workers’and
employers’ organisations.
2. The right to collective bargaining.
3. The elemination of all forms of forced and compulsory
labour.
4. The effective abolition of child labour.
5. Equal remuneration of women and men for workof equal
value; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.

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
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11. Functions of ILO
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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.