International Labour Movement and the ILO Programme for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) International Training Center of ILO

Objectives of this Session We will discuss on: 1.Structure of Int’l Labour Movement 2.Fundamental Goal and Principle of ILO 3.Structure (Major Components) of ILO 4.Major Functions of ILO 5.Roles of ACTRAV (Bureau for Workers’ Activities) 6.Current Issues concerning the ILO

1.International Labour Movement

Current Structure WCL World Confederation of Labour WCL WFTU World Federation of Trade Unions WFTU GUFs Global Union Federations GUFs ICFTU International Confederation of Free Trade Unions ICFTU PSIPSI EIEI UNIUNI IFJIFJ ITFITF ICEMICEM IUFIUF IFBWWIFBWW ITGLWFITGLWF IMFIMF ETUCETUC OECD- TUAC

Future Structure? WCL World Confederation of Labour WCL GUFs Global Union Federations GUFs ICFTU International Confederation of Free Trade Unions ICFTU PSIPSI EIEI UNIUNI IFJIFJ ITFITF ICEMICEM IUFIUF IFBWWIFBWW ITGLWFITGLWF IMFIMF ETUCETUC New International Confederation By May 2006

Why International Movement? Unity is the source of strength for workers Unity is the source of strength for workers Response to Globalization Response to Globalization Need to create a global voice of workers

2.Fundamental Goal and Principle of ILO

Fundamental Goal of ILO Standard Setting Technical Co-operation Better Working Conditions Meetings - Information - Research - Expertise SOCIAL JUSTICE TripartiteSystemTripartiteSystem PREAMBLE “Universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon social justice”

Tripartism: Fundamental Principle of the ILO “Tripartism” is : –The active interactions among the government, workers and employers as representative, equal and independent social partners. To seek mutually agreeable solutions for issues of common concerns.

ILOILO Employers Workers Governments Tripartism in Shape

Tripartism: How it works? Active Interaction in order to seek joint solutions Partners must be willing to reach, and respect, agreements Partners must be committed, competent and active

Tripartism: Strength of ILO The “Tripartite System” enables: –the representatives of workers and employers to participate on an equal footing with those of governments in all discussions and the process of decision-makings. ILO is the only UN agency which has the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root. the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root. ILO is the only UN agency which has the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root. the “tripartite system” imbedded in its root.

3.Structure of the ILO

Major Components of the ILO International Labour Conference Governing Body International Labour Office

International Labour Conference Main Tasks: 1.Discuss (in Committee) and adopt (in Plenary) international labour standards, and supervise their application 1.Discuss (in Committee) and adopt (in Plenary) international labour standards, and supervise their application; 2.Elect Governing Body 3.Admit a new Member; 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 every yearJune - Meet every year in Geneva in June; - Each member State is represented by two G delegates, one E delegate & one W delegate, plus advisers.

International Labour Conference Conference Committees 1. Selection Committee (28G, 14E, 14W) 2. Credentials Committee (G, E, W) 3. Conference Drafting Committee 4. Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations 5. Finance Committee of Government Representatives 6. Other committees - such as a committee to discuss a new standard

Governing Body of ILO The executive body of the ILO Meets three times a year (in March, June and November);Meets three times a year (in March, June and November); Takes decisions on ILO policy;Takes decisions on ILO policy; Decides the agenda of the Conference; andDecides the agenda of the Conference; and Elects the Director-General.Elects the Director-General.Composition 56 titular (28 G, 14 E and 14 W) and 66 deputy (28 G, 19 E and 19 W);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); andTen 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); and The Employer and Worker members are elected in their individual capacity; andThe Employer and Worker members are elected in their individual capacity; and GB Election is held every three years (2005 is the election year!)GB Election is held every three years (2005 is the election year!)

Governing Body of ILO 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:  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 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 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. 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 A research and documentation centre and a printing house

International Labour Office 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 ILO (Turin) International Training Center of ILO (Turin)

4. Major Functions of ILO

Standard Setting International Labour Standards (ILS) ConventionsRecommendations Application at national level (through legislation and practice) Adoption by the Conference

Areas of the ILS Basic human rights EmploymentEmployment Conditions of work Social security Social policy Labor administration WomenWomen Industrial relations Children and young persons Protection of special groups

Freedom of Association ILS : Core Labour Standards Standards concerning fundamental human/social rights Freedom of Association, 1948 Right to Collective Bargaining, 1949 C. 87C. 98 Freedom from Forced Labour Forced Labour, 1930 Abolition of Forced Labour, 1957 C. 29C. 105 Minimum Age for Employment Minimum Age, 1973 Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 C. 138C. 182 Freedom from Discrimination Equal Remuneration, 1951 Discrimination (Employment and Occupation), 1958 C. 100C. 111

Technical 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 Vocational training facilities

5. Roles of ACTRAV

Tripartism: Summary ILOILO Active Partnership ACTEMPACTRAV 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, trade unions must be “representative, competent and responsible”, which give real effect to the system and methodology. Tripartism: Role of ACTRAV 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 develop as truly representative social partners;  Disseminate policies and programmes of the ILO and its technical units to trade unions;  Reflect interests of trade unions in programmes and actions of the ILO;  Support workers’ representatives in ILO’s decision making bodies; and  Educate and train trade union leaders/ activists/staff. What does ACTRAV do?

Tripartism: Structure of ACTRAV Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ILO/ACTRAV-Geneva) Asia/Pacific Desk: K. Takagi ILO/ACTRAV-Turin (International Training Center of the ILO) Asia/Pacific: H. Ishibashi Field Specialists (RO, SRO and AO) Bangkok: R. Raghwan New Delhi: P.S. Ahn 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 Implementatio n of ACTRAV policies and strategies in each country Dissemination of information

6. Issues for Discussion

Low and declining union density → Question of Representativeness Low and declining union density → Question of Representativeness –“Organized full-time male workers” Model –“Most competent workers’ organizations” provision Widening North-South gap → Question of Universality Widening North-South gap → Question of Universality –Lack of representation of developing countries in many of ILO structures and activities –Euro-centrism Current Issues Concerning ILO

Thank you for your attention! Programme for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) ITC-ILO