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ILOILOSocial Justice and Social Justice and Tripartism:Tripartism:
Programme for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV)
International Training Center of ILO
Objectives of this SessionObjectives of this Session
We willWe will try to understand:try to understand:
1.1. Fundamental Goal and Principle of ILOFundamental Goal and Principle of ILO
2.2. Structure (Major Components) of ILOStructure (Major Components) of ILO
3.3. Major Functions of ILOMajor Functions of ILO
4.4. Roles of ACTRAV (Bureau for Workers’ Roles of ACTRAV (Bureau for Workers’ Activities)Activities)
1.1. Fundamental Goal and Fundamental Goal and Principle of ILOPrinciple of ILO
Fundamental Goal of ILOFundamental Goal of ILO
Standard Setting
Technical Co-operation
Better Working ConditionsBetter Working Conditions
Meetings - Information - Research - Expertise
SOCIAL JUSTICESOCIAL JUSTICESOCIAL JUSTICESOCIAL JUSTICE
TripartiteTripartiteSystemSystem
TripartiteTripartiteSystemSystem
PREAMBLEPREAMBLE
“Universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon social justice”
Tripartism: Tripartism: Fundamental Fundamental PrinciplePrinciple
““TripartismTripartism”” is : is :– The active interactions among the The active interactions among the
government, workers and employers government, workers and employers as representative, equal and as representative, equal and independent social partners.independent social partners.
To seek mutually agreeable solutions for issues of common concerns.
To seek mutually agreeable solutions for issues of common concerns.
ILOILOILOILOEmployers Workers
Governments
TripartismTripartism in Shape in Shape
Tripartism: How it works?Tripartism: How it works?
Active Interaction in order to seek joint solutions
Active Interaction in order to seek joint solutions
Partners must be willing to reach,
and respect, agreements
Partners must be willing to reach,
and respect, agreements
Partners must be committed,
competent and active
Partners must be committed,
competent and active
Tripartism: StrengthTripartism: Strength of ILOof ILO
The The ““Tripartite SystemTripartite System”” enables: enables:
– the representatives of workers and the representatives of workers and employers to participate on an equal footing employers to participate on an equal footing with those of governments in all discussions with those of governments in all discussions and the process of decision-makings.and the process of decision-makings.
ILO is the only UN agency which has the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root.
ILO is the only UN agency which has the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root.
2.2. Structure of ILOStructure of ILO
Major Components of ILO Major Components of ILO StructureStructure
International Labour ConferenceInternational Labour Conference
Governing BodyGoverning Body
International Labour OfficeInternational Labour Office
International Labour Conference International Labour Conference (1)(1)
Main Tasks:Main Tasks:1. Work out (in Committee) and adopt (in Plenary) international
labour standards, and supervise their application;2. Elect Governing Body, and decide to admit a new Member3. Freely discuss social and labour questions of importance to the
entire world;4. Pass resolutions which provide guidelines for the ILO's general
policy and future activities.5. Adopt every two years the ILO's biennial work programme and
budget
- Meet every yearevery year in Geneva in JuneJune;- Each member State is represented by two G delegates, one E delegate and one W delegate, plus advisers.
International Labour Conference International Labour Conference (2)(2)
Conference CommitteesConference Committees1. Selection Committee (28G, 14E, 14W)1. Selection Committee (28G, 14E, 14W)2. Credentials Committee (G, E, W)2. Credentials Committee (G, E, W)3. Conference Drafting Committee3. Conference Drafting Committee4. Committee on the Application of Conventions and 4. Committee on the Application of Conventions and RecommendationsRecommendations5. Finance Committee of Government Representatives5. Finance Committee of Government Representatives6. Other committees6. Other committees
- such as a committee to discuss a new standard- such as a committee to discuss a new standard
Governing Body of ILO (1)Governing Body of ILO (1)
The executive body of the ILOThe executive body of the ILO• Meets three times a year (in March, June and November);• Takes decisions on ILO policy;• Decides the agenda of the Conference;• Adopts the draft Programme and Budget of the Organization; and• Elects the Director-General.
CompositionComposition• 56 titular (28 G, 14 E and 14 W) and 66 deputy (28 G, 19 E and 19 W).• Ten of the titular government seats are permanently held by States of chief
industrial importance (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States).
• The Employer and Worker members are elected in their individual capacity.• GB Election is held every three years (2002 is the election year!)
Governing Body of ILO (2)Governing Body of ILO (2)
The Governing Body has the following committees:The Governing Body has the following committees: Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA)
Programme, Financial and Administrative Committee (PFA)
Committee on Legal Issues and International Labour Standards (LILS)
Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards (WP/PRS)
Subcommittee on Multinational Enterprises (MNE)
Committee on Employment and Social Policy (ESP)
Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues (STM)
Committee on Technical Cooperation (TC)
Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization (WP/SDG)
The Governing Body has the following committees:The Governing Body has the following committees: Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA)
Programme, Financial and Administrative Committee (PFA)
Committee on Legal Issues and International Labour Standards (LILS)
Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards (WP/PRS)
Subcommittee on Multinational Enterprises (MNE)
Committee on Employment and Social Policy (ESP)
Committee on Sectoral and Technical Meetings and Related Issues (STM)
Committee on Technical Cooperation (TC)
Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization (WP/SDG)
International Labour Office (1)International Labour Office (1)
•The permanent secretariat of the ILO, located in Geneva.
•Focal point for the overall activities that it prepares under the scrutiny of the Governing Body and under the leadership of a Director-General
•The permanent secretariat of the ILO, located in Geneva.
•Focal point for the overall activities that it prepares under the scrutiny of the Governing Body and under the leadership of a Director-General
Some 1,900 officials of over 110 nationalities at the headquarters and in 40 field offices around the world.Some 600 experts undertaking missions in all regions of the world under the programme of technical cooperation.A research and documentation centre and a printing house
International Labour Office (2)International Labour Office (2)
The Regional Office (RO)The Regional Office (RO)
Sub-Regional Office (SRO)Sub-Regional Office (SRO)
The Area Office (AO)The Area Office (AO)
International Training Center of ILOInternational Training Center of ILO
3.3. Major Functions of ILOMajor Functions of ILO
Standard SettingStandard Setting
International Labour Standards (ILS)Conventions Recommendations
Application at national level(through legislation and practice)
Adoption by the Conference
ILS : ClassificationILS : Classification
Basic human rightsBasic human rights
EmploymentEmployment
Conditions of workConditions of work
Social securitySocial security
Social policySocial policy
Labor administrationLabor administration
WomenWomen
Industrial relationsIndustrial relations
Children and young personsChildren and young persons
Protection of special groupsProtection of special groups
Freedom of Association
ILS : Core Labour StandardsILS : Core Labour Standards
Standards concerning fundamental human/social rightsStandards concerning fundamental human/social rights
Freedom of Association,
1948
Right to Collective
Bargaining, 1949
C. 87 C. 98
Freedom from Forced Labour
Forced Labour, 1930
Abolition of Forced Labour,
1957
C. 29 C. 105
Minimum Age for Employment
Minimum Age, 1973
Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour,
1999
C. 138 C. 182
Freedom from Discrimination
Equal Remuneration,
1951
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation), 1958
C. 100 C. 111
Technical CooperationTechnical Cooperation
Dispatch specialists to Member States to advise on technical matters
Provisions of facilities for training to further the aims of full employment, the raising of standards of living, and greater job satisfaction.
Vocational training facilities
4. Roles of ACTRAV4. Roles of ACTRAV
Tripartism: Summary Tripartism: Summary
Employers Workers
Governments
ILOILOILOILOActive PartnershipActive Partnership
ACTEMP ACTRAV
Achievement of “Social Justice” through establishment and maintenance of “Active Partnership” among the
Governments, Workers’ and Employers’ Organizations.
For the spirits and purposes of the Tripartism, For the spirits and purposes of the Tripartism, trade unions must be “representative, trade unions must be “representative, competent and responsible”, which give real competent and responsible”, which give real effect to the system and methodology.effect to the system and methodology.
Tripartism: Role of ACTRAVTripartism: Role of ACTRAV
ACTRAV supports the establishment and strengthening of “free, independent, democratic and representative trade unions” in all countries in the world.
ACTRAV supports the establishment and strengthening of “free, independent, democratic and representative trade unions” in all countries in the world.
Supports trade unions to be formed and to Supports trade unions to be formed and to develop as truly representative social develop as truly representative social partners;partners;
Disseminate policies and programmes of the Disseminate policies and programmes of the ILO and its technical units to trade unions;ILO and its technical units to trade unions;
Reflect interests of trade unions in Reflect interests of trade unions in programmes and actions of the ILO;programmes and actions of the ILO;
Support workers’ representatives in ILO’s Support workers’ representatives in ILO’s decision making bodies; anddecision making bodies; and
Educate and train trade union leaders/ Educate and train trade union leaders/ activists/staff.activists/staff.
What does ACTRAV do?What does ACTRAV do?
Tripartism: Tripartism: StructureStructure of of ACTRAVACTRAV
Bureau for Workers’ Bureau for Workers’ ActivitiesActivities
(ILO/ACTRAV-Geneva)(ILO/ACTRAV-Geneva)
Asia/Pacific Desk: K. TakagiAsia/Pacific Desk: K. Takagi
ILO/ACTRAV-TurinILO/ACTRAV-Turin((International Training International Training
Center of the ILO)Center of the ILO)
Asia/Pacific: H. IshibashiAsia/Pacific: H. Ishibashi
Field SpecialistsField Specialists(RO, SRO and AO)(RO, SRO and AO)
Bangkok: R. RaghwanBangkok: R. RaghwanNew Delhi: P.S. AhnNew Delhi: P.S. Ahn
Manila: D.P.A. Naidu Manila: D.P.A. Naidu
•Overall policy/strategy making•Liaison with other unit•Support for Workers’ Group•Reflection of workers’ interests
•Implementation of training programmes
•Direct contact with unions•Implementation of ACTRAV policies and strategies in each country•Dissemination of information
ACTRAV-Team For Asia/PacificACTRAV-Team For Asia/Pacific ILO HQ / ACTRAVILO HQ / ACTRAV
= Kimi Takagi= Kimi Takagi –– Desk for Asia/PacificDesk for Asia/Pacific
ILO Sub-Regional Office in Bangkok (for East Asia)ILO Sub-Regional Office in Bangkok (for East Asia)= R. Raghwan – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities= R. Raghwan – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities
ILO Sub-Regional Office in New Delhi (for South & Central ILO Sub-Regional Office in New Delhi (for South & Central Asia)Asia)
= Ahn Pong-Sul – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities= Ahn Pong-Sul – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities
ILO Sub-Regional Office in Manila (for South East Asia & ILO Sub-Regional Office in Manila (for South East Asia & Pacific)Pacific)
= D.P.A. Naidu – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities = D.P.A. Naidu – Senior Specialist for Workers’ Activities
ITC-ILO (Turin Center)ITC-ILO (Turin Center)= Hiro Ishibashi – Programme Officer for Asia/Pacific= Hiro Ishibashi – Programme Officer for Asia/Pacific
ACTRAV-Turin TeamACTRAV-Turin Team
Enrico Cairola - Programme ManagerEnrico Cairola - Programme Manager Marc Belanger - IT SpecialistMarc Belanger - IT Specialist Ben I. Dia - Africa and Arab StatesBen I. Dia - Africa and Arab States CCarmen armen Benitez - AmericaBenitez - Americass and and
GenderGender HiroHiro Ishibashi - Asia and the Pacific Ishibashi - Asia and the Pacific Freek Thomasson – EuropeFreek Thomasson – Europe
5. Issues for Discussion5. Issues for Discussion
Low and declining union densityLow and declining union density → → Question of RepresentativenessQuestion of Representativeness– ““Organized full-time male workers” ModelOrganized full-time male workers” Model– ““Most competent workers’ organizations” provisionMost competent workers’ organizations” provision
Widening North-South gapWidening North-South gap → → Question of Question of UniversalityUniversality– Lack of representations of developing countries Lack of representations of developing countries
in many of ILO structures and activities in many of ILO structures and activities – Euro-centrismEuro-centrism
Current Current Issues Concerning ILOIssues Concerning ILO
Summary of this SessionSummary of this Session
1.1. Fundamental Goal and Principle of ILOFundamental Goal and Principle of ILO“Achievement of Social Justice through Tripartism”
2.2. Structure of ILOStructure of ILO• International Labour Conference, Governing Body and International
Labour Office
3.3. Major Functions of ILOMajor Functions of ILO• Standard Setting and Technical Cooperation.
4.4. Roles of ACTRAVRoles of ACTRAV• Empowerment of workers’ organizations
Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!
Programme for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV)ITC-ILO